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Bill’s Boat Blog: JP54
- By Bill Springer
- Updated: April 29, 2010
You could say the rotating interior on the JP 54 is kind of “spacey.”
The JP 54 has an anchor roller, long bowsprit, clean, uncluttered decks, and dual helm stations, but it’s hardly your typical cruising boat. Maybe that’s because it’s the creation of Jean-Pierre Dick, veteran long-distance solo-sailor who wanted to go cruising after hanging up his distance-racing sea boots. When considering the project he says, “I imagined a fast, light yacht” which would still provide the joys of surfing in the Southern Ocean or elsewhere, but be more comfortable than his Vendée Globe yacht was. He wasn’t kidding.
Ivor Wilkins | | The JP54 is right on the cutting edge of what a cruising boat can be. | The JP 54 that’s been launched and is sailing off New Zealand now is capable of ultra-fast passages because it’s not only ultra-light, it has a canting keel, and get this-a 360- degree rotating salon. No that’s not a typo. The galley, nav station, and settee (along with the boat’s batteries and hydraulics) are mounted
on rotating “carousel” that allows the weight of these systems to be effortlessly moved to windward. More weight on the rail translates into more stability and less heeling while also providing for more power and speed. As you see on the interior plan, the orange circle in the middle of the boat outlines the area where the rotating interior, rotates.
This boat may not for everyone, but it’s sure worth a look. And the days when more mainstream cruising boats are equipped with canting keels and interiors that shift more weight to windward with a push of a button may not be that far off.
** | | The orange area in the middle of the boat rotates to move weight to windward. Also notice the interior plan’s four private cabins and integrated dinghy “garage.”**|
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Absolute Dreamer JP54: the absolute dream of Jean-Pierre Dick
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The French sailor, Jean-Pierre Dick, has imagined a top-of-the-range fast cruising yacht whose design is unique. Designed by Guillaume Verdier* and the interior designed by Stéphanie Marin, the first JP54 has just been launched in Auckland, New Zealand. Produced in a limited series by Absolute Dreamer , the JP54 takes its inspiration from the performances of racing boats to discover new horizons.
Jean-Pierre Dick: “I imagined the cruising yacht of my dreams during my last two Vendée Globe races. I wanted to sail offshore and at the same time enjoy stopovers. I therefore conceived the JP54 , a uniquely designed light and fast yacht, to retain the pleasure of surfing at 20 knots more comfortably than on my racing yacht. With the JP54 , you can share the sensations and the pleasures of sailing with your family and friends.”
The satellite, a revolution inside
In order to optimize the performance of the JP54 and to create a new indoor living space, the boat has a satellite; a rotating carousel. This innovative concept was developed on board Paprec-Virbac 2 **. The satellite is a galley - chart table unit into which all the systems such as the batteries, hydraulics and storage are fitted. The loaded weight (600 kg) can be transferred windward in a few seconds just by pressing a button. It is the first time that a similar concept has been put into use on a cruising yacht. The gain is important both in terms of performance and comfort on board. The sailors are always windward when at the chart table or cooking, while the guests enjoy a large space leeward.
A unique interior design by Stéphanie Marin
This distribution of the interior space takes on a new approach: priority is given to space. The carousel redefines the space and changes the interior on each change of tack. The impression of space is reinforced by forward cabins opening onto the saloon-carousel and by the unique and incredibly spacious shower and toilet. You can sail with a limited crew or with the family on the JP54 , in a comfortable, spacious and luminous space, thanks to the large seats positioned all along the hull . The two aft cabins are equipped with a huge bed where you can lie down and listen to music thanks to the integrated music system. A large number of storage spaces are provided under the rounded seating.
Manoeuvring simplicity on board the JP54
Jean-Pierre Dick: “Through the experience of single-handed sailing, I have been able to design a boat that is really simple to use.” The hydraulic winches remove the physical side to manoeuvring. In 10 minutes, all the sails are hoisted! The cockpit is uncluttered making movement easy on deck and allowing you to enjoy the sunbaths comfortably. The whole of the pit is brought back to starboard on an electric winch . There is no mainsheet rail. The JP54 can easily be manoeuvred double-handed in all circumstances.
Welcome aboard!
* Guillaume is the young and talented French architect who designed Jean-Pierre’s new racing yacht for the Vendée Globe 2012, Virbac-Paprec 3.
** Paprec-Virbac 2. Jean-Pierre’s 60′ IMOCA, winner of the Barcelona World Race (double-handed round-the-world race).
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The Kid - JP54
Yacht Name: The Kid - JP54 Status: Entry Captain: Jean-Pierre Dick Designer / Builder / Class: Verdier Yacht Club Membership Royal Ocean Racing Club Nationality: FRA Fleet: IRC Racing Rig: Sloop LOA (feet): 54 Draft (feet): 11.5 Beam (feet):17.4 Sail Letters: FRA Sail number: FRA43617 IRC Rating: 1.356
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