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This concept design of a high performance 75 foot GRP schooner was completed late 2004/early 2005.

In the aft compartment, a large stateroom is situated, with a spacious bathroom. Aft of the stateroom, a lazarette provides enough room for a small tender.

In front of the stateroom, on portside, the galley is located, with a passageway to the saloon. On the starboardside the very spacious engine room is located. In this engine room, two generators (27 en 40 kW) are placed, which are used for the diesel-electric propulsion system and provide the electrical power. This setup also provides the possibility to use a conventional shaftline or Z-drive. For a large part of the engine room, a headroom of 2 meter is assured.

The saloon is located in front of the engineroom and galley. A large table on centreline provides the nexessary space for the box of the lifting keel. At this table, a large L-shaped couch is located. Also present in this compartment is a large navigation area, and extra seating against the starboardside.
In front of the saloon is the day-head, and the first guest cabin on starboard. Further in the forepeak, the second guest cabin is located, with double V-berths and a seperate bathroom. The head clearance in the entire accommodation is well above 1.90m. From the saloon, on centreline, access is provided to the large cockpit.

The cockpit is sized and designed to make it possible to do shorthanded and even solo-sailing. Most of the winches are placed behind the steering wheel. There is enough space to ensure that also when the yacht is sailed by a full crew, there is enough room for every member of the crew to do their job, without being hindered by a fellow crew member. Furthermore, seating is available in front of the steering wheel for 6 people. Sunbeds can be placed on the aft deck, above the tender garage.

The sail plan consists of 2 identical rotating wing masts. Upwind sail area with genoa, mainsail, mizzen and mizzen staysail (selftacking), is 277 sq.m. For shorthanded or solo sailing, a selftacking jib can be carried on the fore mast instead of the genoa. The sheet of the self-tacking staysail is located on a rail construction right in front of the aft mast. This rail is also used to attach a bimini or hardtop.

The hull is shaped with steep topsides and little flare, in order to use the beam to its full effect, and to ensure head clearance in the interior. The narrow beam, in combination with the lifting keel and high ballast to weight ratio, leads to excellent sailing performance.

Van Oossanen & Associates did the following work for the VOA 75:

• Concept Design and Styling
• 3D Modelling and Rendering
• Optimization of hull form and appendages
• Preliminary naval architecture