Come springtime 2016, the third Truly Classic 90 will be ready for delivery from Claasen Shipyards.
The Truly Classic 90 is one of a dozen in the “Truly Classic” semi-custom series from Hoek Design. The series stems from one particular sailing yacht that the design studio was involved in, named Truly Classic. The yacht, delivered in 1994, won the Spirit of Tradition class at Antigua Classic Week for three consecutive years. The yacht also cruised well. Other yacht owners took notice, and they requested similar projects from Hoek Design.
The most notable aspect of the Truly Classic 90, as with her fellow series designs, is the elegance of 1930s-era yachts. Note the low deckhouse, the sheer, and the long overhangs both fore and aft. Those styling elements are mated to a modern hull form. The hull and deck lines for each are set in stone. LOA is 90 feet (27.5 meters), while beam is 19’7” (6 meters). Owners can then choose the sail plan, keel configuration, performance parameters, interior layout and design, and more. They can also choose to build in either fiberglass or aluminum.
A client of Marine Construction Management (MCM) acquired the third Truly Classic 90 earlier this year. The hull had been completed under a previous owner. Interesting enough, two MCM clients built the first two Truly Classic 90 sailing yachts. Both were also built at Claasen Shipyards. Those yachts are Atalante, from 2009, and Kealoha, from 2008. (On another related note, a further MCM client has a Truly Classic 126 in build at Claasen Shipyards.) The third Truly Classic 90 will be a sistership, with a fixed keel and aluminum hull. Draft is 11’1” (3.4 meters). The yacht will further have, as pictured, a black hull, with a white bootstripe.
The mast will rise about 117 feet (35.6 meters) high. It, and the 37’4″ (11.4-meter) boom, are being made of carbon fiber, by Hall Spars. The Truly Classic 90 will also have a mainsail, yankee, staysail, MPS/asymmetrical sail, and storm jib. The interior will feature raised-panel mahogany. That will complement the traditional styling. Other highlights include an aft cockpit, full-beam owner’s stateroom, and a single cabin adjacent to the master. Another guest stateroom is forward, near the three crew cabins. The in-house joinery department of Claasen Shipyards is executing the interior.
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