1999 Baltic 73 Pilothouse

This 1999 Baltic 73 Pilothouse is a composite-built cruising yacht designed by Judel Vrolijk and R&J Designs to combine genuine sailing performance with the comfort and accommodation of a pilothouse design. Built with vacuum-infused epoxy aramid and glass laminates reinforced with carbon, the hull achieves a 40 percent ballast ratio through a welded fin keel with lead bulb, delivering stability and efficiency for long-distance passage-making. The boat is powered by a Caterpillar 3116TA 6-cylinder 205hp diesel engine with shaft drive and Brunton feathering propeller, backed by a Northern Lights 25kw generator and equipped with a 25hp hydraulic retractable bowthruster.

The interior layout provides four cabins and four heads arranged for comfortable extended cruising. The master cabin sleeps two, with two additional guest cabins and crew berths in the forepeak. The saloon includes settee berthing. A full galley houses a gas stove, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, icemaker, and comprehensive refrigeration. Additional onboard facilities include a sauna, laundry with Miele washing machine, Sealand electric heads, and a Marine Air reverse-cycle air-conditioning system. The pilothouse features hardened glass windows and twin steering pedestals.

The yacht carries 2,300 litres of fuel capacity and 1,080 litres of freshwater, with a Marinco Aquamarine 300 watermaker for self-sufficiency. Recently installed systems include a Victron power management package with LiFePO4 service batteries, B&G Zeus navigation instruments with AIS and radar, and smart TVs with LG cinema system. The rig features an Omohundro carbon fibre mast, Park Avenue boom, and stainless steel rod standing rigging replaced in 2022. Sails are newly supplied Millennium Sails ARXE Ocean membrane sails. A carbon fibre passarelle and 3.65m Geniuss inflatable tender with Suzuki DF20 outboard are included.