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SAVANNAH is a luxury 27m sailing sloop, built by Concordia Custom Yachts in 1997.
The essence of elegance aboard and grace under sail was perfectly captured by
Pedrick Yachts Design.
Drawing from the grandeur of a bygone era, Pedrick Yacht Designs matched graceful
proportions and a carefully planned interior with a modern underbody and advanced
composite engineering. The result is a strikingly beautiful traditional styled yacht.
However, in truth Savannah is ‘wolf in sheeps clothing’ thanks to her modern carbon
composite construction & optimised keel/hull design.
Savannah accelerates to exhilarating speeds. Engineered to be strong yet light,
her efficient keel produces high sail-carrying power and superior performance to
windward. Savannah’s thrilling performance under sail has made her a winning “spirit
of tradition” racer.
Her long overhangs and low freeboard were inspired by the magnificent J-Class
yachts of the 1930’s. SAVANNAH’S striking lines, low freeboard and flush deck is
accented by varnished teak coamings and traditional skylights. Below decks the
1930’s era continues with finely detailed panelled mahogany joinery in the full beam
sumptuous saloon and cabins.
Below the waterline, SAVANNAH has an efficient & fast cruising hull form, a deep
fin keel and spade rudder. Utilising the latest composite engineering methods, her
construction is of carbon fibre, kevlar and foam which creates a lightweight yet very
robust hull. Savannah accelerates to exhilarating speeds. Engineered to be strong yet
light, her efficient keel produces high sail-carrying power and superior performance to
windward.
Savannah’s thrilling performance under sail has made her a winning “spirit of
tradition” racer of repute. Achieving a particularly good rating, it is no wonder
SAVANNAH continues to turn heads on the racecourse where she has achieved
podium results in Antigua, Maine, St Tropez and Cowes. This is a fine yacht and not
to be missed
YACHT SPECIFICATION
DIMENSIONS & MAIN CHARACTERISTICS:
Loa: 27.43m / 90ft
Lwl: 17.98m / 59ft
Beam: 5.18m / 17ft
Draft: 3.5m
Displacement: 95,000l (47.5tons)
ENGINEERING:
Main Engine: MAN D0826LE40, (270hp)
Engine hours: 5056 (Sept23)
Main engine reguarly serviced
Stern seal replaced 2021
ZF Reverse reduction gear box
3 blade Gori folding propeller (with overdrive)
Cruising speed under engine = 7-8 knots / In overdrive = 8.5 knots
Generators: Kohler 13.5Kw/230VAC/Single Phase (New 2021)
Engine hours = 447 (Sept23)
Batteries: 2 x Mastervolt 3500 Combi Inverter/Chargers
5 x 180Amph 24V Mastervolt Lithium-Ion Batteries (2019)
2 x AGM 12VDC starter batteries Main engine & Generator
Hydraulic Power: Lewmar 24VDC electric power pack
Engine driven Hydraulic PTO
Deck Winches: 2 x Hydraulic Lewmar 111 custom bronze alloy primaries
1 x Hydraulic Lewmar 66 main halyard winch
2 x Hydraulic Lewmar 77 main sheet winches
2 x Manual Lewmar 66 running backstay winches
3 x Manual Lewmar 66 reefing winches
Winches regularly serviced by the crew
Windlass: 1 x Lewmar 3000 windlass & warping capstan
Delta anchor & 110m chain
Tank Capacities: Fuel = 1150 Litres (303 US gal) in two integral hull tanks
Fresh Water = 1300 Litres (343 US gal) in 3 integral tanks
Water Maker: Sea Recovery 280 Litres per hour
Airconditioning: Crusieair reversable hot/cold compressor
6 x Frigomar Fancoil units (all fan coils New 2022/23)
Refrigeration: 230VAC fridge/freezer compressor or Engine driven Grunert unit
RIG & RIGGING:
Offshore Spars carbon mast and boom
Slab reefed mainsail
Navtec rod rigging (2021 rig out & inspected. NDT’d all rod rigging)
Kevlar Maffioli backstays (New 2021)
Running rigging by Megatwin Dyneema
RF90 Reckman under deck hydraulic furling
SAILS:
1 x North Sails Cruising Mainsail
1 x North Sails Cruising Genoa
1 x North Sails Racing Mainsail (2021 Race 3Di)
1 x North Sails Racing Genoa (2021 Race 3Di)
1 x North Sails Asymmetrical A1.5 (March 2019)
1 x North Sails Asymmetrical A2a
1 x North Sails Asymmetrical A2b (Oct 2016)
1 x North Sails Asymmetrical A3.5 (March 2019)
1 x North Sails Asymmetrical A5
Mainsail & 100% foretriangle = 2,900 sq. ft
All sails well serviced and in good condition
NAVIGATION:
B&G H3000 MFD’s & processor
Maxsea & Expedition electronic chart plotting software
NMEA 2000 & 0183 data – Ship Modul Miniplexer
Autopilot: B&G Hydraulic Autopilot
Navigational Aids: Furuno FA50 AIS
Simrad RS86 VHF
Furuno Radar NavNet
Internet: Pepwave – 4 access points utilising x2 4g data sims (2022)
Audio Visual: 1 x 28” Samsung saloon television
New Alexa sound system with integral speakers
ACCOMMODATION:
Savannah sleeps 4 guests in two cabins. There is a double crew cabin with
bathroom in the bow.
The interior styling is traditional with a rich dark Mahogany wood adorning the
whole of the yachts interior.
Master cabin
The master cabin is a particularly spacious double cabin with the bed offset to
port. The cabin has its own dedicated and private companion-way hatch which
is accessed from the aft cockpit. The master cabin has a good sized adjoining
bathroom with bath tub. toilet and washbasin. To starboard there is a good sized
lounging sofa and plenty of hanging wardrobe space. The cabin is naturally well lit
by a good size traditional deck hatch above. Air conditioning also cools the cabin
quickly
Saloon:
Walking forward from the master cabin you enter a full beam, spacious saloon.
There is a large traditional opening skylight which naturally lights the saloon very
well. The saloon can also be accessed via a dedicated main companionway, which
is wide with shallow access steps and a particularly nice feature onboard. The
saloon has a large dining table to Stbd and capable of seating 6 guests. In less
favourable weather conditions Savannahs saloon is a very comfortable and ‘cosy’
environment in which to relax, watch a movie etc.
Guest Double cabin:
Forward of the saloon and to starboard is the en-suite guest cabin. This cabin is
beautifully appointed and very comfortable.
Galley:
Opposite the double cabin is the well appointed galley which has all necessary
catering facilities, including 4 burner gas top stove, gas oven and grill. Twin
stainless steel sink, Fridges and freezers.
Crew:
Forward of the galley is the twin crew cabin with en-suite wetroom and washbasin.
Above is a dedicated crew companion way hatch for quick and easy foredeck
access.
Background History
BACKGROUND HISTORY:
Savannah was conceived by her first owner, Randolph Watkins, after studying the
lines of numerous infamous yachts such as Halloween by William Fife and the J
Class Endeavour by Charles Nicholson. Designer David Pedrick was tasked with her
naval architecture and exterior design, along with John Munford for the interior.
Savannah is well-known on the modern classic racing circuit. The brief was to
“build the most beautiful classic yacht conceivable”. This mission, allied to an
uncompromising build specification, state-of-the-art technology and a beautiful
aesthetic produced immediate results, with Savannah winning the Show Boats
International Design Award for Best Sailing Yacht.
At her launch, she was described by BOAT International as: “A tour de force of
single-minded aesthetic purity made possible by the intelligent application of
modern boat building”.
It wasn’t just the exterior and the performance that turned heads. John Munford,
whose run of over 20 international awards was topped in 2013 with the ShowBoats
Design Award’s Lifetime Achievement Award, says: “Savannah is the ultimate
classic sailing yacht evoking the grandeur of the 30s J Class at but at reduced
scale with the comfort and elegance of a classic styled interior. Behind this is an
integrated structure of modern systems and engineering for today’s cruising and
racing with the interior finely crafted around disguising the hours of craftsmanship
and detailing”.
Munford’s use of panelled mahogany joinery and buttoned leather upholstered
seating, to say nothing of a wood-burning stove, library, oil paintings, and roll-top
enamel bath in the master cabin, makes for a warm and inviting interior, reminiscent
of a London Club.
Savannah’s current owner, first set eyes on her early in her life. She had just won the
2001 Concours d’Elégance at the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta and was alongside
in Falmouth Harbour, surrounded by an admiring throng. As owner, he first helmed
her in the 2007 Palma Superyacht Cup. Savannah made it on to the podium,
beating two of the original J Class on handicap and outpointing legendary maxis
upwind