Chris-Craft Atlantic 49 MastFoil

StarShipis a third generation Atlantic 49 Mastfoil catamaran. The patented MastFoil rig has the advantage of being one of the easiest designs to sail. The MastFoils are rigid sails that combined with self tacking jibs provide similar sailing performance to a conventional sloop rig without the difficulty of hoisting, reefing, gybing and furling a mainsail. With the touch of a button boat speed can be immediately speeded up or reduced as conditions warrent. Trimming the MastFoils in this manner can often eliminate the need to adjust sail area by roller reefing futher simplifying sailing tasks.In addition there is a bowsprit with a single line furler and a screacher that can be set or stowed easily.The forward cockpit provides excellent visibility and superb safety. All sailing and anchoring functions are easily accomplished from a central station.When conditions warrant, retreat to the inside pilot house where there is a completely protected helm station with excellent visibility.StarShip is constructed of vacuum bagged Epoxy-Vinylester resin and high performance glass fibre cored with PVC foam. Carbon fibre is used in all the high load areas and Kevlar is used in the bows to improve resistance to penetration. The aft hardtop is carbon fibre over foam. The hull is faired and finished with Alexseal linear polyurethane. The hull is Grecian green and the topsides are White with black boot stripe. The bottom features fixed keels built from glass over solid foam and attached to a finished hull. The keels can support the weight of the boat during breaching and protect the propellers and rudders.All forward and side windows in the deck house are tempered glass for lifetime scratch and UV resistance.All windows in the deck house have custom made, partially see through, outside covers with separate insulated inserts to help protect from extreme heat.StarShip was built and equipped to the highest standard. She has sailed safely and comfortably from Patagonia to Alaska making stops in Easter Island, Pitcairn Island, Tahiti, Hawaii and up and down the British Columbia coast.  StarShip is equipped ready to go anywhere in safety and comfort.Show More