Construction

RCD Status: The yacht conforms with the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC or RCDII (2013/53/EU as appropriate (Recreational Craft Directive) and is categorised A – “Ocean” (or Cat B – whichever is appropriate)

• The materials used and construction methods are designed to construct a light, yet strong and stable hull, without affecting the strength and stiffness.
• Hull and deck, as well as all other parts of the yacht, are designed to take high loads, providing maximum product durability.
• Hull and deck are constructed in a negative mould.
• All visible hull and deck surfaces are varnished with white gelcoat.
• Italian Shipping Registry RINA controls materials and construction.
• RINA is also approving the yachts construction before issuing the CE certificate.

Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:

• Hull and deck in sandwich construction (type PVC Airex Core) in E-fiberglass.
• This kind of structure gives a light hull, which is, however, far more resistant to dynamic stress and is far more rigid than a plain resin-bonded laminate construction.
• Airex type core, an expanded closed-cell vinyl polychloride.
• Vacuum system for the sandwich gluing.
• Where needed reinforcements are done in unidirectional and bidirectional lamination and stratification core substituted by plywood or more density inserts.
• The strength of resin-bonded laminates conform to the designer's specifications and are regularly controlled by their competent technical departments.
• The transversal (floor) and longitudinal reinforcements of the hull are made in E glass and carbon fibres and then resin-bonded to the hull.
• The main and the forward bulkheads are made in Airex composite.
• The stern cannot be opened. Stainless steel bathing ladder at the stern.
• The deck area around the mast and the chain plates will be reinforced.
• Where needed, the sandwich core will be made in marine plywood instead of Airex core.
• The main and bow chain plates are realized in stainless steel and bolted to reinforced composite structures on the hull.
• The aft chain plates are in composite.
• The main and the forward bulkheads are composite material, type Airex.
• All the other bulkheads are made in oak plywood, well resin-bonded to the hull and the deck.
• The tidy bilge is easily accessible.
• The cockpit seats are covered with laid teak vacuum bonded onto the deck with epoxy resins.
• Forward deck surfaces, cockpit floor and side decks are painted with antiskid paint. Optionally they can be fitted with teak.
• Stainless steel grab rails placed on the sides of the coach roof.

Keel & Rudder:

• The bulb keel is designed and built for high speeds with internal empty pockets and guarantees performance and stability.
• The keel ballast is made of lead/antimony.
• The keel fin is made in cast iron and is attached to the hull through stainless steel bolts.
• There is a recess in the hull for the stainless steel backing plate for the keel.
• The keel is treated and protected by epoxy products.
• In order to guarantee better control at each angle of heel the twin rudders and dual steering pedestals are standard.
• Stainless steel shaft.

Machinery

Engine & Gearboxes:

• Volvo Penta D1-30hp (Volvo 60hp or 75hp optional)
• S-Drive.
• Engine is mounted on shock absorbers.
• The engine bed is made of single skin GRP, well resin-bonded to the hull and to longitudinal and transversal reinforcements.

Propulsion & Steering:

• 1000mm steering wheels with single spokes.
• Instruments control panel to be mounted at the helm station, starboard.
• Engine hours counter, rpm-meter, fuel gauge, accelerator are mounted in cockpit at helm stations.
• Fixed blade propeller.
• The Solaris 44-2018 is equipped with twin mechanical helm station.
• Stainless steel steering wheels are covered microfiber “lorica”.
• 2 compasses.
• The steering system and equipment is by Jefa.
• Steering gear is protected, still easy accessibly for inspection.
• The rudders movement system acts on two independent chains and cables.

Electrical Systems

Voltage Systems:

• All installations are proofed in maritime use.
• The main electric system will be 12 V.
• The 220 V 50 Hz group supplies the ac users such as boiler, battery charger (optional), sockets.
• The 220 V 50 Hz group is supplied by shore power through a stern mounted socket.
• 220 V ac socket in galley and saloon.
• Electric switchboard is split into 2 parts.
• 1 switchboard for AC, protection and distribution control with automatic thermomagnetic switches and functioning lights. Automatic main power switch.
• 1 switchboard for DC, protection and distribution control with automatic thermomagnetic switches and check lights for all consumers.
• DC electric system protected from overload and short circuit by general thermomagnetic switches mounted near the batteries, one for every battery group and each consumer.
• The electric panel is mounted near the chart table.
• Approved marine use electric cables.
• All electric installations are properly fused.

Battery Banks:

• 12V batteries power lighting system, bilge pump, pressure pumps, anchor windlass, refrigerator, discharge pumps, autopilot, navigation lights and electronics with a total capacity of 230 A/h.
• Starter batteries, 12 V of 75 A/h, charged by main engine.

Battery Chargers:

• Charging of batteries by main engine alternator.

Alternators:

• 1 engine driven alternator capacity 115 Ah 12 V.

Shore Power:

• The 220 V 50 Hz group supplies the ac users such as boiler, battery charger (optional), sockets.
• The 220 V 50 Hz group is supplied by shore power through a stern mounted socket.
• 220 V AC socket in galley and saloon.

Plumbing Systems

• All flush seacocks are quick operational, easily accessible.

Fresh Water & Water Heating System:

• 1 fresh water pressure pump, hot and cold.
• 220 V AC Boiler for hot water, capacity 20 lt.
• Water is also heated by heat exchanger of the engine.

Bilge Pumps:

• The bilge drainage system is designed to get all water to the lowest point of the bilge in order to discharge outboards.
• All pumps are easily accessible for maintenance.
• 1 manual bilge pump in cockpit with suction in the main bilge.
• 1 electric bilge pump with suction in the main bilge.
• All bilge pumps are discharging outboard above the waterline.

Tankage

• The drainage hoses of bilge pumps, sinks, and showers are made of non-odour, solid rubber pipes.

Fuel:

• 15/10 stainless steel tank.
• Total fuel capacity approx. 220 l.
• Copper tubing for fuel lines.
• Fuel filter and 1 water separator easily accessible.
• Tank fitted with an analog level indicator.

Fresh Water:

• Total capacity of 380 litres.
• Rigid polyethylene fresh water tanks.
• Access for inspection and cleaning.
• Total water capacity of 380 l.
• Approved special non-odour rigid PVC tubing for hot and cold drinkable water.
• Stainless steel hose clamps and rubber muffs.

Grey/Blackwater Holding Tanks:

• The toilets wastewaters are collected in a black holding tank (one for each bathroom) which discharges outboard by gravity.

Navigation Equipment

• Not standard (please see price list and options).

Domestic Equipment

Galley:

• One 12 V 100 l refrigerator as standard.
• Optional a second 12 V electric stainless steel fridge with front opening can be installed.

Heads/Showers:

• 1 shower drain pump in the aft bathroom.
• Warm/cold fresh water shower at the stern section of the cockpit.

Heating & Ventilation:

• 1 hatch for anchor locker - flush.
• 1 hatch for sail locker - flush.
• 3 hatches for owner’s cabin - Lewmar flush.
• 1 sliding hatch at the entrance - 15mm Plexiglass.
• 2 hatches for saloon - Lewmar flush on coach roof.
• 2 hatches for aft cabins - Lewmar flush on coach roof.
• 1 bench lid - for cockpit peak, portside.
• 2 hatches aft - flush for after peak.
• 4 fixed hull windows for the saloon made in tempered shatterproof glass.
• 2 opening portholes on coach roof for galley and aft bathroom.

Lighting:

• Interior lighting with recessed ceiling lights, two reading lights in fore cabin and one in every aft cabin.
• One night-light installed at companionway, light switch close to the hatch.
• White/red chart light.
• Forward deck light on mast.
• Navigation light switches on the interior panel board.
• Led green navigation light.
• Led red navigation light.
• Led stern light.
• Led anchor light 360° on masthead.
• Led steaming light.

Accommodation

Summary of Accommodation:

• The boatyard monitors for optimal weight distribution.
• Stowage is maximised by using all spare space.
• The internal and non-visible surfaces are in marine plywood.
• The main bulkheads are in composite and the non-structural partitions are in a high-grade marine plywood. All bulkheads are well resin-bonded and laminated to hull and deck.
• Galley and bathrooms topsides are made of wood. Optional Corian.
• High quality fabric is used for all cushions.
• All furniture is made in high quality oak, varnished with matt open pore finish.
• All woodwork is carried out with the best nautical tradition.
• Rounded edges for all hatches, bulkheads, seating, lockers, etc.
• The main switchboard is placed at the chart table.
• The high production quality, the clear, simple lines of the interior corresponding to the Solaris design, making a Solaris a unique yacht.
• The Solaris 44-2018 standard has a layout with three cabins, one bathroom (optional second bathroom with separated shower in owner cabin and separate shower in the aft bathroom, instead of chart table), and a saloon with galley, a sofa, a dining table and a chart table.
• The chart table is practical and placed on the starboard side.
• Oak interiors and upper cupboards in oak with fiddle in solid wood.
• Every area to have space exploited at the best and wherever possible, there will be stowage areas as in best Solaris tradition.
• Flooring built to be completely removable for bilge inspections.
• 20 mm oak wood floorboards, with transversal grain.
• Plywood ceiling panels, covered with white vinyl upholstery treated against mould.
• To be fixed with Velcro.
• All doors are fitted with a door lock.
• Drawers made in plywood. Front in solid wood and fitted with press button locks.
• Berths and sofas to have drawers or lockers wherever possible.
• Wooden companionway ladder.
• To have steps with antiskid.
• Polished stainless steel handrails in various parts of the yacht.
• Soundproofing is a strong characteristic of a Solaris yacht.
• The soundproofing of the engine room is made of high quality sound insulation material and specially furnished plywood, with integrated lead plates or similar and white painted perforated aluminium plate.
• Hatches, portholes and windows with blinds.
• Mattresses lined in light colour fabric with zips.

Description of layout from forwards:

Fore Cabin:

• Wide double berth with storage place underneath mattress.
• Spacious wardrobe.
• Side shelves.

Toilet:

• Bathroom locker is easily accessible for maintenance.
• Wooden topsides.
• Composite sinks, head locker with mirror front.
• Flooring in polyethylene grating.
• Shower and basin are discharging outboard.
• Manual toilet type Jabsco Regular.

Saloon:

• A wide U shape sofa for 6 people with drawer for stowage.
• Tabletop in solid wood and marine plywood.
• Wide sofa with chart table in front of the table.
• Chart table with folding top and storage space for the maps.
• Locker for instruments.
• Electric panel board with door for inspection.

Galley:

• Stainless steel 3-burners oven on gimbals.
• All surfaces in wood. Optional Corian.
• One stainless steel double basin sink.
• Galley with lockers and drawers to store dishes, glasses, pots and galley accessories.

Access to Engine Compartment:

• Engine room with one entrance.
• The entrance is positioned to have an easy access to all technical equipment at sea.

Stern Cabins:

• One double berth per cabin.
• Wardrobes.
• Stowage spaces in the main central bulkhead.

Deck Equipment

Rig:

• Aluminium mast.
• Keel-stepped mast.
• Furlex manual jib furler (optional Furlex TD).
• High quality tracks, slides and leading blocks.
• Standard is a fractional sloop rig.
• Sparcraft keel-stepped mast with 2 pair of swept-back spreaders as standard.
• Tapered on masthead.
• Sheaves for 1 mainsail, 1 genoa and 1 spinnakers, 1 boom topping lift.
• Spreaders with attachment on mast and through bars.
• Spreaders heads with 1x19 predisposition for the fasten on the shrouds.
• Equipped for lazy jacks.
• Boom attachment on mast, toggle and boom attachment of aluminium and stainless steel.
• All electric wires are covered in PVC.
• Fittings for navigation lights and lighting.
• Manual outhaul system.
• Spring vang.
• 1 mainsheet attachment.
• Equipped for 2 reefing lines.
• Lazy jack attachments.
• 1x19 wire rigging and stays.
• Stainless steel wire rigging and stays.
• Manual jib furler complete with sheet and jammer.
• Manual mechanical backstay adjuster of proper dimensions.
• Main halyard - 1.
• Jib halyard - 1.
• Reefing line - 2.
• Mainsheet - 1.
• Self-tacking jib sheet - 1.
• Topping lift - 1.
• Outhaul - 1.
• High quality pre-pressed material fitted with shackles and snap-shackles where necessary.
• The dimensions of all shrouds and stays are defined by naval architects according to their working load.
• 1x19 stainless steel wire is chosen as standard.
• Optional, rod rigging is available.
• The inox steel mast base is bedded on a GRP support, which is connected to the longitudinal, and connected to the hull with bolts.
• The standard deck equipment is designed for a sloop rig.
• High quality brands deck equipment, in stainless steel or in anodized aluminium.
• 2 stainless steel fairleads forward and anti-chafing protection in stainless steel aft.
• Tracks, slides and leading blocks of the best quality.
• Deck equipment chosen by naval architect.
• All halyards are lead into the cockpit below the deck structure.

Winches:

• 4 winches for all halyards and sheets on bow of the helm stations.
• Standard supply of 2 aluminium handles with locking system.
• All winches are anodised light alloy, in black.

Sails:

• Sail area - 119sqm opt.
• Genoa - 53sqm.
• Mainsail - 66sqm.
• I Genoa - 18.40m.
• P - 18.00m.
• E - 6.10m.
• J Genoa - 5.25m.

General:

• Reinforced pipes and quick-closing ball valves drain the water on deck.
• Stanchions in stainless steel, diameter 25x2 mm.
• Stainless steel wire lifelines diameter 5 mm. with turnbuckles.
• Height of pulpit, pushpit and stanchions 610 mm.
• Pushpit to be built in three pieces; two on the side and one central.
• The pulpit is made in two parts, leaving the central area of bow open to step off the boat easily.
• Toe rail to be integrated in the hull with gelcoat varnish finishing. To have reinforcements for stanchions, pulpit and pushpit attachments.
• 1 forepeak to stow anchor chain, with discharge above the water line.
• 1 wide aft with double opening; one for the access and the other for the stowage of the liferaft.
• 1 peak under left cockpit seat.
• 1 flag pole with national flag.

Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:

• Stainless steel mooring cleats: 2 forward and 2 aft.
• Electric anchor winch 1000W, below deck with capstan drum.
• Anchor fairlead is welded in one-piece stainless steel.
• Nylon chain rollers for Delta anchor.

Safety Equipment