IPANEMA Specifications
Designer - German Frers, Argentina
Engineering, Systems, Construction & Interior - McMullen & Wing Ltd, NZ.
Owner's Cabin, 2 Guest Cabins, accomodation for 5 crew in 3 cabins. Pilothouse salon, Casual dining in the cockpit. 1 x 15ft tender stored on aft deck.
Interior joinery in European Beech, finished in Satin
Alustar Aluminium construction
Length=112' 1 ", Beam=25'5", Draught=14'4"
Propulsion - 1 x Lugger 6125 Engine (425 hp @ 2300 rpm) with reversable gearbox driving the Hundested VP-5 FRH propeller unit.
Comprehensive Electronics & Navigation System.
2,100 US Gal. Fuel in a 2 tank arrangement, 800 US Gal. Freshwater, HEM 30 Watermaker for 2100 US Gal./day.
Cruising speed of 10 knots, Maximum of 12 knots.
Designed by German Frers, Ipanema is built in light weight aluminium 'Alustar'. She will have a contemporary interior featuring European Beech, and a carbon fibre mast and boom incorporating captive winches for ease of sail handling.

With the Mediterranean and the Caribbean as her intended cruising grounds, Ipanema's lightweight construction materials will take great advantage of the dominant trade winds.