Bray Yacht Design and Research Ltd.
White Rock, B.C.

 

Emerald City

  L.O.A. 92'-0" Draft 6'-0"
  L.W.L. 83'-4" Sail Area 3462 sq.ft.
  Beam 26'-0" Displacement 140,000 lbs

 
     Emerald City is a proposal for a new concept in motorsailers which combines all the finer features of large motoryachts with the romance of sailing. The profile is similar to that of a modern yacht with the usual interior space and accruements, yet in harmony with a full sailing rig. She is able to perform smartly under sail and has been model tested to power up to 20 knots with 1000 h.p. Capable of ocean passages while keeping to a time table when required, this is a vessel which will take you anywhere you want to go in style.

      Virtually any layout is possible to suit the owner's requirements. The interior on the lower deck is laid out for charter or corporate use with crew accommodation forward. There are six cabins in all, three matched sets. The aft two have a queen size berth, his and hers night tables, large closets, and their own private w.c. with spa tub. The mid cabins have queen size berths, large closet space, and share a w.c. and shower with the forward cabins. The forward set have upper and lower berths and closets. Crew accommodation has a cabin with uppers and lowers and a cabin with a double berth. There is a small lounge and a w.c. with shower. The main deck features a private dining room for twelve forward with a central galley/bar area. A folding screen mounted on tracks would be installed on the forward edge of the bar which could be pulled shut to close off the galley for food preparation or cleanup. A spacious lounge is arranged aft to take maximum advantage of the large viewing ports. The aft deck has a whirl pool built in, accessible through automatic opening deck hatches. Stairs lead down and aft to the swim platform. A full width, walk in lazarette has room for numerous water toys and necessary equipment, as well as access to the engine room. The wheel house contains a large circular settee, helm station, navigation station, and charting center. Up half a flight and aft is the outside helm station with port and starboard sun lounging pads and ample deck space for a 16 or 18 foot dinghy as well as other small boats.

       The sails are all roller furling with sheets handled by enclosed captive reel winches controlled by hydraulics from the helm stations. Because of the light displacement this sail area will move the boat along smartly at a low angle of heel and allow it to be easily handled by a small crew. Single or twin engines are available with systems arranged as is befitting a vessel of this size and complexity to provide continuous operation.

      Emerald City is a fresh new approach to produce a large sailing yacht with all the advantages offered by the latest technology in automation, sail handling, and comfort for the mega yacht. At 92 feet she is only the beginning of what could be achieved in a truly large ocean sailing vessel of this type. If you are intrigued by this class of vessel, please give me a call.

Plans include 6 sheets of drawings and a typewritten book of specifications.
Study plans $15.00

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