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Project Pilgrim

Discussion in 'Wally Yacht' started by Yacht News, Jun 26, 2007.

  1. Yacht News

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    I have mentioned about the project Pilgrim prior to this. She is a project by Wally yachts to sail in the classic era and vein. Here are some quick dimensional stats:

    LOA: 60.90M
    LWL: 49.00M
    BOA: 8.40M
    BWL: 8.0M
    Draught: 4.60M
    Max Draught: 6.50M

    There are a few newer pc generated images, deckplans and so forth on the Wally website of the project Pilgrim. You can go there to see them at:

    http://www.*********/jumpCh.asp?idUser=0&idChannel=145&idLang=IT&idProd=89&attivo=4&txtStartRecord=1

    http://www.*********
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    That bow does not go well with that stern. :rolleyes:
    http://www.*********/Upload/w/wal_pillg3.jpg
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    She probably would be quick through the chop with the straight bow but it does not do well aesthetically.
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    Oh, I have no doubt she'll cut through the water beautifully... however, given the "retro" theme of the project, putting a modern styled racing bow on her just does not fit. The IMOCA/Open front end is totally at odds with the long sweeping stern and J-Class style deckhouses. I appreciate that Wally likes to meld speed with style... but this one comes up short.
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    For once, Wally was not first with their styling, this is about 100 years old...;)

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    Still doesn't mean it's pretty. ;)
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    Basically, yeah!

    Even more overhang on the bow and stern would be great too, like the J-Class "Ranger" for example:
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    Tonight this boat was sailing outside my house, she must be your style then...?

    Personally I wouldn´t mind the Pilgrim, eventhough she might be a tad too big for me...:eek:

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    Yes, Yes, the prophecy is unquestionable now. First Aviva than Pilgrim and soon project xxx. Where's my drink :D

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    Ram bow? looks like from a very early style warship. The who concept looks like a Carinthia VI.

    Back to the Pilgrim though, the only thing that I do not like about her is her bow, while it might prove to be very efficient it is definitely does not go with her deep sloping stern. A J class bow would have looked better?
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    A recent example: Christoffel's Lighthouse by Holland Jachtbouw:

    http://www.hollandjachtbouw.nl/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=51

    or on Gerard Dijkstra's site:

    http://www.gdnp.nl/sailingyachts/CHRISTOFFEL'S%20LIGHTHOUSE/Christoffels%20Lighthouse%2000-04.htm

    I like the look of these yachts, but if I went for a classic-style yacht I would definitely go for long overhangs both fore and aft.

    As a retro-modern fusion I think Pilgrim will be a killer though... might even look better than its sisters of yore...

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    outmywindow, did you concoct that thing yourself? Either way, it actually looks alright. Goes to show what a fabulous design it was to begin with (no pun intended).
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    Yes, this is what happens when you have an hour to kill and to many cocktails.
    But it would be nice if a pro run with it and made it into something feasible.

    As of right now, I have had only one inquiry pertaining to its acquisition...

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    Yep, that's one beautiful yacht Lars. :) Personally, I like the two ends of the spectrum.... I'm a little less enthusiastic about what's found in the middle. Racer styled, high-tech (a la Wally) or pure classics like Spirit Yachts and others in the same style.
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    I understand what everyone is saying about that bow stern combination being a bit unsettling, but aren't most Wally designs a bit unsettling at first? I think that's why their designs are so successful. They are just different enough to create a slight dissonance, but still beautiful and pure enough to intrigue you. Give this one some time and I think you might come around to it.

    With that being said however, I do agree with you Kevin. There is just something about that classic look that companies like Spirit capture so well.