Baltic Yachts has announced that the Baltic 80 Custom is currently undergoing the final stages in production and will soon move into testing. Her launch is scheduled for the end of May.
The 24.4-metre sailing yacht was commissioned by an experienced yachtsman and first-time client of the shipyard. Initial renderings reveal a rosé colour proposal not previously seen on a Baltic build.
The Baltic 80 Custom has been described as a "multi-role yacht" capable of "fast offshore cruising and excellent performance on the race course". Easy handling was part of the owner's brief with a self-tacking jib set on a wide track and in-boom furling.
A streamlined exterior profile is the work of Judel/Vrolijk & Co with a low-level coachroof, which incorporates a fold-down dodger and Bimini for cockpit protection, and a distinctive reverse angle stem.
Accommodation is for six guests in three double cabins with a further cabin for two crew. The interior arrangement and styling will be handled in-house.
Other features include twin rudders, a lifting keel and a conventional propulsion unit driving a folding propeller. A large stern garage will house a jet-driven Williams 395 tender.
Henry Hawkins, executive vice president at Baltic Yachts, said: "She’s a particularly sleek and sporty looking yacht and could be regarded as a ‘new generation 80’ in a size range which has recently been attracting attention from clients. A lot of design work has been done to produce what should be a great performance cruiser-racer."
The news follows the interior reveal of Baltic Yachts' 33.5-metre sailing yacht Zemi, which was recently nominated for a World Superyacht Award.
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