This yacht is being designed by Fuller Yachts Limited for our client who requested the 'concept'  be similar to the very tried and proven Falmouth Quay Punt.  The Quay Punt was used to service Windjammers in the days without auxiliary power and so a vessel was required that could not only carry cargo but perform well on coastlines that are not always hospitable. Usually they had a large ballast ratio and a similar ratio has been deployed,  making a yacht  that will have 180 degrees positive stability, the form stability of the trunk cabin contributing to this. A Junk rig was requested and one that was of sufficient sail area making it possible to sail in light airs without setting extra sail. With Twin keels the yacht could 'dry out' between tides when left on a mooring as is common in some regions of the world. Twin keels give lower draft and also it is claimed, dampen  rolling motion. The transom is open with closing doors and a step down to allow for easy boarding access. A diesel electric propulsion system was requested and the OSSA system is planned to be used giving benefits such as  fuel economy, light weight, low emissions and a high voltage DC power supply for such items as bow thruster, battery charging, aircon., winches etc. A sufficient battery bank will be installed so as to give adequate power for induction cooking, which has worked so well on the clients previous yacht. At least 4 solar panels will be fitted to supplement domestic power requirements.

It is a yacht that is very much intended to be rugged but attractive, safe and yet able to put many sea miles under her keel in a day. The Junk rig is a proven easy to handle low tech rig with very few highly loaded parts to fail after years of use. It is intended that carbon fiber spars will be deployed.