2014 Discovery 57 | 57ft

RCD Status: The yacht conforms with the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC or RCDII (2013/53/EU as appropriate (Recreational Craft Directive) and is categorised A – “Ocean”

Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:

• Hull moulding in ‘Flag Blue,’ cavita line in gold tape, boot top line red over white. Re-done in spring 2019.
• Antifouling International Micron 66 2024
• Vinylester resin is used which gives superior strength over more traditional polyester resins.
• The lay-up under vacuum ensures complete structural integrity & incorporates a high-density foam core, providing exceptional stiffness and insulation that meets or exceeds full CE standard for Category ‘A-Ocean’.
• Woven mat is used extensively for optimum strength to weight ratio and is further reinforced by a layer of interwoven Kevlar throughout the bow area.
• Massive stringers run the full length of the boat, with structural rings athwart ships, incorporating engine beds and tank supports.
• Composite constructed bulkheads are rigidly laminated to the hull and deck. Re-laminated and repairs to minor separation were performed early 2024.
• Watertight bulkheads separate the chain locker/sail locker & sail locker/accommodation, and the aft lazarette lockers.
• The deck is cored with plywood, with stainless steel or aluminium backing plates in all high-load areas.
• The hull-to-deck joint is bonded with structural adhesives and is through-bolted with stainless steel fasteners.
• The combination of two coats of isothalic gelcoat, with non-pigmented gelcoat below the waterline makes for an impervious hull surface that is highly resistant to osmosis.
• The hull below the waterline has 3 coats of epoxy (a further barrier to osmosis).

Keel & Rudder:

• External lead keel - 10,000kg (22,000lb) Ron Holland designed a high-performance keel, specifically shaped to provide maximum performance, stability, and comfort. No groundings in my ownership.
• Jefa semi-balanced, over-sized, GRP, kevlar reinforcement rudder blade, with a solid rudderstock of high-yield 329 stainless steel.