To achieve our weight targets the hull, deck, and interior construction are foam cored epoxy/E-glass laminates. This makes use of the higher materials properties of an epoxy laminate including greater stiffness and resistance to blistering. Much of the interior structure can be handled by a single composite “IGU” molding which provides a landing for all the interior furniture and allows for efficient construction. The loads generated by the deep keel and bulb however are best met with an anodized alloy keel grid which offers the stiffest solution to static loadings as well as the best force distribution for unusual dynamic loadings such as a grounding. The engineering and construction exceeds ABS Offshore standards, as well as being CE Marked class A ‘offshore’.

The deck design maintains a balance between a large coachroof for optimum internal volume and a large cockpit for improved racing performance. The central cockpit area has seats and coamings providing a comfortable enclosed space, in the middle of which is a liferaft locker accessed via a flush fitting hatch. Aft of this the cockpit makes full use of the space available with twin wheels offering both the best racing position for the driver, but also ensuring that no-one has to leave the cockpit when moving behind the wheels. The traveler on the aft deck is removed from the helm and wheel pedestals for safety in a gybe and is the optimum mainsheet attachment location. Forward of the main hatch separate halyard clutch banks in front of each secondary winch control all the halyards and control lines for safe control from the cockpit. The coachroof design optimizes the jib sheeting angles, and has a jib inhauler system for perfect light airs trim. The ORC toerail encloses the foredeck, which has a deep anchor locker containing the recessed furler and recessed mooring cleats.