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Notable features included the voluminous and
tall hulls with plumb bows running aft to wide
transoms; the latter is ideal for carrying heavy
cruising loads. Topside, the flat decks with flush
hatches allow unimpeded walking space, topped
off with the high flybridge lounge space. The
large flybridge has access on two sides with all sail
controls here at the single helm that is starboard-
side. These include a sheet winch on port and
starboard with a short run for all lines from the
mast. Electronics comprise a Raymarine plotter
screen and the essential autopilot. Another screen
I used in earnest during the night-time sail down
the French coast was the AIS-VHF screen to
identify shipping.