Yachting Developments currently have a 100ft composite performance cruising sloop under construction at its yard in Auckland. From the design board of naval architects Dixon Yacht Design the vessel is referred to as build number YD69, or by its project name “Meteor 100”
Dixon Yacht Design Sailing aycht Meteor 100 (YD69)
Built to comply with stringent Germanischer Lloyd and MCA classification requirements, the superyacht Meteor 100 is incredibly strong yet 25%-30% lighter than similar vessels built in Aluminum, this is achievable by the use of composites. The composite structure is post cure epoxy Eglass/Carbon/Kevlar incorporating high strength foam sandwich technology. From the design board of naval architects Dixon Yacht Design, Sailing yacht Meteor 100’s hull has a Kevlar outer skin for outstanding impact resistance.
The cruising sloop Meteor 100 (YD69) has a blond teak interior designed by Rhodes Young and being built in-house by Yachting Developments specialist tradesman. Build number YD69’s interior features wide walnut planked floors, and comfortable sofas. The owner’s stateroom is full beam with private access to the cockpit.
Rhodes Young design of Superyacht Meteor 100 Salon
The spars and rigging of the S/Y Meteor 100 are carbon fibre with hydraulic furlers, the mainsheet is attached to an arch aft keeping the mainsheet clear of passengers and crew. The modern underwater shape includes a high-aspect carbon fibre rudder with direct quadrant non-assisted steering giving absolute feel to the helmsman.
The owner’s representative of hull number YD69 is Patrick Yeoward whom has been involved with three other yachts for the same owner.
Delivery of the superyacht Meteor 100 is scheduled for early 2011.
Sailing yacht Meteor 100 Principal Specifications
LOA: 30m (98.5ft)
LWL: 26.7m (87.5ft)
Beam: 7.35m (24.1ft)
Draft: 3.85m (12.6ft)
Displacement: 100 tonnes
Ballast: 28.5 tonnes
For further information on Project Meteor 100 (YD69) visit: www.yachtingdevelopments.co.nz
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