MC50 catamaran from McConaghy to show at Palma Boat Show
by Alison Willis 23 Mar 2018 17:15 GMT
27 April - 1 May 2018
MC50 catamaran © McConaghy
The MC50, the new fast catamaran from McConaghy, will be shown by Ancasta at Palma Boat Show (27th April – 1st May 2018) fresh from its world launch a few days before in France.
The ground-breaking McConaghy MC50 will make its second boat show appearance in Palma. It is packed with technical innovations designed by Ker Yacht Design, who was also responsible for the overall concept and whose race pedigree is evident in the ergonomic design and layout of the twin steering stations and placement of winches and lines. The MC50 is designed to be enjoyed as a safe, and fast, long-distance cruiser.
To achieve an outstanding level of finish, McConaghy catamarans are not moulded using coloured gelcoat; instead each hull is hand faired and then painted in the owner's choice of colour. The saloon of the MC50 extends from the front windows to the aft passageway, creating a clean uncluttered indoor-outdoor connected space, which can be partially or fully opened using sliding clear panels and benefits from a huge skylight. A substantial carbon beam supports this open span and the flybridge above.
Carbon Fibre is used extensively through the structure of the yacht, ensuring strength and stiffness. The carbon longeron features a built-in anchor box and relies on a sophisticaled array of metal subcomponents to absorb rig loads and operate the self-furling headsails. Pivoting centerboards are operated electronically and swing into spaces under the hull floor; a design feature from Ker Yacht Design that combines practicality, comfort and safety. Weight-savings are made through clever material choices in the interior; where possible foam core panels are used and offered with a choice of wood veneers. The superb finish extends to dovetail joints, fully lined locker interiors and carbon trim on the saloon table.
McConaghy is at the very forefront of high-tech construction of race yachts, superyachts and aircraft components. Graham Laver from Ancasta said, "We are really excited to present the brand new McConaghy MC50 at Palma Boat Show, fresh from its world launch. Ker and McConaghy's experience and renown within the race boat environment has made the MC50 quick, light and fast, so ideal for those who are used to big catamarans but want something more responsive."
The McConaghy MC50 has been nominated for the Multihull of the Year award in the 40-49ft category. See details here www.multihulloftheyear.com/en
Find out more about the MC50 at www.ancasta.com/MC50
Find out more about Ancasta at the Palma Boat Show at www.ancasta.com/events/palma-boat-show-2018