SW78 WhiSper

SW78 miniseries

Launched in 2001, Whisper was the first unit of the successful sW78 miniseries to be built.True to reichel Pugh’s refined naval architecture, the yacht flaunts sleek hull lines, with a fin and bulb keel.

The general arrangement plan, deck layout and interior systems were designed by the italian team at nauta Design, while the composite structural engineering for the cored Kevlar and carbon hull was undertaken by the UK-based sP Technologies.

Designed as a cruiser-racer, Whisper is ideal for both bluewater navigation and competitive races. Her deck layout features

a large guest cockpit protected by a collapsible and recessed dodger, which is well separated from the sailing cockpit.

bLUeWaTer-Proof deck layout

below deck, Whisper features a classic teak-lined saloon with blue leather upholstery, a teak and holly floor and a white ceiling. This area is accessed by a stairway from the upper deck and occupies the

full beam width of the yacht, accommodating both an 8/10 seater dining table, a comfortable conversation area and luxury accessories including a refrigerator and icemaker.

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The onboard accommodation includes a spacious master cabin at the stern, with both a double and a separate single bed, a twin cabin amidships with an additional pullman bunk and a double guest cabin afore, which is equipped with a bunk bed. While

all cabins feature en suite facilities, the heads of the double guest cabin can be accessed from the saloon for communal use. forward of the galley, in the bow, is the three-pipe cot crew cabin.all areas of the yacht offer ample, yet discreet storage solutions.

sW78 Whisper boasts an impressive record of sporting achievements: as winner of the 2009 sWs Trophy, she also claimed 1st place in her division at the 2009 rolex fastnet race, and 1st place in the 2009 mini

maxy rolex Cup (cruising racing class). Whisper has also competed in three editions of Les Voiles de st. Tropez, coming in with a highly respectable 2nd place in 2013.

uncompromiSing performanceanD ComforT

replacement of the engine with a Yanmar 4LHa-sTP 240 hpreplacement of the generator with an onan mDKbV 19 kWrigging substitution with Carbon eC6 riggingrepainting of the hull, boom and mastrevision of the entire hydraulic system and substitution of all pipingfull inspection of the refrigeration and air conditioning systemsnew san Giorgio sein monitoring system on fuel and water tanksfuel and water tanks replacement (new s/s tanks)replacement of the PTo and power packCode 0 lock supply and installation on mast headnew rod forestaynew removable bowspritrepainting of all interior carpentrysubstitution of appliances (oven, cooker, washer and dryer)Conversion of the entire lighting system to led lightsPropeller replacement and stern gear arrangement service

WinTer 2010 the refit

in 2010, Whisper underwent an intensive refit managed by the sWs Customer Care team. The meticulous upgrade of this iconic protagonist involved the following operations:

owner’s cabin: 1 double bed and 1 single bed, heads with separate shower cubicleTwo Guest cabins: 1 twin cabin with additional pullman bunk and 1 double bunk cabin, heads with separate shower cubiclesCrew cabin: 1 with three bunk bedsCrew heads: toilet and washbasinDinette area: table and seats for 8/10 people

AccommodAtion 6 + 1 guests, 3 crew

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TeCHniCaL sPeCifiCaTions

DESIGN DIMENSIONS

Loa 23.95 m

LWL 20.50 m

beam max 5.91 m

DrafT 3.80 m

DisPLaCemenT 35,200 kg (lightship)

baLLasT 12,800 kg

WaTer TanKs 900 litres

fUeL TanKs 1,800 litres

RIGGING

maTeriaL southern spars eC6

i 20,29 m

P 30,52 m

J 8,71 m

e 10,64 m

Total sail area

POWER GENERATION

main enGine Yanmar 4LHa-sTP 240 hp @ 3,300 rpm

GeneraTor onan mDKbV 19 kW

cONSTRucTION

HULL, DeCK & sUPersTrUCTUre

Composite (e-glass, carbon fibre, Kevlar and epoxy resin) sandwich

inTeriors nomex honeycomb sandwich structure with teak veneer

masT Pre-impregnated std modulus carbon fibre by southern spars

boom Pre-impregnated carbon fibre by southern spars

DESIGNERS

naval architect reichel/Pugh Yacht Design

Concept, Design & styling nauta Design

structural engineering sP Technologies

GENERAL SPEcIFIcATIONS

CerTifiCaTion Pleasure yacht

fLaG irish

Year of ConsTrUCTion 2001

VisibLe Genoa, italy

Sales and Marketing representativeof Southern Wind Shipyard

Piazza della Vittoria, 15/2216121 Genoa, Italy+39 010 570 4035sales@pegasoyd.comwww.sws-yachts.com

SW78 WhiSper

Keel

fixed keel, fin and torpedo bulb (22 tons)

RIGGING

Carbon backstay

Carbon standing rigging

Tuff Luff headfoil

Pbo Headstay

DeCK Gear

HyDRAuLIc SySTEM

Power hydraulic system

1 Power Pack with two 13 kW DC electrical motors (winches, furlers, windlass, anchor arm, capstan, transom door)

2 hydraulic pumps linked to the PTos of generators (bow thruster, winches, furlers, windlass, anchor arm, capstan, transom door)

manual hydraulic system

bamar manual seven function panel with electric pressure intensifier: forestay tensioner, inner forestay tensioner, backstay, Genoa halyard, staysail halyard, Vang, outhaul

anCHorinG

Hydraulic windlass maxwell VWCLP 4500

main anchor CQr (180 lb) with 120 m of 14 mm hightensile calibrate chain

spare anchor fortress fx 125 (37 kg)

Capstan sanguineti hydraulic retractile capstan

GEAR BOX, SHAFT AND STERN GEAR

ProPeLLer

sTeerinG Gear Direct Drive zfHsW 800 a2-2 8r gearbox

boW THrUsTer max Power r321/4 32.5 Hp retractable

ELEcTRIcITy GENERATION

Generators 1 x onan mDKbV 19 kW

service batteries 2 x 24V banks of (12) 2v gel cell

starting batteries 1 x 12V banks of gel batteries

navigation batteries 1 x 12V banks of (2) 12V gel batteries

FuEL SySTEM

fUeL TanKaGe 4 s/s main diesel oil tanks with a total capacity of 1,600 litres

DaiLY TanK 4 s/s tank with a capacity of 220 litres

moniTorinG sYsTem san Giorgio sein

WATER SySTEM

WaTer TanKaGe 4 integral composite and 1 polyethylene fresh water tanks with a total capacity of 900 litres

WaTermaKers 1 x 220V Hem Water makers 20/1200 l/h

new aft pumps (2013)

air ConDiTioninG 1 x 42,000 bTU frigomar, central water-circulation

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