GUNBOAT 72

A flybridge as a bonus!

Before Gunboat unveils their future 80 announced a few months back, the builder is launching the 72 V.

GUNBOAT 72

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Published 02/07/2021

By Dick Sawyer

Issue: SP16

Published: aug. / sept. 2021

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Slightly longer and beamier than the Gunboat 68, the new catamaran features both a larger nacelle and, notably, a vast flybridge. The objective is to offer a comfortable and fast luxury multiyacht in the Gunboat family in addition to the very sporty Gunboat 68. The 72 V will obviously remain a very powerful catamaran, capable of sailing in wind speeds above 8 knots. Compared to the 68, it’s over 10 tons more despite the extreme care taken in the choice of materials and the quality of construction... but the sail plan is more powerful than that of the Gunboat 68 Racing – 3,100 sq ft (288 m²) upwind as opposed to 2,710 (252), and 4,845 sq ft (450 m²) downwind against 4,680 (435). Note that the interiors are made entirely according to the owner's wishes.

Technical specifications:

Builder: Gunboat

Length: 72’2” (22 m)

Waterline length: 72’2” 22 m

Beam: 30’10” (9.4 m)

Draft: 5’7” / 12’6” (1.7 / 3.8 m)

Air draft: 106’2” (32.37 m)

Light displacement: 64,800 lbs (29.4 t)

Laden displacement: 71,650 lbs (32.5 t)

Mainsail area: 1,830 sq ft (170 m²)

Solent: 1,270 sq ft (118 m²)

Spi A3: 3,015 sq ft (280 m²)