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Sirius 35DS

• August 26, 2010

Chris Beeson challenges you to see beyond the somewhat individual looks and explore the most impressive cruiser we’ve ever tested.

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It’s the highest score we’ve ever awarded, by some distance, and it reflects the wealth of ideas, craftsmanship and pride built into this extraordinary yacht. She’s expensive, but for a yacht of this quality, she’s actually very good value. For some, her looks will be an issue, but yachts are built to sail – if you want something to look at, buy a painting. As a custom-built, luxury cruising yacht, you’d struggle to match her.

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Sirius 35DS – tested and reviewed

Sirius Yachts’ innovative ‘double-decker’ range of yachts continues to surprise, as Sam Jefferson discovered when he took its 35DS out for a spin

I t’s a hideous cliché to say that the German nation as a whole has gained a reputation for being both thorough and efficient when it comes to working methods. I imagine it must get pretty tedious for Germans themselves, but if they want to put a stop to such shocking stereotyping, they should think about not producing yachts like the Sirius 35DS. This is a yacht so meticulously thought out and relentlessly clever in its use of space that a tour of the yacht will have you repeatedly cooing with pleasure and surprise as the next innovation or clever touch is revealed.

What makes this even more surprising is that the Sirius 35 has actually been in production since 2011, yet she still seems far ahead of her time in so many ways and perhaps the reason for this is because boatbuilder Sirius Werft has always approached the concept of designing a cruising yacht from a slightly different angle. The basic premise behind all yachts in the Sirius range is that a deck saloon is not a crime against yachting, it is the solution to many woes aboard. This explains the somewhat individual looks of all the yachts in the Sirius range and it will later explain the rather baffling amount of volume inside.

In terms of keel configurations, you have a baffling array of options including standard fin keel, swing keel with twin rudders and also – a real rarity these days – bilge keels.

Sit yourself down in the cosy, deep cockpit with comfortably angled coamings replete with halyard storage moulded into the forward and you feel immediately at home in a space you know has been meticulously thought out. The Jefa steering is of the canting wheel variety, making for the most efficient use of space possible and the mainsheet is perched atop the cockpit table in precisely the spot you need it to be. All of the sail controls are run back to a set of clutches on the deckhead and there is an option of an electric winch here to take the strain out of raising the mainsail. The standard sail plan features a self-tacking jib which makes this a simple yacht for single or doublehanding, but can tend to leave the 35 a little underpowered in light airs. The solution is the option of a large genoa or gennaker set on a short overhanging sprit. This adds a very important extra string to your bow, so to speak. The side decks are a tad narrower than I am used to, but you have to bear in mind that this is a 35 foot yacht.

It’s when you head down below that the surprises start to come thick and fast; in fact to even say ‘down below’ is grossly unfair because the deck saloon concept means you stay on the same level once you walk into the saloon. This is one of the key features of the design concept; Sirius wanted to keep the yacht as sociable as possible, meaning that when you head indoors, you are still on the same level and in touch with the crew in the cockpit. This means that to port is a large comfortable seating area with incredible panoramic views thanks to the wraparound windows. To starboard and still at cockpit level is a chart table and indoor steering position. There is no wheel, just a small joystick hooked up to the autopilot which works very well and could certainly take a good deal of the misery and hard work out of night watches – especially as the swivel chair you’re seated in is very comfortable. Step down a level and you’re in the linear galley but, given that you stand up to cook, you’re still at the same eye level as everyone from the helmsman in the cockpit to those sitting at the saloon table.

The huge bulletproof portlights, almost at water level, provide an amazing view. Forward there’s another double berth. The heads and separate shower compartment are shared by both cabins.

All very well, but the big question was whether she would sail? This part of the test was given an added edge given that the model I tested had bilge keels which, back in the day, would have meant an awful lot of leeway.

Happily, times have changed and the rise of CAD design has seen great leaps forward in bilge keel design, meaning that these days a pair of well designed keels acting in tandem can be mightily effective and so it proved to be as the yacht pointed very effectively. The Jefa steering was nice and precise and the canting wheel meant there were plenty of comfortable places to sit and steer while visibility was surprisingly good given the size of that deckhouse.

Under power she was extremely sympathetic and there is an argument that the ease of manoeuvrability means the optional bow thrusters are rather unnecessary.

The Sirius 35DS is a truly excellent and versatile cruising yacht that remains as clever and innovative now as at the time of her launch. This is a yacht for someone who knows exactly what they’re after, and the high degree of customisation allowed means you can tailor it precisely to your needs. The only real sticking points are those individual looks which will not be to everyone’s taste and the fact that all of this excellent quality and thoughtful design does come at a bit of a premium.

LOA 10.6m (34ft 9in) LWL 9.7m (31ft 10in) Beam 3.48m (11ft 5in) Draught max. 1.9m (6ft 3in) Displacement 7,400kg (16,314lb) Sail area 53.5m 2 (576sq ft) Engine 38hp Volvo Penta D2 40 Displ/length 226 Sail area/displ 14.3

Designer Marc-Oliver von Ahlen Builder Sirius Werft Tel 0049 4522 4565 Website sirius-werft.de

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The Sirius 40 Deck Saloon (DS) just made its North American Boat Show debut in Seattle in January, and I have to admit, it had not been on my radar. It certainly is now, and it left a big impression. Perhaps this is because this was no two-hour boat test. I got on the boat at Cornet Bay Marina just inside of Deception Pass, and spent two very enjoyable days cruising the boat, including a night on the hook in a San Juans gunkhole at Kimball Preserve.

The first 40 DS splashed in 2015. And the first on the West Coast of this continent now has a home in Vancouver, BC, after sailing here from Germany, where Sirius Yachts are built.

At its core, the Sirius 40 DS is a stout bluewater sailor, whose design priorities begin with a large, central deck saloon with 360° views and creature comforts galore. It has several ballast arrangement options, two of which prioritize keeping permanent draft to a minimum while retaining rock-solid stability. And one of these (the twin-keeled version we sailed) allows you to safely “dry-out” on tidal flats; not just as a novelty, but daily. It utilizes a Solent rig with a readily-deployed self-tacking jib and traditional-sheeting genoa. Considering its host of interior layout options and multiple rudder arrangements to pair with the ballast options, it’s one of the most customizable production boats I’ve come across.

This Sirius 40 is big and beautiful, and it is ready to take you to far away places. Yet, the ocean is not the only place this boat will be at home—it’s also uniquely perfect for year-round cruising on the Sound, the Inside Passage, or Alaska. Its saloon windows allow you to take in the beauty of your surroundings while being out of the weather if it is cold, wet, or both; whether you’re under sail, under power, or at anchor.

Innovations

As much as any boat I’ve stepped aboard in recent memory, the Sirius 40 DS is full of surprises. It exposed some of the expectations to which I default, based on certain conventions in boat design. Being different is noteworthy in itself, but since ingenuity and creativity are on constant display in the Sirius 40 DS, there was also a significant wow factor.

The first clever invention I noticed was the burly canting wheel, hinged on centerline. This gives you many of the advantages of dual helms—the ability to drive from either high or low side for visibility or trimming purposes and easy fore-aft movement around the cockpit—while keeping the steering mechanism strong and simple.

As I entered the extraordinary saloon and passed the raised dinette to port, I walked down a couple of stairs at the forward end, expecting to find only a V-berth (it’s there and it’s lovely, by the way). On my way, I discovered another spacious cabin tucked under the deck saloon on the port side, which had one of the largest double berths I’ve ever seen on a cruising boat. This secret berth provides the qualities of a mid-ship berth, where the boat’s movement is minimized and where you’re insulated from lapping water in the stern and anchor chain noise in the V-berth.

This mid-ship berth is not the only unexpected space afforded by the raised saloon sole. I pulled up a floorboard in front of the galley to discover a storage area under the floor that was nearly three feet deep. There are four of those massive compartments. For passage provisioning, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen more ample storage solutions inside the cabin.

And then, it was time for the real kicker… The aft-most bench in the saloon dinette hinges out of the way and reveals a passageway into a hidden shop and storage room. This area houses the bones of the boat’s systems—engine access, electrical, water, gen-set or laundry for some—and comes standard with a workbench. It’s a brilliant use of space, and one that doesn’t sacrifice any of the comfort or elegance of day-to-day living.

The Sirius 40 is just plain comfortable. If it didn’t sound so much like marketing lingo, I’d even call it luxurious. This was never more obvious than when we were hit by a surprise 30-knot squall in Rosario Strait. We had already struck sail as daylight was fading fast and we needed to head directly to our anchorage for the evening.

We watched as the wall of white moved across the water at us. “Rain or wind?” I wondered aloud. Well, it was both. It hit and I was truly grateful to be inside the saloon, steering from the interior helm station, awed by the cell’s power and by the boat’s resistance to it.

Comfort is key to the styling, but it’s all about the views. Views when you’re cooking in the central galley, views while you’re eating in the saloon, views out the hull portlights in any of the three private cabins. I’ve never seen so much of my exquisite natural surroundings while inside a boat. You’re never really “down below” on the Sirius 40 DS.

Quality Craftsmanship

Structurally, the Sirius 40 is a beast. When I loaded my sailing bag into the closet in the midship cabin, I discovered an approach to the chainplate that was new to me. A massive steel rod tied the deck fitting directly to an athwarships stringer. This was just an example, everything about its build is brawny.

The fit and finish is as fine as any boat I’ve spent time on. It is quiet…dead quiet. No creaking floorboards. No squeaky hinges. The saloon table is genuinely gorgeous. And when the companionway door was closed, that 30-knot squall raging outside was eerily quiet inside the deck saloon while the boat heeled 15-degrees under bare poles.

The most unique of the three ballast arrangements—a twin “bilge keel” set-up—is, as mentioned above, structurally strong and stable enough to support the boat and its contents on land twice a day in perpetuity. The night before I got on the boat, the group with whom I cruised had spent the night dried out on the east side of Whidbey Island. After being warned by some neighbors that they were going to be aground, they stood up on their keels and eventually stepped off the back of the boat and explored the soggy flat in mud boots.    

Everything about sailing the boat was pleasurable and easy. The systems all worked in harmony with one another. The boat tracked beautifully. And when we eased sails to drive down from close-hauled to a beam reach in 20 knots, the boat accelerated and put a big smile on my face. It is easy to appreciate the weight of the boat and its pair of keels when sailing. The boat’s movement felt slow, moderate, deliberate.

Sailing upwind in breeze in the mid-teens, I did wonder whether a fin keel would have slightly improved the performance to weather. I’d be very eager to try the lifting-keel version. You can certainly find more impressive upwind sailing performance in light and moderate breezes, but you have to sacrifice a lot about what makes this boat special, and the sailing was still very fun. The boat has a substantial rig and had plenty of sailpower to make good progress toward our destination under sail, keeping our 25,000lbs plowing toward Blaine. While it’s hard to say whether it was the keel arrangement or the boat’s significant heft, the only time I really wished for more performance was getting back up to speed out of a tack. However, it goes without saying that there were other priorities in its design and build. Ultimately, it was a strong sailing performance from a highly capable boat.

Ready for Anything

Sailing the Sirius 40 DS perfectly summed up all of my other experiences on the boat: numerous systems offered innovative solutions to common problems, its motion was remarkably consistent and comfortable, the layout made me want to settle in and relax, quality was on display in every facet, and the boat felt stout and ready for anything.

If we could have kept going—north to Alaska or south to warm water—I certainly would have been happy to do so. The Sirius 40 DS should be on the short list for anyone searching for a strong, heavy bluewater home, from which to explore the world in extreme comfort.

Rig and Sails: Mainsail (standard) 49.0 m2 Self-tacking jib 32.3 m2 (standard) Genoa I 63.6 m2 Mast height above water: 65′

Joe Cline has been the Managing Editor of 48° North since 2014. From his career to his volunteer leadership in the marine industry, from racing sailboats large and small to his discovery of Pacific Northwest cruising —Joe is as sail-smitten as they come. Joe and his wife, Kaylin, welcomed a baby girl to their family in December 2021, and he is enjoying fatherhood while still finding time to sail, make music, and tip back a tasty IPA every now and again.

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Die sirius ds40 auf der boot 2015.

Eine der größten 40-Fuß-Yachten: Sirius 40DS

Sirius DS 40 - der Hingucker auf der boot 2015

Düsseldorf (SP) Die neue Deckssalon-Segelyacht von Sirius (Plön), die Sirius DS 40, ist einer der Hingucker auf der Wassersportmesse boot 2015 in Düsseldorf ((Halle/Stand 15/B 23). Sie wird ohne Kiel ausgestellt, so dass die Besucher die Möglichkeit haben, durch die kugelsicheren Scheiben einen Blick in das exklusive Innere zu werfen - was auch fleißig getan wird. Werft-Chef Torsten Schmidt freute sich über die große Resonanz. Sirius-Yachten sind individuelle Einzelbauten. Nicht selten vergehen eineinhalb Jahre von der Planung, die gemeinsam mit dem Kunden durchgeführt wird, bis zur Auslieferung. Dafür gibt es einen exklusiven Werftbau mit allen erdenklichen Extras wie Klimaanlage, Waschmaschine und Geschirrspüler. Die Sirius 40DS dürfte eine der größten 40-Fuß-Yachten schlechthin sein. Das hat natürlich seinen Preis: ab 250.000 Euro. Die 11,99 Meter lange Sirius 40 DS, die nach der Boat Show in Southampton zum ersten Mal auf dem europäischen Festland gezeigt wird, rundet das Decksalonyachten-Portfolio der Plöner Werft nach oben hin ab. Kennzeichen der Yacht ist ein fast senkrechter Steven mit überhängendem Anker und auch eine recht steile Heckpartie. Zu den Raffinessen zählen außerdem außen ein ungewöhnlich großes, tief liegendes und gut geschütztes Cockpit. Der Heckspiegel lässt sich zur Badeplattform ausklappen. Hochgeklappt erlaubt eine Tür den bequemen Übergang zum Steg. Die Steuersäule kann seitlich wahlweise auf fünf Positionen gebracht werden. Das ermöglicht zum einen den ungehinderten Gang von achtern am Cockpittisch vorbei zum Salon, zum anderen aber auch das Steuern an der Position mit dem besten Blick. Stolperfallenfrei geht es auf breiten, mit Teakholz belegten Gangbords auf das Vorschiff. Denn alle Fallen zum Bedienen der Segel werden über das Dach des Decksalons zum Mast geführt. Ob sitzend im Cockpit, am Innensteuerstand, im Salon oder stehend in der Pantry - man hat stets uneingeschränkte Sicht. Damit sich auch große Leute beim Tritt in den Salon nicht verletzen, lässt sich über dem Eingang an Steuerbord ein Schiebeluk öffnen. Das U-Sofa im Salon an Backbord gegenüber der Pantry an Steuerbord liegt zwei Stufen höher und bietet Platz für sechs Personen. Die versetzten Ebenen bilden die Voraussetzung für eine weitere pfiffige Idee von Werftchef Torsten Schmidt: Eine Mittschiffskabine für zwei Personen mit reichlich Kopfhöhe über dem geräumigem Doppelbett und 1,90 Meter Stehhöhe. Eine Kabine ganz vorn ist für den Eigner bestimmt. Unter dem achteren Teil des Salons hat die Werft noch einen Knüller parat: einen Arbeitsraum mit Werkbank, Schraubstock, allen technischen Installationen und viel weiteren Raum z.B. für Generator, Klimaanalage, Waschmaschine, etc.

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Länge über Alles 11,99 m Länge in Wasserlinie 11,17 m Breite über Alles 4,08 m Breite in Wasserlinie 4,00 m Tiefgang Festkiele 2,10 m - optional 2,00 m / 1,75m / 1,50 m Kimmkiel (optional) 1,40 m Schwenkkiel (optional) 1,00 - 2,40m Ballast ca. 3,40 t Gewicht ca. 11,60 t Rigg und Segel: Großsegel (serienmäßig) 48,2 m2 Selbstwendefock 32,3 m2 (serienmäßig) Genua I 69,0 m2 Spinnaker 150,0 m2 Rollgennaker 132,0 m2 Rolldrifter 81,0 m2 Segeltragezahl mit S-Fock 4,0 Segeltragezahl mit Genua 4,8 Masthöhe über Wasser 18,50 m Performancerigg möglich Maschine: Volvo-Diesel D2 55, vier Zylinder, 40.43 kW/55 PS, Zweikreiskühlung, Seewasserfilter, Saildrive mit Faltpropeller Zur Standardausrüstung der Sirius 40 Deckssalonyacht gehört: CE-Zulassung: Entwurfskategorie A Hochsee , für weltweite Fahrt Rumpf und Deck werden im Handauflegeverfahren aus GFK hergestellt. Im über der Wasserlinie mit vakuumverklebtem Sandwich ausgeführten Rumpf werden in einer einteiligen Form speziell für den Bootsbau entwickelte Vinylester-Feinschichten und Harze, Glasfasermatten und Rovinggewebe zu einem außergewöhnlich stark dimensionierten Rumpf verarbeitet. Das Deck wird ebenfalls in Teilbereichen in Sandwich-Bauweise gefertigt. Decks-Rumpf Verbindung und Schotten sind allseitig anlaminiert. Kiel: ca. 3,40 t Gusseisen (optional: gehärtete Bleibombe), mit dem Rumpf mit bis zu zehn 24 mm in den Kiel eingegossenen Edelstahlbolzen durch breite Flachstähle verklebt und verschraubt. Kräfte durch massiv laminierte Bodenwrangen-Sektionen großflächig weiter verteilt. Ruderanlage: Vorbalanciertes Ruderblatt mit Halbskeg; Radsteuerung. Decksbelag: Massiv-Teakstabdeck auf dem gesamten Lauf- und Aufbaudeck, im Cockpit und auf der Badeplattform, vollflächig in einem Bett aus Polyurethan unter Vakuum nahezu schraubenlos verklebt (Kunststoffdeck mit Antirutschstruktur und Alternativmaterialien möglich). Plexiglas-Schiebeluk im Salon; alle Aufbaufenster bestehen aus geklebtem Sicherheitsglas (Option Doppelverglasung), die im Inneren eine solide festverklebte Alurahmenstruktur aufweisen. Die in den Rumpf eingeklebten optionalen Rumpffenster sind aus kugelsicherem, rahmenlosen Polycarbonat. Eine Seitenscheibe über der Pantry (optional auch über der Sitzgruppe) lässt sich öffnen. Gaskiste in der großen Deckslast hinter dem Ankerkasten. Infos: www.sirius-werft.de

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How to work from your yacht and sail the world

If you have to work for a living, working from your boat is a better place than most. On a Sirius you can sit in the deck saloon or at the chart table with 360-degree views that are better than your desk, be that at home or office. Finishing your day typing on a laptop while sitting on the foredeck with a chilled glass of wine is certainly preferable than a commute home on a train or being stuck in traffic.

Since Covid, many businesses and employees have realised that having staff in an office is no longer essential. More companies are offering their staff the opportunity to work from home, if not full time at least a few days of the week. This of course is nothing new for the many self-employed people who have been happily working from home for many problem-free years. If you can work from home, why not work from your boat?

Technology, too, has played its part. Improvements in telecommunications, computer hardware, batteries and power generation have all enabled more people to work remotely from a yacht. As home working has become more mainstream, here at Sirius we have been getting more requests about how we can optimise our yachts to enable owners to work on board. This has included fitting computer workstations, helping owners to understand their power and space requirements and building bespoke office, workshop and studio spaces to suit their requirements.

It used to be the case that you’d have to wait until retirement before you could sail off, but many couples, and even those with young families can work and school children, while everyone can stay in touch with friends and family. Where once world cruising was seen as cutting ties, now you can decide how much of modern life you want to take with you. With the rise in popularity of blogging and vlogging a change of career is possible, although becoming a full-time blogger can arguably be more time consuming than a job.

Things to consider when thinking about working from your yacht

We can help you individually when you decide you want to buy a Sirius, but for the scope of this article, we cannot possibly cover all professions or needs. However, before you sell your house and buy a boat to work on, here are some of the constraints you’ll need to consider:

• Is your job suitable?
• What means of communication do you need?
• How much space do you require?
• Will you have sufficient power?
• What equipment will you need?

You also have to be realistic about how much work you’ll be able to do and when you can do it. There may be times when you are required to call in for a meeting, and not enjoy the perfect anchorage you found the day before that lacked a phone signal. It’s also worth remembering that life on the water doesn’t always go to plan.

You cannot control the weather and if the toilet is going to block, you can expect it to be when your child needs to use it and the Zoom call has just started. Therefore, you’ll need to manage your expectations as well of those of your employer or clients, and of course the people you’ll be sailing with.

What sort of work can you do while sailing?

The most obvious restriction on your ability to work on board is your profession. Many types of office work can be done remotely, but if you need a permanent internet connection to upload, download or stream large amounts of data, it’s less practical than if you can connect at the beginning and end of the day. You know whether it’s possible to do your work from a boat, even so, our yachts have a versatile arrangement and more space than most, so if you think you can work remotely, we can tailor your boat to you.

How will you communicate while working on a yacht?

You can work remotely, either full-time or a few days of the week, great! The next obstacle is communication. Do you just need to be within mobile telephone range for an hour a day or do you need a 24/7 high-speed Internet connection? It’s essential to be realistic about how frequently you’ll need to be in touch with your colleagues and your clients.

While 5G is faster, it has a much shorter range than 3G and 4G networks, so unless you’re in a marina, don’t count on it. A good 3G and 4G signal are fine for email and voice calls and transferring documents or less than 100Mb of images. Even in places that aren’t that ‘remote’, like Scotland, trying to download a 30Mb album of music can be a challenge. Whereas in places like Canada’s Desolation Sound you cannot rely on any mobile signal away from the towns.

Depending on atmospheric conditions, mobile phone range off the coast of a country with good coverage is usually 5-10 nm, but as you’ll know, even on land there is no guarantee of a good signal for a voice call, let alone data transfer. In some areas, such as the Scandinavia, for example, even in remote areas telephone reception can be excellent. But you’ll never actually know how good or bad the signal will be until you are there.

Depending on where you are cruising and how good your phone reception is inside the boat or in the cockpit, you have options to boost the signal strength of your mobile data and Wi-Fi reception. For working remotely, a great advantage that a sailing yacht has is her mast. Here you can attach antennas to increase the range of your mobile phone, mobile data and Wi-Fi reception.

The simplest solution is to use a mobile phone as a hotspot, hoist it up the mast in a waterproof box and then connect your computer to it. A more permanent solution is to install a low-gain mobile phone repeater on the spreaders or at the masthead. Depending on the model, these can be used to improve mobile phone coverage, data coverage or both.


If you only need to connect to the Internet occasionally, you may be able to do all your work on board. Then, when necessary, you can go to marinas, coffee shops and other places with Wi-Fi. The downside about these is that you need access to the shore, and the quality of the connection is out of your control. You should also be aware that some cellular network providers actively throttle, or restrict, the amount of data and coverage for high-data users.

If you’re cruising more remote areas and need to be in touch then satellite communication could be your solution. It is, however, costly, around €1,500 for a phone that gives global coverage (and around 60kbps) or €3,000 upwards for equipment for a fixed installation (offering 100-700 kbps). The data upload and download speeds are between 60-430kbps (not Mbps, the land-based standard). You’ll also have a monthly service charge and a plan that include phone and data, but if you’re expecting unlimited gigabytes of data, think again a 20Gb plan could cost around €4,000 a month, a 25Mb around €400 and for a phone, you might get 10 minutes of talk time a month for €60. Inmarsat, Intellian, Iridium, KVH, and Thuraya all offer suitable solutions for global sailors.

At the time of writing, Starlink has become available for maritime use. Costs are currently €3,000 for the hardware with a €100 a month service charge but these have come down considerably from the initial $10,000 hardware cost and $1,000/month service charge, so we are excited about the prospect of this service in the future as costs come down even further.

Where will you work on board your boat?

Not all yachts lend themselves to working environments. If you just need to work on a laptop or tablet, you can work wherever suits you on board, be that the foredeck, coachroof, cockpit or cabin. Ideally, wherever you work you should be able to see the horizon. If your saloon doesn’t have windows that you can look out of while seated, you could feel queasy in a rolly anchorage.

All of the cabins on a Sirius yacht have the option of large through-hull windows. The saloon makes a great place to work, but it doesn’t lend itself to being an office if you need one or more large external monitors or if you have other people on board. It’s also easily to get distracted as you see what’s going on around you. We generally recommend using either the midships cabin or the forecabin as a semi-permanent office space. Here you can have external monitors, ample desk space, and you can close the door and focus on work when you need to. Anyone who has tried working from home with children in the house, let alone in the same room, will know just how difficult it is. If your cruising life depends on earning an income while you sail, you will need to be able to work without distractions.

One great advantage of a Sirius is that you don’t need a large, hard to manage yacht. Even on our 31 and 35 feet models, office solutions have become popular and functional over the last decade. Whether you’d like a dedicated office (or two) or a space that converts into a workstation and work as a web designer, video editor, writer, musician, architect, we have a solution for you.

The power to work while cruising

Think about how you are going to power your computer equipment and anything else you’ll need. Any computer equipment will need to be powered, either while you are using it or charged in between short periods of use. Reducing the amount of equipment you work with will lessen your power generation requirements. Many owners choose solar power, using the large flat top of the coachroof and adding a bimini arch to increase the yacht’s solar real estate. Sometimes they also use a wind turbine or two. By using solar panels, lithium-ion or LiFePo4 batteries and an inverter we have been able to help many owners fulfil their power requirements while cruising and working. The best solution for you also depends on your cruising grounds. Solar power may need to be assisted if you’re thinking of sailing high latitudes in the winter months, fewer hours of daylight and low midday sun conspire against you. Likewise, if you’re on an Atlantic passage, solar panels don’t work as efficiently as they do for coastal sailing. Crossing an ocean in a WSW direction means the shadow from the sails usually covers the panels from noon onwards reducing their output. Power generation is a vast topic, and we’ll dedicate future articles to the subject.

While we allow room on board our yachts for a generator and increased battery banks, relying on diesel for power generation will also require visiting harbours to refuel as well as adding a secondary engine that will need regular servicing, which may be more expensive over time.

Equipping your yacht’s office

As technology improves, its power needs are often reduced too. Nowadays the constantly spinning, power-hungry hard disk drives can be replaced by robust solid-state drives. Monitors too are becoming more power-efficient and laptop batteries last for longer. You may need an external monitor for your work, you may opt for the freedom of working on a laptop or working on a tablet with a wireless keyboard and mouse. However you choose to work, it’s important to protect your computer – either while sailing or from moisture when not in use – and the files you create. You’ll need to find a suitable backup system. This could be as simple as sending USB sticks of documents and photographs to friends or relatives – if your computer dies you haven’t lost everything. On some of our yachts, we have installed fully integrated desktop systems with twin monitors and a printer. On others, we just provide a pull-out desk to use a laptop on. Some are permanent setups, but many choose to convert a space temporarily or for as long as they’ll be sailing or owning the boat.

Every solution we have created has been different, and each has been individually created for the yacht’s owner. Whatever arrangement you have in mind, we can offer our expert advice and provide a practical solution.

General Manager – Torsten Schmidt SIRIUS-WERFT GmbH Ascheberger Straße 68 24306 Plön/Holstein

Fax: 0049 – 4522 – 744 61-29

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