L' Ofcet 32 SC (for Sport Cruiser) will be visible at Grand Pavois 2017 . This idea of developing a cruise version has existed since the beginning of the project. This cruising version remains in the philosophy of the shipyard whose Mini 6.50 is used by 1/3 of its owners for a versatile use.
Designed by Marc Lombard, the Ofcet 32 meets the specifications for building a high-performance yacht in the IRC class. An offshore racing yacht ideal for major offshore regattas with the Tranquadra (double-handed transatlantic race) in mind. In the end, this successful design with its portholes facing the characteristic course and its round and straight bow, can meet the specifications of a cruising yacht as well. Make way for the SC version!
It was the exhibition at the Dusseldorf Fair in January 2017 in Germany that triggered the SC version's production start-up. Indeed, the European (mainly Nordic) customers are quite fond of fast sailing boats and there was a great demand in this market.
A cruising version close to the regatta version
On deck, the SC version differs only slightly from the racing version. The only visible point is the mainsail track at the bottom of the cockpit to facilitate aft movement to the detriment of better control of the mainsail twist.
Focus adjustment is simplified with a 2-dimensional adjustment. A jib rail can also be installed on request. For rigging, the lower shroud has been retracted to obtain a slotted rig and help the jib to be better tucked in.
The dolphin liferaft, 20 cm shorter, also incorporates a anchor winch to hold the anchor in the anchoring position. An electric windlass is also fitted as standard, installed below deck.
Facilities worthy of a cruising yacht
The plan keeps the same bases for the facilities. A galley and a double aft cabin on the port side, a chart table and a toilet on the starboard side. So much for the basics. It's the bow that changes. The saloon table has been enlarged to include a storage cabinet for galley accessories. Whereas it was open with a Breton bed, the forward bulkhead is now partially closed. The door remains in textile and portholes on the forward bulkhead give perspective and an impression of volume in the saloon. By adding a cushion, this forward cabin is transformed into a large bed 2m wide.
At the stern, through the toilet, one reaches a second aft cabin with a single berth. This volume can also be used as a technical bunker.
To keep the light side and not to distort the spirit of the boat, the storage space is made of textile (storage on the planking, wardrobes...).
The finishes have also been worked on this SC version with ceiling panelling to slice off the white side, solid light oak woods behind which LED lighting strips are hidden
A lighter cruising version of 270 kg..
No longer having to ensure a good IRC rating, the straight lead keel of the regatta model disappears in favour of a model made with a cast iron bulb. We could have feared less stiffness in the SC version but not at all! The boat, in spite of more consequent fittings, weighs 270 kg less... And the centre of gravity remains the same with the bulb at the end of the keel and a draught of 5 cm more (1.95 m against 1.90 m for the regatta version).
With its modern, powerful and stable hull, the Ofcet 32 SC will please its owner who loves sailing sensations. With only 3.36 m of beam, the Ofcet 32 stands out from the competition (Pogo, RM...) with its narrow beam. This is an appreciable fact when looking for a berth..
