2012 Discovery 55 | 56ft

RCD Status: The yacht conforms with the essential safety requirements of RCDII (2013/53/EU as appropriate (Recreational Craft Directive) and is categorised A – “Ocean”.

Hull Construction:

• Construction to Lloyds.
• Heavy duty GRP moulding, hand laid up to Discovery's precise laminating procedures.
• Vinylester resins are used throughout the hull for added strength and osmosis prevention.
• A kevlar layer forward further enhances the impact strength of the hull.
• Non-pigmented gel is used below the waterline to help prevent osmosis.
• 2-layers of epoxy as a barrier against moisture ingress.
• Boot top lines upper in Blue.
• Cavita line in gel coat 40mm thick - Blue.
• Cooper coat antifoul – new 2019.

Deck Construction:

• Composite moulded GRP dual construction with core providing strength, thermal and acoustic insulation.
• All load-bearing areas have marine-ply core and backing plates for added strength.
• Teak decks & capping rail.
• Joined to the hull with bonding paste and stainless bolts for strength.
• All bulkheads are laminated with epoxy paste into the deck for strength and stiffness.
• Deck incorporates 2 x lockers in the transom, 2 x lazarette steps, self-draining gas locker, liferaft locker amidships, fold out bathing ladder, shower with hot and cold water.
• Black mullions on saloon windows.

Keel & Rudder:

• 9,500kg (20,900lb) shaped lead keel and a depth of 2.23m (7’3”) provides a ballast ratio of 42% providing maximum stability and comfort.
• 1060mm leather covered stainless wheel controlling a Lewmar Mamba, solid rod steering system, providing direct & positive steering.
• Semi-balanced and substantially kevlar reinforced half skeg rudder.
• Emergency tiller fits directly to the top via a stainless deck access plate.