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Oceanis 58

The design brief for this boat was ‘to produce a flagship model that would look and act the part, and which through technological advancement would reduce the perceived difference between life on board and that at home’.  And once on board, one will immediately see the strong effort to make this remarkable yacht a true success. 

 Although the line of the boat was drawn to be in tune with the rest of the Oceanis line, this is probably the only similarity.  There are a variety of features that distinguish the Oceanis 58 from any other Oceanis but moreso from any other production boat in its category….. 

Emphasis on of light and light control

 Besides having the traditional panomaric side windows and coachroof overhead skylights, the 58 sports a plexiglass, motorised companion way hatch (with a manual override) and side and overhead windows.  Down below LED lighting is used throughout and blinds for the large side windows are also motorised.

Aft Terasse – spelling functionality

Although quite a departure from the ‘transom garage’ concept, walking onto this area immediately emits a sense of practicality – with a liferaft locker in the shipside to starboard an oddments locker to port, the central floor is aimed at tender stowage whilst under way.  At anchor, this terasse doubles up as an area for relaxation, a diving/swimming platform and also an unusual source of light for the aft cabins.

Smart Touches

The multi phone/ipod charger at the chart table

Leather paper racks in all cabins

First 35

It was a challenging task for Bruce Farr to design a boat that would tick all the boxes and be a challenging replacement to both the 34.7 and the larger 36.7. 

Based on the design of the First 40, the 35 is a more comfortable and spacious 34.7 but a more lively 36.7.  Upwind the rig sports a non-overlapping jib and a powerful mainsail and compared to both predecessors, the downwind horse power of the 35 has been substantially improved (the standard spinnaker area is 2% more than the 36.7 and 12%  more than the 34.7)

 Down below, the saloon is nearly identical to that of the First 40 in size and functionality, including the drop down table which facilitates the stowage of sails whilst racing, a very generous chart table and a galley the works well even when under sail.  Although a two cabin boat, the forward cabin has two doors to improve accessability and the overall feeling of light and space.

At sea, the First 35 promises to retain the Farr pedigree, and is an effective balance between performance and comfort. This boat can easily be raced competitively by a crew of five or six sailors, yet can also double as a family cruiser with creature comforts.