A key feature of the design is the striking deckhouse. It offers panoramic views through the large band of windows and, depending on the layout, accommodates the saloon, the navigation area or the galley. This allows much of life on board to take place at deck level. The galley can be designed with a direct connection to the cockpit, which keeps distances short and functionally links the interior and exterior spaces. On long voyages and challenging sea crossings, the deckhouse provides a very well-protected lounge and watch area with a view to the outside. The boat can also be steered from inside.
Life on board at a high standard
The cockpit, too, is designed to integrate closely and functionally with the deckhouse. The floors are at the same level. The cockpit benches are long enough to lie down on, and the large lockers provide storage space and easy access to the on-board equipment installed within them. A folding bathing platform is provided at the stern. On request, the shipyard can fit a solid equipment rack at the stern, which can also serve as effective sun protection for the helmsman. In addition, davits for the accompanying dinghy can be integrated.
The rigging plan calls for a relatively tall and sporty furling mast from Seldén, featuring three spreaders. As standard, the boat is also fitted with a self-tacking jib. An overlapping genoa would also be possible. What’s more, a reacher, a furling Code Zero or a gennaker can be set from the short bowsprit.
Suitable for dry docking with Integral swivel keel
The yacht is available either with a fixed keel (2.20 metres draught) or with a hydraulic integral swivel keel. This means the draught varies between 1.50 and 3.20 metres. As a result, the boat can access shallower waters, anchorages or mudflats, and can easily run aground.
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Below deck, the shipyard offers a range of possible layouts, depending on the owners’ preferences and requirements. The first yacht built (hull number one) features three cabins, a bathroom with a shower area, and two additional separate toilet cubicles. In the very spacious forepeak, the large double bed is positioned along one side. A second double cabin is situated alongside, beneath the raised saloon, which is standard for boats of this type. As the Halcyon 50 is built as a semi-custom yacht, the layout, fit-out and style can be tailored to the owners’ preferences. According to Enksail, the interior fittings are manufactured in-house, enabling the company to realise a variety of design styles.
The shipyard in Makkum quotes a base price of 1,755,000 euros net for the Halcyon 50, which amounts to 2,088,450 euros including 19 per cent VAT. Even in its basic configuration, this robust Dutch yacht is very well equipped and already suitable for blue-water sailing.
Technical Specifications for the Halycon 50
- Designer: The van Enkuizen brothers
- Fuselage length: 15.20 m
- Overall length: 15.90 m
- Width: 5.00 m
- Weight: 23.0 t
- Draught with fixed keel: 2.20 m
- Draught with integral swivel keel: 1.50 m – 3.20 m
- Sail area when sailing close-hauled: 120.0 m²
- Engine: Yanmar 4JH110 (110 PS)
- Fuel capacity: 1000 litres
- Fresh water capacity: 700 litres
Michael Good
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