The new Diamant was developed on the basis of the DIAMANT 3000, which has its origins in the Danish Dynamic 3000. As a direct successor model, the new Diamant*** is primarily characterised by easier operation. Whereas Ott's yachts were previously equipped with flexible 7/8 rigs with backstays and aft stays, the slim racer now comes without a backstay, but with an extremely flared fat-head mainsail. The foresail attachment point is only 50 centimetres below the top. This results in almost 60 square metres of sail area upwind despite the narrow self-tacking jib. On rough courses, gennakers of up to 115 square metres provide sufficient propulsion.
Other new features include the high-set and specially developed CFRP boom with automatic lazy-jack lines and integrated single-line reef. The cockpit has also been redesigned. It is now completely open aft, which has also increased the space available. Thanks to the self-tacking jib and the absence of a traveller, the cockpit is largely line-free. To further simplify operation, the new Diamant is equipped with an autopilot permanently installed below deck as standard.
The boat is available in three keel variants: with a 1.80 metre deep composite keel and a 2.20 metre long, only 20 centimetre high lead bomb, with a bomb keel with a draught of 1.65 metres or as a lifting keel variant with a draught of 1.25 to 1.70 metres. The special feature here is that the entire mechanism of the electro-hydraulic lifting mechanism is located in the keel, and the interior is not trimmed.
The living space is not very generous due to the design. The centrepiece is a 2.20 metre by 1.60 metre double berth in the saloon, which can be easily converted at right angles to the ship's direction. The foredeck is intended as a sail storage space and is completely empty. However, there is a small, separate WC area. A small galley block with a spirit cooker, sink and refrigerator with a capacity of almost 100 litres provides the most necessary overnight comfort.
The Diamat*** will cost 134,900 euros including Kevlar sails and a gennaker.
Further information from the Shipyard
Hauke Schmidt
Test & Technology editor
