Zoom tiller system At ORC, every design choice is guided by a single goal: to deliver unmatched helm sensations, sharp responsiveness, and total freedom of movement for demanding sailors. The tiller steering system on the new ORC 52.2 perfectly embodies this vision. The pure joy of steering The tiller is not just a steering device. …
Darnet Design® visual The ORC 52.2 embodies a new era for ORC, where performance and aesthetics meet to offer an unparalleled sailing experience. Thanks to the expertise of Darnet Design®, this model features a completely redesigned interior, combining warmth, elegance, and functionality. MORE INFORMATION ON ORC 52.2 A reinvented interior design Renowned for his innovative …
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After months of painstaking work, the construction process for ORC 57#04 culminates in a major event: unmolding. This is the moment when the key parts, the nacelle assembled with the outer planks, finally emerge from their molds to reveal their shapes and elegance. Unmolding: A Key Stage in Shipbuilding Unmolding is a delicate and complex …
Building a composite fast cruising catamaran consists in a succession of steps, but is also the output of a know-how. In this new original series of videos, you’ll discover in each episode one of these steps, giving birth to each ORC, but also the people and talent behind this knowledge. Today, let’s discover what “stratification” …
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A few weeks ago, we’ve explained here the SA/D ratio. Another ratio is also commonly used to compare the efficiency and power of cruising yachts: it’s the DLR or D/L ratio. It is a pretty good indicator of the “sea motion” for a yacht, since it will figure how a hull will behave in/on the …
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