Vitters launch sailing yacht Sarissa

June 27, 2011

The well known Vitters Shipyard in the Netherlands are proud to announce the launch of their latest performance sailing yacht Sarissa. Superyacht Sarissa is the largest carbon sloop ever built in the Netherlands and one of the largest in the world, measuring 42.6 metres (138′).

Vitters Sarissa Yacht - Image by Albert Brunsting

Vitters Sarissa Yacht - Image by Albert Brunsting

S/Y Sarissa’s lightweight construction and rigging with her state of the art systems and lifting keel are only a few characteristics of this performance focused design by naval architect Bill Tripp. Sailing Yacht Sarissa’s distinctive interior design by Rhoades Young, which combines various finishes like carbon, glass, stainless steel, leather and several types of wood, ensure a stylish and comfortable stay on board.

Vitters superyacht Sarissa - Photo by Albert Brunsting

Vitters superyacht Sarissa - Photo by Albert Brunsting

The Vitters team only needed 11 months to transform the Green Marine built carbon hull into the spectacular yacht Sarissa is today. Sarissa was transported from Vitters Shipyard in Zwartsluis to Harlingen on the 24th of June, 2011. The launch as well as the stepping of the 51 meter (167ft) mast took place today.

Sailing Yacht Sarissa by Vitters Shipyard

Sailing Yacht Sarissa by Vitters Shipyard

Specifications

Length hull overall 42.6 m (138 ft)

Beam (max) 8.6 m (28 ft)

Draft 4.0 m (13 ft) keel up / 6.2 m (20 ft) keel down

Ballast 38 tonnes

Hull Carbon composite by Green Marine

Mast 51 m (167 ft)

Main engine Caterpillar C12, DI-TA, C-rating

Power 490 bhp (366 kW) at 2300 rpm

Fuel tank capacity 12.000 litres

Architect Bill Tripp Naval Architecture Inc.

Interior architect Rhoades Young Design Ltd.

Vitters yacht Sarissa - photo credit Albert Brunsting

Vitters yacht Sarissa - photo credit Albert Brunsting

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