Sense of the Wind (Ex Windy)

Builder

Wauquiez

Built Year

2013

Flag

Location

Valencia, Spain

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Price

POA

Rate

About the Yacht

WINDY:
Adventure and sophistication at sea
Discover the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 55, a masterpiece of design and functionality. With a length of 17.70 m and exceptional design by Berret-Racoupeau, this yacht combines elegance and performance. Its GRP/Balsa sandwich hull ensures strength and lightness, while the teak interior offers comfort and style. Equipped with a Yanmar engine of 110 HP, it is ideal for effortless sailing. The smart layout includes three cabins and three bathrooms, perfect for enjoying long voyages. With advanced navigation technology and luxurious equipment, the Pilot Saloon 55 redefines the sailing experience. A yacht designed for those seeking adventure and sophistication at sea.

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Characteristics

Accommodation

Interior & Accommodation

Cabins:
- 3 guest cabins accommodating up to 6 people
- Crew cabin with a private head located in the bow
Interior Design:
- Elegant teak woodwork complemented by Wenge wood floorboards
Climate Control:
- Reverse cycle air conditioning
- Webasto heating throughout
Saloon:
- Spacious layout with a U-shaped dining table
- Straight-line sofa (used for navigation)
- Bench seat accommodating up to 8 people
- Galley Area:
  - Stainless steel double sink
  - Synthetic marble workspace
  - 3-burner stove with oven
- Sleeping Arrangement:
  - Centerline double bed with Memory Foam mattress
  - TV and ample storage
Ensuite Head:
- Separate compartment with toilet, sink, and shower stall
Guest Cabins:
- Forward double cabin
- Cabin with upper and lower single beds
- Both cabins feature ensuite heads
Crew Cabin:
- Access via its own deck entrance or through the forward shower
- Equipped with one bunk, a toilet, and a sink

Machinery

Engine & Propulsion

Engine: 1 x Yanmar 4JH4-HTE diesel engine, 110 hp
Control Handles: Engine controls at both helm stations
Bow Thruster: Installed for enhanced maneuverability
Engine Hours: 755 hours (as of February 2023)

Sails & Rigging

Rig Configuration

Sloop Rig:
- Keel-stepped anodized aluminum mast with in-mast mainsail furling
- 3 sets of aft-swept spreaders
- Anodized aluminum boom
- Rigid boom vang
- Facnor Solent jib furler
Standing Rigging:
- Single-strand stainless steel rigging
- Double backstay, forestay, lower, intermediate, and upper shrouds
- Upper and lower chain plates fitted to hull sides
Running Rigging:
- Main and jib halyards
- Boom topping lift
- Main and jib sheets
- Jib furling line running along bulwark

Sails

Main Sail:
- In-mast furling main (Triradial with vertical battens, Hydranet)
- UV Protection
- 76m²
Solent Jib:
- Self-tacking, furling jib (Hydranet, triradial cut)
- UV Protection
- 54m²
Reaching Genoa:
- Furler (Trilam/Mylar)
- 100m²
Code 0 Sail

Winches & Sail Controls

1 x Andersen Halyard Winch on Mast
Mainsheet System: Led to multifunction winch
Self-Tacking Jib Rail: Ball-bearing car with sheet led aft via mast interior
Turning Blocks: At mast step and cockpit coamings
Ball Bearing Blocks
Electric Winches:
- 2 x Andersen 52ST winches near helm stations
- 2 x Andersen 62ST winches near helm stations

Generators & Electrical Systems

Cummins Onan Generator
- Running Hours: Approx. 365 hours (February 2023)
Inverters & Battery Management
- Mastervolt Mass 24/1500 inverter
- Battery Chargers:
  - 2 x Mastervolt 24/60.3 battery charger
  - Mastervolt 12/25.3 battery charger
- Converters:
  - 2 x Mastervolt DC master 24/6 10Amp
  - Mastervolt converter 24V → 12V

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Security, Fire Fighting & Safety Equipment

Safety Equipment- Zodiac 8man life raft with 24h grab bag

- Osculati EPIRB 406Mhz

Communication & Navigation

Communication Systems:

AIS: B&G NAIS-400 transponder
VHF Radios:
- Portable/Floating ICOM Handheld VHF ICM35
- Simrad RS25 VHF
Navtex: Furuno Navtex NX300

Navigation Equipment:

Radar
Compass
Multi-Function Displays (MFDs):
- 3 x B&G MFDs (Starboard & Port)
Autopilot:
- B&G Autopilot Control Unit (Port & Starboard)
Chartplotters:
- B&G Chartplotters (Port & Starboard)
- Interior: B&G Chartplotter T12