Modifications of the Kría

The objectives

The standard design of the FC Europe was only a starting point or a platform. The Intention of the modification was and is to create a low budget performance cruiser adapted to our individual needs. Racing capabilities have lower priority, but they are preserved as far as possible.

This required improvement in the following areas:

Handling: Autopilot, mainsail with sliders, gennaker. For performance reasons we stopped short of fitting a headsail furler but that would clearly be an option. Lazy jacks (requiring full batten main) and spinnaker snuffers were never seriously considered.

Stability: Keel modification, heavy batteries and anchor chain in the bilge.

Accomodation and comfort: Forward cabin, holding tank, heater, fridge, shelves, stowage box system, boom tent.

Cruising outfit: Heavy duty anchor and chain with electric winch, access hatches to below cockpit stowage, stern platform, Inflatable with motor, folding bikes.

Navigation outfit: Computer with tactical SW linked to all systems. Differential GPS, Navtex, etc.

The projects

Keel bulb, 2000

Rig, 1999, Bowsprit, 2001

Electrics, 1999/2000

Accomodation 1999 ongoing

Equipment 2000 ongoing

You can see a collection of pictures of the different projects in the galery.