Successfully handed over to her new Owner last year, the all-new 46-metre sailing yacht Ganesha (hull 3067) is an impressively elegant performance sloop, built by the prominent Dutch shipyard, Vitters. Beautifully penned by world-renowned Dubois Naval Architects, superyacht Ganesha is expected to compete in this year’s St Barths Bucket regatta, running next month.

Rendering of the 46m Vitters superyacht Ganesha (hull 3067) - Image courtesy of Dubois Naval Architects

With a relatively narrow beam, luxury yacht Ganesha features an impressive Panamax rig. She accelerates like a race yacht, yet no compromises have been made on comfort. The luxurious yet lightweight interior is designed by Newcruise.

One clearly recognises the Owners’ vision to ultimately combine competitive sailing (also in superyacht regatta’s) and comfortably cruising the world’s seas with family and friends. Their aim to change from family relaxing mode to sailing within seven minutes – the duration of the dishwasher program – is characteristic.

For Vitters team, Ganesha yacht has been a pleasure to work on. With her 46 m LOA, clear Dubois signature and performance focus, the project fitted Vitters like a glove. Specific details like the beautifully sleek lines, flush deck, powerful rig and weight saving focus challenged Vitters to the utmost to strive for perfection in the outfitting.

Luxury sailing yacht Ganesha - Image courtesy of Dubois Naval Architects

The flush deck now looks so beautifully clean and uncluttered, yet this is the result of investing countless hours of engineering and craftsmanship. Pop-up bollards, the staysail furler stored under-deck, the winch pit forward of the mast hiding the halyards and sheets, under-deck stay attachment cylinders, the perfectly round lines of the cockpit windows reaching deck level, custom-built carbon (light weight) anchor arms, and  the mainsheet arch integrated in the bimini, … all have been carefully engineered and built to give the ultimate clean appearance and add to the safety of crew and guests. The experienced Owners like to take the helm themselves, and their passion for competitive sailing is clearly recognisable throughout the Ganesha superyacht.

Another specific technical feature of SY Ganesha is the cockpit with a fixed carbon bimini. The vertically sliding curved glass windows can be moved up to enclose the cockpit area from the elements. When sailing warmer seas, the deckhouse with the main companionway opened will be beautifully connected to the cockpit, creating an unexpectedly spacious living area. Also the Vitters’ developed rudder feed-back system is a functional improvement. It offers the feeling of the real helm, without the need for “sports club muscles”.

Technical Specifications of superyacht Ganesha (hull 3067):

Type Performance cruiser
Naval Architect Dubois Naval Architects
Interior Design Newcruise
Owner’s Representative Klaus Allebrodt

Length hull overall 46.0 m (151 ft)
Length waterline 40.6 m (133 ft)
Beam (max) 9.0 m (30 ft)
Draught 4.5 – 6.5 m (15 – 21 ft)
Ballast 48 tonnes
Hull / Superstructure Alustar 5059

Engine Caterpillar C18
Power 533kW @ 2100 rpm
Gearbox Hundested CPG 32
Shaft & propeller Hundested 1300mm CPP propeller
Bow- & sternthruster OYS 100kW swing thrusters
Fuel tank capacity 20,000 litres
Water tank capacity 5,400 litres

Generators 2 x 55kW Northern Lights
Spars Southern Spars
Material Thin Ply Technology carbon
Main mast LOA 62.9 m
Sails North Sails 3Di