Now that the deck is ‘teaked’ one really understands how the coach roof and deck are as ‘one’ with each flowing into the other. No clutter, no obstructions, no lines mean apart from a very clean/flush look its also an area that is very usable for relaxing – Classic styled boats are often said to have left space than their modern equivalents and on the interior we cant compete especially in the aft sections due to the classic lines but on deck we would argue it terms of cockpits and actual usable deck space these boats offer more space than most of the modern counterparts. Also a picture of the beautiful stainless fairleads, a work of art in themselves, as they say its all in the detail !!

Whilst the weather did not co-operate we had a few days sailing with clients on the 66 who were all impressed by her performance – one of the stand out features of these boats is their ability to sail well in anything above 5 knots of wind – the first 66 was optimized to perform in 12/15 knots of true wind but be easily de-powered for stronger airs. She is now in a stunning new marina 30 miles east of Bodrum in the Gokova Gulf – www.gokovaorenmarina.com.tr

The 55 is a frustratingly difficult to photograph at the moment as everything appears to being painted, sanded, painted etc and covered in plastic – hopefully by the end of the month she will appear in all her glory . The side decks and cap rails are complete, the interior is being painted and is complete except the ceilings and the hull is now painted to the show coat stage which will then have its final light sand before the final Awlgrip top coat. The hull really is beautifully fair with the lovely detailing in terms of the hull recess, cove stripe and tapered hull ports. The next month is going to be all about installing the deck gear which has finally arrived and finishing off the balance of of installation works.

Winter covers are off, varnish and antifoul on and she has gone back in the water last week and we had a tremendous sail on 12-15 knots with a client come over for a test sail. Nice to be back sailing.