Chris 65 is a proposal for a new breed of motorsailer which combines the grace, beauty, motion, and range of a large sailing yacht with the speed and spaciousness of a motoryacht. The open layout and large viewing ports create a bright interior ideal for enjoying long cruises in all types of weather. Capable of long ocean passages while keeping to a time table when required, this vessel will take you anywhere you want to go in style.      Although interior layout options are endless I have shown a boat for personal use with some ability for charter work. Forward there are three large cabins, two with upper and lowers and one with a queen size berth, each with hanging lockers and plenty of stowage space for personal effects. Central is the ship's head with separate stall shower. The semi-circular dinette has space to entertain 8 for dinner and the galley across is efficiently laid out with all the gourmet toys for serious cooking. The owner's cabin is aft and full width with his and hers hanging lockers, night tables, and dressers. A private head with full size tub is forward to port. Off the hallway a stacking washer & dryer are tucked under the stairs. Access onto the main deck is by separate stair wells from the owner's cabin and the quest cabins. Forward to port a bar is positioned above and open to the galley below. The helm has all necessary controls, navigation and electrical panels, full size chart table with stowage, and a hydraulically powered self tailing winch mounted just off center to handle all sheets through sheet stoppers. All sails are roller furling for ease of handling. The main lounge is full width and laid out for casual entertaining. To starboard as you come through the doors off the main deck is a closet for coats and outdoor apparel. There are many deck hatches for light and fresh air as well as a sun lounging pad on the foredeck for sun tanning. Out the back sliding door is an aft deck well protected from wind, suitable for lounging. Stairs take you down to the swim platform for easy access to the water and the large walk in lazarrette, for storing an endless supply of water toys and equipment.      The hull has a six foot draft for shallower waters and is a must for the Caribbean. I have used twin keels and twin rudders for good sail performance and a hull form which will allow 18 knots speed with 450 h.p. using a single diesel with variable pitch prop. The hull will move well under sail with a low heel angle and is easily handled from the central helm position. All machinery is arranged to professional standards with back up systems to provide continuous operation.      Chris 65 represents a new breed of motorsailer that will not only perform under sail but under power as well and still give the interior accruements which modern sailors are seeking. If you are intrigued by this type of vessel, give me a call.