YOUNG 80 - A AMAZING CONTEMPORARY GREG YOUNG DESIGN

Greg Young just sent me the following introduction to the YOUNG 80 an amazing looking and innovative catamaran. I have already written a post about the TAG 60 actually being built in South Africa. Greg also has a 90 footer on completion in Tunisia, he will keep us informed when the yacht is completed.

"words and 3ds by Greg Young"

Young 80

The Young 80 was initiated by a Dutch client for use in the Mediterranean from his base at St Tropez. Following preliminary design work on the Young 80, the client has now increased the project dimensions to 32m. As the details for the larger design remain confidential, the Young 80 concept can now be released. This design is unusual in that most catamarans (this size) currently under construction are maximizing the available space with multiple ensuite cabins, crew cabins and an “overabundance” of amenities. The Young 80 is built using race boat construction materials and techniques and is designed for the sailor who really wants to experience genuine high performance; including winds under 10 knots and helming pleasure.

The Young 80 is 24m long and was designed with 3 main attributes.

1 Performance

. The Young has a carbon mast and boom with PBO rigging, but most important is the fact it can achieve high rig tensions, handles large light air headsails and has high aspect carbon centreboards and rudders. High performance on its own wouldn’t be complete without the ease of handling; the Young 80 has a push button hydraulic sailing systems. How fast and how close to the edge you want to sail it will be up to the skipper, but the Young 80 will be more than capable of delivering performances that will leave you feeling exhilarated.

2. Aesthetically beautiful from every angle.

The emotion and feeling you get when you see this vessel for the first time is very important and establishes the excitement and anticipation of pleasure for your senses that remains with you forever. The feeling that this design creates is that of raw power, subtle lines, minimal extraneous features and sophisticated simplicity. The Young 80 has the proportions and a unique appearance that is simply stunning.

3.Comtemporary open plan leaving

One of the new concepts this design office has been introducing is the ability to have a variable living situation that can adapt depending on the weather and social occasions. With the Young 80 we have taken this concept to whole new level. The first benefit being with this concept is that it offers a better visual aesthetic. The second benefit of this cabin concept is that it effectively doubles the useable space normally found (on a single level cat)this size. Of course you do not get something for nothing, yet by creating a clever method of opening and closing this main cabin, we can change the living room environment with ease. The master cabin is of super yacht size and quality. The exterior features a unique 4 person “full depth” spa pool, sunbathing platforms and numerous seating configurations. The stern platform lowers to form a large docking area making it ideal for water sports. This is a fun cat!

For the Young 80 and other contemporary designs please contact Greg young at greg@youngyachtdesign.com

A tip off from Synergy Yachting : The TAG 60

Thanks again to Tom Ashwell from Synergy Yachting for sending me the most updated news on the projects they want to share with us.

Words are from Tom Ashwell.

Are you ready for the TAG 60? (you bet I am)

Go to Tag Yachts and Tag Yachts Sales websites and ask yourself these questions :

1. Styling - Is the TAG60 not the best looking catamaran you have ever seen? Looks fast and sexy even on the dock!

2. Sailing - Is this what it is all about. High performance sailing on a cat which is responsive and quick even in light airs under 10knots. Why motor if you can sail faster? The TAG 60 has a very efficient and powerful racing sail plan and rotating carbon wing mast which results in exciting sailing at speeds that will leave all other cruising cats behind. To achieve high milage runs in fair conditions and comfortable seas is what makes long distance passagemaking a pleasure. The dual helm stations are positioned to allow a good view of the sails, course up ahead and to be part of the action both on the windward and leeward side whichever you prefer. This also makes docking easy with an excellent view down the side of the boat.

3. High performance doesn't mean you have to have a hard physical workout or be an Americas Cup Grinder. The TAG 60 utilises a hydraulic system to control sails and anchoring. reefing is also simplified with an innovative in boom furlingsystem all at the push of a button.

4. Environment - The time to act responsibly with regards to the environment is now. The TAG 60 uses an electric hybrid diesel propulsion system which saves energy, diesel and limits waste and regenerates energy whilst sailing.

5. Space - Comfortable and adaptable living space is what makes living on the water in a ever-changing variety of conditions possible. The evolutionary salon layout of the TAG 60 allows one to enjoy all weather conditions without having to put out cumbersome awnings and be able to enjoy both sunny and shaded seating at all times. Have a good look at the layout and 3D graphics on line.

6. Living on a yacht is about enjoying the sailing and the lifestyle. The TAG60 utilises a computer network system to monitor all systems to make monitoring and maintaining efficient. Touch screen displays in the sailing cockpits and the navigation station shows you all.

7. Access to the water is made easy with wide transoms and a new dinghy platform which lowers the dinghy into the water for launching, protects it while sailing and acts as a great area to setup watersports gear or just as your own private "beach". The platform can be set at any height so that it can be set at water level to act as a dock for off loading gear and provisions or be used as easy access for playtime.

8. The TAG 60 was designed with ease of use in mind. This 60 foot cat is the ideal world cruiser that is easy to managed with one or two people.

The new generation of catamaran has arrived.

Want to know more? Also have a look at Young Yacht Design for further information on Greg Young the designer and his previous catamarans.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions we'd love to share
this exciting design with you.

TAG 85

I am taking the helm again. TAG Yacht has also a Tag Young 70 going on production at the end of 2009 and am amazing TAG 85.

There is a lot to read on their website but it is worth it, you will learn about the TAG concept but also about catamarans in general. The team around the project looks really great and I am sure in the growing catamaran market, this great performing design built in South Africa by kwnolegeable people will meet its public.

The first TAG 60 is actually being built.