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SVN Solovelanet Global
A remarkable advantage is that the winches are
placed slightly to the side and closer to the stee-
ring wheel than is usually the case. This enables the
helmsman to use the winch handle to haul in even
while seated.In the boat that we tested, one of the
two winches (the one on the starboard side) was
electric, and we consider the cost of this option al-
most mandatory for those who wish to sail without
much effort. With electric winches, the effort requi-
red to sail this boat is very low.
If you want to keep the self-tacking jib and the fur-
ling mainsail, it is advisable to choose sails with ver-
tical battens that significantly increase the sail area
and performance under light winds. It would be a
great idea to add either a Parasail or a code 0.
The Parasail, that is more elastic, may be used on
points of sail ranging from dead downwind to close-
hauled and with 5 to 25 knots of wind, whereas the
cheaper code 0 will allow you to sail very well with
light winds, increasing the small sail area of the lay-
out with self-tacking jib.
T
he boat we tested was purchased by a Ger-
man customer and placed into a management
program. A management program, in this case the
one offered by the NSS Charter, allows you to buy
the boat paying half price, or even less, and share
her use with NSS Charter for the duration of the
contract. NSS Charter also takes on all maintenan-
ce and mooring expenses, with the exception of
insurance. In this way your savings are even hi-
gher.For information about NSS Charter manage-
ment programs, you are welcome to contact the
NSS Charter sales manager, Ms. Serena Scarinci,
directly at +39 32998786669 or via e-mail at:
serena@northsardiniasail.it.
Management programs
On top, the Oceanis 51.1 (roll-bar
layout) at anchor.The long chine on
the hull, extending from midships to
the bow, stands out clearly
