This boat is a departure from our current range as it is primarily a zero emission world cruising boat with a small cargo hold. The accent is on single or 2-handed operation. Designed with versatility, safety, comfort, the Sienna 65 is a self-sufficient maritime home. The relatively shallow draft and ¾ length keel makes navigating the shallows and visiting out of the way havens that much easier and if necessary, the schooner will take the ground. The simple but upgraded rig with manual options ensures rapid reefing and furling plus the ability to tack without leaving the helm. Efficient heating, cooling, and plentiful hot water is standard. With several “lounging options,” private space is available for crew, passengers or guests.

The new boat features spacious long-term accommodation with occasional cargo capacity of 4 pallets plus break bulk in a central hold with a total capacity of 8 cubic metres — 6 tonnes. The cargo hold can also be used for a variety of other purposes such as an office, mini laboratory or studio. Under the sole are generous fresh and waste water and ballast tanks with fixed lead ballast in the three-quarter length keel. Stabilisers are also fitted.

The two 2-berth cabins forward are self-contained, each with shower/head are designed for owner and family or charter/passenger use. To port is a spacious galley, to starboard is crew accommodation and a laundry. The forepeak is for sails and stores plus a small workshop. Aft is a deckhouse with a steering and navigation station, dining for 6 and an enclosed aft deck with access to the 4-person sail/electric tender. Below is the engine room and battery banks plus a spacious lazarette store. Twin electric motors are fitted with sodium-ion batteries charged by prop regeneration and generous solar. The tender is a sail/electric Skerrick 12.

The new Schooner makes full use of the best of upgradable technology and safety features include 4 separate watertight compartments, strong and practical deck level channels, rapid sail reduction systems and an emergency generator. With near zero fuel bills and low maintenance, the ship is entirely self-sufficient under normal operation. Pre-fabricated kit versions will be eventually be available for assembly in smaller yards.

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