Procyon

Procyon was designed and built by one of the most prestigious teams
in the American sailing industry. The design parameters were to make
a cruising yacht that was considerably faster than conventional yachts,
more comfortable, easier to sail with fewer crew, fast and easy to set
sail and get underway, with interior and exterior styling that was modern
and beautiful. Immediately visible are Procyon's trademark 81ft bi-pod mast,
sculptured boom and hydraulic main sail and jib furling systems. Not visible
is the huge wing keel, which can be adjusted hydraulically to maximize speed
or flatten the ride in any wind conditions. The design concepts, engineering
and construction have been an unparalleled success. The yacht has received wide
acclaim since its launching in April 1991. In 1993 SAIL Magazine hailed
Procyon one of the top 100 yachts of the century.

DESIGN AND PRODUCTION TEAM

Project Director and Concept Designer..........Olaf Harken, Harken, Inc.
Chief Naval Architect………………................Britt Chance, Chance & Co.
Mast and Boom Design Engineers…..............Eric and Ben Hall, Dirk Kramer and Dave
Dion, Hall Spars and Engineering
Hull and Deck Construction………….............Windship Trident Custom Yachts
Yacht Construction…………………................Catalina/Morgan Yachts

RESTORATION

In 1998 a fire at the shore power connection caused smoke damage to the entire boat. Procyon was moved to Fantastic Finishes in Ashtabula, Ohio, where the boat was completely gutted. Along with an entirely new interior, a generator was added and all new wiring and plumbing was installed, along with upgrades to many of the systems. The appliances, home entertainment center, and all electronics were replaced. From the quarter-round spiral teak companionway steps, corian countertops, and elegant leather seating, to spacious berths, Procyon now has an interior which rivals any mega-yacht available. Fresh paint on her hull, deck, and graphic non-skid revives her to her original beauty. The $600,000 restoration project was completed in the summer of 2002.

RESTORATION TEAM

Project Manager…………………………..Dave Clint, Fantastic Finishes

Electrical, Hydraulics, and Plumbing…...Gary Worthington, Worthington Engineering

Interior……………………………………..Fantastic Finishes - Jim Pittsenberger

Electronics…………………………………Gary Worthington and Dave Clint

Paint………………………………………..Fantastic Finishes

DESIGN DATA

Length over all…….65 feet
Waterline length…..59 feet
Beam……………......17.5 feet
Displacement……....35,000 lbs
Draft……………...... 7.5 feet
Mast height……......81 feet off the deck, 87-foot clearance
Engine………….......140 H.P. turbo Yanmar Diesel
Fuel…..…………......140 gals; approx. range – 600 miles at 8 knots

SPECIAL FEATURES

81 foot bi-pod carbon fiber mast
fiber sculptured boom
Hydraulically operated canting wing keel
Harken hydraulic mainsail and jib furling systems – hydraulic winches
Electrically controlled water ballast systems

ACCOMODATIONS

V berth in forward stateroom
One double berth in starboard stateroom
Forward head with vacu-flush system and vanity with separate shower
Large main salon with seating for eight
Galley with stove/oven, refrigerator/freezer, and double sink. Corian counter tops
Washer/Dryer
Large aft cabin with queen size bed
Aft cabin has separate head with vacu-flush system, vanity and separate shower
All interior spaces are air conditioned
Telephone and TV connections in all cabins
Sony home entertainment center
VCR and DVD
Speakers in all cabins
2 hot water heaters
Center cockpit has seating for eight plus two helm seats
Aft cockpit seats five

DECK HARDWARE (all equipment by Harken)

Dual custom steering system
Dual custom electric control panels on bridge
5 Hydraulic winches with manual backup for mainsheet, jib sheet outhaul,
jib traveler control, spinnaker halyard
4 Manual winches for spinnaker, main and jib halyards
Titanium roller bearing mainsheet and jib sheet blocks
Ball bearing curved jib self tacking traveler
Hydraulic main furling system
Hydraulic jib furling system
Hydraulic powered windlass
Under deck ballbearing fairlead blocks

KEEL SYSTEM