MULTICHINE
31
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A very well-finished MC31 Sometimes we design a new boat, and after inspecting the lines and general layout when the work is finished, we consider that we made a nice job. Then the plans begin a long career until its virtues are or are not confirmed. Only when the first boat is completed, other yachties start a rating process, which from then on will constantly be re-evaluated. It happens that sometimes it takes a few years until a really well built yacht from that design is launched, and then the fame of the class jumps forwards.This was exactly what happened with the MC31 Tom Murray built in the backyard of his residence. He took a few years building his boat practically unnoticed, and one day he called us to see his work concluded. We became quite impressed with the fine details of his construction and now we want to show you the captions he just sent us on line. As this is one of our most international classes, we guess that seeing these photos will contribute as an incentive to other builders.
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Multichine 31 new cabin trunk The Multichine 31 design is praised for its elegant wedged cabin trunk with its inclined sidewalls. Most boats of the class were built following this trunk design and owners are proud about their yachts aesthetics. However there are a number of supporters of our smaller plan, the Multichine 28, which is provided with flush foredeck and smaller cabin trunk abaft the mast step. Many potential clients wished to build the MC31, but wouldn’t be happy if an all windowed version of the plan, similar to that of the MC28, wasn’t available. So we decided to design this new version of cabin trunk for the Multichine 31, this way pleasing yachtsmen who favour one or other school of design.
Perfect day for a test-drive. Photo: Zilmar Franzen Amazingly we are discovering that this second option has a larger number of supporters than we suspected, and presently the demand for both styles is in a tie. This is wonderful for the class, since their behaviour under sail are identical, and their looks are equally handsome.
MC 31 Kuará sailing close-hauled using an overlapping genoa. Photo Zilmar Franzen The first boat to be concluded using the new cabin style was Kuará, from Paranaguá, State of Parana, Brazil. Other yachts with the new cabin trunk are being constructed in various places, most of them by home-builders, but in April 2010 there is no other MC31 with pilot-house cabin trunk completed yet. It is very gratifying for us from B & G Yacht Design when the first unit of a new product is so well made. Kuara’s high standard of craftsmanship is another positive point for the class too.
Navigation and radio station. Photo Zilmar Franzen Kuará is so charming that even we are straddling the fence, and presently we don’t know any more which our preference is.
First day-out celebration. It is always a great sensation to inaugurate a new design. Photo: Zilmar Franzen Kuará was built by Franzen boatyard, www.estaleirosfranzen.com.br for the metallurgic engineer Thadeu Miranda Santos, and that was a happy commitment, since our client is so pleased with his boat that he made a site to report his accomplishments. (See in our links Multichine 31 Kuará) Kuará is a nice boat indeed. Besides being superbly well built, she is decorated with vivid colours, the type of looks that bring a good omen to any boat. Besides she sails wonderfully and the boat is a star in her marina. We must admit that the interior comfort was enhanced somehow, since headroom under the coach-roof was increased. There is no need of larger headroom in the fore cabin since there is only a double berth in that space. Otherwise the internal layout is the same in both versions and we are convinced there is no need for changes, so spacious the interior of this thirty-one footer is. Let’s face it; actually it is not necessary to have a bigger boat than the MC31 to bring the dream to reality, especially if taking into account that the boat in question is category A according to the EU rules for mono-hull sailboats, being as capable as the best boats of going anywhere.
The first gourmet meal prepared aboard deserved being toasted with enthusiasm. Photo: Zilmar Franzen Thadeu built his boat to be definitive, supplying her with top of the line equipment and choosing a renowned builder to construct her. The result is unquestionably awesome. |
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