ABUNDANCE

Sailing yacht ABUNDANCE (ex IRELANDA, Happy Four) is a striking performance sloop built by the New Zealand shipyard Alloy Yachts and launched in 1996. The yacht features classic wood interiors designed by Hook Design Naval Architects, who also designed her exterior and naval architecture. She can accommodate up to 6 guests in 3 cabins in addition to a crew of 4.

NOTABLE FEATURES OF ABUNDANCE

• Winner of Best Sailing Yacht under 36m at the Showboats Award 1996
• Classic mahogany interiors
• Desirable guest cabins
• Abundance of sunbathing space
• Great selection of family water toys
• Air conditioning
• Wi-Fi

EXTERIOR

Above deck, the amidships cockpit directly behind the interior salon places a C-shaped sofa and adjustable height table to port for lavish meals or casual coffee mornings, and opposite a similar space can be converted into additional sunbeds beneath the bimini cover.

The helm controls are placed behind, and aft is a sunbathing space consisting of a large C-shaped sofa surrounding two sun loungers and a drinks table in the centre. A canvas hood can be erected for shading the upper body while enjoying uninterrupted views out across the stern.

INTERIOR

The lower deck places the crew accommodation forward along with the mess and laundry services, followed by the lower salon amidships, the guest accommodation aft and the engine room and tender garage in the stern. The lower salon has a J-shaped sofa fitted along the port-side wall, with the forward arm broader to offer a day bed. A coffee table is placed in the centre and a widescreen TV mounted on the wall for entertaining in a cosy environment. The starboard side provides an alternative place to rest and watch TV with an L-shaped sofa, and the forward corner has a desk and computer for guest use. 

On the main deck, the formal dining area is to port and a curving sofa surrounds three sides of the large table. The helm controls and navigation are to starboard, and the whole space is brightly lit by 180 degree forward windows and a massive skylight.

A Lugger (L6140AL) 529 HP diesel engine produces a steady cruising speed of 10 knots, a top speed of 12.5 knots and a range of 2,500 nautical miles when also engaging the two 25 kW generators.