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A boat is a tool designed for a purpose. Boats do more than carry cargo to distant shores, they also carry people, and their dreams, cultures, and technologies with them.

Yacht design requires a great deal of expertise in technical science and engineering. It also requires a great deal of human exploration through boat building, sailing, and understanding people and the life of the sea.

A Naval Architect, boat builders, engineers, crew and the owner all contribute to this process from the beginning of the design, to the launching of the boat. Designing and building a boat should be one of the great experiences in a lifetime.

In this collection I explore different styles of sailing and power yachts. Some of these designs are inspired by cultural influences, and others are shaped more by technology and boat building exploration. This collection is the product of a long journey, and more creative designs are yet to come…..

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Latest Design

Aerion is a 14 m forward cockpit catamaran. She is light and very comfortable and fast, with an aeronautical touch.

New Ages Designs is an exploration of classic styles from the past, combined with high tech modern themes.

Dewi Ratih

Dewi Ratih is a 36 m double ended sailing schooner inspired by Asian and Pacific boats from years past. Craft such as the Chinese Junk, the Vietnamese Cochinchine, and the Indonesian Phinisis all contribute to this modern design. Dewi Ratih is part of a project to launch a new boat building industry in Bali Indonesia using modern wooden boat building techniques and processes. Dewi Ratih design is flexible in that it can also be built with other materials such as steel, or aluminum. Dewi Ratih can be manned by a small crew, and uses the latest deck and rigging equipment.

Specifications overview

architect: Paul de Saint Front

Lh (hull length on deck): 36 m

LWL (waterline length): 29 m

BOA (beam overall): 8.2 m

Dt (draft underwater): 3.5 m

displacement (light): 150 metric tons

Sa (total sail area): 400 m²

engines power: pending

navigation categories: categor A

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Bibup

Bibup is a contemporary double ended sailing yacht with a fine keel and a spade rudder. She can accommodate 8 people and has 2 toilet cabinets, and a generous storage area. She is ideal for offshore cruising with all the comfort that you would wish on such a vessel.

Specifications overview

architect: Paul de Saint Front

LOA (length overall): 14.83 m

Lh (hull length on deck): 14 m

LWL (waterline length): 11.65 m

BOA (beam overall): 4.26 m

Dt (draft underwater): 2 m

head room max: 2 m

maximum sleeping persons: 8

navigation categories: A

displacement (light): 11850 kg

Sa (total sail area): 108.6 m²

engines power: 80 cv

propulsion drive: 1 saildrive

hull material: multi option, wood strip planking, wood cold molding, classic wood

Specifications overview

architect: Paul de Saint Front

LOA (length overall): 14.83 m

Lh (hull length on deck): 14 m

LWL (waterline length): 11.65 m

BOA (beam overall): 4.26 m

Dt (draft underwater): 2 m

head room max: 2 m

navigation categories: A

displacement (light): 11850 kg

Sa (total sail area): 108.6 m²

engines power: 80 cv

propulsion drive: 1 saildrive

water capacities: 500 L

Cp (prismatic coefficient): 0.55

block coefficient: 0.403

foremast

rig type: marconi

Sa (total sail area): 108.6 m²

mainsail: 44.2 m²

genois: 46.7 m²

I: 15.18 m

J: 5.77 m

P: 12.67 m

E: 6.1 m

mast1: boom, genois furler, 2 spreader, lasy jack, mainsheet rail, 2 genois sheet rail

mast & spars material: wood, aluminum, multi options

winch: 6

winch handle: 4

winch handle box: 2

global interior layout

head room max: 2 m

maximum sleeping persons: 8

interior layout configuration: 1 master double cabine forward, 2 aft double cabines, 2 common toilet cabinet, kitchen, navigation station, 1 forward strorage compartment, 1 aft storage compartment, strorages, saloon, 1 hallway cabine

material of construction

hull material: wood strip planking, sandwich balsa/fiber, sandwich foam/fiber

deck material: sandwich balsa/fiber, wood veneer

roof and deck elements: plywood/wood veneer

Appendices

keel configuration: fix keel bolt to hull

keel material: cast iron

rudder configuration: 1 spade rudder

engine room & propulsions

engins type: 1 inboard diesel engine

engines power: 80 cv

propulsion drive: 1 saildrive

fuel capacities: 200 L

Deck Equipments

deck equipments: forward balcony with seat, aft balcony with seat, forward windlass, 1 forward anchor, 1 aft anchor, bow rollers

Cleats: 2 Forward horn cleat, 2 aft horn cleat, 2 central bollard cleat

Windlasses & capstans: single anchor windlass

Cockpit

cockpit type: watertight

Cockpit: folding awning, steering wheel pedestal with navigation display, for 7 persons

global interior layout

head room max: 2 m

maximum sleeping persons: 8

interior layout configuration: 1 master double cabine forward, 2 aft double cabines, 1 common toilet cabinet, kitchen, navigation station, 1 forward strorage compartment, 1 aft storage compartment, strorages, saloon, 1 hallway cabine

Saloon

head room max: 2 m

Saloon configuration: closet, storages, library, sound system, 2 opening hatch on roof, foldable table for 8 persons

seating area: for 8 persons, central table, foldable seat for 1 single and 1 double bed

toilet cabinet options: marine toilet, wash bassin, shower, mirror, closet, open hatch

navigation station: VHF, GPS, computer, computer display, multi instrument station, flag shelf, night desk light, sound system, navigation light control, Desk with map storages

kitchen

kitchen: oven, 1 cooking table, storages, integrated fridge

sink: double sink

cooker: with 4 burner

forward cabin configuration

head room max: 1.75 m

cabine configuration: storages, closet, drawer, 2 opening hatch, library, 1 double bed

toilet cabinet options: marine toilet, wash bassin, shower, mirror, open hatch

hallway cabine

head room max: 1.7 m

cabine configuration: 1 single bed, storages, drawer, library

aft cabin configuration

cabine configuration: storages, wardrobe, closet, drawer, 2 opening hatch, library, 1 double bed

head room max: 1.75 m

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Aérion

Aerion is a 14m catamaran with a forward cockpit which is accessible from the main cabin. She is light and very comfortable and fast, with an aeronautical touch. The forward cockpit can accommodate seven people, and be hermetically sealed in case of rough weather. The Aerion also benefits from a very wide interior, that allows for the installation of 6 double beds, or 4 double beds and 4 single beds depending on your needs.

Specifications overview

architect: Paul de Saint Front

LOA (length overall): 14 m

LWL (waterline length): 13.78 m

BOA (beam overall): 7.6 m

hull beam (catamaran): 1.85 m

Dt (draft underwater): 0.45/2.1 m with board down

wing clearence: between 1.1 to 0.9 m

water capacities: 2*400 L

displacement (light): 9500 kg

Sa (total sail area): 110/145 m² downwind

engines power: 2*50 hp each

propulsion drive: 2 saildrives

hull material: multi option, wood strip planking, sandwich balsa/fiber, sandwich foam/fiber, wood cold molding

Specifications overview

architect: Paul de Saint Front

LOA (length overall): 14 m

LWL (waterline length): 13.78 m

BOA (beam overall): 7.6 m

hull beam (catamaran): 1.85 m

Dt (draft underwater): 0.45/2.1 m with board down

head room max: 1.9 m

wing clearence: between 1.1 to 0.9 m

mast clearence: 21 m

navigation categories: A

maximum sleeping persons: 12

displacement (light): 9500 kg

Sa (total sail area): 110/145 m² downwind

engines power: 2*40 hp each

propulsion drive: 1 saildrive

hull material: multi option, sandwich balsa/fiber, sandwich foam/fiber, wood cold molding

foremast

Sa (total sail area): 110/145 m² downwind

mainsail: 74 m²

genois: 71.5 m²

jib: 35.5 m²

I: 19 m

J: 6.35 m

P: 16.9 m

E: 5.7 m

mast1: boom, genois furler, jib furler, 1 spreader, lasy jack, mainsheet rail, 2 jib sheet rail, 2 genois sheet rail

mast & spars material: aluminum, multi options, glass fiber, Carbon fiber

winch: 6

winch handle: 4

winch handle box: 2

global interior layout

maximum sleeping persons: 10

head room max: 1.9 m

interior layout configuration: 2 double cabine forward, 2 central double cabines, 2 aft double cabines, central galley, 2 common toilet cabinet, navigation station, engine room, 2 aft storage compartment, strorages, storage room

material of construction

hull material: multi option, wood strip planking, sandwich balsa/fiber, sandwich foam/fiber, wood cold molding

deck material: sandwich balsa/fiber, sandwich foam/glass

roof and deck elements: sandwich balsa/fiber, sandwich foam/fiber

Deck Equipments

deck equipments: forward balcony with seat, 2 forward anchors, bow rollers

dinghy: 1 standart dinghy on the back

Cleats: 2 Forward horn cleat, 2 aft horn cleat, 4 central bollard cleats

Windlasses & capstans: double anchors windlass

engine room & propulsions

fuel tank: 2 * 200 L

engines power: 2*40 hp each

propulsion drive: 2 saildrives

genset: 6 kw genset

Appendices

keel configuration: lifting centerboard

keel material: foam/carbon fiber

rudder configuration: 2 spade rudder

Cockpit

cockpit type: quick draining

Cockpit: permanent awning, steering wheel pedestal with navigation display, for 7 persons

global interior layout

maximum sleeping persons: 12

head room max: 2 m

interior layout configuration: 2 double cabine forward, 2 central double cabines, 2 aft double cabines, 2 common toilet cabinet, kitchen, navigation station, engine room, 2 aft storage compartment, strorages, saloon

toilet cabinet options: marine toilet, wash bassin, shower, mirror, closet, open hatch

Saloon

head room max: 2 m

Saloon configuration: table for 8 persons, storages, bars, library, sound system, 1 opening hatch on roof, side hull window, desk

seating area: for 8 persons

navigation station: VHF, GPS, computer, computer display, multi instrument station, night desk light, navigation light control, Desk with map storages

kitchen

kitchen: fridge, freezer, oven, cafe machine, 2 cooking table, storages

sink: double sink

cooker: with 4 burner

forward cabin configuration

head room max: 1.9 m

cabine configuration: storages, wardrobe, desk, closet, drawer, side hull window, library, 1 double bed

central cabins

head room max: 1.9 m

cabine configuration: storages, wardrobe, desk, closet, drawer, 1 opening hatch, 1 double bed

aft cabin configuration

head room max: 1.9 m

cabine configuration: storages, wardrobe, desk, closet, navigation instrument repetitor, drawer, side hull window, library, 1 double bed

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Papillon Sails

The “Papillon” sail is a 60 degree arc geometry, held by two spars attached to a small mast. The sail is shaped by small battens. A Papillon is the French name for a Butterfly

This unusual rig is a synthesis of several sails: “crab claw” from Indonesia, Chinese Junk rig and Gunter rig. The Papillion can also be compared to a Lateen sail and has elements from the Bermuda rig,

This efficient unstayed rig can be deployed in few minutes. This is a novel rig that can be handled easily with simple equipment, and it can be adjusted for every orientation (lateral, longitudinal and transversal). It allows you to explore a multitude of configurations.

This safe sail can be used in gusty conditions without reefing when opened like a kite. Moreover, the sail area can be reefed easily without any complicated manoeuvres

I have developed a number of different models designed to fit everything from a small dinghy with cat-boat rig up to a classic keel yacht of 8 meters length.

How Does it Work

This sail allows you to explore many different riggings, from a lateen and other classic rigs, to modern sail applications. It is an excellent pedagogical rig.

Fix mode for beginners

Beginners can fix the tack behind the mast without any other setting system. In this mode you will learn how to set the angle of the sail with the sheet only in function of the wind direction.

Using the tack-tackle

This system allows you to move the position of the center of effort of your sail and to shift the whole sail from one side of the mast to the other. Lowering the center of effort will allow you to reduce the heeling angle of the boat, without reducing the surface area of your sail.

Using the topping Lift

This feature is used to perform fine settings with your sail in order to gain power and efficiency. It also allows you to set your sail in sustention if you wish to explore this configuration.

Reduction

The Papillion sail is partial arc of a circle which can be reduced only at the aft end of the boom. No need to low down the sail with the halyard, all you need to do is let the tack-tackle out to low down the boom. The reduction of sail area takes only a few seconds and is much safer and easier than any other rig.

Rigging Equipment

Every rig has its own peculiar characteristics. With proper handling the Paplillon sail is a suspended rig that can be manipulated in any direction with very simple equipment.

The choice of the equipment depend on the loads on the rig and the capacities of your manufacturer. We offer some design advice for simple equipment scenarios and systems that can be built and assembled by any builder.

The sail is controlled in each corner with a sheet, a topping lift and a tack-tackle, and raise on top of a small mast with a regular halyard that can be equipped with a rotating head mast.

The sheet

The sheet is a standard sail sheet that slides on a rail fixed to the deck.

Lazy/flab line system

This system is a combination of a lazy-jack, and a flab line. It allows you to hold the boom up, and to guide the sail when it is low down to the boom. This system also allows you to raise the whole sail vertically along the mast like a flab line.

The Tack-tackle

The tack-tackle is mounted on to an arm at the base of the deck that can rotate 180 degrees on each side of the mast. This arm allows you to set the sail downwind of the mast before tacking, and to incline the sail longitudinally.

Topping lift

This system allows you to incline the sail transversely. The extremity of the antenna is equipped with two ropes on each side of the sail, which are connected on each side of the deck near to the steering area. The topping lift is equipped with an elastic system that brings it close to the mast where it will be out of the way of the sail (downwind).

How to Rigging Equipments