THE VESSEL
ROAM is the first launched Spirited 480 designed by Craig Schonning and built by the Hoult family on the East Coast of Tasmania, Australia.
With design tweaks by owner Michael Hoult she has been made to be the ultimate surf adventure vehicle.
ROAM tour - 2015
Long term, Sustainable, Low Impact travel is the focus of ROAM.
Think "Off Grid", we are 100% solar powered for our electric supply. ROAM features a huge 1.1kW solar array.
Think "Wind Energy", the sail plan and deck hardware have been carefully selected to allow efficient sailing in all weathers. From the strong winds of the Roaring 40's to ultra light conditions experienced around the equator ROAM will be able to travel under renewable wind power alone.
This all adds up to seldom use of Roam's diesel powered auxiliary propulsion and makes for ultra low emission, "Low Impact" travel.
THE BUILD
Design SPECS
- Official design specifications can be found at the Spirited Designs website here
- LOA : 14.74m/48ft
- BOA : 7.58m/24ft 8"
- Displacement : 8,000kgs
- Berths : 3 x Private Cabins
- Mast Height : 18.6m
- Power : 2 x 40hp Lombardini Sail Drives
- Motor Speed : 10.8/8.5knots Top/Cruise