With the excitingly imaginative and versatile blue water cruiser Pegasus 50 (Test YACHT 7/2021) the Slovenian brand of the same name got off to a highly acclaimed start six years ago and has since sold no fewer than 18 ships. With the Pegasus 67, the Slovenians are now launching a luxury cruiser for owners with an affinity for long journeys. The 20.5 metre long ship combines a modern hull design and a well thought-out cockpit layout with comfort and easy handling for long-distance cruises. Particular attention was paid to a low displacement and redundant systems.
Consistent lightweight construction concept
A core element of the design is the low displacement. As with the Pegasus 50, the hull and deck are a carbon sandwich construction with vinyl ester resin and foam core, built using the vacuum infusion process. The shipyard is aiming for a displacement (empty) of less than 21 tonnes. This lightweight construction concept not only promises higher sailing performance, but also easier handling thanks to lower loads and reduced sail areas.
Efficient hull, protected cockpit
The hull of the Pegasus 67 was optimised by designer Juan K. for good sailing performance and easy handling. The hull shape offers full dimensional stability from heeling angles of 10-12° and a balanced longitudinal volume distribution helps to maintain a neutral trim when heeling. The deck layout is based on the 14.90 metre Pegasus 50, with a fixed bimini including a large curved windscreen protecting the cockpit and making it a cosy area even in bad weather. Windows in the windscreen and additional hatches in the roof provide fresh air under the bonnet. The boat is steered and trimmed aft, with the sheets running on four deck winches at the helm, making it easy to sail alone or with a small crew.
Easy sail handling
The Pegasus 67 relies on hydraulic systems to ensure easy handling. These include a foresail furler and a lower deck furler from Reckmann for the genoa. The mast is made of carbon, the standing rigging is made of lightweight EC3 material from Futurefibers. Further hydraulic systems are used for sail handling, including a boom vang, backstay and forestay tensioner.
Redundant security systems
Special attention was paid to reliability and safety. The Pegasus 67 has redundant systems in critical areas. For example, there are dual autopilots, chargers, batteries, water pumps, electronic chart plotters, communication antennas and water treatment systems on board. This redundancy significantly increases safety and autonomy on long journeys.
Comfort and functionality
Despite the focus on lightweight construction and performance, comfort has not been neglected. The Pegasus 67 offers a flexible layout with either four cabins and three bathrooms or three cabins and two toilets. The bow area is dedicated to the owner, while the aft cabins for guests or family are separated by the central saloon area. A special feature is the seamlessly connected cockpit and saloon concept, which creates a single large living area through sliding doors.
No price has been communicated to date.
Technical specifications:
- Overall length: 20.5 m
- Hull length: 20.46 m
- Waterline length: 19.50 m
- Width: 5.6 m
- Draught: 3.00 m
- Displacement (empty): approx. 20,500 kg
- Displacement (loaded): 24,000 kg
- Keel weight: 7,000 kg
- Ballast ratio: over 30%
- Diesel tank: 800 (+800) litres
- Water tank: 800 litres
- Mainsail (standard): 112.3 m²
- Genoa (104%): 96.0 m²
- Jib: 50.0 m²
- Gennaker: 250 m²
- Code 0: 200 m²
- Mast length (I): 23.85
Martin Hager
Editor in Chief YACHT
