The exclusive yacht manufacturer in Jakobstad (Finland) is currently working on a 67-foot blue water cruiser, built entirely in carbon fibre epoxy. The hull and deck are manufactured using a complex vacuum infusion process with a Corecell foam core. With a calculated total weight of just 21.0 tonnes, the Baltic 67 PC will therefore be significantly lighter than all other ships in the same length class, according to the yacht builders in Finland.
But why should the consistent lightweight construction be an advantage on long blue water voyages? The low weight significantly reduces the loads in the rig. The ship will therefore be lighter and therefore safer to manoeuvre, and handling will be easier for the crew. Last but not least, the Baltic 67 PC will have a high performance potential, which is particularly pleasant and welcome on long passages. The boat will be able to sail faster for longer in light winds and will require less assistance from the engine.
The design data for the hull and hull appendages of the Baltic 67 PC originate from the office of Judel/Vrolijk & Co in Bremerhaven. The ship comes with either a fixed keel or a hydraulic lifting keel. The cockpit layout provides for a clear division into two areas. All steering and trimming is done aft. To this end, all halyards, sheets and trim lines are consistently redirected aft to two winches in front of the helm station. Meanwhile, the other sailors can relax undisturbed in the cockpit. A 3.40 metre long dinghy with outboard motor can be stored in the stern garage in the direction of travel.
The Finns from Baltic have once again worked together with Design Unlimited in England for the interior fittings with all design options. The customer should be free to choose the interior styling and realise their individual wishes. Modifications to the standard interior are of course also possible within the scope of the design options. This provides for four double cabins, each with its own bathroom and shower. The owner's cabin is located in the foredeck. The arrangement of a largely separate galley in the aft section is exciting. Obviously, on a ship of this size, you no longer want to cook for yourself, you want to be cooked for.
Work is now underway on the Baltic 67 PC project, with the first ship due to be completed and handed over to its owner in autumn 2017. The shipyard has not yet announced how much it will cost; it is questionable whether this will be communicated publicly. In its press release, the shipyard merely writes of a "competitive price."
