The new Stephen Waring 39 evokes classic designs from the mid-20th century with a timeless aesthetic and contemporary innovation.The Stephens Waring 39. Photo: Alison LangleyThis more classic and cruising-oriented design is intended as a blend of timeless design and contemporary innovation, with a gracefully balanced hull reminiscent of those of the mid-20th century.
\nBy contrast, the deck layout borrows heavily on today\u2019s thinking. The forward part of the cockpit is an upholstered area for lounging and entertaining, while sail controls are led aft to the area around the central single wheel, allowing the boat to be conned from here when being sailed single-handed.
\nThe Stephen Waring 39 is a classic and cruising-oriented design. Photo: Alison Langley
\nAs far as possible the boat is set up for push-button sailing, with electric winches to handle sheets for jibs and reaching sails, as well as hoisting the in-boom furling mainsail. The mainsheet is controlled using an innovative hydraulic under-deck system.
\nWisp will be based in Long Island Sound and has moderate draught, but in other respects her performance was maximised. The sail plan includes a working jib and a large, multi-purpose reacher, each on fixed furlers, ensuring adaptability and ease of handling. A swing-out anchor launch system helps preserve the yacht\u2019s aesthetics, without compromising practicality.
\nWisp is the latest design from Stephens Waring, a custom naval architecture and engineering firm that\u2019s now regarded as being one of the best in the spirit of tradition world.
\n\u201cCollaborating closely with our clients, Wisp transforms their dreams into reality,\u201d says co-designer Paul Waring, \u201coffering a powerful, elegant, and versatile sailing experience with uncompromising construction quality.\u201d
\nThe Stephen Waring 39 includes a foam-cored plywood deck, which increases structural stiffness. Photo: Alison Langley
\nBuilt by Artisan Boatworks in Rockport, Maine, she launched late last summer. Construction includes a foam-cored plywood deck, which increases structural stiffness while simultaneously streamlining build as the deck can be assembled separately from the hull.
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Stephens Waring 39 Specifications:
\nLOA: 12.04m 39ft 6in
\nLWL: 9.21m 30ft 3in
\nBeam: 3.36m 11ft 0in
\nDraught: 1.83m 6ft 0in
\nDisplacement: 6,600kg 14,500lb
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