NEW YACHTS
Owen Clarke 15m expedition yacht
LOA 15.15m 49ft 8in Hull length 14.3m 47ft 0in Beam 4.58m 15ft 0in Draught 1.41m-3.15m 4ft 7in-10ft 8in Displacement 16,800kg 37,000lb Price TBA
This 15m (49ft) aluminium lifting keel expedition yacht builds on the success of the Owen Clarke-designed 20m (66ft) Qilak, one of the most notable vessels of its type to be launched in recent years. Lynx was commissioned for its very experienced Swiss owners to explore all parts of the planet, from the tropics to the Northwest Passage, so the hull is reinforced to deal with ice encounters.
Quick passage times are one of ’s strengths, despite its smaller size and the weight associated with systems, tankage and equipment needed for long periods of self sufficiency. Climate analysis for a number of voyages indicate average speeds under sail of more that 8 knots are achievable. Yet this is a yacht that carries enough diesel to motor for 3,000 miles, with a generous reserve. This was a prerequisite for transiting the Northwest Passage, which invariably involves covering the colossal mileage
