Cruising sailing yacht BOUGAINVILLAEA 62

racing2-cabinwith open transom

As stunning as the tropical flower with which it shares its name, the Kanter Bougainvillaea 62 is a spectacular off-shore, world-cruising yacht. Beyond featuring truly exhilarating sailing speeds, great stability and an unmatched level of comfort, the Bougainvillaea 62 is also one of the safest blue-water cruising yachts in the world. Named the Offshore Cruiser of the Year in 1991, the Bougainvillaea 62’s exceptional performance and cruising comfort are the result of the bulbed keel’s low centre of gravity. This allows for a moderate draft as well as superior roll damping, low induced drag and tight pointing angles. Designed by noted naval architect Chuck Paine, the influence of single-handed racing is evident in the design of the Bougainvillaea 62. Like her racing forbearers, she features an extremely long waterline, a narrow beam-to-length ratio and narrow stern sections to reduce changes in helm when heeling. She also features a totally enclosed greenhouse-style helming position with a second u-shaped lounge area beneath the shelter as well as an optional transferable water ballast to minimize the angle of heel on long upwind and reaching legs. The Bougainvillaea 62 showcases the intrinsic advantages of alloy construction, combining the hull, deck and superstructure into one welded, high-strength watertight structure. It features three welded, watertight aluminum bulkheads for truly exceptional strength and safety, while the hull design creates integral storage tanks for water and fuel below the sole, effectively creating double-bottom construction and safety.