Superyacht Futuna 70 is a fast cruising aluminum composite sailing yacht built in 2010 by Normandy Yachts from the naval architecture office of Marc Lombard. Sailing yacht Futuna 70, measures 25,91 m and incorporates an exceptionally efficient hull on modern lines derived from the 60’ Open round the world racing yachts.
Sailing yacht FUTUNA 70 by Normandy Yachts
The Futuna 70 features fine entry lines, maximum dynamic waterline length and reduced waterline beam when heeled. The wide stern section associated with the single rudder configuration lends fine helm control for high pleasure sailing and the modern 9/10 fractional rig is fitted with a carbon-fiber mast and boom. All of these modern design features enabling remarkable performance are optimized for small crew handling, bringing state of the art sailing and performance to the cruising world.
Futuna70 Hull in Construction
The deck and hull of the sail yacht Futuna 70 are in aluminum, and the roof and cockpit are constructed of a vacuum-bagged composite sandwich of GRP/closed-cell marine grade polymer foam core to enable weight savings and performance. The result of this construction technique is an exceptional cruiser with an excellent weight to strength ratio.
Sailing yacht Futuna70 Hull in Construction - Credit Normandy Yachts
The interior of the luxurious sailing yacht Futuna 70 is finished to the highest standards. Joinery with either honeycomb or marine grade closed cell polymer foam sandwich allow for luxurious accommodations with minimum weights, exceptional rigidity, and durability. The significant weight savings of this technique allows for a luxury interior and a highly equipped yacht that would otherwise not be possible without the performance penalty.
The interior layout of the performance sailing yacht Futuna 70 can be designed, crafted and customised depending on the owner’s wishes and may depend of the yacht is built for private use or specifically for chartering. No matter the layout chosen, the Futuna 70’s interior offers exceptional ambiance and comfort only found on the highest standard luxury vessels. The option of the customised interior means that the owner can have a ‘one of a kind’ luxury sailing yacht, while still benefiting from the advantages of a series.
Sailing yacht FUTUNA 70 Exterior - Normandy Yachts
The huge teak deck of the Futuna 70 sailing yacht is flush and unobtrusive, providing an exceptional sailing experience. The large central cockpit is spacious perfect for al fresco meals and watching the passing landscape. To the aft of the cockpit, the two carbon wheel steering stations enable crew or guests to man the helm with plenty of space and experience the exhilarating speed. The large opening swimming platform allows direct access to water for swimming, watersports and fishing.
Sailing yacht FUTUNA 70 Deck - Credit Normandy Yachts
Futuna70 Deck - Photo Credit Normandy Yachts
Whether sailing ocean passages, competing in race events or chartering the luxury sailing yacht Futuna 70, nothing beats the pleasure and satisfaction of speed, with no compromise on comfort, high standard, and style.
Normandy Yachts who owns the Alucomposites Yachting brand under which the Futuna sailing yachts are built has demonstrated its expertise in the construction following its previous launch of the Futuna 57 range. The FUTUNA range consists of the Futuna 50, Futuna 57, Futuna 64, Futuna 70, and the two one yacht designs, the Futuna 82 and the Futuna 90.
Normandy Yachts are a small yard busy building our boats one at a time. Normandy Yachts’ boat yard is based in Ukraine where the hull, composite work, and interior joinery are made. The Futuna sailing yachts are typically delivered in Caen, Normandy, where they install the equipment, rigging and finishing.
Performance Cruiser Futuna70 - Normandy Yachts
FUTUNA 70 specifications:
Architect: Marc Lombard
Length overall: 25.91 m
Hull length: 21.75 m
Waterline Length: 20.50 m
Beam: 5.90 m
Draft: 2.95m
Air draught: 30.90 m
Displacement unloaded: 27.5 t
Maximum displacement: 31.0 t
Keel ballast (lead bulb): 10 t
Engine: 160-200 CV
Fresh water tank: 1200 l
Diesel tank: 1400 l
Mainsail: 125
Genoa:126 m2
Staysail: 65 m2
Gennaker: 220 m2
Asymmetric spinnaker: 325 m2
Hull Aluminum: Sealium
Deck GRP: sandwich
Keel bulb: Lead
Bulkheads: GRP sandwich
Interior: Wood sandwich
Rudder:GRP
Spars: Aluminum or carbon
