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The Makara sailing superyacht series features subtle intricacies and perfectly proportioned style.

 

Designed to glide with the lightest of breeze, the Makara yachts deliver the highest levels of sailing performance with minimal effort and maximum comfort.

The series comprises the Makara 85, Makara 105 and the Makara 120. The exterior lines incorporate a defined hull chine and low profile superstructure, with dark glass giving a dynamic and striking contrast to the teak deck and paintwork.

 

Benefitting from the full scope of McConaghy’s experience in the build of high-performance carbon fibre race boats, the Makara series has a highly advanced and complex design which, in its resulting simplicity of use, sets it apart.  This lightweight luxury yacht series brings the superyacht lifestyle to the racecourse in a way never seen before.

 

The Makara series has been designed by Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design, and Pure Design have been engaged for the composite engineering. In bringing this design to the market place, the team set out to devise a monohull that whilst able to comfortably accommodate a family, can be sailed and raced short-handed.

The arrangement of the cockpit, flanked by the ergonomic coaming, allows guests to sit on deck in safety even whilst the yacht is underway and manoeuvres are being undertaken by the crew. The cushioned sun beds, extending aft from the cockpit, are a desirable spot to relax when at anchor.

 

An array of interior schematics have been developed for the Makara series, including oak or walnut veneers and a more minimalist smooth grey finish.

Glass has been positioned both at seated eye level and standing which, in partnership with glass panels in the cabin top, gives an incredible visual connection with the surroundings and the impression of still being on deck.

 

The semi-custom design is presented with four interior arrangements and an option of three of four cabins, with the master suite positioned fore or aft.  With the master suite positioned forward, the layout allows for a three-cabin arrangement with a snug saloon, or a four-cabin setup.

 

The interior layout provides for a full complement of crew, giving the design additional appeal and function as a charter yacht.

 

Other attributes of the Makara series include a number of McConaghy-designed carbon fibre deck items and hardware, including carbon helm wheels (on a chain sprocket and shaft system), and a stern lazarette with fold-down transom door that creates a spacious and stable swim platform.

Constructed using prepreg carbon and structural foam cores, the 25.9m model has a lightship displacement of just 48 tonnes.

 

The rig package for the Makara series has been specified by Southern Spars, and a client can hone their racing and cruising preferences with the optional additions of a bowsprit and a lifting keel.

 

The sail plan for the Makara 85 features a 189sq.m mainsail and a 149sq.m blade.  The mainsheet trim comes with push-button functionality, thanks to an in-boom hydraulic ram and a hydraulic press system serving the blade. 

 

Advanced systems and sail handling technology deliver push-button performance with effortless ease, and confident blue water cruising even for a solo sailor.