OPALIA 51′

OPALIA 51′ is an aluminium central cockpit sailing yacht, in construction in Normandy Yacht Service shipyard in Caen

OPALIA51′ is a centerboarder unit with twin-rudders and single inboard engine, designed for long short-handed sailing trips.

This unit has been designed by our office for a shipowner wishing to sail with his family with all the domestic comfort. Interior design has been performed by Pierre Frutschi.

Description of OPALIA 51′

For safety reasons, the boat has been fitted out as a true central cockpit. The aft area has been fitted with sunbathing areas and an dedicated “path” leading to the transom with plenty of storage spaces.

At the bow, the boat is equipped with a long bowsprit and rigged with an aluminium mast with automatic reefing, genoa and self-tacking staysail.

Inside, the boat is equipped with 3 cabins, two bathrooms, an office/chart table for the captain, a galley and a large saloon.

Technical sheet

Length Overall: 15.93 m
Length at Waterline: 14.97 m
Beam Overall: 4.81 m
Light displacement: 20.1 tonnes
Draught: 1.29 / 3.41 m
Sail Area: 148 m²
Fuel capacity: 2 x 570L
Fresh Water capacitye: 735 L
Engine Power: 115cv
Boat builder: NYS
Interior design: Pierre Frutschi
CE Certification: Cat A

Innovation concerning the interior ergonomics of the boat are the following: Access to the engine room is through a real full height swing door. The idea is to perform the access and maintaince of the equipments: watermaker, generator, propulsion engine, air conditioning unit etc.

The ballasted centreboard is operated by a hydraulic cylinder. The winches are mainly electrically assisted and the boat has been particularly well thought out and equipped with smartest electronic equipments !

The all interior of the boat has been designed with Pierre Frutschi.

Construction started at Normandy Yacht Service 

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