The superyacht Sorceress was commissioned by a passionate yachtsman who already owned an 80’ custom carbon yacht and is a keen racer. It was officially built by the South African company, Southern Wind. M/Y Sorceress has been launched in Cape Town, where they have their shipyard.
SW96 Sorceress full sailing
SW96 #01 represents the first unit in the brand new SW96 mini-series. Her owner was looking for a yacht to use in both coastal and transoceanic races and for blue water cruises. He wanted a very low displacement and all the comforts typical of a cruising yacht.
(Willy Persico, founder and CEO of Southern Wind Shipyard)
Superyacht Sorceress – port side view
[source for all pictures: Southern Wind]
SW96 Sorceress has a lightship displacement of 56.700 kg for excellent speed in light winds and a manageable rig size. Jim Schmicker, vice president of Farr Yacht Design, responsible for the project’s naval architecture, explains:
SW96 Sorceress back view
The goal was to achieve an entirely new level of design, incorporating features of the highest performance yachts such as wide transoms, twin rudders and ample sail area and stability, melded with the well-known characteristics of our previous Southern Wind designs like easy handling, excellent balance, comfortable ride and a solid feeling of seaworthiness.
SW Sorceress exterior
Superyacht Sorceress – Main Data
Design Dimensions:
LOA: 31,41 m (29.23 m excluding bowsprit)
LWL: 26,8 m
BEAM (MAX): 6,95 m
DRAFT: 3.4 m – 5,5 m (lifting keel)
DISPLACEMENT: 56.700 kg (lightship-IRC)
ENGINE: STSTEYR SE286E40 279 HP @ 4,000 rpm
SW Sorceress during trials
Materials
HULL: Advanced composite sandwich
Inner skin: Carbon /epoxy resin
Core: Corecell
Outer skin: Carbon /epoxy resin
SW96 Sorceress in harbor
DECK: Advanced composite sandwich
Inner skin: Prepreg Carbon/epoxy resin;
Core: Nomex Honeycomb;
Outer skin: Prepreg Carbon /epoxy resin
INTERIORS: honeycomb or foam sandwich structure with wooden veneers
Superyacht Sorceress – exterior drone view
Designer
NAVAL ARCHITECT: Farr Yacht Design
GENERAL CONCEPT: Nauta Design and Southern Wind Shipyard with Farr Yacht Design
DECK AND INTERIOR DESIGN: Nauta Design
SYSTEMS: Southern Wind Shipyard
SW Sorceress interior
Special Features
- Carbon fiber prep-reg and nomex deck for weight optimization
- Lifting keel guarantees access to shallower harbors and bays and excellent stability and sail carrying capability
- Twin rudder configuration
- Fixed bowsprit with integrated anchor arm and fitting for gennaker tack lune and furling code zero grants for flexibility and allows for practical anchoring and sailing maneuvers
- Synthetic teak on deck for weight optimization (35% vs wood teak), easy maintenance and reduced thermal transfer in hot climates
- Owner’s cabin forward with en suite studio and head for owners privacy
- 2 double guest cabins amidship
- Additional single 4th guest cabin
- Day head Center boat
SW Sorceress master cabin
SW Sorceress double cabin
SW Sorceress saloon
SW96 Sorceress plans
The deck hardware is optimized for both shorthand performance cruising and offshore racing: a fixed bowsprit with an integrated anchor arm and fitting for gennaker tack line and furling code 0 allows for flexibility and practical anchoring and sailing maneuvers. The traversal jib tracks ensure fast trimming while racing and more precise sail handling. The mainsail sheet system with Cariboni Magic Trim leaves the deck clean for easy movement on board. A wide “customized” recessed dodger in the aft cockpit offers maximum protection when sailing in extreme conditions.
SW Sorceress galley
The interior layout features a large saloon above the engine room which is accessible through a full height control room. The owner’s cabin forward with en-suite private desk and “office area” and three guests cabins amidships offer privacy for all on board.
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