Stephens Waring Yacht Design

SWYD has produced a fascinating alternative to the current crop of raised-salon cruising yachts, and at the perfect size for a couple to run. If someone decides to build her as drawn, I plan to be first in line for a sea trial. LOA: 56’0 (includes fixed bowsprit) DWL: 50’3” BEAM: 16’1” DRAFT: 7’9” DISPL.: 41,000 lb. SAIL AREA: 1,677 sq. ft. SA/DISPL. RATIO: 22.6 DISPL./DWL RATIO: 144 FUEL: 250 gal. WATER: 200 gal. ENGINE: 1 x 90 hp Steyr diesel sail drive

Design: Bluewater 56

Stephens Waring Yacht Design manages a unique set of trade-offs in this passage-making cruising yacht.

Bequia

Sublime Symphony: Bequia

Bequia’s designer, builder and owners combine talent, passion and desire into one of the most distinguished sailboats christened in North America in decades.

SWYD has produced a fascinating alternative to the current crop of raised-salon cruising yachts, and at the perfect size for a couple to run. If someone decides to build her as drawn, I plan to be first in line for a sea trial. LOA: 56’0 (includes fixed bowsprit) DWL: 50’3” BEAM: 16’1” DRAFT: 7’9” DISPL.: 41,000 lb. SAIL AREA: 1,677 sq. ft. SA/DISPL. RATIO: 22.6 DISPL./DWL RATIO: 144 FUEL: 250 gal. WATER: 200 gal. ENGINE: 1 x 90 hp Steyr diesel sail drive

Design: Bluewater 56

Stephens Waring Yacht Design manages a unique set of trade-offs in this passage-making cruising yacht.

Bequia

Sublime Symphony: Bequia

Bequia’s designer, builder and owners combine talent, passion and desire into one of the most distinguished sailboats christened in North America in decades.

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