General Specifications
The Atlantic Yachts 48 is an ocean cruiser designed to excel across a wide range of maritime conditions. With a length of 15.78 meters and a width of 4.45 meters, it offers a perfect blend of power and comfort. The yacht is powered by a single Steyr M126 inboard engine, delivering 121 horsepower, ensuring reliable performance on open waters. Constructed from aluminum, the Atlantic 48 combines strength with durability, making it an ideal choice for those seeking adventure. The design is a collaborative effort between Atlantic Nieuwbouw BV and Dick Zaal, with construction at the reputable Atlantic Nieuwbouw Shipyard.
The yacht features a draught of 125 cm, which can extend to a maximum of 314 cm, providing stability and balance. Its waterline length is 13.78 meters, contributing to its efficient cruising capabilities.
Accommodation and Interior
The Atlantic Yachts 48 offers a luxurious interior designed to enhance comfort on long journeys. The joinery is crafted from high-grade American cherry, selected by the client for its elegance and durability. The style and standard of finish are consistent with the high quality expected of yachts built by Atlantic Nieuwbouw, providing a sense of warmth and a touch of class. Custom woodwork finishes are available, allowing for personalization to suit individual tastes.
Navigational and Steering Features
Steering System
The Atlantic 48 is equipped with a Jefa double steering system located in the cockpit, featuring two single-spoke stainless steel steering wheels with leather covers for comfort and enhanced grip. Each wheel is outfitted with an individual Plastimo Horizon 135 compass, ensuring precise navigation at all times. The yacht also includes an electrical/hydraulic lifting keel system, which uses stainless steel cylinders and a 2kW generator. This system can be managed through control switches located in the steering area, offering ease of control and adaptability to varying water depths.
Navigation and Electronics
For navigation, the Atlantic 48 utilizes the Raymarine ST60+ system, which provides comprehensive feedback on depth, speed, and wind conditions. This system allows for precise navigation and enhances the skipper’s ability to make timely decisions with reliable data. To ensure visibility and safety, the yacht is fitted with Aqua signal navigation lights, including a three-color masthead light and an anchor light. The strategic placement of these lights, along with separate port and starboard lights on the pulpit and a stern light on the pushpit, guarantees visibility during all hours of the day and night.
Rigging and Sails
Mast and Rigging
Central to its sailing prowess, the Atlantic 48 features a mast from Hall Spars that is a towering 19.83 meters in height. This mast is crafted from tapered aluminum, offering both robustness and light weight, essential for high performance on the water. It comes with aluminum sheaves designed for the main halyard, boom elevator, and Yankee/Genoa halyards.
The mast includes two cranes with U-bolts for attaching blocks needed for the spinnaker halyard, facilitating easy handling of these powerful sails. Other mast features include aluminum fittings with stainless steel bushings for robust connections, ensuring durability under load. Two sets of tapered aluminum spreaders provide support, with lower spreaders featuring strap eyes for burgee lines attachment.
Sail Equipment
Sailing the Atlantic 48 involves the use of high-quality dacron sails renowned for their strength and durability. The main sail measures 65.70 square meters and is constructed from 9.5 oz dacron, offering cruising quality with additional battens and three reef positions to adapt to different wind strengths. Supporting this is the furling Yankee sail at 62.90 square meters and a 23.0 square meter staysail, also made from durable dacron and designed for high-performance cruising.
The rigging and sails form a cohesive system that enhances both performance and maneuverability, especially useful in varied sailing conditions. The Furlex 300S furling system for the headstay exemplifies technological integration in sail management, allowing for ease of use and adjustment.
Deck and Safety Features
Deck Layout and Equipment
The deck of the Atlantic Yachts 48 is equipped with robust fittings and equipment designed to provide safety and ease of operation. It includes six aluminum cleats ensuring secure mooring and anchoring. There are seven Lewmar low-profile hatches for improved ventilation and eight fixed Lewmar portholes in the hull for visibility. The superstructure is fitted with two opening Lewmar portholes and 11 fixed, custom-made acrylic windows, allowing natural light to fill the interior spaces.
The yacht is equipped with a Rocna anchor with 50 meters of chain and an additional 40 meters of line, providing reliable anchorage. A Lewmar electric anchor winch powered at 24V ensures ease in deploying and retrieving the anchor. The bow thruster, a MaxPower 24V unit, aids in maneuverability, especially in tight docking situations.
Safety Equipment
Safety onboard the Atlantic 48 is paramount, facilitated by the double stainless steel searailing wire with white PVC cover, providing a secure perimeter on deck. Other safety features include a Whale bilge pump operable from the cockpit, two electric bilge pumps, and a Rocna anchor with associated chain for secure anchorage. For fire safety, there are several fire extinguishers, including an automatic one in the engine room, ensuring preparedness for any onboard incidents.
Additionally, the yacht is equipped with Andersen winch handles, Andersen ST winches for efficient sail and control line handling, and Spinlock XTS clutches for secure line management during sailing.
The Atlantic Yachts 48 is designed to offer a harmonious blend of luxury, comfort, and robust performance, making it an ideal choice for cruising enthusiasts who seek a trustworthy vessel for journeying across varied marine environments. For more details or to explore how the Atlantic 48 can fit your cruising goals, reach out to a Fly Yacht team member today and experience the expertise and commitment we bring to every sailing adventure.
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