Illusion of the Isles is a custom sailing yacht launched in 2006 by Southern Wind Shipyard.

Southern Wind Shipyard was founded in 1991 by the Italian entrepreneur Willy Persico, the current Managing Director. The headquarter where yachts are produced is in Cape Town, South Africa, in the industrial zone, a few kilometres from the International Airport and it spreads over a 17.000 sqm area, of which 12.000 sqm under roof.

Design

Illusion of the Isles measures 30.20 metres in length, with a max draft of 3.60 metres and a beam of 6.70 metres. She has a gross tonnage of 82 tonnes.

Illusion of the Isles has a GRP hull with a GRP superstructure.

Her exterior design and interior design is by Nauta Design.

Born in 1985 and acting initially as a yard, Nauta Yachts presented a style and an idea to the market which proved instantly successful, as they designed and built semi-custom sailing yachts, both innovative and soberly elegant. They produced sailing yachts which were both innovative at that time and featuring timeless beauty, such as the Nauta 54’, 70’ and 65’ semi-custom series.

Illusion of the Isles also features naval architecture by Farr Yacht Design.

Performance and Capabilities

Illusion of the Isles has a top speed of 10.00 knots and a cruising speed of 8.00 knots. She is powered by a single screw propulsion system

Illusion of the Isles is a custom sailing yacht launched in 2006 by Southern Wind Shipyard.

Southern Wind Shipyard was founded in 1991 by the Italian entrepreneur Willy Persico, the current Managing Director. The headquarter where yachts are produced is in Cape Town, South Africa, in the industrial zone, a few kilometres from the International Airport and it spreads over a 17.000 sqm area, of which 12.000 sqm under roof.

Design

Illusion of the Isles measures 30.20 metres in length, with a max draft of 3.60 metres and a beam of 6.70 metres. She has a gross tonnage of 82 tonnes.

Illusion of the Isles has a GRP hull with a GRP superstructure.

Her exterior design and interior design is by Nauta Design.

Born in 1985 and acting initially as a yard, Nauta Yachts presented a style and an idea to the market which proved instantly successful, as they designed and built semi-custom sailing yachts, both innovative and soberly elegant. They produced sailing yachts which were both innovative at that time and featuring timeless beauty, such as the Nauta 54’, 70’ and 65’ semi-custom series.

Illusion of the Isles also features naval architecture by Farr Yacht Design.

Performance and Capabilities

Illusion of the Isles has a top speed of 10.00 knots and a cruising speed of 8.00 knots. She is powered by a single screw propulsion system.

Illusion of the Isles has a fuel capacity of 5,000 litres, and a water capacity of 2,100 litres.

She also has a range of 3,900 nautical miles.

Accommodation

Illusion of the Isles accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. She also houses room for up to 5 crew members.

Other Specifications

Illusion of the Isles has a hull NB of SW 100 DS / 2.

Sailing Catamaran

Build Team

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