Clean design, carbon construction
The VM80 a new large fast cruising yacht from vismara yard was launched in Viareggio, Italy. The sleek design with a very low roof and a flush deck plan was conceived by the architecture and design firm Micheletti&Partners, who are responsible for the great Swan or some of the Baltic Yachts or IceCat designs.
The VM80 has an overall length of 25.92 m and an empty weight of 33 tons. The hull is built in carbon sandwich and the deck is covered with teak. Its lifting keel with a standard draft of 4 m for offshore sailing is reduced to 2.50 m for shallow waters and harbor entries. The mast and the furling boom are also in carbon and the sail area upwind is 350 m2. The maneuvers are all reported on the 4 electric winches, positioned in front of the double steering stations with comfortable benches for long trips. The large cockpit is divided into two parts with a double L-shaped bench seat and two large retractable tables for outdoor dining.
Spacious interiors
The interior is made very bright by the various portholes in the hull, roof and other deck panels. Sitting on the sofa, you can enjoy a 180° view. The openings also ensure a good ventilation of the various interior spaces.
The companionway leads to a spacious saloon with an L-shaped settee and dining table as well as the chart table to port. To starboard of the companionway, a second settee with TV serves as a lounge area. To starboard of the companionway, aft of the settee, the U-shaped galley offers a marine gas stove with oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, sink and plenty of work surface. Behind, the skipper's cabin with a bunk bed has storage and a toilet with shower.
On the other side, on the port side, there is a guest cabin with a double bed, large wardrobe and bathroom with separate shower. Moving up to the bow, through the saloon, there are two guest cabins on each side, one with a bunk bed and the other with a double bed, both with their own wardrobe and private bathroom. The entire forward end of the boat is reserved for the owner with a large cabin with double bed, double closet and large bathroom with shower and double sink.
All comfort and autonomy
The engine hold located under the saloon houses a double 120 hp saildrive engine. The cruising speed is about 11 knots. Air conditioning and heating systems are installed on board for comfortable sailing in summer and winter. The water and fuel tanks with a capacity of 1,200 liters each ensure a good autonomy during cruising.
A large electrically operated opening hatch has been mounted on the transom which provides a 3 m long dinghy garage. It also serves as a bathing platform at anchor or in port.
