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| Builder: |
Holland Jachtbouw |
| Interior Design: |
Andrew Winch Designs |
| Architecture: |
Fontaine Design Group |
| Exterior Design: |
Andrew Winch Designs |
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There were a variety of philosophies directing the yachts in this category.
While unique and extreme yachts have their place, at the end of the day a yacht
with long legs and capable of working through varied and difficult sea
conditions without coming apart or bashing her crew is golden. The heavy, Ted
Hood/Ted Fontaine round-bilge-boat philosophy has many fans among those who make
long passages. With Whisper, Fontaine refined the concept for more performance
and created a powerful yet not overly complex sail plan. A centerboard gives her
a harbor draft of eight feet yet drops to 20 for upwind work. The high-aspect
rudder also shrinks for harbor work. The deep owner’s cockpit is well protected.
Andrew Winch saw romance in Whisper’s lines and with her owner’s blessing
created a charter-friendly, dramatic interior. Holland Jachtbouw delivered the
dream in a yacht of outstanding quality in every department.
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