I just rediscovered a school project, transportable 7-meter liveaboard sailboat, that I created 20 years ago. Though I never got to build it, I’ve decided to give it a second life online - far better than letting it gather dust on a tiny USB key! This project holds so many memories, taking me back to my youthful sailing days…

Here is the English translation of the design pitch. 🙂

This sailboat is a 7-meter transportable liveaboard, designed for coastal cruising for a couple and a child on relatively short trips. It was intended to be built in small quantities by amateurs or small boatyards. The chosen construction method is sandwich composite over a male mould.

The design prioritizes stability, both in form and weight. Its 400 kg bulb lifting keel provides excellent stability while maintaining a shallow draft, allowing access to well-protected anchorages.

The cockpit is spacious, designed to maximize outdoor living. It can accommodate six adults around a removable table, which also serves as the interior saloon table and stows neatly under the cockpit, behind the stairs. The cockpit has been intentionally designed as a closed space for added safety, particularly for children.

Inside, the layout is optimized for functionality, compensating for the central daggerboard trunk. The saloon can comfortably seat four adults, and the twin balanced rudders ensure excellent control, even when heeling. Additionally, they can be individually lifted to reduce drag when the boat is properly trimmed.