Construction is almost complete on the Baltic 110 Custom, the yard’s second collaboration with naval architect Malcolm McKeon, which splashes this coming May for an expert owner. This hugely versatile go-anywhere super-cruiser brims with eco-credentials: leading-edge electric propulsion with a folding propeller, lithium ion battery banks charged by hydrogeneration, and an efficient heat recovery system as well as plans to install solar. The dark metallic bronze hull clothes an original interior design that combines the structure with rice paper and walnut lantern lighting in the corners of cabins, walnut furniture and cleverly juxtaposed units, to create what the yard describes as “warm minimalism” with a “craft” vibe. The versatile rig can set a pinhead main for cruising and a powerful square top sail for racing an all-carbon structure, and there is even a telescopic keel, so although this beauty is a family boat, she will also do her owner proud in the big international regattas. Another standout feature is the multi-role transom, which serves as a beach club, boarding area and tender retrieval ramp. www.balticyachts.fi
