Retractable Keel

To be equally suited for cruising as for performance sailing - without compromises - Shogun’s keel is constructed with a retractable system. Giving her access to the best cruising locations, channels and harbours throughout Europe and all the hidden gems in the Scandinavian archipelago. The keel retracts to 2 metres by the push of a button, designed to be easily operated by one person. The retracted keel blade gets fixed in its drum using two side bolts, when the keel is extended the same bolts lock it in. The shallow draft mode is to be used under engine, not during sailing, and can be adjusted under 2 knots of speed.

To be a fast and fun high-performance yacht, a light displacement and high righting moment is key. This can be achieved by having a lighter but deeper keel, therefore, the Shogun 50 has full draft of 3.3 m. The keel blade is made of 100% carbon and is about 800kg lighter than a steel blade. The bulk of the weight is then located in the led bulb, decreasing the weight required to achieve the same righting moment. The keel bulb weighs 3600 kg, leaving the rest of the yacht weighing in at 4300kg with rig, full cruising interior and the retractable keel system, to have a total weight of 7900 kg. This approach to developing features that removes compromises, has made it possible to build the Shogun 50 to perform both regarding speed and cruising abilities.

Design Features

The Devil is in the Details

Having the jib foot get caught on the stanchions is a frequent problem. There are probably as many solutions to this problem as there are sail yacht owners. While some are effective, these makeshift solutions tend to be ad hoc and rarely designed for long-term durability. The managers at the Linjett Boatyard, keen sailors themselves, figured out the unique and reliable solution to integrate rollers into the stanchions. Making them flat and narrow instead of round, the rolls have a strong profile and become more efficient.

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