Sympathetic understanding, respect and openness between the team members involved in her design and construction are why Rasselas is the magnificent yacht that she is. Rasselas is all about "ah-ha" moments, those times when asking "what if?" results in brighter output from the light bulb. Rasselas is the product of a full tank-testing program at MIRIN, which produced a new keel design more resistant to corkscrewing in following seas, and one where the bilge keels are perfectly tuned to maximum precision when the yacht is cruising at 14.2 knots, her most efficient speed. Potential for mechanical failure is eliminated through anticipation, redundancies and crosschecking; everything from hull openings to facilitate future machinery upgrades to anticipation of tighter international environmental regulations has been considered to minimize downtime and therefore loss of use to the owner. When everything from optimal placement of the owner’s bed to elimination of dust catchers has been given thorough advance consideration, successful yachting is assured.