76
SVN Solovelanet Global
The rings at the base of the stanchions are certainly
noteworthy. They function as eyebolts and are very
handy when you need to tie something, such as a
tender, on deck, or to grapple a snatch block.
Cockpit and equipment
In the cockpit, that is inspired by that of sailing su-
peryachts, the guest area is clearly separated from the
working area. The cockpit portion where benches are
located is devoid of manoeuvring gear. The two L-sha-
ped couches located here are generously sized, and
so thick that they can also be used as sun cushions.
On the deckhouse, next to the companionway, where
it was usual to find the winches that serviced the lea-
ding blocks, there are now two very comfortable single
sun cushions with a folding backrest (the same, remo-
vable, can be used on the forward triangle or in other
relaxation areas ). In the centre of the cockpit we find
a substantial table with two fold-down wings which,
when open, make room enough to accommodate ten
people for lunch or dinner. The large compartment un-
der the table is very convenient for storing the liferaft
so that, if needed, it can be tossed overboard easily
and without much effort. The photographs of the table
that accompany this report always show the Luxu-
The Oceanis 51.1 sailing upwind.
The photograph shows a First Line
version, the sportiest configuration for
this boat. Features of the First Line: a)
no roll-bar; b) the oversized mast and
the deeper and T-shaped keel (the draft
reaches 2.80 m. - 9,2 ft)
On top, the
relaxation
area in front
of the mast.
Aside, a clo-
se-up view of
the working
area of this
boat, with the
two oblique
binnacles
and the
central table
in its Luxury
version
