Sailing boats to discover at the Grand Pavois 2017

There are many new sails to see at the Grand Pavois. The shipyards have presented their large models at the Cannes Yachting Festival and are launching in La Rochelle the more modestly sized yachts, but where a good number of innovations are swarming. Detailed review.

Windclass Eole

In the "renaissance" category, this is the first copy of the Windclass series. This sailboat launched this summer in Ars-en-Ré where it is built by the Carènes shipyard is a replica of a Nathanael Herreshoff plan drawn in 1916. Built in the traditional way with Sapelli planking, this sailboat is distinguished by its elegance.

Ofcet 32 SC

After the regatta version presented last year, the cruising version is now available for the Ofcet 32 . But beware, this yacht designed for racing does not deny its origins. We're talking about fast cruising..

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Libertist 850

Designed by Erik Lerouge, this trimaran is designed to be habitable for cruising. Over-equipped with a carbon mast and sophisticated electronics, this racer cruiser is aimed at a clientele of speed enthusiasts.

Malango 1088

The Malango 888 is a fearsome dayboat recognizable with its very long cockpit and tender stowed underneath. To go further in the cruising and offer more habitability, the shipyard launches the Malango 1088, always a Rolland plan of 11 m which can be fitted with 2 or 3 cabins.

Laïta 5

Laïta 5 wants to follow in the footsteps of boats such as the Caravelle, the Corsaire or the Marauder. Great nautical achievements, but with a modern hull and two rudders for even more performance and comfort. Built in aluminium (the CNA Yachting shipyard produces all its boats in this material), the Laïta 5 has a large cockpit for daytime cruising and a voluminous deckhouse to offer a habitable volume allowing to imagine a night on board.

New World

The Olbia shipyard launches the successor to Le Petit Monde. The New World This time, the new model, still with an aluminium hull, has a composite deck. This facilitates the manufacturing process and lowers production costs. The deckhouse is equipped with very large portholes that offer an impressive view from the inside.

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Jackal 24

Built in La Rochelle, the Chacal 24 is a 7.32 m long dinghy capable of coastal raids. Its cabin (or rather its shelter) offers a double berth at the front. This sailboat has an elegant hoari rigging whose peak is made of carbon to facilitate handling. Transportable, it can also run aground.

Bente 24

Launched in Dusseldorf, Bente 24 is presented at the GrandPavois for the first time in France. With a recognizable plexiglass deckhouse, this yacht with its taut lines and chines marked out by 7.55 m should seduce a fine clientele given its base price of 33,000 euros.

MMW40

The Spanish shipyard Mestral Marine Works is exhibiting here a real cruise race. This model won the Fastnet in 2017. This 40-foot Nivelt/Molino plan is offered with different finishes to meet the customer's programs, but also its financial means.

JPB 52

Built by the Meta shipyard in Strongall (thick aluminium), the JPB 52 is designed to cope with high latitudes. This integral dinghy of 15.48 m by 4.88 m will be the ideal companion for explorers.

Skelling 5

Launched by the Plasmor shipyard, the Skellig 5 is a transportable cruising yacht.

With a hull of less than 6m, it offers a small cabin with 3 berths for adults and one for a child, a kitchenette and a chemical toilet. Her hoari rigging with a pick makes it easier to mast (shorter mast). The Skellig is equipped with a ballasted daggerboard for safety.

Figaro 3

With its large inverted foils, sure that the Figaro 3 will be the talk of the pontoons of the Grand-Pavois. The first production yacht with foils, this prototype is currently being validated to replace the Figaro 2 during the 2019 season.

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Sun Odyssey 319

By putting a yacht under 10 m back in its range, Jeanneau wants to relaunch small models. This sailboat developed with the Polish shipyard Delphia does not bring much innovation and does not renew the genre. It's a shame when you see the innovations launched on the new 440 and 449..

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Your 246 Versus

This sailboat was designed in partnership with the French importer. The latter was able to dictate to the Polish shipyard its desiderata to obtain a transportable boat with a very large habitable volume. With an aggressive look (inverted bow) and a well-placed price, this little sailboat should seduce the clientele of La Rochelle.

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