THE GUNFLEET 58

A WINNING YACHT

2015

WINNER

So what is it that makes the Gunfleet 58 a winning yacht? In the following pages we highlight some of the features found as standard on the Gunfleet 58, which really do set her apart from the competition

“This is what a modern, luxury sailing yacht should be.” SAIL Magazine

“The Gunfleet 58 boasts systems and performance that are as impressive as its gorgeous looks.”SAIL Magazine

The Gunfleet 58 has an external lead bulb ballast keel, giving her aboard-up draft of just 1.75m (5’8”). This has the major advantage of opening up many cruising grounds such as the Bahamas that areoff-limits to deep draft boats, and is a great convenience in others,whether it’s to access that pretty little harbor that’s rather shallow,or just to be able to anchor closer to the beach.

The Gunfleet 58 is not a flat-bottomed boat with no grip on thewater, and even with the board fully raised she can sail upwind quitehappily. But when, at the touch of a button, you lower the aerofoilsection board down to 3.6m (11’10”), she grips the water giving hertruly outstanding windward performance. Her twin, semi-balancedspade rudders give finger-light control – making her a supremelyrewarding yacht to sail. Such is the control they give that theGunfleet 58 can be pressed hard, yet remains totally under control.

VARIABLE DRAFT

GUNFLEET 58 | A WINNING YACHT2

“I enjoyed helming her more than any other yacht I’ve sailed in this range.”Toby Hodges – Yachting World

The cockpit has been designed as a really comfortable and safeliving area that works equally well mid-ocean as it does at anchoror in the marina. You won’t find any sheets or winches in thissupremely secure and relaxing outdoor living space.

The cockpit seats are 2m (6’7”) long and straight, which makesthem much more comfortable for lying out on when on passage.Located either side of an expansive and beautifully finished teaktable, which can be fitted with optional refrigeration, the cockpitseats have a choice of upholstered all-weather cushions. To give agreat feeling of security, the seat backs are unusually high at over50cm. But what is really unusual about this living area is theabsence of rope – no sheets to trip over or to get caught aroundunwary guests’ ankles! And no need to clamber over the seats toget to the sheet winches.

AN ‘OUTDOOR LIVING’ COCKPIT

GUNFLEET 58 | A WINNING YACHT 3

The twin wheel stations allow easy and safe movement fromcockpit to deck for guests and crew, whilst giving the helmsman anexcellent all-round view, yet still well protected by the side coamingsthat are virtually as high as the wheel bosses – which makes aninteresting comparison with some other yachts on the market.

The ‘Flightdeck’ wheels are perfect for today’s push-button sailinggiving undisturbed and safe access to nav screens, mainsail furlingcontrols, centreboard control etc.

Outboard of the protective coaming are the electric primaryheadsail winches, with the electric mainsheet winch just behind the port helm seat, allowing the helmsman to control the sails and tack the yacht alone.

With hydraulic in-mast furling, complete with an in-boom hydraulicouthaul and various options for powered headsail furlers, we aim tomake life as easy as possible. With the Gunfleet’s modern sweptspreader rig there is no need for a babystay (so tacking is quickerand easier) or running backstays with all their associated cordagecluttering the deck.

SHORT-HANDED SAILING FROM THE HELM AREA

GUNFLEET 58 | A WINNING YACHT4

Most sailors claim, “There’s never enough stowage!” – well, we invite you to check out the Gunfleet 58!

Up forward she has a sail locker that will swallow a couple ofdownwind sails and still have room for some fenders, at 1.35m(4’5”) deep, we even fit some steps in case you can’t get out!

Between the sail locker and forward cabin is a watertight crashbulkhead. Space below the helm seats is used for stowage, with the starboard seat housing a big liferaft locker.

The aft lazarette, which uses the full 4.2m (13’ 8”) width of thestern is truly enormous and will swallow up spares, fenders, watertoys, the BBQ etc etc, even an inflatable. It is exceptional for a yacht of this size.

Below decks, her high volume interior ensures that there’s plenty ofspace for personal gear with capacious hanging lockers in the cabins,lots of galley lockers and even a stowage bin below the galley floor,plus easily accessed storage areas under settees and berths.

On the Gunfleet, there is definitely enough stowage!

STOWAGE, STOWAGEAND MORE STOWAGE

GUNFLEET 58 | A WINNING YACHT 5

SAIL LOCKER

LAZARETTE

Sailing is all about relaxation, so we have kept a spacious area of2.3m x 2.5m (7’6” x 8’2”) of the flush aft deck clear for thosewanting to soak up the sun. Gunfleet’s full-length custom deckmattresses are a great feature and, when you need to cool off, a few steps take you down to the optional hydraulically operatedbathing platform.

The bathing platform is 2.18m (7’2”) wide by 1.25m (4’1”) long and comes equipped with lockers for dive bottles, a bathing laddergoing deep into the water, and even a dinghy bumper bar to makelife easy when you’re unloading the fruits of a shore shopping tripfrom the tender. And when you are setting off for the nextdestination, push a button and the platform stows itself.

AFT SUN DECK AND SWIMMING PLATFORM

GUNFLEET 58 | A WINNING YACHT6

LIGHT AND SPACE

Descending the carefully contoured companionway steps to thesaloon, your first impression is of an overwhelming sense of volumeand light. The Gunfleet’s wraparound coachroof windows arecomplemented by four large hull windows, giving an exceptionallyspacious feel to the saloon, which makes full use of the yacht’s5.2m (17’1”) beam.

Owning a Gunfleet yacht is all about being able to sail to fabulousparts of the world – and to be able to enjoy them whether you arein or outside the yacht. Even when relaxing in the saloon you feelpart of what’s happening outside. And when it’s party time, thesaloon dining table doubles in size to a very generous 2.2m (7’2”)wide. Spacious, yes, but still well supplied with the handholds you’llneed in heavy weather.

To date, Gunfleet 58 buyers have chosen light timbers such asAmerican oak, or maple– but we also offer plenty of otherpossibilities, so every yacht is truly unique to her owners.

GUNFLEET 58 | A WINNING YACHT 7

The huge owner’s aft stateroom makes full use of the yacht’spowerful stern, and with six hull windows and two deck hatches, isboth well lit and ventilated. Locker space abounds, and the standardlayout includes a desk/dressing table, plus a day bed – the perfectretreat to escape to whilst occasionally glancing out through thehull windows.

The 2m x 1.5m (6’7” x 4’11”) bed is centered in the cabin, givingeasy access, and easy bed making from both sides. Equipped withthree leecloths, it’s also a very comfortable place to be when on passage.

The owner’s bathroom is appropriately large and well appointed,with a very generously proportioned stall shower.

AN OWNER’S STATEROOM FIT FOR A 65-FOOTER

GUNFLEET 58 | A WINNING YACHT8

The Gunfleet 58 is designed and built for serious cruising, so thepassageway galley gives the cook a safe and secure place to work inall weathers. The five-burner cooker is matched to the size of thesink – how often have you found that you can’t fit the oven trayinto the sink? You can on a Gunfleet. With generous Corianworktops on both sides, lots of locker space, and the potential fordishwasher, washer/dryer and ice-maker, the galley should suit even the most demanding of chefs!

A CHEF’S GALLEY

GUNFLEET 58 | A WINNING YACHT 9

Accessed via a large door in the starboard twin cabin just aft of thechart table, the engine room has been designed to house all theancillary machinery, including air-con chiller units and water maker as well as the 150hp Volvo engine. We use the description ‘room’advisedly – it is 2.26m (7’5”) long, with at least 1.85m (6’) headroom,so there genuinely is space to carry out maintenance with ease.

Secondary access is via doors below the galley sink. Additional doorsbelow the galley sink give easy access to the raw water inlet manifold.

By paying careful attention to sound attenuation, the engineinstallation is so quiet that, when starting the engine at the helm, youneed to look at the rev counter to check that it’s actually running!

The Gunfleet’s easily driven hull allows a flat water motoring speedof 10 knots, and one of the 58 owners has reported to us that at a‘slow’ cruising speed of 7 knots, they reckon they have a rangeapproaching 1,600 miles – not bad for a performance cruising yacht!

A PROPER ENGINE ROOM

GUNFLEET 58 | A WINNING YACHT10

GUNFLEET 58 | A WINNING YACHT 11

Take a video tour aroundsome of the Gunfleet 58’soutstanding features

See what SAIL has to sayabout the Gunfleet 58 intheir Best Boats video

INDIVIDUAL YACHTS FOR INDIVIDUAL OWNERS

Gunfleet Marine LLPFox’s Marina Ipswich, SuffolkIP2 8NJ, UK

+44 1473 694747 sales@gunfleetmarine.com

gunfleetmarine.com