The Boat

The Esse 850

Esse850 TheBoat

About the Boat

The concept of simplicity combined with speed was the requirement which Josef Schuchter confronted Umberto Felci with. The Esse 850 should be sailed easily single-handed or by a small crew at fast speed without the ship heeling much. Umberto Felci realised this idea magnificently. Due to the fact that the ship has a high ballast ratio and good strength of shape, the Esse 850 has a very large righting moment. This is why the Esse 850 is very stable and secure.

 

Further Details

  • The Esse 850 was voted «boat of the year» in Europe (2005) and in the USA (2007)
  • No running backstay
  • Gennaker instead of spinnaker
  • All trimmappliances are within reach of the cockpit
  • A suit: Main, Jib, Gennaker (no Genoa)

 

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