BALTIC YACHT 152'

The main philosophy behind the Baltic 152 was to create a yacht with conservative long overhangs and with a styling that could be classified as a traditional clean look. Simplicity dominated throughout the entire design, with a special emphasis focusing on sound insulation and smooth operations.


One of the key factors that influence a Super Yacht's performance and handling characteristics is the displacement. The target displacement for this project is a fraction of what is “normal” for this size of yacht. The only way to achieve this is to use high technology and the best materials available plus also develop a keel design with an ample sailing draft but with the possibility to reduce the keel draft to allow access into harbors. This plus the exciting prospect of building a personalized interior without adding the unnecessary weight, was a challenge and inspiration to everybody involved. The interiors has leather panels in combination with traditional Baltic wooden interior. This styling was combined with the highest technology and performance.

Baltic Yachts, Naval Architect Judel/Vrolijk and interior designer Design Unlimited worked in co-operation together during this whole project. Delivery took place in July 2006 and will be followed by some last tuning and finishing during spring 2007.









Specs
L.O.A.
46.220m
151.65 ft

D.W.L.
36.340m
119.22 ft

BEAM
8.450 m
27.72 ft

DRAFT
6.100 / 3.750 m
20.01 / 12.30 ft

DISPLACEMENT (SAILING)
180,000 kg
396,825 lbs

BALLAST 62,500 kg
137,786 lbs

IM
53.125 m
174.29 ft

J
17.500 m
57.41 ft

P
48.550 m
159.28 ft

E
17.150 m
56.26 ft

Construction
HULL
Sandwich construction. Built using high modulus pre-preg Carbon fibres. Pre-preg Aramide fibres in the outside skin for added impact recistance. Cured under vacuum and high temperature, 85 °C (185 °F) for 24 hours.

KEEL
Lifting. Stainless steel top part of fin. Lead bulb.

STEERING SYSTEM
Rudder is molded from Pre-Preg Epoxy/Carbon fiber laminates around a Core-Cell foam.

DECK
Sandwich construction. Built using high modulus pre-preg Carbon fibres. Core-Cell foam core. Cured under vacuum and high temperature, 85 °C (185 °F) for 24 hours. Core-Cell core.

Equipment
TRANSOM
Opening hatch/platform.

DECK WINCHES
6 pcs. Rondal (hydraulic)

CAPTIVE WINCHES
4 pcs, Rondal Reel winches (hydraulic)

DECK GEAR
Rondal St.Steel

ANCHOR SYSTEM
2 * 137 Kg CQR anchors on pivoting arms, hydraulic operated. Anchors and arms stored under deck. ( when not in use)

INTERIOR
Main structural bulkheads are built up of Epoxy/Carbon fibre laminates on Core-Cell foam. Visible surfaces are Mahogany faced.

FUEL TANKS
9,000 l (2,377 gal)

WATER TANKS
5,500 l (1,453 gal)

WATERMAKER
Idromar MC10S
Capacity: 10,000 l/day.

AIR-CONDITIONING / HEATING
Condaria

SEWAGE TREATMENT
Waste water treatment plant. Hamann Wassertechnik, type HL-Cont "Super Mini"

MAIN ENGINE
Caterpillar C 18 635 KW (875 Hp) at 2200 rpm

GEAR BOX
Hundested CPG 32

PROPELLER
Hundested VP 9

MAST AND RIGGING
Masthead rig with running backstays and five spreaders. Carbon mast and booms.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Hydraulic power pack 24V. Hydraulic pumps installed on main engine gearbox and on diesel generators.

BOW THRUSTER
100 Hp (73.5 kW), swing retracting. Driven by hydraulic pumps.

STERN THRUSTER
70 Hp (51.5 kW), swing retracting. Driven by hydraulic pumps.

BATTERIES
Sonnenshine Dryfit Sportline Gel-cell.
Main engine starting battery 24 V/DC, 200 Ah.
Service batteries 24 V/DC, 2,000 Ah.
Generator starting battery 12 V/DC 100 Ah.

AC SYSTEM
Two dieselgenerators Kohler 40 kW and 55kW. Custom made electrical system 220V 50Hz 3 phase.

Design
NAVAL ARCHITECT
judel/vrolijk & co

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
SP-Technologies

DECK DESIGN
judel/vrolijk & co / R&J Design,
Baltic Yachts

INTERIOR DESIGN
Design Unlimited

YEAR OF DELIVERY 2006

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BALTIC YACHT 147'

This 45-meter (147-foot) sailing yacht is one of Baltic Yachts' largest yachts. This light-displacement, all carbon-fiber sloop was built with the outstanding knowledge of naval architecture by the San Diego team of Reichel/Pugh, internationally known for high performance racing and cruising designs. The deck design, interior layout, and overall styling was between the cooperation of Reichel/Pugh and the Baltic's in-house team, R&J Design.

The project was initiated in late 1999, when the client asked Baltic for a large sailing yacht, to be designed and engineered specifically for cruising, but with the appearance and ultra-high performance of a modern light-displacement racer. After preliminary studies, the design team developed a basic hull type and drew preliminary layouts. Velocity Prediction Program (VPP) studies were then performed for several versions of the design - with variable displacement, beam, and prismatic coefficient - to fine-tune the hull form. VPP tests were also run to design the ideal sloop rig, as well as assess water ballasting, canting or lifting keels, and maximum draft, all to optimize stability and performance.

Precise weight calculations were performed at each stage to assure that the design met the ideal numbers the project demanded. The hull had a near-plumb bow, graceful reverse transom, and low freeboards. It was 45 meters overall, with a design waterline of 37.7 meters, and a maximum beam of 8.6 meters; maximum draft with the lifting keel fully down was 6.5 meters. The sailplan, set on a tall carbon-fiber mast with swept-back spreaders, had conventional slab reefing combined with a special main boom enabling sail storage on top/in the boom, and non-overlapping headsails. Displacement was 105,000 kg, of which 48,000 kg are in the ballast torpedo on the keel fin (water ballast was deemed unnecessary).

In order to minimize the displacement, Baltic Yachts used the most advanced construction techniques and materials available. Hull and deck were laminated of high-temperature cured, intermediate modulus pre-preg carbon with mostly Nomex honeycomb coring. Interior bulkheads and paneling were of the same construction, with thin cosmetic wood veneers on all visible surfaces. Fittings and many other details are also laid up in the pre-preg carbon. The keel fin, with a very short cord to minimize wetted surface, was machined from a high-strength stainless steel. The yacht was also equipped with a unique anchoring system, which launched the anchor through the hull (see small photos).

The deckhouse was low and sleek; the deck layout is efficient, with custom made gear and winches. Initial plans called for some emphasis on making record-breaking passages, but that would have required winches and deck gear that operate manually (for record eligibility) and electro-hydraulically (for effortless cruising). As this duplication would have added undesirable weight and complexity, the client abandoned the record-breaking options. The main halyard, mainsheet, jib and staysail sheets now had hydraulic winches; the asymmetric spinnaker had coaming mounted manual winches, which could be used as a backup for the hydraulic winches should the system break down.

The interior designed by R&J Design and Design Unlimited featured a large midship saloon, a spacious owner’s suite and galley aft, and two large guest cabins forward. In addition to her 700-hp main engine, the yacht was equipped with a diesel generator, air-conditioning, water maker, and more amenities, giving her full cruising comfort for a self-supporting capability. This high-tech, high-performance sloop is the third project that Reichel/Pugh has designed in conjunction with Baltic Yachts. R&J Design has cooperated previously with Baltic Yachts for more than a decade, designing and styling many of the projects since our early days.

This yacht was delivered in 2003.






Specs
L.O.A.
44.85 m
147.15 ft

D.W.L.
37.66 m
123.56 ft

BEAM
8.28 m
27.17 ft

B.W.L.
7.11 m
23.33 ft

DRAFT
6.66 / 4.10 m
21.85 / 13.45 ft

DISPLACEMENT (SAILING)
113,650 kg
250,555 lb

BALLAST
53,470 kg
109,680 lb

IM
49.750 m
163.22 ft

J
16.438 m
53.94 ft

P
47.000 m
154.20 ft

E
16.200 m
53.15 ft

Construction
HULL
Built using standard and intermediate pre-preg Carbon fibres. Aramide fibres in the outside skin below water line for added impact recistance. Nomex honeycomb and Corecell core. Cured under vacuum and high temperature, 85°C (185°F) for 24 hours.

KEEL
Lifting keel. Stainless steel fin with a lead bulb.

DECK
Built using standard and intermediate modulus prepreg Carbon fibres. Nomex honeycomb and Corecell core. Cured under vacuum and high temperature, 85 °C (185 °F) for 24 hours.

INTERIOR
Structural bulkheads in pre-preg Carbon fibre laminates. Vacuum bagged and post cured at higher temperatures for maximum strength and durability. Visible surfaces are teak faced.

Equipment
TRANSOM HATCH
Opening. Hydraulic hatch/ platform including dinghy storage etc.

DECK FITTINGS
Pulpit, pushpit and lifeline stanchions made of titanium tubes. Cleats and fairleads in titanium.

CAPTIVE WINCHES
Rondal RW12000 and RW8000 reel winches. Custom built with Titanium parts.

DECK WINCHES
Harken hydraulik winches with aluminum drums and carbon fibre tops.

ANCHORING SYSTEM
CQR type 117 kg anchor. "Under water/through hull anchor launching system"

FUEL TANKS
6,000 l (1,585 gal).

WATER TANKS
2,500 l (660 gal)

WATERMAKER
MT Freshwater 4500 SSH. Capacity 190 l/h (50 gal/h)

AIR-CONDITIONING / HEATING
Condaria PCWM/FCL 22503 Reverse cycle.

MAIN ENGINE
CAT 3406E 700 hp (522 kW) at 2200 rpm.

GEAR BOX
Steibel pump drive with PTO hydraulic pumps for main propulsion, bow thruster, stern thruster and central hydraulic.

MAIN PROPULSION UNIT
Hydraulically driven. Feathering propeller.

SPEED BY MOTORING (CRUISING)
11 KN

SPEED BY MOTORING (MAXIMUM)
14.5 KN

RANGE BY MOTORING
1900 nm at 10 knots

MAST AND RIGGING
Hall Spars four-spreader Carbon mast. Main boom with in-boom-furling system. Running backstays.
OYS rod rigging and Navtec hydraulics.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Bosch Rexroth central hydraulics. DC power pack and PTO hydraulic pumps on both main engine and diesel generator.

BOW THRUSTER
Max Power R600, 75 kW

STERN THRUSTER
Max Power R450, 60 kW

BATTERIES
Sonnenshine Dryfit Gel-cell batteries. Service batteries 24 V/DC 1,600 Ah. Radio batteries 24 V/DC 400 Ah.
Main engine and diesel generator starting batteries.

AC SYSTEM
Diesel generator Northern Lights 45 kW 230 V/AC 50Hz 1-phase. Custom-made electrical system for 230 V 50 Hz powered from shore connection and DC/AC inverters approximately 10 kW. Battery chargers 4 x 24 V 100 A.

ELECTRONICS
B&G
Radar
GPS
Weatherfax
SSB
VHF
Satellite phone
Inmarsat C
Cell phone
Epirb, MOM, SART
Monitoring system

Design
NAVAL ARCHITECT
Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design

INTERIOR DESIGN
R&J Design and Design Unlimited

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
SP-Technologies / R&J Design

DECK DESIGN
R&J Design and Baltic Yachts

CLASSIFICATION
ABS Class notation A1 Yachting Service

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BALTIC YACHT 141'

The main philosophy for the project was to create a Mega Cruising Yacht that would be outstanding in performance, styling and technology.

One of the key factors that influenced a Mega Yacht's performance and handling characteristics is the displacement. The target displacement for this project was half of what is "normal" for the size of this yacht. The only way to achieve that is to use high technology and the best materials available, plus also develop a keel design with an ample sailing draft but with possibilities to reduce the keel draft to access harbors. This, plus the task of building a pleasant interior including raised panels was a challenge and inspiration to everybody involved.

One important factor in a project like this is a very good and close co-operation between naval architect, interior designer stylist and the boat yard. Based on the experience so far we are confident that the "team" that was involved in this project was second to none.

Together with the owners, naval architect judel/vrolijk & co and interior designer John Munford plus our own in-house design team, R&J Design we made this project something really outstanding.







Designers' Comments

judel/vrolijk & co
John Munford

judel/vrolijk & co
Before we started to design the preliminary drawings for this project, we decided to investigate the design parameters for such a big performance cruiser. The concept for this boat was to find the optimum numbers for a high performance cruiser combined with zero compromise for comfort.

This was not an easy task and we had to do our homework first. The main speed factors to consider were the sailarea, length, hull shape, draft, weight and stability.
We were aware that a yacht of this size would have all the necessary systems on board like Water makers. Generators, Air conditioners, Hydraulics, Tenders etc. Therefore we started with a very accurate weight study for this part and looked into the possibilities to reduce weight where possible and also into ways to simplify the systems.

Now that we had fixed the weight and C.G. for this part, the next study was to decide on the construction method. Baltic Yachts have always been on the leading end of technology and would be able to build the most exotic construction. We had to balance the weight advantage against cost and performance and come up with a construction that was better than most yachts built in composite materials. Together with Baltic Yachts we decided to go for a sandwich cored hull with outside skins of mainly of Aramid (Kevlar) fibers and an inside skin of carbon fiber. As core material foam and balsa core was to be used depending on the loads in different areas. The inside structure was to be in a carbon composite. Also for the interior high tech composite was to be used in areas where it would result in saving weight. After this study the basic weights were fixed, apart from the deck gear, mast, rigging, and ballast.

The next study was to decide on the hull shape versus performance. We did an extensive study with the help of CFD programs to evaluate the performance of such a yacht. We did several runs comparing the different concepts that would be possible in combination with a Beam-Length study.

First of all, we had the restrictions of depth, hence we had to look into different options. The first alternative was a shallow keel with a high displacement and high sailarea for which the upwind performance could be optimized with a lifting board integrated in the Bulb/Fin geometry.

The second concept was a swinging or lifting keel with a draft limitation because of the structural or interior layouts. And the third one was a swinging keel configuration. In the end we had at least 100 different configurations that we had to evaluate with the help of our in-house VPP and CFD programs.

Before we decided on the final numbers and concept we had to decide together with the owners and the captain for which conditions the concept should be optimized. Many questions had to be answered, like where the boat will sail in the next years. What time of the year will the boat be where?

How much heel will be acceptable for such a big yacht? Is the sail area a limitation on sail area?
How big will the crew need to be for maneuvering the yacht? What will be the full and half load conditions? All these answers together gave us a matrix by which we could then finally decide on a concept that would fulfill most of the owner's wishes.

The final concept is a lifting keel configuration with minimum draft of 3.5 meters and when the keel is fully down the draft will be 5.85 meters. The lead bulb will be approximately 50 tons and the board will be founded out of high tensile steel. This concept will have a very high stability in combination with a small wetted surface. Compared to other yachts in the same size the displacement will be at least 20 tons less with more or less the same sailarea. We are aware that such an arrangement with a lifting keel will need a very solid construction, but with the help of SP technologies that are performing the structural studies and are also running FEM models, we are convinced that the yard will come up with a 100 per cent reliable solution.

The sailplan is very much in line with our resent thinking and has a non-overlapping 110% Jib and smaller furling Jib on an inner stay which 50% of the area of the big one. It is also intended to test a big furling Code zero genneker for very light reaching conditions. The mainsail area is relatively big and will have a furling boom system, this way the sailarea can be reduced depending on the conditions.

The performance of the yacht will reach new standards and the handling is comfortable. For a yacht with such high comfort, the sailing will be a real challenge. The owners intend to sail this boat all around the world in different stages and we are convinced that they will not be disappointed.

John Munford did the interior design and layout in co-operation with the Baltic Yachts design team. The arrangement has a big deckhouse with salon and U-sofa within the raised cabin, this gives a very open feeling. A mock-up of the interior was built by Baltic Yachts and was a big help to make the final adjustments to the interior, especially in the two level area, because the cabin height should be minimum. The final solution came out very well and we made sure that the helmsman could see the stem of the boat looking over the cabin.

The styling of the exterior and hull is called "Timeless" within our group. Even after 10 years this yacht will still be beautiful and not outdated. In combination with a love for detail of Baltic Yachts and the interior of John Munford Design this yacht is a real eye catcher.

INTERIOR STYLIST'S COMMENTS
John Munford

This powerful 42m sloop designed by Judel/Vrolijk is built at Baltic Yachts for a very experienced consortium requiring speed and comfort. John Munford Design was delighted to be involved with such well proven naval architects and builders where performance and exacting lightweight construction and style are the ultimate goals.

The interior is simply, classically styled with mahogany raised and fielded paneling and detailed cabinetry embodying the functions and comforts of the yacht. The interior reflects light, warmth and detail surrounding the practicalities of the accommodation and emitting a spacious airiness of the mezzanine decked saloon. The raised navigation and casual dining area give ideal panoramic views, whereas the forward lowered area gives a lofty cosseted environment for dining and relaxed seating. The lower deck aft contains the owner's suite together with a twin guest cabin and captain's cabin with a navigation area having close access to the helm. Forward of the saloon the double and twin guest cabin are cleverly integrated giving separation to the four crew and galley forward.

This is a stylish yachtsman's yacht for powerful sailing with the family.

Specs
L.O.A.
42.926 m
140.83 ft

D.W.L.
35.750 m
117.29 ft

BEAM
8.340 m
27.36 ft

DRAFT
5.850 / 3.500 m
19.19 / 11.48 ft

DRAFT CANOE
1.370 m
4.49 ft

DISPLACEMENT LIGHT
151.700 kg
334,441 lb

DISPLACEMENT LOADED
164.900 kg
363,542 lb

BALLAST
56.370 kg
124,275 lb

IG
49.050 m
160.92 ft

J
15.142 m
49.68 ft

J1
10.090 m
33.10 ft

P
46.200 m
151.57 ft

E
15.750 m
51.67 ft

ConstructionHULL
Sandwich construction. Built using high-modulus pre-preg Carbon fibres and pre-preg Aramide fibres in the outside skins for added impact recistance. End grain Balsa and Core-Cell foam core. Cured under vacuum and high temperature, 85 °C (185 °F) for 24 hours.

KEEL
Lifting. Stainless steel fin with a lead bulb.

STEERING SYSTEM
Carbon fibre rudder blade and rudder shaft.

DECK
Sandwich construction. Built using high-modulus pre-preg Carbon fibres. Nomex honeycomb used as sandwich material. Cured under vacuum and high temperature, 85 °C (185 °F) for 24 hours. Pilot house.

INTERIOR
Structural bulkheads in pre-preg Carbon fibre laminates. Vacuum bagged and post cured at 90°C temperature for maximum strength and durability. Wood on the panels and frames is natural Honduras Mahogany.

Equipment
TRANSOM HATCH
Opening transom. Hydraulic hatch/platform including dinghy storage, swimming ladder etc.

DECK GEAR
Rondal hydraulic winch system including 8 pcs line management winches. Pulpit and pushpit and other hardware are polished stainless steel.

FUEL TANKS
9,000 l (2,378 gal). Range at cruising speed 3,000 NM

WATER TANKS
3,800 l (1,057 gal)

WATERMAKERS
MT 5500 SRH/400
Capacity: 225 l/h (60 gal/h)
MT 15 TSRH/400
Capacity: 550 l/h (145 gal/h)

AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Capacity to handle all cabins, salon and pilothouse.

SEWAGE TRETMENT
A "Super Mini" sewage treatment unit designed for 12 persons.
MAIN ENGINE
CAT 3412E DITTA V12 Marine Diesel. 1,000 hp (750 kW) at 2,100 rpm.

GEAR BOX
Reduction gear box ZF 2550A 2.92:1

PROPELLER
Four-blade CPP propeller with a dia of 1,250 mm, type Skew Back RH.

CRUISING SPEED
13 knots

MAST AND RIGGING
Masthead rig with running backstays and five spreaders. In-Boom-Furling mainsail system. Carbon fibre mast and boom. Navtec rod rigging and hydraulics.

SAIL AREA
Main 440 m2, Jib 330 m2

SPEED UNDER SAIL
15 knots

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Mannesmann Rexroth PTO pumps on the main engine and on the generators. Additional 2 — 3 DC motors 5 kW are installed on the Rexroth hydraulic power pack.

BOW THRUSTER
Max Power 600 series, retractable. Driven by hydraulic pumps installed on the main engine and the generators.

STERN THRUSTER
Max Power 450 series, retractable. Driven by hydraulic pumps installed on the main engine and generators.

AC SYSTEM
Custom made high voltage electrical system for 220 V 50 Hz powered from shore connection, from generators and from two DC/AC inverters (approx 5 kW each).

GENERATORS
Northern Lights MP445D. 33 kW, 220 V/AC, 3 phase 50 Hz.
Northern Lights MP445H. 55 kW, 220 V/AC, 3 phase 50 Hz.
Both units are synchronized together.

TENDER
Ribtec, 5.70m LOA, Steyr 164 hp

Design
NAVAL ARCHITECT
Judel and Vrolijk

INTERIOR DESIGN
John Munford

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
SP-Technologies / R&J Design

NOISE INSULATION ENG.
J&A Enterprises

DECK DESIGN R & J Design / Baltic Yachts
CLASSIFICATION
DNV 1A1 HSLC RO

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BALTIC YACHT 97'

The Baltic 97, sold to a central European client, was representing the highest level of quality, speed and comfort.

The design is somewhat traditional with long overhangs and a nice traditional sheer. The deck was fully covered with teak including the cabin sides, and given a high glossed varnished teak finish, leaving a style and look of a traditionally built wooden yacht. However, under the surface, this yacht is extremely high tech utilizing Carbon, Aramide in combination with Epoxy resins and a vacuum bagging laminate technique.

By using high tech building techniques and materials the yachts final weight could be kept low, considering the type of yacht and equipment level, this contributed to extremely good performance.









Specifications
L.O.A.
29.65 m
97.28 ft

D.W.L.
23.00 m
75.46 ft

BEAM
6.50 m
21.33 ft

DRAFT
4.00 m
13.12 ft

DISPLACEMENT
52,000 kg
114,640 lb

BALLAST
18,980 kg
41,8444 lb

I
34.800 m
114.17 ft

J
10.435 m
34.25 ft

P
31.500 m
103.35 ft

E
10.765 m
35.32 ft

Construction
HULL
Sandwich construction. Epoxy Carbon laminates post cured at 50 °C (122 °F) for 20 hours. Foam sandwich.

KEEL
Keel fin made from welded Stainless Steel. A deep bilge incorporated into the keel fin. Lead bulb.

DECK
Sandwich construction. Epoxy Carbon laminates post cured at 50 °C (122 °F) for 20 hours. Foam sandwich.

INTERIOR
Mahogany natural coloured wood surfaces.
Varnished and hand rubbed to a satin surface.

Equipment
DECK FITTINGS
Lewmar winches. Rondal track and block systems.

FUEL TANKS
2,600 l (687 gal)

WATER TANKS
2,300 l (208 gal)

WATERMAKER
Marinco 190

AIRCONDITIONING
Condaria

MAIN ENGINE
MAN Diesel D 0826 LE 40, 271 hp at 2,600 rpm.

GEAR BOX
CP HWK-95

PROPELLER
CP 3-blade propeller

BOW THRUSTER
Lewmar 400-SVTAR

STERN THRUSTER
Lewmar 300-SVTAR

MAST AND RIGGING
Martin Spars mastehead rig with running backstays. Carbon mast with in-boom furling.
Navtec rod rigging and hydraulics.

GENERATOR
Diesel, Westerbeke 25 kW BEDA, 230 V/AC 50 Hz

BATTERIES
Sonnenshine Dryfit Sportline Gel-cell.
Starting 24 V/DC, 200 Ah
Service 24 V/DC, 1,200 Ah

ELECTRONICS
Nav Instrum:
Chart plotter sofware:
Computer:
Compass:
GPS:
Radar:
Weather fax:
Inmarsat-C link:
B&G Hecules 2000 R Pack
Tsunamis 99
PC and PC Notebook
KVH Azimut Gyro Track
Leica MX 400
Furuno 1832, ARP repeater
Furuno 208 MK2
Furuno Felcom Std-C Syst.

SAILS
North Sails

Design
NAVAL ARCHITECT
judel/vrolijk & co

GENERAL ENGINEERING
R & J Design / Baltic Yachts

INTERIOR AND DECK DESIGN
R & J Design / Baltic Yachts

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BALTIC YACHT 87'

When we built this 87-footer in 1996, it was by far the largest and most ambitious project that Baltic had ever attempted. She had every conceivable appliance for the ultimate in luxury in cruising and would have been a heavy boat, except by using the vacuum-bagged epoxy construction this kept her displacement within very acceptable levels. The 87 incorporated a very advanced lifting keel system, virtually unique for its time, as was the decision to have two main engines, along with twin diesel generators.

The boat also incorporated many interesting features such as an underwater camera, this was not only to inspect the keel but also the the rudder. There were also a mast-mounted camera for safety both at sea and when moored. Perhaps the most impressive feature was the dinghy garage. Where part of the deck and transom folds up, allowing the hull to be lowered below the water to enable a water jet dinghy with an inboard engine to drive right up into the garage to get parked.

The test sails that were carried out in Pietarsaari showed a boat with extremely good sailing performance and easy-to-handle characteristics for its size. Due to the high tech building techniques the yacht's final weight could be kept fairly low, considering the type of yacht and equipment level, and this greatly contributed to the good performance.






Specs
Dimensions and weight
L.O.A.
26.20 m
86.0 ft

D.W.L.
22.40 m
73.5 ft

BEAM
6.20 m
20.3 ft

DRAFT
2.80 / 4.70 m
9.2 ft / 15.4 ft

DISPLACEMENT
52,000 kg
114,640 lb

BALLAST
12,000 kg
26,455 lb

IG
32.50 m
106.6 ft

J
9.54 m
31.3 ft

J1
8.80 m
28.9 ft

P
29.50 m
96.8 ft

E
10.34 m
33.9 ft

Construction
HULL
Sandwich construction. Laminate in Carbon fibres and Epoxy resin with some addition of Aramide fibres in the outside skins for added impact recistance. Vacuum bagged and post cured at higher temperatures for maximum strength and durability.

KEEL
Lifting. Stainless steel fin with a lead bulb.

STEERING SYSTEM
Whitlock twin station steering system with twin Isotop Carbon fibre rudders.

DECK
Sandwich construction. Carbon fibre / Epoxy laminates. Vacuum bagged and post cured at higher temperatures for maximum strength and durability. Pilot house.

WINCHES
Lewmar hydraulic deck winches and two Lewmar LMS line management winches.

INTERIOR
Structural bulkheads in Carbon fibre / Epoxy laminates. Vacuum bagged and post cured at higher temperatures for maximum strength and durability.

Equipment
FUEL TANKS
3,150 l (832 gal)

WATER TANKS
1,600 l (423 gal)

WATERMAKER
Hydro Electric Marine 20 Series. 4,500 l/day (1,189 gal/day)

AIR-CONDITIONING
Condaria

GENERATORS
Northern Lights, Diesel, 24 kW, 220 V/AC 50 Hz

Northern Lights, Diesel, 6 kW, 220 V/AC 50 Hz

AC SYSTEM
220V 50 Hz or 110V 60 Hz powered from generators, shore connection and DC/AC inverter, 4 kW.

MAIN ENGINES
Twin MTU. Six standing cylinders in row, turbo charged. 167 hp (122.7 kW) at 2,600 rpm.

GEAR BOXES
2 pcs KMF C.P., engine-flanged mounting.

PROPELLERS
2 pcs KMF-C.P., controlable pitch.

BOW THRUSTER
Sander, hydraulic 30 kW. Lowerable, thrust 4.0 kN.

MAST AND RIGGING
Marten Marine masthead rig with running backstays. Carbon fibre mast and boom. In-Boom-Furling mainsail system. Navtec rod rigging and hydraulics.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Sander central hydraulics.

ELECTRONICS
Nav Instrum:
Autopilot:
Radar:
Weather receiver:
Compass:
Intercom:
Sat Com:
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Fastnet Radio FMD 55
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Saturn M Marine Inmarsat

Design
NAVAL ARCHITECT
judel/vrolijk & co

INTERIOR DESIGN
Görge

DECK DESIGN
R & J Design / Baltic Yachts

STRUCTURAL DESIGN
SP-Technologies / R&J Design

YEAR OF DELIVERY
1996

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BALTIC YACHT 79'

This yacht is a safe, comfortable high performance cruiser capable of taking its crew around the world in all kind of conditions. Based on previous experience the owner had a clear vision of what he wanted. She is designed to perform on long range sailing trips with the words Safety, Autonomy, Functionality, Performance and Comfort in mind. The design draws on the experience gained from the previous high performance oriented Baltic 78 and the comfortable Baltic 87 Deck House. The interiors have been designed in order to create comfortable spaces and to assure privacy between the crew quarters, pump room and navigation area, and also the owner/guests area. She was delivered 2004.

judel/vrolijk & co design comments

In order to be able to incorporate the owner's wishes into the project, a moderate medium to light displacement design was opted for. Together with Judel/Vrolijk extensive weight calculations and performance studies were carried out. The composite construction, with carbon/glass fibre for the hull and carbon fibre for the deck, resulted in significant weight being saved leading not only to a great advantage in performance and speed, but this also ensured a higher reliability and a longer lasting value of the yacht.

The Baltic 79 has a lifting keel with a torpedo, reducing the draft from 4.50 m to 2.80 m all in order to achieve good performance and access to shallow bays and marinas. The big water and fuel tank capacity means the yacht can sail or motor for long distances without the need for refueling.

The rig includes a new “canoe” type of boom. Compared with the “Park Avenue”, this boom stores the mainsail better and allows the crew to manage the sail more easily. The carbon four-spreader rig features swept-back spreaders and has no running backstays. The sailplan includes a non-overlapping genoa and a gennaker.

Distinctive features

Some of the most distinctive features of the yacht are the short coach roof that finishes just aft of the mast together with the big central cockpit for the guests. Also the anchor system is innovative, as the anchor operates with a flip-out movement inside the bow without folding arms and consequently with no encumbrances on the deck. The transom hatch can be opened hydraulically and it stores the almost 3 m long dinghy.

The interior layout was tailor made around the owner and his family's requirements with an owners and guest cabins forward and machinery, galley and crew aft. The saloon is wide and raised taking light from the 180° panoramic windows. The crew cabins, galley, crew mess and navigation area aft, has its own entrance enable easy handling of the boat without interfering with owner and guests. The engine room, has an oversized engine for good performance when motoring is amidships and is easily accessible for maintenance inspection.

Although being a yacht intended mostly for family cruising, with all the equipment needed for comfort, the high technology building methods used enabled a substantial of weight, hence the final displacement could be kept at a good light to medium displacement level resulting in high sailing performance and good characteristics.




Specs
Dimensions and weight
L.O.A.
24.00 m
78.74 ft

D.W.L.
22.00 m
72.18 ft

BEAM
5.965 m
19.57 ft

DRAFT
4.50 / 2.80 m
14.76 / 9.186 ft

DISPLACEMENT (SAILING)
36,500 kg
80,469 lb

BALLAST
14,350 kg
31,636 lb

IM
30.550 m
100.23 ft

J
8.826 m
29.03 ft

P
29.365 m
96.34 ft

E
10.045 m
32.96 ft

Construction
HULL Built over a male plug. Carbon/Glass/Aramid/Epoxy composite over Core-Cell foam, vacuum laminated to design weight fractions and post cured at 50 ºC for a minimum of 16 hrs.

KEEL Lifting keel. Stainless steel fin with a lead bulb.

DECK Built over a male plug. Carbon/Epoxy-vacuum consolidated laminates cured at 50 ºC for a minimum of 16 hrs. Core material is Core-Cell foam.

INTERIOR Teak faced foam sandwich panels with solid or laminated teak frames and cappings. The joinery is varnished throughout. Visible surfaces are varnished and handrubbed to obtain a satin type of surface.

Equipment
DINGHY GARAGE
Transom with a hydraulically opening hatch for access to the dinghy storage

WINCHES
Primaries 2 x Lewmar 111-3ST OR Electrical
Sec./Runners 2 x Lewmar 77-ST OR
Mainsheet 2 x Lewmar 88-3ST OR Electrical
Halyards 4 x Lewmar 66 AST OR

ANCHORING SYSTEM
CQR type 80 kg anchor. Lewmar 3500 hydraulic windlass

FUEL TANKS
2,500 l (660 gal)

WATER TANKS
2,000 l (530 gal)

WATERMAKER
Tecnicomar serie "SLIM", model SL 2000 Capacity 240 l/h (63 gal/h)

AIR-CONDITIONING
Condaria PCWM/FCL 4501. Outlets in all cabins

WASHING MACHINE
Washer/dryer located in crew toilet compartment

MAIN ENGINE
CUMMINS 6BTA 5.9-M3 209 kW (280 HP) at 2600 rpm

GEAR BOX
ZF 80A

SPEED BY ENGINE
12 kn

MAST AND RIGGING
Carbon four-spreader rig with remouvable cutter stay. Main boom "canoe" type with lazy jacks and mast sliders. Navtec hydraulics.

SAIL AREA
312 m_

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Twin pump DC hydraulic unit. PTO hydraulic pump on the main engine. These two units supply power to the following functions:
Bow thruster
Headstay reefing
Anchor windlass
Transom dooor cylinders
Main sail X-haul
Keel lifting and locking

BOW THRUSTER
Lewmar 300 SVT Vertical Retracting Thruster with oil pump installed on generator.

BATTERIES
Sonnenshine Dryfit Gel-cell batteries. Service batteries 24 V/DC 2 000 Ah. Main engine starting battery 80 Ah 12 V

AC SYSTEM
Shore connection 230 V/AC 50 Hz
DC/AC Inverter 3500 W Mastervolt
Automatic polarity changer
Battery chargers 2 x 24 V Mastervolt 100 A

GENERATOR
Onan 17.5 MDKBE 17.5 kW 230V/50Hz
Hydraulic pump mounted on generator

ELECTRONICS
SSB Radio
Etc.

Design
NAVAL ARCHITECT
judel/vrolijk & co

CONCEPT
Vismara Yacht Design

DECK DESIGN
Vismara Yacht Design/ R&J Design/ Baltic Yachts

INTERIOR DESIGN
Vismara Yacht Design/ R&J Design/ Baltic Yachts

STYLING
Vismara Yacht Design/ R&J Design

ENGINEERING
R&J Design/ Baltic Yachts

CLASSIFICATION
European Union Directives 94/25/EC

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BALTIC YACHT 78'

This is a new exciting Baltic for the new millennium. The Baltic 78 was built for the same owner as the Baltic 67, but this time he wanted something even sharper than the B67.

The concept, layouts, styling, material and equipment selection etc. are the result of over one years work in close cooperation with the owner. The result is an extremely modern, high-tech and high performance yacht with a canting keel, but also with the best of comfort for cruising.

The canting keel can in some conditions give you 3.5 knots extra speed compared with a conventional keel. This technology was only proven in racing yachts and to add to the challenge the owner wanted to live on board and didn't want the keel to effect the interior. The mechanics had to be fitted under the floorboards, which gave us 50cm of space in which to create the pivot mechanism for the keel. If you went below you wouldn't even know it was there. (See photo of salon and canting keel mechanism below.)

The interior Pre-Preg laminates are covered on visible surfaces with a thin layer of teak, vacuum glued to the laminates giving a very nice and high quality interior but with just a fraction of weight in comparison to a "traditional" interior. (See photo below.)

This exciting yacht was launched in the year 2000 and has lived up to her performance predictions whilst sailing in the Mediterranean.







Specs
Dimensions and Weights
L.O.A.
23.95 m
78.58 ft

D.W.L.
21.60 m
70.87 ft

BEAM
5.48 m
17.98 ft

DRAFT
3.80 m
12.47 ft

DISPLACEMENT
27,100 kg
59,745 lb

BALLAST
12,800 kg
28,219 lb

IM
32.02 m
105.05 ft

J
9.20 m
30.18 ft

P
29.04 m
95.28 ft

E
10.03 m
32.91 ft

Construction
HULL
Sandwich construction. Built using pre-preg Carbon fibres. Nomex honeycomb and Core Cell foam core. Cured under vacuum at 85 °C temperature (185 °F).

KEEL SYSTEM
Canting keel. Maximum canting angle 35 ° P & SB.
Keel fin from high strength computer milled corrosion resistant steel. Lead bulb.
Canting system with twin hydraulic cylinders.

KEEL HYDRAULICS
Mannesmann / Rexrooth

DECK
Sandwich construction. Built using pre-preg Carbon fibres. Nomex honeycomb core. Cured under vacuum at 85 °C temperature (185 °F).

INTERIOR
Bulkheads and inter panels made of Pre-Preg pre-preg Carbon laminates on Nomex honeycomb sandwich.
Visible surfaces covered with a thin Teak veneer.

Equipment
DECK FITTINGS
Lewmar and Fredriksen.
Pulpit, pushpit and stanchions made of Titanium.

MAST AND RIGGING
Omohundro masthead rig with running backstays. Carbon fibre, autoclaved. Navtec rod rigging and hydraulics. Velamania running rigging.

MAIN ENGINE
YANMAR 4LH-DTE, 125 kW (170 hp) at 3,300 rpm.

PROPELLER
Gori, 3-bladed folding.

BOW THRUSTER
Max Power Retract R 208/1 24 V/DC

FUEL TANK
1,000 l (264 gal)

WATER TANK
1,000 l (264 gal)

WATERMAKER
ECUPURE 100 l/h 220V 50 HZ

AIRCONDITIONING
CONDARIA

GENERATOR
Diesel, Mastervolt Whisper 8000, 230 V/AC 50 Hz

BATTERIES
Sonnenshine, Dryfit, Sportline
Starting 12 V/DC, 2 x 108 Ah
Service 24 V/DC, 2,000 Ah

ELECTRONICS
Nav instruments:
Autopilot:
Computer:
Plotter:
DGPS:
Radar/Plotter:
Navtex receiver:
Compass:
B&G Hydra 2000
Autohelm
HP Brio BA600
Autohelm RC 630, R32003
Raystar, E32003
Furuno FRS-1000 A
Furuno NX-500
KVH Gyro Track

Design
NAVAL ARCHITECT
Reichel / Pugh

GENERAL ENGINEERING
R & J Design / Baltic Yachts

INTERIOR AND DECK DESIGN
R & J Design / Baltic Yachts

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BALTIC YACHT 73'

Once again Baltic Yachts is setting a standard for luxurious cruising yachts that excel in sailing performance. Drawing from the experience of building the Judel/Vrolijk & co designed 87ft pilot house yacht in 1996 and several custom yacht projects between 60 and 97ft since then, the design team at Baltic Yachts together with the European client created this 73ft. The project was started in the spring of 1998 and was delivered late 1999.

With the rising popularity of pilothouse and raised deck salons, there is a new challenge in retaining that great sailing performance. There is additional weight in the superstructure and generally more equipment in this type of yacht, compared to the more "traditional" cruising yacht that we have grown accustomed to.

This ment that the builder and the designer had to spend increasingly more effort in keeping the displacement, sail area and ballast ratios in the correct relation. High tech materials such as Carbon fiber, Aramide in combination with Epoxy resin plus a balsa, foam or honeycomb sandwich material where used and in addition to this the process of utilizing a vacuum bagging laminating technique. These are the tools that when used correctly have made it possible to make the necessary weight savings possible.

The goal that we have set out to achieve is a light/medium displacement yacht with a ballast to displacement ratio in the vicinity of 40 % and a tall non overlapping sail plan, a very stiff and powerful yacht. System engineering and equipment choice is aimed at simplicity yet use all the best components available today. Many of these components are inherently heavy which puts additional emphasis on weight control in the construction process. The hull was constructed from Carbon and Kevlar fibers with foam sandwich core , the deck and superstructure were all Carbon. All the laminates were in Epoxy and again utilizing the vacuum bagging laminating techniques.







Specs
Dimensions and Weights
L.O.A.
22.30 m
73.16 ft

D.W.L.
18.50 m
60.70 ft

BEAM
5.50 m
18.04 ft

DRAFT
3.30 m
10.83 ft

DISPLACEMENT
35,000 kg
77,162 lb

BALLAST
14,300 kg
31,526 lb

IM
29.50 m
96.78 ft

J
8.20 m
26.90 ft

P
26.80 m
87.93 ft

E
9.10 m
29.86 ft

Construction
HULL
Sandwich construction. Epoxy Carbon laminates cured in room temperature and post cured at 50 °C (122 °F) for 20 hours. End grain Balsa CK57 sandwich.

KEEL
Keel fin made from welded Stainless Steel. A deep bilge incorporated into the keel fin. Lead bulb.

DECK
Sandwich construction. Epoxy Carbon laminates cured in room temperature and post cured at 50 °C (122 °F) for 20 hours. End grain Balsa CK57 and foam sandwich.

INTERIOR
Bulkheads and interior panels are made out of vacuum Carbon laminates, foam sandwich.
Visible surfaces covered with thin Teak veneer.

Equipment
DECK FITTINGS
Lewmar and Rondal.
Polished Stainless Steel pulpit, pushpit, stanchions etc.

FUEL TANKS
2,000 l (528 gal)

WATER TANKS
1,000 l (264 gal)

WATERMAKER
Marinco Aquamarine 300

HEATING
Eberspächer

MAIN ENGINE
CAT 3116TA, 205 hp at 2,400 rpm.

GEAR BOX
Twin disc 5050

PROPELLER
Luke feathering.

BOW THRUSTER
Lewmar

MAST AND RIGGING
Omohundro mastehead rig with running backstays. Carbon fibre mast and boom.
Navtec rod rigging and hydraulics.

GENERATOR
Diesel, Northern Lights ML984, 25 kW, 230 V/AC 50 Hz.

BATTERIES
Sonnenshine Dryfit Sportline Gel-cell.
Starting 12 V/DC, 2 x 108 Ah
Service 24 V/DC, 2,000 + 200Ah

BATTERY CHARGERS
Two Mastervolt 100 A
One Mastervolt 50 A

ELECTRONICS
Nav Instrum:
Autopilot:
VHF:
Compass:
Nav Comp. Syst:
GPS:
Radar:
Sat Com:
B&G Hecules Offsh. Racing Pack
Robertson
Sailor RT4801
KVH Azimut Gyro Track
Adveto AESDIS 800
AP Philips Mk10 GPS/DGPS
Raytheon Pathfinder 24"
Sailor Mini-M

SAILS
Mainsail: Fullbatten T-Cutt Spectra Gatorback, 3 reef.
Genoa Roller Furling: 105% Spectra
Staysail: D-Cut Spectra Gatorback 39000 Den.
Code 1: Gennaker PBO/Polyester, with ATN-Snuffer
Genneker Asymmetric: 0.75 oz. Nylon, ATN-Snuffer
Spinnaker Symmetric: 1.50 oz. Nylon, ATN-Snuffer

Design
NAVAL ARCHITECT
judel/vrolijk & co

GENERAL ENGINEERING
R & J Design / Baltic Yachts

INTERIOR AND DECK DESIGN
R & J Design / Baltic Yachts

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