YANKEE CLIPPER

  • Latitude: 40.6503
  • Longitude: -73.575
  • US East Coast
  • Marina in US

Location: US

The "Yankee Clipper" is a type of sailing vessel that often refers to a class of schooners or larger types of yachts. To provide an accurate description and specification for a particular "Yankee Clipper" marina vessel in the U.S., I would need more specific details, such as the manufacturer, model year, and particular features since there could be multiple vessels with similar naming.

However, I can provide a general overview of what such vessels typically include and the kind of specifications one might expect from a marina-grade Yankee Clipper:

General Description:

  • Type: Sailing yacht or schooner
  • Typical Use: Leisure cruising, liveaboard, sometimes used for charters
  • Configuration: Mostly ketch or schooner rigs, featuring multiple masts and sails optimized for both performance and ease of handling.

Specifications (General):

  1. Dimensions:

    • Length Overall (LOA): Often ranges from 40 to 70 feet.
    • Beam (Width): Typically between 10 and 16 feet.
    • Draft: Variable depending on keel type, usually between 4 and 8 feet.
    • Displacement: Depending on size and construction, this can range between 15,000 to 50,000 pounds.
  2. Construction:

    • Hull Material: Usually fiberglass, but older models could be wood or steel.
    • Deck Material: Fiberglass with non-skid surface, occasionally teak.
  3. Rigging and Sails:

    • Sail Plan: Often a ketch rig (main mast and mizzen mast) or schooner rig, offering versatile sail handling.
    • Sail Area: Varies by size; typically around 1,000 square feet for a 50-foot model.
  4. Engine:

    • Engine Type: Inboard diesel engine.
    • Horsepower: Usually ranges from 40 to 120 HP depending on the size.
  5. Accommodation:

    • Cabins: Typically, there are 2 to 4 cabins.
    • Berths: Can sleep 4 to 8 people comfortably.
    • Heads (Bathrooms): Usually equipped with 1 to 2 heads.
    • Salon: Spacious salon with a dining area and often a full galley.
    • Galley: Equipped with stove, oven, refrigerator, and sink.
  6. Navigation and Electronics:

    • Navigation Suite: Includes GPS, chart plotter, VHF radio, and sometimes an autopilot.
    • Instruments: Wind speed and direction, depth sounder, and radar.
  7. Safety and Lifesaving Equipment:

    • Fitted with necessary safety gear including life jackets, liferaft, EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), fire extinguishers, and flares.
  8. Additional Features:

    • Deck Equipment: Windlass for anchor handling, winches for sail control, often a dinghy with outboard motor.
    • Comfort Options: Many are equipped with heating and air conditioning, hot water systems, and sometimes generators for extended cruising.

Example Scenario:

For a real-world example, if the Yankee Clipper is a specific model produced by a known manufacturer like Heritage Yacht Company, you might have a vessel called the Heritage 46 Yankee Clipper. This could be a 46-foot-long design with a classic ketch rig, a spacious teak-decked cockpit, luxurious wood-finished interiors, and outfitted with modern electronics for navigation and onboard comfort.

Final Note:

If you have a particular vessel in mind, it's best to refer to the manufacturer's specifications or a sales listing for detailed and precise information. Each yacht can be customized to some extent, which means there might be variances even among the same model.

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