The latest piece of marine manufacturing innovation is on display in Cape Town courtesy of Phoenix Marine, with the first Xquisite 60 Solar Sail currently berthed at the Mendes Boatyard in Cape Town.
Most of the boat’s composite components were machined by Southern Africans largest CNC machine based in Paarden Island which provides improved accuracies in the assembly process. Overall length is 61,7 ft (18.8m) and draft 5,4ft (1.65m). Engines are 2 x Yanmar 4JH110.
“All components are being built with tooling being within a few millimeter accuracies to ensure efficient and accurate builds,” Phoenix said in a statement when the model was first introduced to market in 2022. “Phoenix Marine / Xquisite yachts are excited to embark on this new accelerated growth in the brand,” the company said.