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STRUCTURE

HULL, DECK AND BULKHEADS

The composite structure of the TAG60 is entirely made of carbon fibre reinforcements, Corecell structural foam cores made by Corecell and SP Gurit Epoxy resins. The structure has been engineered by High Modulus New Zealand, the leading Yacht engineering company. The process is a wet-layup vacuum process. All materials are run through a wetout machine to ensure correct resin/cloth ratio content.

• Carbon Reinforcements

All carbon cloths are supplied by Hexcel. This ensures the highest quality of carbon. Various grades, weights and weaves of Standard Modulus carbon are used throughout the yacht.

• Foam Core

All foam cores are supplied by Corecell using various grades for different applications ranging from M-foam 80kg density to 140kg density.

• Epoxy

The Epoxy system used is Ampreg 22 by SP Gurit. This is an industry standard with reliable results.

ON DECK FABRICS – SUNBRELLA

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ACCOMMODATION

CABINS

LED lighting – The cabins have task specific LED lights supplied by NEO Lights. These are operated via the MWS system to be either operated from the switches located in the cabins or from the MWS program. This allows lights to be controlled and dimmed as the user wishes or as per the program. The lights can also be angled as per the user’s preferences. Each bunk also has reading lights. The side portlights are fixed and oversized at 250x800mm made of amour plated grey tinted glass. Electrical power – Each cabin also has a plug point for electrical power either 220V or 110V as per main system.

Ventilation and Air-conditioning – Each cabin has its own air conditioning control to suit user preference. The Marix units control both temperature (hot and cold) and fan speed. Additionally there are opening Lewmar 44 hatches with Ocean Air screens and Caframo 24V fans to aid air circulation. Each cabin has a wardrobe with SS hanging rail and a set of built-in shelves.

The master and guest cabins have a double berth 1,4m x 2,0m x 200mm. The crew cabin has two single bunk beds 750mm x 2,0m x 200mm. Mattresses are med/firm high quality.

HEADS

There are 3 bathrooms onboard each with separate showers, ensuring a dry bathroom. The fittings are all designer fittings giving a light modern style. The showers have frameless glass doors further enhancing the style. Each shower is self draining via a grey water sump with a float switch. There is also a designer basin and vanity unit with large mirror with storage behind.

The Headhunter toilets are full size and hydraulically operated for simple one button operation. Headhunter toilets have the reputation of ease of operation and virtually no chance of blockage as there is no pump or mechanism downstream of the toilet. The system can operate either of fresh water or salt water. Fresh water is standard. The bathrooms also have an extraction fan, which is activated with the light. There is also an overhead Lewmar 10 hatch for ventilation.

SALOON

The bridgedeck living area is an open plan arrangement which is unique to Greg Young’s designs. It affords more living space with an apartment style feel. The aft living area is multifunctional for lounging, dining and watching movies. The sliding sash windows in the side and aft walls allow one to open up the interior space and incorporate it with the exterior cockpit spaces. These windows are electrically operated and can be raised to any level controlling the ventilation or shelter of the lounge.

The saloon table is also multifunctional being a coffee table in the lowered, folded position and then raised and opened up to the dining position. Furthermore the table can be opened up in the lowered position to create a huge lounging bed ideal for watching movies on the 37inch SONY Bravia monitor and via the BOSE lifestyle 28 entertainment systems.

The LED lighting is task-specific located in the overhead central console. The console also incorporates fixed overhead skylights. The skylights have built in blinds to control the light and heat when needed. This creates the ideal setting for dining with the stars overhead. There are also 4 Lewmar hatches size 44 in the coachroof for natural air ventilation. There are 4 x air conditioning vents serving the bridgedeck area from the aft and fwd areas.

GALLEY

Moving forward to the central area there is the galley with breakfast bar counter and seating and also the bar unit. The arrangement is completely open plan and affords one a panoramic view from the galley. The galley is large with all the amenities.

The fittings chosen are high quality designer units to compliment the overall styling. There are various task specific storage spaces for food, cutlery, cooking utensils, pots and pans and a pantry cupboard leading down the stairs to the crew cabin. An optional central vacuum system is also available with outlets on the bridgedeck and in the hulls.

Galley Appliances:

2 x Vitri Frigo 180l fridge/freezer combinations
Fisher and Paykel dishwasher
Bosch gas hob
Bosch extractor unit over hob
Bosch electric oven or microwave combo
Vitri Frigo icemaker
Bosch Washer/Dryer
Siemens HB86K572B Combination Microwave
Siemens HW 290562B Warmer Drawer
Bosch Swiss PF302IS 30cm Induction Hob

NAVIGATION STATION

The forward section of the bridgedeck houses the navigation station style similar to an aircraft cockpit. The position is in front of the mast step which affords one a good view of the foredeck and the course ahead. The navigation seat is 3m long with a comfortable bench and a large chart table with storage for charts.

The instrument panel houses the onboard Apple Imac computer and the Simrad Navigation computer. The vessels electrical management control and monitoring panel are located in the port side of the nav area. There are digital readouts of all power items and also the main breakers are located here. The general navigation system is a Simrad and B&G combination system. The general layout is that all relative information is repeated at the Navigation station and both Helm stations.

MAIN NAVIGATION STATION

Simrad central unit. This unit displays chartplotter functions, radar, sailing information such as speed, depth, wind data, sonar.
Inch Imac Apple computer running both Apple OS10.6 and Windows 7. This computer can be used for all peripheral navigation software packages such as Nobeltec, all standard computer software packages, communications and entertainment. The computer is also interfaced with the TV monitor and BOSE Lifestyle entertainment system. It will also run the MWS system which is the digital switching system controlling all electrical functions onboard.
Communication systems include a Simrad VHF with repeaters at the Starboard helm and a remote unit, an Iridium or other client’s choice satellite phone (optional).
Autopilot control – Simrad AP28 – This is also repeated at both helm stations.
SIMRAD Broadband radar. This new technology is more efficient than traditional radars and also does not have the negative health risk associated with radars as it uses digital technology as opposed to microwaves. This means it can be safely mounted on a radar mast at the aft section of the yacht. The radar is interfaced with a B&G mast rotation sensor to ensure the correct orientation.
B&G 3000 Hercules with mast rotation sensor.
Simrad – AIS(optional)
Iridium sat Phone – 9555(optional)
Sea-Me Radar reflector control panel with alarm and warning lights (optional)

HELM STATIONS – PORT AND STARBOARD

15 inch displays for the SIMRAD navigation systems. These repeat all the navigation information and can be configured to display a variety of combinations at the same time
VHF repeater – RS87.
Throttle controls – EMP Custom throttles.
SIMRAD Wind data instruments – wind strength and direction.
SIMRAD Speed and depth instruments.
SIMRAD Autopilot information – OP30.
Ritchie 5” compass with illumination.

TRANSDUCERS AND SENSORS

Navico depth transducer
Airmar speed transducer
Simrad rudder reference unit

MAST ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS

GPS VHF AIS (optional)
VHF aerial Shakespeare Iridium 9555 satellite phone antenna (optional)
B&G wind reference unit Lightning Protection (optional)
Decklight

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

HYDRAULICS

The hydraulic system was designed by Rod Taylor of Onboard Systems NZ. It was designed as a basic fully functional and reliable system to allow the user simple push button control of all the major sailing functions. The systems run off dual 3.5kw 144V motors driving a 3 stage hydraulic pump setup. The control panels are repeated at both helm stations. There are 2 modes which the yacht can be sailed in.

The first being cruise mode where the safety and release parameters are set at a lower setting to ensure the yacht does not fly a hull. The second mode is the “Race Mode” where the allowable pressures are increased to allow the mainsheet to reach a specific loading before easing out. In each case an alarm sounds when a specific load is reached and in if this is exceeded then the load will be gradually released. If loads are far exceeded then the emergency release will activate.

The hydraulic system has the following functions:

2 speed Main sail sheeting with safety dump alarm and release

2 speed Main traveller with safety dump alarm and release

1 speed Mast rotation – 120 degrees

1 speed Boom Vang

2 speed Self tacking jib sheet

1 speed Port and Starboard centerboards up and down

1 speed Anchor windlass up and down

2 x Harken 70 Hydraulic winches for other sail functions

PROPULSION

Standard fit are Yanmar 54HP Diesel engines with 75HP as an option. SD50 Sail Drive legs and 3 blade Bruntons Varifold Props make up the rest of the drive train.

Fuel System:

2 x 400 liter Aluminium fuel tanks.

Fuel transfer from one tank to another is done via a 24V Reverso fuel pump.

Fuel Filtration – Racor 2micron + 10Micron filters.

ELECTRICAL

The TAG 60 utilizes the MWS digital switching system. This system is a daisy chain system which minimizes the wiring required for each item. The system is networked via a CANBUS Ethernet which communicates with the main computer. There are 40 digital switching breaker modules networked to provide all the electrical functions. Each unit can be programmed to custom parameters. They can be programmed for specific loads, start up loads and alarms.

The system is also easy to maintain and replace parts if necessary. Each TAG60 electrical system has a custom software program designed for its owners use. The MWS program is easy to manipulate and reprogram. The system is designed that if there is a power interruption the system will remain and operate in the current state. There is also a manual override.

Electrical Panels:

220V Panel

24V Panel

Electrical Fixtures:

Lumen 8 power points to users requirements ie US, European or South African standard plugs and fittings. Power towers – multifunctional power towers located in salon, galley, navigation station and clients requirements. The towers are flush with counter level when not in use. To use they are raised to access various functions including Ethernet if specified.

IP65 light switch panels to manually operate all light functions. Light fittings – all light fittings are Neo Light LED fixtures which are finished in brushed stainless steel and are swivel mounted to allow for adjustment.

PLUMBING

The fresh water system has been divided into 2 systems – Port and Starboard. The can each operate independently drawing off their own 400L tank. Each system works off a 24V Xcaliber pump. This pump operates at up to 60psi which is needed for the Headhunter Toilet system and the high pressure deck wash. The fresh water system is taken off at the pump at 35psi to operate the fresh water system. The Port and starboard system can be connected to both operate off one tank if necessary.

Plumbing Features:

Calorifiers (water heaters) 2 x 50 liter Webasto Calorifiers. These are plumbed to run off the heat exchanger on the generators and also 220V electrical power.
Fresh water tanks – 2 x 400L Stainless Steel custom tanks.
Fresh water pumps – 2 x 24V Xcaliber pumps from HeadHunter.
Fresh Water piping – John Guest piping with Speed Fit fittings.
Deck wash – High Pressure deck wash on Transom with 23m coil hose.
Anchor Wash – High Pressure wash with coil hose.
Transom Shower – Hot and Cold water Barko shower unit.
Aft Deck basin – Hot and Cold water with stainless steel basin, Barko fold away mixer unit.
Galley – Cobra Callisto Designer Mixer unit, hot and cold water with swivel head and mixer.
Watermaker – Spectra Newport 400mkII-24V. This unit can be upgraded to the Newport 1000 or 2 x Newport 400 units.

Bathrooms:

Toilets – 3 x Headhunter Royal Flush toilets – Full size, with Hydraulic activation.
Heads (Bathrooms) – Sivelo Designer mixer for basin and shower.
Showers – Hans Grohe mixer with multifunction rose.
Grey Water sumps – Each shower/basin has a custom grey water sump with a Rule 500 bilge pump and float switch to automatically pump out grey water.

Bilges:

Engine Room bilges – each bilge has a Johnson 2200 bilge pump with float switch. These are integrated with the MWS
Digital Switching system with alarms.
Main Bilge – Johnson 2200 24V pumps with float switch. These are integrated with the MWS Digital Switching system with alarms.
Bow bilges – the bow bilges are connected to the main bilge with a shut off valve to isolate them.

DECK AND SAIL CONTROL HARDWARE

Winches:

2 x Primary winches – Harken 70 hydraulic 3 speed winches.
1 x Furling winch – Harken 44 electrical winch with remote switches.

NOTE: All control lines are routed below deck to be controlled from the helm stations. All sheaves are Harken.

Hatches, Portlights and Windows:

Deck hatches – 4 x Lewmar size 40 flush hatches and 2 x Lewmar size 10 Flush hatches.
Coachroof hatches – 4 x Lewmar size 40 low profile hatches.
Saloon Aft windows – 7.3mm toughened safety glass sash windows electrically operated.
Skylights – Non opening Fixed 12mm toughened safety glass tinted grey.
Portlights – Non-opening 12mm toughened safety glass tinted grey, 5 x 250 x800mm and1 x 250mmx500mm.

Decking:

ESTHEC is nature reinvented. Esthec is a composite with all the outward features of teak, the look of teak and even the feel of teak, but then without teak. It is unbreakable, in other words, creak-free, splinter-free and low maintenance. Esthec is a revolution in yacht building. It gives designers the freedom they never had with teak. It delivers boat builders from incalculable and unpredictable price-rises, and in addition liberates users from maintenance.

Esthec is teak without teak, indeed a revolution. Esthec is user friendly, virtually indestructible and low maintenance. It is child’s play to clean, resistant to the most aggressive cleaning agents and of high quality. What’s more, Esthec is many times faster to install than a teak deck. Another “green” feature of the TAG60.

Trampolines:

The trampolines supplied by Sunrise Yacht Products, are made of a combination of materials. The aft section is a black polypropylene tight mesh which is comfortable to walk and sit on. The forward section is an 3/8” Offshore polyester with UV coating, open mesh which allows the air and water to flow through easily. The bowsprit also has 2 small trampolines, 3/8” Offshore polyester with UV coating, to allow safe access to the bowsprit to attach and release the code 0 and light air headsail furlers.

Bow Storage:

The forepeak areas provide space for sail storage and service spaces. The access hatches have been custom designed to be as big as possible for easy access and retrieval of sails. There is an option to have shelves mounted in the Port Bow to allow one to store each headsail on its own rack to dry and ventilate. The starboard bow can be laid out as a workshop and spars storage area. It also houses the watermaker.

Anchoring:

The Anchor windlass is a Lewmar V4 Hydraulic unit. The anchor chain runs from the anchor locker to the custom anchor tipper which holds a Delta anchor. There is also a custom bridle system which controls the yacht at anchor and relieves anchor shock loads from the windlass. There is a remote control at the anchor locker and one can also operate the windlass from the helm stations via remote switches.

Cleats, Mooring and Docking:

There are 3 x 300mm Osculati pop-up cleats on either side of the TAG60. There are 2 cleats on the transom for stern too docking.

SAILS AND RIGGING: MAST

General description:

The mast is a 23.5m rotating carbon fibre spar. The construction is a wetpreg vacuum bagged system which is postcured, in a female mold. The female mold produces a finish which requires no additional fairing. There are no spreaders.

Engineering:

The engineering of the mast is done by Chris Mitchell from Applied Engineering Services in New Zealand. Chris is regarded as one of the top rig engineers in the industry. This ensures we are always abreast of the latest technology and techniques.

General Specifications:

I = 23.50M

P = 21.09M

E = 7.40M

MAST SECTION 600 X 300MM

Tube LENGTH 26.00M

EST Tube Weight Engineering Specification Required

Mast Construction:

The mast is built from standard modulus carbon fibre in a female mould with a wet-preg layup/vacuum bagged process. The mast is then post cured @ 80 degrees in a custom curing oven whilst still in the mould ensuring dimensional stability. The entire process has an accurate weight study, compiled to ensure quality control and accuracy of construction. A wet-out machine is used for resin impregnation, ensuring consistent fibre to resin ratio.

Material Standard Modulus Carbon Fibre
Resin SP System Epoxy Resin System
Tooling 600 x 300 Female tooling with custom oven and vacuum systems
Laminate Wet preg, vacuum bagged and post cured
Construction Continuous single female moldings, lap and tab joined
Post Cure Double cure cycle to 90 degrees C

Specifications:

1. Mast head

The masthead/crane is constructed using wetpreg standard modulus carbon fibre, under vacuum, bonded into spar and cured. Carbon Fibre sheave boxes are bonded into the spar with sheaves, and stainless steel pins. Inspection ports provided for removal and replacement of sheaves. Masthead provides for a 2:1 Main Halyard and 2:1 Code 0 halyard.

2. Stay Attachments

Provision for D1 and D2 side stays and forestay. Each attachment point has a custom rotating tang designed for use with OYS fittings. A tie bar is also incorporated to evenly transfer the loads into and through the mast.

3. Sheaves

All sheaves are Harken either custom or standard.

4. Halyard Locks

Halyard locks designed by AES are fitted which have no moving parts to ensure reliability and simplicity.

5. Mast Base

The mast base is a spherical ball and socket design which allows for wiring and halyards to feed through the base. The design also allows for fore and aft movement and rotation.

6. Sail attachments

Antal HS30 sail track bonded to mast.

7. Electrical

Electrical conduits included to supply, owner supplied/specified electronics. No lights or electronics supplied. Owner or designer to specify items to be mounted and provisions to be made.

Mast electrical and electronics
GPS
VHF aerial Shakespeare
B&G wind reference unit
VHF AIS (optional)
Iridium 9555 satellite phone antenna (optional)
Lightning Protection (optional)
Deck light

8. Finishes

Painted to clients colour choice. TAG recommends a light colour for ease of maintenance and exposure to high heat areas. Any graphics or logos to be owner supplied.

SAILS AND RIGGING: BOOM

General description

The boom is manufactured by KZ Marine who specialize in the Leisure Furl boom. This is an “inboom” furling mainsail system which on the TAG 60 is hydraulically operated ensuring a hassle free push button operation of raising or dropping the mainsail. The mainsheet ram and the hydraulic motor for furling are incorporated within the boom. There is also a manual override on the front end of the boom. For further details please visit www.kzmarine.co.nz

SAILS AND RIGGING: STANDING RIGGING

General description

OYS Kevlar rigging with OYS terminals. This is a reliable way of reducing weight and windage in the rigging. www.oceanyachtsystems.co.uk

SAILS AND RIGGING: RUNNING RIGGING

General description

The halyards use custom halyard lock systems. This ensures a reduced compression load in the mast and aids in the rotation of the mast. Other running rigging such as sheets and control lines are Marlow Lines of the grand Prix series.

SAILS AND RIGGING: SAILS

The sails are built by Quantum Sails using their proprietary fusion technology. This ensures that all reinforcement fibres in the sail laminate are continuous and the whole sail acts as one structural unit. This is a definite advancement on building sails out of small panels, which are joined and stitched together. Further details on this technology can be found at www.quantumsails.com

In Boom Furling Mainsail

Luff 21.09m
Foot 7.429m
Area 125.34m2

The mainsail is of a square top design with 3 Reef points, complete with 7 battens and manufactured with Quantum Fusion membrane technology with Fibre Vectran Carbon Taffeta/taffeta materials. The camber of the sail is designed at an average of 8 degrees. With the rotating wing mast this means the TAG60 will have a tuning range from about 6-14degrees.

The Headsails also utilize the Fusion Membrane technology. Each headsail has a UV strip to protect the sail when furled.

Light Air Jib (optional)

Luff 20.079m
LP 9.29m
Area 93.29m2

The Light air jib furls on a custom 12T Ronstan continuous furler. The furling line can either be hand furled or loaded onto the electric winch located in the anchor locker. With a barberhauler system one can operate the electric winch and furl the sail from the cockpit. The material used is Fusion Membrane, Fibre Vectran Carbon Taffeta/taffeta, with a UV Cover on leech and foot. The sail has a quick release on the halyard and the furler. This allows one to switch between the light air headsail and the code 0 with ease.

Self Tacking Jib

The self tacking jib is the only permanently rigged foresail. It is rigged on a Reckmann 2000 furling unit on the forestay. The furling unit is operated from the starboard helm station. It is also a Quantum Fusion sail. It has a UV strip to protect it when furled away.

Luff 20.079m
LP 6.637m
Area 66.63m2
Fusion Membrane , Fibre Vectran Carbon Taffeta/taffeta, UV Cover on leech and foot

Staysail

Luff 14.06m
LP 4.65m
Area 32.65m2
Cloth CN 100
Fusion Membrane , Fibre Vectran Carbon Taffeta/taffeta

Code 0 (optional)

The Code 0 furls on a custom 12T Ronstan continuous furler. The furling line can either be hand furled or loaded onto the electric winch located in the anchor locker. With a barberhauler system one can operate the electric winch and furl the sail from the cockpit. The material used is Fusion Membrane, Fibre Vectran Carbon Taffeta/film. The sail has a quick release on the halyard and the furler. This allows one to switch between the light air headsail and the code 0 with ease. Area 146.22m².

SAFETY