Good Hope 65 - Expedition Yacht
Rugged aluminum expedition yacht developed from a proven concept
Good Hope 65
Lifting Keel Expedition Yacht
LOA: 65'-3" LWL: 56'-5" Beam: 17'-6" Draft (keel up): 3'-7" Draft (keel down): 9'-8" Displacement: 81,500lb Ballast: 31,500lb Sail Area(IJPE): 1947sq ft Fuel: 750gal Water: 300gal Engine: John Deere 4045AFM 180HP@2400RPM
Construction of the first Good Hope 65 has begun at the brand-new shop of Jacobs Brothers Boat Builders in Cape Town, South Africa. While the first example will be built as a yacht, the versatility and ruggedness of the design makes it ideal for extended cruises for hire or pleasure anywhere in the world.
The larger size opens up many options for the deck and interior layouts. The deck forward of the pilothouse is flush. There is below deck storage for expedition gear to port and a foldable RIB tender to starboard.
The pilothouse features a seagoing galley to port, navigation and helm to starboard and a saloon forward. belowdecks this arrangement has three roomy private staterooms plus extra sea berths.
Like her smaller sisters, simplicity and reliability are the focus of her construction and systems. The proven, damage resistant lifting keel and rudder will allow exploration of shallow bays and bottom maintenance via drying out at low tide.
Study plans are available via PDF attachment or post.