FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Spirit Yachts designs and builds its yachts in England, but delivers all over the world. There are currently Spirits based in the UK, Europe, USA and Australasia.

The length of build of a Spirit yacht depends on the size of the project. As an example, Spirit R30 day sailor takes 8 months to build and a Spirit C72 takes 28 months.

A Spirit yacht is built using a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. The yachts are inspired by 1930s classic lines and are designed to be timelessly elegant, whilst offering a luxury guest experience.

The hull construction of a Spirit yacht is known as ‘cold-moulding’ and begins with the laminating of wooden ring frames over full-size computer-generated patterns. Once the frames are positioned into a strongback, the horizontal hull planking is laid. The hull structure is stiffened by the application of double-diagonal veneers epoxy bonded at 45° before the whole hull is covered with an epoxy glass sheath.

In the larger Spirits, the central frames are reinforced with carbon inner frames to take the load of the mast, chain plates and high-aspect lead keel below.

Once the hull is made, it is ‘rolled over’ 180 degrees to be the ‘right way up’ so the interior fit out can begin and the systems are installed.

In the interior, exposed wooden frames and hull planking provide a natural warmth and beauty, alongside a client’s choice of fabrics and finishes. Intricate joinery and exquisite cabinet-making showcase Spirit’s eye for detail and expertise.

Advanced electrical and engineering systems are incorporated to deliver a luxury experience and sailing or motoring performance.

Deck planking is laid and a coachroof fitted before deck equipment is fitted and the hull is painted. Once outside the yard, the yacht is launched into the water for sea trials and commissioning.

Yes, there are often used Spirit yachts on the brokerage market. Contact Spirit via enquiries@spirityachts.com to find out which yachts are currently available or check the website here.

Spirit Yachts has a range of sailing and power yachts, ranging from 30 feet up to 100 feet+. The company has recently launched its new P50 Coupé and P50 Sport motor yachts designed to bring elegant, luxury yachts built in a renewable material to the power boat market.

Maintaining a wooden yacht requires regular attention, but with the right care, a Spirit yacht can last generations. Spirit Yachts provides a maintenance manual with each yacht, detailing checks and servicing. Whilst most wooden yachts require varnish touch ups every year, a full revarnish is usually only required every five years (depending on yacht usage).

Overall there is slightly more maintenance on a wooden yacht versus a GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) yacht. This is balanced out by the beauty and timeless elegance of a modern classic design, as well as the emotional connection and pride of ownership. However, a Spirit yacht is a modern classic so the hull is sealed therefore does not require the same level of maintenance as a traditional wooden yacht -it is more on a par with a GRP vessel.

Kira Hentschel represents Spirit Yachts in the Mediterranean, she is based in Palma, Mallorca. Kira can offer charters on a Spirit C72 and yacht viewings. Contact kira@spirityachts.com