Launch of "SETTON 60"
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MULTIPLAST, the shipyard known for its great ocean-going multihulls, has just launched Jacky SETTON's latest project in VANNES. The 60-foot monohull « CIAO GIANNI » in homage to Gianni AGNELLI was designed for single-handed day sailing. She succeeds another day sailor by the name of « TOMTIT » this time in homage to Eric TABARLY.

MULTIPLAST, the shipyard known for its great ocean-going multihulls, has just launched Jacky SETTON's latest project in VANNES. The 60-foot monohull « CIAO GIANNI » in homage to Gianni AGNELLI was designed for single-handed day sailing. She succeeds another day sailor by the name of « TOMTIT » this time in homage to Eric TABARLY.

Jacky SETTON, fervent amateur of boats and creation, has already made a mark in the world of top of the range cruising with remarkable designs among which are « SIMSON S » a green water tug vessel he completely transformed, « SENSES » an exploration yacht and « PIONNER » one of the first ULDB, ultra light displacement boats.

In the autumn of 2008, Jacky SETTON suggested that MULTIPLAST give form to his ideas and produce an early design within six months. MULTIPLAST rose to the challenge.

« CIAO GIANNI » brings together all of the ingredients which combine to make a boat a cut above the rest.

Mani Frers , the boat's architect defines her thus :

« Arising out of the pleasure of sailing, « CIAO GIANNI » is a combination of power, efficiency and acceleration. The reverse bow makes for an immediately recognizable silhouette, lightens her extremities and reduces spray drag. The Frers Studio has designed a light displacement boat with a long waterline length, and powerful lines designed for high speed. All of these features combined with a high aspect ratio rig and large draught express the boat's high potential. »

Calling upon its legendary savoir-faire and excellent collaboration with the architect, MULTIPLAST has built a boat to the highest standards in carbon/epoxy construction, coordinating all of the equipment in order to hand the boat over ready to sail.

MULTIPLAST turned to HALL SPARS for the mast and rigging, NORTH SAILS France for 3DL carbon sails and HARKEN France for the specially silver anodized gear. Sub-contractors are too numerous to mention. All produced top quality work. In the end, this is a unique boat in the international seascape, both in terms of her concept and her quality of construction.

After having been launched, and a few days of sea trials in the Quiberon Bay off La Trinité sur Mer, « CIAO GIANNI » will be carried by road to the Mediterranean. MULTIPLAST will have to restep the mast and mount the keel once again on « CIAO GIANNI » before regaining her natural element and sail the waters of the bay of Saint-Tropez.

We extend our thanks to Jacky SETTON who has been able to create a team and share his passion and ideas to put together a fine adventure in creating a new boat.

CHARACTERISTICS OF « CIAO GIANNI » :

Length : 18.28 m (60 ft)
Beam : 3.65 m (12 ft)
Displacement : 9 tonnes (9 tons)
Sail area : 180 m² (1937 sq ft)
Draught : 3.80 m (12 ft 6 in)
Architect : FRERS Design
Built by : MULTIPLAST