The Helen Stuart

Specifications

Rebuilt modernized J Class sloop

Wooden construction on aluminum frame with ballasts and in-submersible caissons.

Scottish totara beams and larch planking with teak deck. Oak and maple interior structure with mahogany paneling.

All woods treated for marine use, and fire resistant.

Overall length LOA 129.9 feet (39.59 meters)Length water line LWL 88.1 feet (26.87 meters)

Beam 22 feet (6.70 meters)

Draft 14.9 feet (4.54 meters)

Displacement 140 tons

Carbon fiber and titanium mast, 157 feet (48 meters)

Sail area without spinnaker 7500 sq feet (700 sq meters)

Max speed under classic sails 12 knots (probably 14 with spinnaker)

1 six cylinder Rolls Royce marine diesel engine, 300 HP for 9 to 10 knots cruise speed while running both electric alternators.

1 diesel Rolls Royce turbine, 300 HP for 9 to 10 knots cruise speed while running both electric alternators

2 electric alternators 36 kva

1 electric bow thruster

Range under power at 9 knots : 800 nautical miles, (920 miles, 1500 kilometers)

Solar panels atop the pilot house

2 electricity generating windmills

24 multiple cells lithium-ion batteries

4 waterproof emergency pumps operated by each or both engines or batteries

Fuel 4500 liters (2 ballasts)

Water 3500 liters (2 ballasts)

2 VHF multi frequency radio transmitter-receiver with telephony and data transmission ability, each one with its own antenna

2 satellite dishes with multiple transceivers for navigation, radio, television, telephone and Internet

2 gps (global positioning)

2 navigation radars with alarms

2 weather stations

2 Zodiac

2 outboard engines 30 hp

4 auto-inflatable life rafts fully equipped with EPIRB and flares

16 electric winches (also manual with crank shafts)

1 electric anchor windlass (also manual with dual crank shafts)

Reversible air-conditioning

2 refrigerators

2 deep freezers

2 washer-dryers

1 dishwasher

1 gas cooking range with 4 burners and a large oven

1 bread/pastry mixer

Various kitchen appliances (toaster, coffee-maker, microwave, etc…)

2 water-makers

Double kitchen sinks with electric grinder

2 plasma screens hinged from the ceiling of the lounge and dinning areas

CD and DVD players