Yachting Monthly Test Sirius 35 DS
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SEPTEMBER 2010 www.yachtingmonthly.com NEW boat test Is this the best boat ever built? FOR THE CRUISING SAILOR ESTABLISHED 1906

The UK's most comprehensive yacht tests NEW BOATS TRIED & TESTED Chris Beeson impressive cruiser we've ever tested ou might think these owner could love, but painstakingly designed and built semi-custom yachts in the world, from a German yard that inspires near-fanatical loyalty in a growing European community of owners. The deck saloon principle knows no better exponent - eyelines are immaculately executed and your height is factored into the build. You also have a choice of three different deckhouse styles, three different fins, twin or swing keels with triple rudders - one aft of the...

100-point boat test She’s not a classic beauty but the Sirius 35DS may well be the best 35ft cruiser we’ve ever tested

The centre cabin's hullports make it a remarkably tranquilplace to sit and watch the miles unfold The sumptuously fitted outforecabin has an amazing amount of stowage Torsten Schmidt power steering, but note the views and the eye-level theory in practice, it's panoramic and inclusive The workshop, under the aft saloon seating, extends aft below the cockpit Stowage throughout is mind-boggling, with 1,600 litres in the saloon and galley If sitting in this deck saloon will never be converted from 'cellar saloons' These hullports are genuinely bulletproof and they make an incredible water...

The Sirius 35DS in her element. Note the neat, midships mainsheet horse, sturdy steel guardrails and useful halyard stowage test boat's autopilot was linked power steering, essentially - tack from below. comfortably, with no shortage of headroom, around a table that lowers seat and you'll find complete with bench, want a utility room, a sauna or something else, just ask. The linear galley, down a step to Again, the amount of stowage challenges the laws of physics saloon. Drawers have soft-close catches and teak partitions built to the dimensions of your crockery. oven has a sliding cover...

She has a sturdy cockpit table and a clever canting wheel The later 38DS, by Georg Nissen, has no tumblehome, less overhang There's a good 12in of immersed forefoot and fairly flat underwater sections forward of the bow, with quite a sharp turn at the bilge, so she should take heavy weather in her stride. Aft of the keel there's much more rocker, with squarish Plenty of stowage and a gutsy windlass in theforedeck locker sections right back to the transom. She has the smallest sail area figure assumes 100% foretriangle often quote actual sail area rather than mainsail plus foretriangle. Our...

Comparative data Length on waterline ft Ballast ratio Penta D2 40 Diesel from Designer Marc-Oliver Builder Sirius Werft "The deck saloon is brilliant" " The central cabin.. .if I could give 11/10 scores, I would" BELOW DECK CHART TABLE Stowage is very good instrument space, table is a decent size gives a real sense of phenomenal. Lots of work space, twin deep sinks, good loading fridge keeps Custom-made teak delightful touch. impressive heads, very stylish, spacious shower room also means that it's much easier to keep clean. LIVING BELOW deck with crew cabin's windows standing headroom...

You have a choice of three deckhouse styles, three different rigs and four interior layouts The lead ballast swing keel delivers perfect performance and stability and three rudders ensure easy manouevrability As well as three different fin keel draughts, twin keels are also available Contact : info@sirius-werft.de www.sirius-werft.de