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Crossbow, High-Performance Luxury Yacht You are standing at the helm of the elegant Crossbow, sailing into a nautical sunrise. Energy abounds from the wind and ocean after the night s journey. The sky is filled with a warm burst of violet-blue colors as the sun climbs into the sky. You tighten your grip on the wheel as a strong gust of wind fill her sails. The power under your command is intoxicating. You admire her long beautiful lines while cruising through the ocean at 9 knots, in perfect conditions she can reach a maximum speed of 20 knots. You notice how her design blends a sleek deckhouse with uncluttered sight lines. This allows easy movement between the helm positions and companionway, adding a degree of safety for your guests to play and when your crew performs their duties. After savoring the spectacular view, you relinquish the wheel and descend to the lower deck. Crossbow is a 102 high-performance luxury sailing yacht. She was commissioned by her European owner to enjoy with family and friends and as well as serve the charter market. Southern Winds Shipyard of Cape Town, South Africa, delivered this stunning yacht to her owner in July 2016. It is not an accident that Crossbow is designed with refinements apart from her sisters: Hevea, Almagores II, Farfalla, and Seawave. The owners desire to advance performance and elegance proved a welcome challenge to the team, where all expectations were successfully met. She is the fifth unit and third raised saloon model in the award winning SW102 mini-series, built to RINA Charter Class safety standards and registered under the Malta Commercial Yacht Code 2015. Main Saloon You enter the main saloon and envision your guests sipping morning coffee while enjoying their favorite pastries. Light oak paneling is set off by walnut flooring and stainless steel details. Natural oak furniture complement the light and airy feel of the saloon. There are two main sitting areas, one on port and the other on starboard. Several guests are standing as they admire the view of the ocean through large windows. Others sit on chic couches or at the dining table as they chat excitedly about activities planned for the afternoon. The splash of coral and red pillows and adornments add a sophisticated ambiance to the room. Up to ten guests can easily gather in the space. You are aware that the engine room is placed just below the saloon, thus raising it, allowing spectacular 270 panoramic views of the ocean. Of course, both the roof windows and the hull port lights makes for a fantastic natural light flooding from outside to inside. After an hour of visiting with your guests, you excuse yourself and step down into your studio. 62 63
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Owner s Suite You sit at the studio desk, glance through the portlight, adjust the lamp, and begin charting the next leg of the voyage. By sailing through the night, you will reach your destination port by daybreak. When your work is complete, you move from the studio into your cabin. You admire the seamless transition from the main saloon to the large studio then owner s private cabin. You appreciate that the cabin is forward. The natural light of the morning shines through two roof windows and two hull portlights. The large double bed is inviting, and the room features a sofa, vanity desk, and floating top tables. The luxurious feel extends into the ensuite bath. As you scan the room, the bookshelves catch your eye. They are designed with light colored frames in natural oak that contrast with darker niches in walnut. You slowly run your fingertips over the shelves visualizing a collection of your favorite leather bound books and journals sitting prominently in the case. The cabin is your haven and exudes luxury. Deck Entertaining is your pleasure and a satisfying benefit of owning Crossbow, your high-performance luxury yacht. The afternoon is picturesque, sunbathing on the large couches of the deck saloon or reading in the shade provided by the Bimini top. Refreshments are served on the spacious table with room for all to join. The light oak table and walnut accents of the deck saloon complement the overall theme of Crossbow s décor. Two of your guests use the lowered tender platform to slip into the ocean for a swim in the calm blue ocean then bask in the sunlight. You choose to move around the yacht conversing with all your guests over the course of the afternoon. This is your lifelong dream realized. Guest Suites It s late afternoon, you and your guests leave the deck to prepare for the evening. All anticipate a stupendous sunset. There are three guest cabins amidships of which one is a VIP suite. Guest cabins are designed with two double bed cabins and one queen size bed cabin. To ensure the comfort of your guests, the base dimensions of the beds have been reduced in Crossbow resulting in a noticeable increase in space from previous SW102 models. All guest heads feature an elegant mirror with shelves above all the guest bathroom sinks framed in the yachts natural oak with contrasting darker shelves in walnut. The rooms are charming, and your guests appreciate the harmonious theme carried throughout the stylish yacht. Crew Quarters The crew is also busy preparing for the evening. Their quarters and galley are aft and feature three cabins with two heads. It is possible to use one cabin as a junior guest cabin. A door separates the professional galley from the mess area and nav station. The area is designed for ease of movement and comfort. The crew utilizes a dedicated companionway to ensure the privacy of the owner and guests. The owner employs four professionals annually on this yacht: captain, first mate, hostesses, and a personal chef. Also sharing a passion for the ocean, the crew provides excellent service to the owner and guests. 66 67
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Sunset You are dressed for dinner and walk to the deck to join your delighted guests. The majestic sails are full of a light breeze, and you appreciate Crossbow s ability to harness the spirit of wind. At last, it is time to reflect on the extraordinary day as Crossbow sails into the sunset. Brilliant reds and oranges spill across the coral, red and off-white decor of the yacht. Your cruising speed is four knots. This is possible with the use of a light, furling reacher, also able to carry full sail upwind, without shortening the sail. It is one of many desirable features designed by the Owner, Southern Winds Shipyard, Farr Yacht Design, and Nauta Design. All aboard reflect on the pleasures of sailing Crossbow. You enjoy the purest moment of freedom and exhilaration. Specifications Knowing that Crossbow is a semi-custom built yacht allows for the ideas of the owner to be incorporated in the design of a beautiful and racy yacht. The owner looked to Farr Yacht Designs for the naval architecture and Nauta Design for the yachts concept, external and interior design. Their relationship with Southern Winds Shipyard is long standing and proven to build comfortable and luxurious yachts. The owner charged the team to craft a high-performance level yacht with the addition of a tender garage in keeping with SW 102 s esteemed quality. Crossbows design was inspired to increase the sail plan, reduce the construction weight, and reduce weight by lowering the saloon, helping offset the added weight of the tender garage. The sail area boosts a 10% increase over previous SW models. It is set on a carbon mast with composite rigging. Her sea trails confirmed performance equal to or just exceeding the wind speed in light winds. The combination of craftsmanship, materials, and design contribute to an exceptional sailing experience. Crossbow features the best of both a flush deck and deck saloon configuration. Her hull, deck, and superstructure were made of a resin infused carbon fiber sandwich. A wider stern increases the heel sailing length yielding increased performance while maintaining excellent balance. While tagged as a 102, Crossbow has a LOA of 104, with the extra length going toward a tender garage able to host a 4.2-meter dinghy. The Crossbow has many features that were cultivated from unified experience and trusted relationships. Specifications»» LOA: 31.71 m»» LWL: 27.72 m»» Beam (max): 6.90 m»» Draft: 3.95 m 72
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