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GT Yachts Has Moved!

February 3, 2022.

GT Yachts moved to Mercury Yacht Harbour at the beginning of 2022 to kick off a new era for the yacht building operation. Up to now the favoured business model has been to outsource all fabrication, assembly and boat building. However, while it looks good on paper, outsourcing does come with its challenges, not least control of quality, delivery and consistency. As such, our new approach is to build in-house with our own skilled team, which we have taken care and time to put together.

Mercury Yacht Harbour offers a near unique opportunity for GT Yachts, offering a large construction hall with direct access to the water. Situated on the banks of the beautiful Hamble river, arguably one of the major yachting capitals of Europe, if not the world, the premises also offer excellent client reception areas and is close to berthing and restaurants at Mercury Marina. This provides an excellent location for commissioning and trials for owners, making the whole operation from build to delivery very efficient, and all in one place.

You can find us at: Mercury Yacht Harbour, Satchell Lane, Hamble SO31 4HQ.

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First look: GT325

• Toby Heppell
• September 20, 2022

We take a look at the recently announced GT325, which promises to be a powerful and robust boat for coastal cruising

Product Overview

Nearly 10 years after GT Yachts launched the GT35 , the company has re-emerged with a brand-new boat: the GT325.

The original GT35 was designed by Stephen Jones and built by Windboats in Norfolk. It proved to be an exceptionally powerful, fast and roomy cruiser but, for GT Yachts, the expense and practicalities of out-sourcing production simply didn’t add up and only one boat was launched.

Conrad Cockburn of GT Yachts had already formulated plans with Jones for further designs in the range, one of which was for an enlarged and updated version of Jones’s Sadler 290. These plans went on hold until the arrival of investor and co-director Jerry Ramsdale allowed the company to take production in-house and move to Mercury Yacht Harbour on the Hamble.

The GT325 was conceived for coastal cruising, offering a choice of fin or twin keels, wheel or tiller steering and a vast amount of room inside a high-volume hull that’s just under the critical 10m (32ft 10in) length for marina berthing.

The cockpit is unusually deep, with high coamings, a small fixed windscreen and a transom door that hinges down to form a swimming platform. With the door raised, the cockpit is fully enclosed. Security on deck is ensured by substantial bulwarks incorporated in the deck moulding.

For all the emphasis on security and creature comforts, however, sailing performance was right at the top of the list of priorities from the start. And, as you would expect, the boat comfortably exceeds the requirements for RCD Category A classification.

Cockburn, a chartered engineer and a naval architect himself, has worked with Jones to create what should be a powerful and robust boat. For a start, keels are cast in lead and bolted to a moulded stub (or stubs if you have a twin-keeler) to ensure the lowest possible centre of gravity. Fibres in the vacuum-infused hull run from one side, down into the stub(s) and across to the other side to form one continuous laminate.

In terms of structure and attention to detail, GT Yachts are keen to stress that no corners are being cut.

A deck-stepped mast supports the generous 15/16ths rig. A self-tacking jib will be standard, or you can choose a 115% headsail. In-mast furling will be another option, and fitted to the first boat.

The 325 will have the master cabin in the bow, forward of which will be a large deck locker. The heads and shower will be aft, opposite the galley, and a forward heads can be fitted.

The GT325 is due to make its world debut at the Southampton Boat Show (Stand E029).

GT325 specifications

LOA: 9.97m / 32ft 8in LWL: 9.00m / 29ft 6in Beam: 3.56m / 11ft 8in Displacement: 5,650kg / 12,456lb Price ex VAT: from £210,000 Builder: gtyachts.com

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GT325: launch preview from British boatyard

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The GT325 is the first yacht in years from the British builders GT Yachts. David Harding gets a preview ahead of the cruiser's launch

Back in 2014, GT Yachts launched the GT35 – a fast, roomy and powerful cruiser designed by Stephen Jones.

It was very well received but, for GT Yachts, the costs and complexities involved in outsourcing production meant that only one boat was built and plans for further models in the range had to go on hold.

Now, the company is back with a new investor and co-director, its own production facility at Mercury Yacht Harbour and a brand-new boat.

The GT325 is a development of Stephen Jones’s Sadler 290 and shares many of the same features on a larger scale, such as lead keels (fin or twin) on the bottom of moulded stubs to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible and allow for a powerful rig.

The 325 also has a high-volume hull to give an exceptionally roomy interior for a fast cruiser of this size, together with an unusually deep, fully enclosed cockpit, high coamings, a fixed windscreen and moulded bulwarks for security on deck.

As well as space, pace, stability and comfort, GT Yachts has placed great emphasis on the structure.

GT Yachts’ founder, Conrad Cockburn, is a chartered engineer and naval architect and has worked with Jones to create what should be an extremely tough boat.

For example, keel stubs are moulded as part of the hull and incorporate fibres that run as continuous laminates from one side of the hull to the other.

Substantial frames and stringers are also laminated into the hull and through the stubs, which incorporate sufficient radius where they join the hull to avoid compromises caused by sharp angles.

As you would expect, bulkheads are bonded directly to the hull and deck. An unusual refinement, however, will be the absence of the telltale capping along the top of the bulkheads to hide the laminate that joins them to the deckhead.

Instead, the 18mm ply will have a strip of the outer veneer removed. Two 3mm veneers will then be applied over the laminated sections to restore the original thickness.

In terms of layout, the 325 will have the master cabin in the bow, forward of which will be a large deck locker. The heads and shower will be aft, opposite the galley. A forward heads can be added as an option.

Choices externally will include wheel (standard) or tiller steering and a 115% headsail in place of the self-tacker.

GT Yachts plans to launch the first of the 325s, which will be fitted with twin keels and in-mast reefing, later this summer.

It’s a great shame that the GT35 never had a chance to realise its potential.

The moulds still exist, but the new model is being launched under more auspicious circumstances and looks set to attract a good deal of interest.

Price is from £210,000 ex VAT. www.gtyachts.com

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GT YACHTS GT35

MEASUREMENTS

Description.

The GT 35 NOVA (built 2014, commissioned 2018) is an incredible British-built fast-cruiser, designed by Stephen Jones . She boasts excellent sailing performance which is easy to control and manage from a spacious and protected cockpit.

A well proportioned, practical and intelligent interior provides two very comfortable cabins, bright and airy saloon seating, a large heads compartment, forward facing chart table and secure galley with plenty of work space.

NOVA is well appointed in all areas with a long equipment list included in the sale. She should be seriously considered by any would-be coastal or blue water cruisers. With COVID_19 restriction limiting viewing of this stunning British yacht why not have a look at the attached Video review by Vendée Globe solo sailor Pip Hare.

Mechanical & Electrical Systems

• Beta Marine 3 cylinder fresh water cooled 30 hp engine, professionally serviced Oct 2019.
• Full professional engine service history available, last service Oct 2019, pre-launch check March 2020.
• New 2019 reversing reduction sail drive
• 120A enhanced marine alternator
• Brunton three-bladed varifold folding prop
• Ambassador rope cutter new 2018
• Vetus Bow thruster with correctly flared tunnel
• Lewmar electric windlass
• Shore power with Whisper Power WP-BC Supreme 20A intelligent battery charger
• Whisper power monitor
• Solar panel 60w new in 2020
• 2 x Rolls AGM Batteries new 2020
• 1 x Optima battery 2020
• 1 x Noco emergency start battery
• Webasto Airtop 4 programable hot air heating system new 2018
• New refrigerator 2018 with keel cooled compressor
• Hot and cold water to heads and galley with 40l calorifi

Accomodation

• This GT 35 is the grand tour layout, she has 6 berths in total. Interior design is by Chris Lock (formerly with Oyster yachts).
• The forward cabin has a large double berth which is offset for easy access and has a purpose-made 5-inch mattress. There are two hanging lockers and storage under the berth.
• The saloon is light, comfortable and spacious with the berths covered in Alcantara Avant upholstery. The dining table folds and has bottle storage.
• The galley is attractive with Avonite solid worktops, twin stainless steel sinks, efficient keel-cooled refrigerator, and a quality Dometic 3 burner cooker with grill and oven.
• The navigation station is to starboard with a large chart table, practical and secure navigators seat and good storage.
• The heads are large and the work surfaces are in Avonite. There is a shower, Jabsco toilet, ventilated wet locker and holding tank.
• The double aft cabin is to port with a hanging locker and is unusually bright, spacious and well-ventilated thanks to a large hatch that opens into the cockpit.

Navigation Equipment

• Raymarine autopilot
• Raymarine 49E DSC VHF at chart table
• Raymarine C95 GPS chart plotter at chart table
• New 2018 Raymarine ES75 hybrid touch chart plotter at the binnacle
• AIS 700 transceiver new in 2018
• Raymarine i70 multi-instrument (Log, speed, depth, wind)
• Poynting marine 4G aerial ( best in the world)
• Mobile SIM router providing local wifi
• Fusion MS-RA205 'Sonic hub ' stereo

Spars & Sails

• Furlex below deck headsail gear
• New Selden bowsprit
• Facnor FX + 2500 furling system
• German main sheet system
• 2 x Lewmar Evo 45 genoa winches
• 2 x Lewmar Evo 40 mainsheet winches
• 2 x Lewmar Evo 40 halyard winches
• Seldon alloy mast and boom with twin spreaders
• Adjustable backstay
• Sprung rod kicker
• Sanders furling Genoa new in 2019 in excellent condition
• Dolphin main slab reefed with articulated batten cars in excellent condition
• New Sanders Code zero 2019 as new
• Blue performance waterproof cockpit awning
• New Wheel and binnacle covers by Sanders in 2018.

Deck Equipment

• Jefa wheel steering system
• Twin roller bow roller
• Spade anchor 20kg with 40m of chain plus 50m of warp
• Danforth Fortress kedge anchor with chain and warp
• Removable mahogany cockpit table
• New 2018 telescopic boarding ladder on transom

Safety Equipment

• Fire blanket
• 2 x 1kg fire extinguishers (new 2020
• 1 x 2kg extinguishers (new 2020)
• Nereus gas and CO Alarm with two sensors 2018
• Life buoy with horseshoe and light new 2018
• Jonbuoy MOB recovery system

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hull Material

Stephen Jones

Displacement(kgs)

7200 kilograms

No of Heads

Fuel Tanks Capacity

Holding Tanks Capacity

Water Tanks Capacity

ABOUT GT YACHTS GT35

The GT YACHTS GT35 is a 35 feet long that boasts a 12 feet beam. and a draft of 1.95 meters.The GT YACHTS GT35 is made of fiberglass.

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GT325 review: a little different

• Theo Stocker
• September 5, 2023

A boat that dares to do things differently, the GT325 blends elements of the old and the new to remarkable effect. David Harding reports

Product Overview

• Fast, stiff and well-balanced | Exceptionally roomy layout | Deep sheltered cockpit
• No chart table as standard | Narrow door to aft cabin

Price as reviewed:

There seems to be a consensus that all new cruising yachts look the same, but I would defy anyone to say that about the GT325. That’s because she is different – very different, in all sorts of ways.

Like most modern cruisers, the GT325 has a broad stern. If you only saw her stern-on, you might imagine she was at least 36ft (11m) long. In fact she’s just 31ft 3in (9.53m) on deck, making her one of the few tough, sporty cruisers in this size range.

The broad stern is balanced – properly balanced, in hydrodynamic terms – by an unusually broad bow for a cruising yacht. Stopping short of being even a semi-scow shape, it nonetheless incorporates scow-bow thinking, being a fuller version of the flying bow seen on many of Stephen Jones’ earlier designs, going back to his half-tonners.

For all her performance pedigree, the GT325 is very much a cruising yacht. She just happens to incorporate up-to-the-minute thinking that makes her unusually fast for a cruiser of her length – and especially of her weight – and unusually roomy too. Combining space with pace has always been a challenge when designing cruising yachts, and the GT325 was conceived and designed to offer both in abundance.

A sensible width in the cockpit means you can brace your legs across to the opposite seat. Photo: David Harding

Somehow she also manages to combine a high-volume hull with surprisingly attractive lines. That’s no easy trick to pull off. She looks modern without being remotely trendy.

So what exactly is the GT325, and where does she come from? Well, regular readers will recall that we introduced her in YM last year when hull No.1 was being built. She’s the first new boat from the re-born GT Yachts, whose GT 35 I tested back in 2014.

Her pedigree dates back to the Starlight 35 and 39, which I knew from their birth having been working in the sales office at Sadler International when Stephen Jones produced the drawings for what was initially known as the Starlight 38.

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Fast-forward 14 years to the launch of the Sadler 290 in 2003, and we find a new, smaller boat that embodied the Starlight philosophy: a fast, capable cruiser with a lead keel – or keels in this case because most 290s were twin-keelers. Mounted on moulded stubs to ensure an exceptionally low centre of gravity, they allowed the 290 to carry plenty of sail for good performance in light airs, and they also made sure that she had the power to perform in a blow.

The next reincarnation of the Starlights, again designed by Stephen Jones, was the GT 35 in 2014. GT Yachts was formed by Conrad Cockburn, a naval architect and chartered engineer who fully appreciated the potential of the Sadler/Starlight approach and, with Jones, brought it right up to date. A superb finish and a large splash of luxury were added to the 35 for good measure. I was not surprised to find that she performed exactly as her pedigree suggested.

A short moulded bowsprit houses the anchor roller and projects the tack of the cruising chute. Photo: David Harding

Evolution in action

So obvious were the attributes of the GT 35 that plans were drawn up for more boats in the range, including a smaller version that would be an evolution of the Sadler 290. Sadly, the logistics involved in out-sourcing production didn’t stack up and GT Yachts had to put everything on hold. Then, last year, the company found a new investor and set up its own production facility at Mercury Yacht Harbour. A new yacht was announced too, in the form of the GT325. The moulds for the 35 still exist, but a smaller model was chosen to re-launch the GT brand because it’s almost as big down below within a significantly shorter hull.

Essential requirements of the GT325 – apart from speed, power, stiffness, space and easy handling – were that it would have a deep, sheltered and fully enclosed cockpit, a choice of fin or twin keels, a choice of wheel or tiller steering (because people who appreciate a boat like this might appreciate the benefits of a tiller), plenty of deck-stowage and a master forward cabin that few, if any, sailing yachts of similar length could match.

The overlapping headsail is an alternative to the self-tacker, sheeted to tracks on deck. Photo: David Harding

It also had to be tough and properly engineered. For example, bulkheads are located with structural bonding and then glassed directly to the deck and to the vacuum-infused hull. Vinylester resin is used throughout the hull laminate. The keel stub (or stubs) are integral to the hull moulding and incorporate fibres that run as continuous laminates from one side of the hull to the other. Substantial frames and carbon-reinforced stringers are also laminated into the hull and through the stubs, which incorporate sufficient radius where they join the hull to avoid structural compromises caused by sharp angles.

You can feel the solidity of the GT325 when you step aboard. Her rock-like steadiness is partly because of her 12,500lb (5,650kg) displacement. If that sounds heavy for a 31-footer – and she’s no lightweight – bear in mind that she has a waterline of nearly 30ft (9.50m) and 570 sq ft (53m2) of sail with the standard mainsail and self-tacking headsail. In-mast reefing on the test boat inevitably reduced both the area and efficiency of the mainsail, but was chosen on the basis that it will be a popular option. Sails are by Sanders in Lymington.

A double bow roller is a practical feature all too rarely seen on coastal cruisers. Photo: David Harding

Balancing the smaller main was the overlapping headsail, which gives 43ft (4m2) more area than the self-tacker at the expense of a wider sheeting angle – the tracks are on the inboard side of the decks because the design and shape of the coachroof doesn’t allow them to be mounted on the top. This hardly seemed to hold her back upwind in brisk conditions. You could always rig up inhaulers if you wanted to.

As with the Sadler 290, twin keels are expected to be the most popular option on the GT. Weighing 1.2 tonnes each and bolted to the bottom of the moulded stubs, they give a ballast ratio of over 42% and keep the weight as low as possible. You simply couldn’t make a boat like this work in the same way with iron keels. You also have the reassurance of knowing that, if you hit something hard, lead has that little bit of give.

Paper and practice

It was hard not to approach the test of the GT325 with high expectations. Given that we wanted to let the boat show what she could do in a decent breeze, we waited until we were reasonably confident of getting one. Fortunately we did: it started at around 12 knots gusting to 18, picked up to 18 gusting 24 and later died to 9 gusting 12, so we had a good range of conditions. A north-easterly in the central Solent meant mostly flat water and very shifty winds.

Comfortably carrying full sail with well over 20 knots of wind across the deck, the GT showed that she’s a powerful performer, though of course de-powering is easier in flat water. We suspected that most cruising sailors might not push quite so hard and, in any event, Stephen (Jones, who joined us), suggested we would be quicker with a couple of rolls in the main as the wind continued to build.

The full-sectioned flying bow offers internal volume and balances the broad stern sections. Photo: David Harding

While the helm remained light, and keeping the boat on her feet was no great challenge, we were inevitably sailing along an increasingly fine line. Life became easier with less area in the main and we were faster too: our speed picked up from mid-5s to high-5s. When the breeze dropped later on, we still maintained 4.7 knots upwind with just 10-12 knots over the deck.

With a twin-keeler, it’s worth bearing in mind that the grip from the keels increases as the boat heels. The rudder’s grip diminishes at the same time, moving the centre of lateral resistance (CLR) forward and leading to more weather helm. The relative positions of the CLR and centre of effort (CE) will have been taken into account at the design stage, so all you need to do is to remember that, with twin keels, reefing the mainsail before the headsail is often the best solution.

Balancing act

We had to push the boat hard to provoke her into rounding up. That’s largely because of the balanced hull form, the full bow sections countering the effects of the broad stern. This is where the balance of the hull, rig and foils all come together, in this case creating a boat that’s crisp, light and responsive to sail. And she’s no slouch: cracking off a few degrees took our speed up to 7.5 knots. Upwind, despite the wide headsail sheeting angle, we consistently tacked through around 85° on the compass.

Unlike the Starlights and the Sadler 290, but in common with the GT 35, the GT325 has a rudder blade from Jefa. It was nicely balanced and loaded up gently yet progressively as we neared the limits, giving plenty of warning before letting go. By contrast, the blade on the 290 is firmer, with a limpet-like grip. The rudder was working in undisturbed water, thanks to the feathering propeller. It would be sacrilege to have a fixed prop on a boat like this.

A broad stern and high-volume hull reflect modern thinking, but the GT still has attractive lines. Photo: David Harding

Control of the rudder is via a 48in (1,200mm) wheel. Although it’s big enough to allow a comfortable perch outboard and a good view forward, I would choose a tiller. A drag-link, as on the Rustler 33 (another of Stephen’s designs) would move the tiller abaft the rudder-head. That way, the forward end of the tiller would be only just forward of where the pedestal is with the wheel steering.

On a boat that’s designed as a coastal cruiser, where you’re going to be hand-steering much of the time, why not treat yourself to the versatility and direct responsiveness of a tiller? So many boats these days no longer give you the choice.

A low fixed windscreen adds protection to the cockpit. Photo: David Harding

Cockpit comforts

Forward of the helm, there’s a comfortable perch on the outboard side of the cockpit coamings from where you can lean back against the guardwires. Should you prefer to sit inboard, you will find an unusually well-protected cockpit. The seats are fairly low with high backrests that are nicely angled. You also have a low fixed windscreen, à la Hallberg-Rassy.

Plenty of ports and windows make the saloon bright and airy and help show off the nicely finished joinery. Photo: David Harding

It’s unusual in the cockpit of a broad-sterned boat these days to be able to brace your legs across to the opposite seats. You can do that here because the cockpit is a moderate width, making it secure and allowing the side decks to run all the way to the stern.

Primary winches for the overlapping headsail (upgraded on our test boat to Andersen 40s) are on the coamings, next to the Andersen 34s for the German mainsheet system. The traveller, forward of the companionway, is controlled by lines that will be led to cleats at the aft end of the windscreen. The bifurcated backstay is tensioned with a winch handle.

Few, if any, performance cruisers of the GT’s length can boast a forecabin anywhere near as spacious as the one on this boat. Photo: David Harding

Moving along the deck, you find substantial bulwarks and plenty of non-slip on the coachroof. In the bow is an enormous deck locker (or bosun’s locker, as GT like to call it) for fenders, downwind sails and whatever else you choose.

GT325 below decks

As on the GT 35, the light oak finish is impressive. Equally impressive is the amount of space. The galley, to port by the companionway, is out of the way and somewhere you can wedge yourself securely. GT Yachts are particularly proud of the front-opening fridge that’s mounted athwartships so you can open the door on either tack without spilling the contents.

To port, by the companionway, the practical galley is not in a thoroughfare. Photo: David Harding

Also worthy of note is the enormous forecabin with its hull-side ports and space for a second heads if you want. The primary heads is to starboard abaft the saloon and forward of the double cabin (with twin bunks as an option) in the stern. Getting in and out of the aft cabin is a bit of a squeeze due to the narrow door; a compromise in the interests of achieving full-length saloon seating and a roomy heads.

Handholds and detailing are good, though the test boat was still awaiting a few finishing touches such as the odd door and some locker catches.

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The GT325 is a remarkable boat in a number of ways. We haven’t dwelled on the space below decks, but she really is vast given her hull length of just over 31ft. The layout works at sea as well as in harbour and, that apart, it’s a comfortable, bright, airy and welcoming space in which to spend time surrounded by nicely finished joinery and neat detailing. Modern boats sometimes seem to waste much of their substantial volume, so it makes a refreshing change to see the space both above decks and below used as intelligently as it has been in the GT325. Here’s a British-designed and British-built fast cruiser that’s easy and fun to sail and that undoubtedly offers more in her modest length than you will find in many boats a good deal longer.

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• We have taken immediate action to speed up asylum processing whilst maintaining the integrity of the system. This includes simplifying guidance and streamlining processes. We have also introduced shorter, focussed interviews, making the interview process more efficient.
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• a strengthened partnership with Turkey which includes UK and Turkish law enforcement officers stepping up joint operations to tackle Organised Immigration Crime and disrupt the supply chain of boat parts and other materials used as part of illegal migration journeys.
• a new partnership between social media companies and government to tackle people smuggling content online. Backed by a new Online Capability Centre, it will undermine and disrupt organised crime groups using the internet to facilitate these journeys.

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