secret 40

SECRET 40

— A tough steel-hulled gaff yawl with a single TEU cargo hold

— Auxiliary: inboard electric, graphene supercapacitors or new generation AGM, 4 charging options, solar on mizzen roof and over cargo

— Steel hull with aluminium spars

— Gaff doubles as a derrick with 4 tonne capacity

— Loose-footed main with brailing lines and self-tacking jib

— Optional storm jib, staysail and genoa

— Both masts lower

— Compact crew quarters forward and galley aft

— Featured is the lightweight “bus” module for 25 passengers loaded with the gaff derrick

— Further cargo space under the bus

— Propeller regeneration, compact diesel generator and shore power compatible

— Fixed and water ballast

— Proposed use towing C – 100 aluminium pontoon with 4 tonne capacity – the pontoon’s motors are controlled from the cockpit

— Alternative shallow draft (1.5 m) version with bilge runners and centreboard. Able to trade in US waters, Jones Act compliant

— Suitable for coastal work and Island trading

THE SLIDES

 

SPECIFICATIONS

LOA
16.4 metres   53’9"
LOD
12 metres   39’
BEAM
3.6 metres   11’9"
LWL
7.6 metres   25’
DRAUGHT LOADED
1.8 metres   5’10
WORKING SAIL AREA
84 sq metres   904 sq ft
CREW
2
CARGO
1 TEU (to 8.5 tonnes) 25 passengers 37 cubic metres (1306 cu.ft)
DESIGNER
Derek Ellard