Davie Norris Boatbuilders
Christchurch, New Zealand
Blackjack - Page 4
Boating New Zealand Article
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Below decks, the
effect is light with almost extreme simplicity; the square panels
in American rock maple with negative detail on the main bulkhead
reminded me of the traditional Japanese sliding panels. Amy Dinniss
of Bakewell-White Yacht Design designed the interior and continued
the geometric effect with yellow piping on the dark blue squabs.
One of the panels in the main bulkhead is a disguised access in
the for’ard sail compartment, more easily accessible from
the foredeck.
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The galley, which
has no refrigeration, has purpose-built lockers for glassware, a
sink and microwave but no other stove. Opposite, to starboard is
a nav station and entertainment, with a head and shower aft —
the latter, with a timber seat.
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The Japanese
owner wanted his boat to a certain image, and for that I give it
a 10. He also wanted quiet. Under sail, the lightweight, seven-tonne
boat is quiet through the water above or below decks; even the tacks
are quiet with the self-tacking jib requiring no winching.
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Under motor, in
the cockpit there is a discernible hum and below decks, where we
sheltered during the rain shower, the noise was intrusive despite
the sound proofing. Since then, the engineers have increased the
sound proofing and significantly reduced the sound level by attending
to the leaks around penetrations. Composite lightweight boats tend
to transmit sound well but a man sailing solo will spend little
time below decks when motoring.
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Black Jack is distinctive: a sailing boat
for a man with a busy lifestyle who asked for the look of a sports
car on the water — and got it. |
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