RAKU 32: First build in Poland

First of all because a first model is under construction in Poland at Yacht Services... but this model above all fills a relative void on the market - at least in the large series. The Raku 32 is an evolution of the 30: it has pronounced inverted bows, daggerboards and a powerful sail plan – even further enhanced in the Racing version.

Inside, the designers have kept the hulls very slim, so the double berths are integrated into the convertible saloon - which also serves as a navigation area. So, what’s in the hulls? Galley to starboard, single berths and two heads compartments. A judicious choice given the limited headroom inside the nacelle at 1.60 m (5’3”), while the hulls are 1.84 m (6’) high.

Technical specifications:

Builder: Yacht services

Naval architect: Grainger Designs

Length: 9.80 m (32’2”)

Beam: 5.25 m (17’3”)

Air draft: 15.70 m (51’6”)

Mainsail area: 38 m² (409 sq ft)

Solent: 16.8 m² (181 sq ft)

Gennaker: 35.3 m² (380 sq ft)

Asymmetric spi: 86.4 m² (930 sq ft)

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