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The No Expense Spared Antigua 60 Cruising Sailboat Soolaimon
May 13, 2024 · 12 min · 20K views
What this video covers
The Antigua 60, named Soolaimon, is a 2007 custom-built, center-cockpit monohull designed by Jack Corey for long-distance cruising.1:55 The 60-foot vessel features a solid hull with an end-grain balsa-cored deck and a 22,000-pound encapsulated lead keel.0:53 Its 64-foot Charleston aluminum mast allows for ICW transit.2:10 The sail plan includes a fully battened MaxSails main with in-boom furling, a 110% Genoa with electric furling, and a self-tacking staysail.3:18 Deck hardware consists of Anderson electric self-tailing winches and a 1500-watt, 24-volt windlass paired with 110-pound Bruce and Delta anchors.3:00 Propulsion comes from a 167-horsepower Yanmar engine, supported by a 10-kilowatt Phaser genset and 1,500 amp-hours of AGM battery storage.7:37 The interior layout includes a master stateroom, a VIP guest cabin with a centerline queen bed, and a galley equipped with full-size appliances.6:18 Navigation electronics feature a 12-inch plotter, Raymarine instruments, ICOM SSB, and AIS.8:03 The boat is currently listed for $550,000.11:31
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