Fast swivelling keel

Sören Gehlhaus

 · 04.07.2018

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JFA Yachts launched an FC² 70 in the Breton boatbuilding mecca of Concarneau using a Syncrolift. The owner wants to head for remote destinations with the 22.30 metre-long centreboard slipper.
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According to the shipyard, the FC² 70 is equally suitable for calling at New York or Patagonia. The model name stands for FC x FC, Finot-Conq x Fast Cruiser. In other words, for comfortable, fast long-distance sailing. And for one of the most successful French design offices, which designs offshore racers from Mini to Imoca 60 and series yachts for Bénéteau. Thanks to the swing keel, which folds away from 4.40 metres to 2.05 metres, the 6.40 metre wide FC² 70 can even sail into shallow bays. The deck and deckhouse are made of GRP and are bonded and screwed to the aluminium hull. The nimble cruising yacht weighs just 29 tonnes. The interior by Pierre Forgia is dominated by zebrano wood veneer, which contrasts with orange-coloured upholstery. The owner's cabin is located in front of the saloon, two double guest cabins are located aft in front of the lazarette, which is accommodated by a 3.80 metre tender. Propulsion is provided by 280 square metres of sail area at the cross and 455 square metres of sail area on a carbon mast. A Volvo Penta diesel engine with 132 kilowatts of power guides the FC² 70 through the calms. Bow and stern thrusters help with manoeuvres - in city harbours or in secluded anchor bays.

FC² 70
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Sören Gehlhaus wurde 1981 in Berlin geboren und besegelte auf Jollen die Unterhavel, in den Ferien den Ratzeburger See und die Ostsee auf „Dickschiffen“. Zeitgleich mit dem Beginn des Studiums in Lübeck trat 2001 das Kitesurfen auf den Plan, und die intensive Ausübung des neuen Sports sorgte für den beruflichen Schwenk zum Journalismus. Nach Volontariat beim b&d Verlag in Hamburg folgten viele Jahre der redaktionellen Arbeit für ein Kitesurf-Magazin und 2018 der Wechsel zu BOOTE EXCLUSIV.

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