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The Rustler 42 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Rustler 42 cutter was designed by Stephen Jones and built in the UK by Rustler Yachts Ltd.

Published Specification for the Rustler 42

Underwater Profile:  Fin and skeg-supported rudder

Hull Material:  GRP (Fiberglass)

Length Overall:  42'0" (12.8m)

Waterline Length:  33'5" (10.2m)

Beam:  13'4" (4.1m)

Draft:  6'2" (1.9m)

Rig Type:  Cutter

Displacement:  26,000lb (11,794kg)

Designer:  Stephen Jones

Builder:   Rustler Yachts Ltd (UK)

Year First Built:  1999

Published Design Ratios for the Rustler 42

Sail Area/Displacement Ratio:  17.4

Ballast/Displacement Ratio:  40.0

Displacement/Length Ratio:  309

Comfort Ratio:  35.4

Capsize Screening Formula:   1.8

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Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the Rustler 42

1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 17.4 suggests that the Rustler 42 will, in the right conditions, approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 40.0 means that the Rustler 42 will initially stand up reasonably well to her canvas in a moderate breeze, but she'll need a reef in the main to avoid heeling excessively in a gust.

3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 309, tells us the Rustler 42 is clearly a heavy displacement cruising boat. You can load her down with all your cruising gear and equipment and it will hardly affect her waterline. Not an ideal choice for coastal sailing, but she'll come into her own on an offshore passage in testing conditions.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 35.4 suggests that crew comfort of a Rustler 42 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a moderate bluewater cruising boat - a predictable and acceptable motion for most seasoned sailors.

5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.8 tells us that a Rustler 42 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0. 

Rustler 42 Sailboat: A Classic Ocean Cruiser with Modern Style

Are you looking for a sailing boat that combines traditional elegance with modern performance? Do you want a yacht that can handle blue water cruising with comfort and safety? If so, you might want to check out the Rustler 42 sailboat, an iconic ocean cruiser with an encapsulated keel.

The Rustler 42 is a classic-looking yacht that was designed by Stephen Jones and built by Rustler Yachts Ltd. in the UK since 1999. It has a cutter rig, a long fin keel, a skeg-hung rudder and a spacious interior. It is a boat that can take you anywhere in the world, while looking after you and your crew along the way.

In this article, we will give you an overview of the Rustler 42 sailboat, its accommodation, hull and deck, mast and rigging, keel and rudder.

Overview The Rustler 42 is a boat that has been constantly developed over the years, based on customer feedback and demand. It is a boat that has a loyal following among recreational sailors who appreciate its sea-kindly characteristics, its directional stability, its stiffness and its good load carrying ability.

The Rustler 42 has a length overall of 42 feet (12.81 m), a beam of 13 feet 4 inches (4.06 m) and a draft of 6 feet 2 inches (1.89 m). It has a displacement of 26,000 lbs (11,791 kg) and a ballast of 10,300 lbs (4,671 kg). It has a sail area of 1,135 sq ft (105.44 sq m) with a main sail of 440 sq ft (40.88 sq m), a yankee of 536 sq ft (49.80 sq m) and a staysail of 179 sq ft (16.63 sq m).

The Rustler 42 has a Nanni N4.50 diesel engine with 50 hp and a 100 amp alternator. It has a fuel capacity of 60 gallons (227 liters) and a water capacity of 120 gallons (454 liters). It has a stainless steel stemhead fitting with bronze rollers, a stainless steel pulpit and pushpit, Andersen winches and Furlex furling gear.

The Rustler 42 is available in different versions, such as an owner's version or a charter version. You can also choose from different mast height options, rig options, draft options and cockpit options. You can customize your interior layout, your woodwork, your upholstery and your electronics.

Accommodation The Rustler 42 has a spacious and comfortable interior that can sleep up to six people in three separate cabins. The interior is finished in high quality teak woodwork with solid teak trims and fiddles. The cabin sole is made of teak and holly plywood with access panels to the bilge.

The forward cabin is the master cabin, with a large double V-berth with storage underneath. It has an ensuite head with shower, sink and marine toilet. It also has a hanging locker, shelves, drawers and a vanity unit with seat.

The main saloon is open plan and features a U-shaped settee to port that can convert into a double berth. It has a large saloon table that can seat eight people comfortably. It also has storage lockers behind the settee, bookcases, bottle storage and lee cloths.

To starboard, there is another settee that can be used as a single berth. There is also a forward facing chart table that can accommodate a folded admiralty chart plus the usual navigation instruments and switches.

The galley is located to port aft of the saloon. It has a gimballed three-burner stove with oven and grill, a top-loading refrigerator with freezer compartment, twin stainless steel sinks with pressurized hot and cold water, ample counter space and storage lockers for pots, pans and provisions.

The aft cabin is located to starboard aft of the chart table. It has standing headroom, a full-width double berth with storage underneath, hanging lockers, shelves and drawers. It also has an access hatch to the cockpit.

The aft head is located to port aft of the galley. It has a shower unit with electric pump out, sink with pressurized hot and cold water, marine toilet and a wet oilies locker.

The Rustler 42 has plenty of ventilation and natural light throughout the interior, thanks to the opening ports, hatches and dorade vents. It also has LED lighting, 12V sockets and 240V shore power outlets.

Hull and Deck The hull of the Rustler 42 is made of hand-laid fiberglass reinforced polyester (GRP) with Lloyds approved materials. It has a white gelcoat finish with a blue cove line and boot top. It also has a teak rubbing strake with stainless steel capping.

The deck of the Rustler 42 is also made of hand-laid GRP with a balsa core for stiffness and insulation. It has a white gelcoat finish with molded non-slip areas. It also has a teak toe rail and teak laid decks.

The cockpit of the Rustler 42 is spacious and comfortable, with high coamings and good protection from the sprayhood and dodger. It has a single wheel steering system with a leather covered stainless steel wheel, a pedestal with compass, engine controls and instrument pod. It also has a folding cockpit table, cockpit cushions, cockpit lockers and a gas locker.

The deck gear of the Rustler 42 is well laid out and easy to use. It has stainless steel bow and stern cleats, midship cleats, fairleads and chocks. It has a stainless steel stemhead fitting with bronze rollers, an electric anchor windlass with remote control, a self-draining anchor locker with 45 lbs CQR anchor and 200 ft of chain. It also has a stainless steel pulpit and pushpit, stanchions and guardrails, boarding ladder and stern gate.

The Rustler 42 has a spacious foredeck with plenty of room for sunbathing or working on the sails. It has a self-tacking staysail track, two Andersen 28ST mast winches, two Andersen 46ST halyard winches on the coachroof, eight Spinlock clutches and two Lewmar hatches.

The Rustler 42 has a wide side deck with good handholds and easy access to the shrouds. It has two Andersen 58ST sheet winches in the cockpit, two genoa tracks with cars and blocks, two staysail tracks with cars and blocks, two Lewmar hatches and four opening ports.

The Rustler 42 has a large aft deck with an access hatch to the aft cabin, a lazarette locker, an outboard bracket, a stern light and an ensign staff socket.

Mast and Rigging The mast of the Rustler 42 is made of aluminum alloy with double spreaders. It is keel-stepped for strength and stability. It has an internal conduit for wiring, an LED tricolor light at the masthead, an LED steaming light on the front of the mast, an LED deck light under the lower spreaders and an LED anchor light on the front of the mast.

The rigging of the Rustler 42 is made of stainless steel wire with swaged terminals. It includes a forestay, a cutter stay, forward and aft lowers, cap shrouds and a backstay. The backstay is adjustable with a hydraulic tensioner for fine tuning the sail shape.

The sails of the Rustler 42 are made of high quality Dacron fabric by Sanders Sails. They include a fully battened mainsail with three reefs and a Selden MDS car system, a yankee with UV protection and Furlex furling gear, and a hanked-on staysail with UV protection. The mainsail cover is also included.

The Rustler 42 has a cutter rig as standard, which gives it versatility and balance in different wind conditions. The cutter stay can be tensioned or released with a Highfield lever on the deck. The staysail can be used as a storm jib or as an extra sail when reaching or running.

The Rustler 42 also has options for different mast heights, rig types and sail materials. You can choose from a standard mast (58 ft), a short mast (54 ft) or a carbon fiber mast (56 ft). You can also choose from a sloop rig or a ketch rig. You can also choose from different sail materials such as HydraNet or Spectra.

Keel and Rudder The keel of the Rustler 42 is a long fin keel with an encapsulated lead ballast. It gives the boat stability, performance and protection from grounding. The rudder of the Rustler 42 is a skeg-hung rudder with a stainless steel stock. It gives the boat good directional stability and control in all sea states. The rudder is connected to the wheel by cables and pulleys.

The Rustler 42 also has options for different draft versions. You can choose from a standard draft (6 ft 2 in), a shallow draft (5 ft 3 in) or a lifting keel (3 ft 3 in to 7 ft 6 in). The lifting keel version has a hydraulic system that allows you to adjust the keel depth from the cockpit.

Conclusion The Rustler 42 sailboat is a boat that has it all: classic looks, modern style, performance, comfort and safety. It is a boat that can take you on any adventure, from coastal cruising to ocean crossing. It is a boat that can be customized to suit your preferences and needs.

The above text was drafted by sailboat-cruising.com using GPT-4 (OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model) as a research assistant to develop source material; we believe it to be accurate to the best of our knowledge.

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Another cruising wonder from the stable of Stephen Jones, first launched back in 1999 she marked the start of a slightly new direction for Rustler and the start of a long standing relationship with Rustler and Stephen. The design ethos was to create something which was classic looking but with a modern twist and the result was a lovely yacht that sails well and beautifully in all conditions.

The Rustler 42 is of course a classic looking yacht with a high bow and elegant sheerline leading aft to an overhanging transom. Her coachroof is low, maintaining her elegant look but it is long and wide creating plenty of space below decks. Below the water she has a long encapsulated fin keel and large skeg hung rudder, enhancing her grip on the water and fantastic upwind performance.

Her rig setup is powerful but easily handled by a couple. She comes cutter rigged as standard, giving a huge range of sail plan options. She bares all the Rustler ethos and philosophy first seen in the Rustler 36 , including the well regarded sea kindly motion.

Below decks, you descend the companionway to the very well thought through galley to port which has been designed to be the perfect space for cooking at sea. Opposite the galley on the starboard side is the forward facing chart table, which has been specified to be the correct size to take a folded admiralty chart. Every detail is thought through. Aft of the chart table is a pilot berth and the day heads. The pilot berth has a purpose built chart drawer underneath. The heads which is a wet room and is practically located at the bottom of the companionway and has specific storage for wet weather gear.

Moving forward you have the magnificent saloon which can comfortably seat 8 around the beautifully hand crafted drop leaf table. Plenty of stowage all around the saloon with specific book, bottle and glass storage and lee cloths to port and starboard seats fitted as standard.

The master cabin is forward and has a large double V berth with ample stowage beneath. Being the master, the cabin has an en-suite which has its own separate shower. The cabin also features a vanity unit and seat! Being a two cabin yacht, her 2nd cabin is aft and entered aft of the galley. There is plenty of headroom and stowage as to be expected from these fine cruising yachts.

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Rustler 42 is a 41 ′ 11 ″ / 12.8 m monohull sailboat designed by Stephen Jones and built by Rustler Yachts Ltd. starting in 1999.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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Bluewater Sailboat – Rustler 42

One of the most attractive and capable yachts for a couple to sail the globs is the Bluewater Sailboat Rustler 42. Stunning room in a classic design.

This Bluewater Sailboat has a traditional appearance, with a lovely sheerline, attractive overhangs, and a long, wide, and low cabin roof. Its topsides are quite tall. Along with other crucial blue water characteristics like directional stability, rigidity, and strong load bearing capacity, the Rustler 42 also adds a performance component. She appears conventional below the surface, with a deep canoe body, a long fin keel, and a large skeg-hung rudder.

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• LOA: 42ft – 12.81m
• Beam: 13ft 4in – 4.06 m
• Draft: 6ft 2in – 1.89 m
• Ballast: 10300lbs – 4671kg
• Displacement: 26000lbs – 11791kg
• Main: 440sqft – 40.88sq.m
• Yankee: 536sq ft – 49.80sq.m
• Genoa: 670sq ft – 62.25sq.m
• Staysail: 179sq ft – 16.63sq.m
• Designer: Stephen Jones

The renowned design team of Holman & Pye’s conventional long-keeled designs gave rise to the Rustler name, which had been used for many years. The 31 and 36, which had a transom-hung rudder and a small beam, were essentially a GRP version of their wooden designs from the 1960s.

They weren’t the fastest sailboats, like the majority of boats of that type, but they were tough, had excellent seakeeping abilities, and a well-deserved reputation for taking care of their personnel. Originally constructed in the countryside, Orion Marine acquired the moulds in the 1980s and shifted manufacture to Falmouth.

Focusing on the 36, Orion started to upgrade the design with extra teak, a premium finish, and a number of features not found on earlier boats, such as wheel steering.

Another cruising marvel from the portfolio of Stephen Jones, she was first introduced in 1999 and represented the beginning of a long-lasting partnership between Rustler and Stephen as well as a little fresh orientation for Rustler. The goal of the design was to produce something with a classic appearance but a contemporary twist, and the end product is a magnificent yacht that sails smoothly and exquisitely in all weather situations.

Westward, a Rustler 42 designed by David Sketchley, was debuted in 2021. She was the first Rustler 42 to have a carbon fibre mast, but more than simply her rig was innovative. She was named after the renowned 1910 Herreshoff racing schooner. She also boasts a distinctive interior design and state-of-the-art power management and battery charging technology. 

These Bluewater sailboats sold well and it was evident that there was still a large need for a reliable yacht of good build quality, even if it came with a hefty price tag, despite the design appearing somewhat dated in compared to the offerings from practically every other yard in the industry.

Every sailboat builder must eventually make the choice of either building a larger boat or staying within the present size range. Orion Marine bravely made the daring decision to create a new 42-ft design after sensibly deciding that it would be foolish to ignore the demand from owners looking to trade up to a larger yacht.

Of course, the Bluewater Sailboat Rustler 42 has a classic appearance, with a high bow and a graceful sheerline extending aft to an overhanging transom. Her coachroof is long and wide, allowing for lots of space below decks while still preserving her exquisite appearance. She boasts a huge skeg-hung rudder and a long enclosed fin keel below the water, which improve her grip on the water and great upwind performance.

They chose design guru Stephen Jones to create a yacht with classical style, a moderate freeboard, and a beautiful sheer because they wanted to maintain their historic ideals but inside a bigger volume, more modern framework.

She would be faster and more manoeuvrable than her long-keeled predecessor with a long fin keel and skeg-hung rudder, and with a roomier canoe body, she would have much more internal space to make living aboard her for longer periods of time comfortable.

The 42 was created to be well balanced and, freed from the restrictions of an inherited design like the 36, which had many of the design restrictions of her time, had the engine installed beneath the saloon table. This design decision was undoubtedly influenced by Stephen Jones’ successful racing designs. This had the additional benefit of making the engine very accessible, which made repairing and maintaining it as simple as possible. 

The sailboat maintained tradition in other ways as well, not the least of which was sticking with an island kitchen with the sinks near the waterline, which is still, in the opinion of many, the greatest configuration for a safe, ocean-ready galley.

Owners affirm that the 42 is a quick, stable, safe, and well-balanced yacht in all weather situations. It is cutter rigged and has a basic, strong spar.  Although her setup is powerful, a couple could manage it. She is typically cutter rigged, providing a wide variety of sail plan options. She displays the entire Rustler attitude and philosophy, including the renowned sea-friendly motion, which were originally seen in the Rustler 36.

A manually constructed system employing materials certified by Lloyds and glass fibre reinforced polyester (GRP) constructed in accordance with Stephen Jones construction drawings For optimal resistance to porosity and tropical climates, the hull features a double gel coat and isophalic resin lay-up throughout with matched chopped strand mat and woven roving.

All deck fittings are reinforced with 12mm marine ply pads, while the coachroof and interior coamings are stiffened with 12mm balsa core. The bulwarks that come from the overlapping GRP laminate joining the hull and deck are covered with teak.

Stanchion bases and cleats are through-bolted to the top mounting surface. The hull and decks can be painted in a variety of colors, although the typical boat comes with white topsides and off-white decks. A non-slip coating has been sculpted into the side decks. Side decks made of teak can be added as an option. Two coats of antifouling in the owner’s preferred color have been applied to the hull, along with a boot top.

The interior joinery of this Bluewater Sailboat is made from premium materials and is built using only the best yacht building techniques. Solid European oak and marine faced plywood are the standard materials for joinery finishes. Below the waterline, the inside hull is floated, and above the waterline, it is lined with a substance that resists moisture. All drawers and locker doors have safe push-button latches. Skyscreens and drapes are options that can be installed.

You descend the companionway below decks to the very well-designed galley to port, which was built to be the ideal location for cooking at sea. The forward-facing chart table, which has been designed to be the right size to take a folded admiralty chart, is located opposite the galley on the starboard side. Every aspect is carefully considered. A pilot berth and the day heads are located behind the chart table. A specially constructed chart drawer is located beneath the pilot’s bunk. The heads, a wet room with designated storage for wet weather gear, is almost at the bottom of the companionway.

The spectacular saloon is next, with 8 people being able to sit around the exquisitely made drop leaf table in ease. There is plenty of storage space throughout the salon, with dedicated book, bottle, and glass storage as well as lee cloths installed as standard on the port and starboard seats.

A big double V bunk with plenty of storage space is in the master cabin, which is located forward. The cabin, which serves as the bedroom, features an en suite with a separate shower. There is a sofa and vanity in the cabin as well. A two-cabin yacht, her second cabin is located behind the galley and is accessed from there. Since these great cruising vessels are to be expected, there is plenty of headroom and storage.

Performance

This Bluewater Sailboat is not exhausting to sail for days on end, unlike some of the lighter displacement boats, which can be thrilling to sail but not for extended durations.

You may leave the harbour and head out to sea at 5 to 6 knots by running the Yanmar engine at 2,000 to 2,500 rpm. The batteries may only be 60% charged after 24 hours if you leave the mooring, raise the sails, and set sail while using the autopilot, instruments, fridge, and electric winches, among other things. After 40 minutes of cruising, they are fully charged once they are back on the mooring.

The Watt & Sea generator excels over longer journeys. With the Hyrdovane, you may enjoy sailing without having to run the motor for charging.

She is wonderfully balanced as she tacks and holds her way through the tack. She will simply sit there, hove-to, if you tack with the staysail sheeted and you have three reefs remaining in both the mainsail and the staysail.

She is a nice boat to live on in addition to being a fantastic sailing vessel. You will adore being on this boat because it does everything you want and is absolutely wonderful; it is comfortable. It’s challenging to single out just one aspect of the boat because it is so incredible—the way it sails also living on board.

Quick Notes

This bluewater sailboat is wonderfully balanced as she tacks and holds her way through the tack. She will simply sit there, hove-to, if you tack with the staysail sheeted and you have three reefs remaining in both the mainsail and the staysail.

She is a very intimate vessel, and she sails westward with ease and simplicity. About half of the time, she has been piloted alone, with only infrequent use of the electric winches, etc.

If someone were considering purchasing a Rustler, they shouldn’t think twice about it if that’s the kind of boat they want: a yacht that will take care of them, sail well, and carry them wherever in the world.

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The Rustler 42 is a 42.0ft cutter designed by Stephen Jones and built in fiberglass by Rustler Yachts Ltd. since 1999.

The Rustler 42 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.

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The Rustler 42 is a classic looking yacht with moderate height to the topsides, a sweet sheerline, pleasing overhangs and a long, wide and low cabin top. The Rustler 42 adds a performance element to other essential blue water attributes like directional stability, stiffness and good load carrying ability. Below the waterline she looks conservative, with a deep canoe body, long fin keel and a big skeg hung rudder.  Read More

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A beautiful, fast, comfortable seaworthy yacht. Constantly developed over the years, the Rustler 42 continues to be the benchmark cruising yacht of her size.

The Rustler 42 is a classic looking yacht which combines style that is traditional yet modern. Her cruising layout results in a live aboard yacht that has stability and elegance with the same unique sea-kindly characteristics as the Rustler 36. The Rustler 42 adds a performance element to other essential blue water attributes such as directional stability, stiffness and good load carrying ability. Below the waterline, she looks conservative with a deep canoe body, long fin keel and a big skeg hung rudder.

Below the decks, this yacht has a spacious open plan saloon. The large, beautifully finished saloon table can comfortably seat eight. There is a lot of storage within lockers, behind seating areas, bookcases, a bottle storage and lee cloths fitted as standard. A forward facing chart table easily takes a folded admiralty chart plus the usual aids to navigation and a customised ships control panel.

The spacious aft cabin has standing headroom, a full-width double berth and plenty of storage within lockers and a vanity unit with seat. The aft head incorporates a shower unit and a ‘wet lilies’ locker. At the forepeak the grand master cabin has a 6 ft 6 in double v berth. With plenty of storage and an ensuite the cabin ensures comfort.

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Designed by Stephen Jones.

A hand laid up system, using glass fibre re-enforced polyester (GRP) in accordance with Stephen Jones construction drawings and using Lloyds approved materials.

Glass fibre re-enforced polyester (GRP) using hand laid up system.

Fully battened mainsail with 3 reefs and Seldes MDS car system. Cutter rig standard. UV protection to yankee and staysail. Furlex 300S furling gear to yankee, ranked on staysail. Mainsail cover.

Anderson 28ST mast winch with clutch above. All standing rigging stainless steel 1 x 19 10mm wire throughout and including forestay, cutter stay, forward and aft lowers, cap shrouds and backstay.

Anderson 58ST sheet winches. Stemhead fitting in stainless steel with bronze rollers. Pulpit and pushpin in stainless steel.

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Check out Moscow’s NEW electric river trams (PHOTOS)

Water transportation has become another sector for the eco-friendly improvements the Moscow government is implementing. And it means business. On July 15, 2021, on the dock of Moscow’s ‘Zaryadye’ park, mayor Sergey Sobyanin was shown the first model of the upcoming river cruise boat.

The model of the electrical boat with panoramic windows measures 22 meters in length. The river tram - as Muscovites call them - has a passenger capacity of 42, including two disabled seats. The trams will also get cutting edge info panels, USB docking stations, Wi-Fi, spaces for scooters and bicycles, as well as chairs and desks for working on the go. The boats will be available all year round, according to ‘Mosgortrans’, the regional transport agency. 

Passengers will be able to pay with their ‘Troika’ public transport card, credit cards or bank cards. 

The main clientele targeted are people living in Moscow’s river districts - the upcoming trams will shorten their travel time in comparison to buses and other transportation by five times, Mosgortrans stated. 

As the river trams are being rolled out, Moscow docks will also see mini-stations, some of which will also be outfitted with charging docks for speed-charging the boats.  

Moscow is set to announce the start of the tender for construction and supply in September 2021. The first trams are scheduled to launch in June 2022 on two routes - from Kievskaya Station, through Moscow City, into Fili; and from ZIL to Pechatniki. 

“Two full-scale routes will be created in 2022-2023, serviced by 20 river trams and a number of river stations. We’ll continue to develop them further if they prove to be popular with the citizens,” the Moscow mayor said .

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Equipped with ice-breaking technology, these huge fancy yachts are the only river cruisers running all year around. The round trip journey takes two and a half hours and floats past all the big sights like the White House, Novodevichy monastery and the Kremlin. There’s a large open air observation deck up top, while the main body of the ship houses a restaurant with a dance floor for a romantic post dinner dance. For a particularly romantic experience take one of the evening boats and admire the bright lights of the city skyline at night.

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