A full sized 'maxi' roof provides great weather protection and incorporates a full sized WC.

As with Ernie Curtis' previous vessel, a Cyclone 29, there is a large alloy after gantry and mizzen sail for steadying and keeping head to wind. The Cyclone 29 has been sold to new owners in Essex, with Cygnus providing its normal 'guaranteed price' minimum part exchange valuation as part of the newbuild contract.

There are two berths in the forecabin, with large alloy mooring posts right down to the keel. Looe is a drying harbour so needs strong fore and aft mooring points, with legs also fitted to this craft. The stainless steel keel is also a special channel section, with reinforced skeg. Construction is generally to SFIA standards, with provision of their HCC, and MCA for passenger carrying.

Power is provided by a Volvo TMD121C engine provided by Looe Volvo agents Robert Newton. It drives through a Twin Disc MG 5081A gearbox of 1.5:1 reduction, with exhaust through a wet Halyard Waterloc system. Sterngear was supplied by BT Propellers, with 2in TEMET shafting and a 27.5in by 20in four bladed propeller giving a maximum and cruising speed of 15 knots. A trolling valve and PTO are also fitted to the gearbox.

The vessel was delivered on time and on budget, with yard workers and the Curtis family enjoying a high level of pleasurable interaction during the build process. First charters were booked for two days after completion of sea trials.

Charter angling and diving will be the vessel's main activity through the summer, reverting to commercial netting/long-lining/mackerel drop lining in the winter.

MJ Information No: 19569