ELEVATED SAILING

ABOUT GUNBOAT —

Gunboat began in 2002 with the vision BORN IN THE USA, INNOVATION AND EVOLUTION. to design and build fast comfortable, MADE IN . family-friendly cruising The elevated experience of a Gunboat is that utilized the latest in race boat Since 2016, Gunboat operations have profound, and exhilarating, throughout technology. At that time, most cruising benefited from a high level of industry the journey and the destination. Speed catamarans were comfortable but knowledge, build expertise and sound and seaworthiness to safely handle the clearly not great performers. On financial backing under the ownership toughest blue water passages. Gliding the other side of the spectrum, the of Grand Large Yachting. Clients receive along faster than the wind. Sinking into performance world had embraced the best of both worlds: the efficiency pure comfort and absorbing the vibe of with one world record gained by the process-driven culture the yacht during sunsets at anchor. That after another falling to maxi racing and scale of a recognized industry distinctive feeling of intrigue and deep catamarans. player, and the boutique craftsmanship satisfaction is not by chance. We’ve of high-tech, semi-custom yacht gone the extra mile and millimeter too, Through 20 years of head-turning building. Each Gunboat is unique and throughout the design, engineering and designs, enviable cruising speeds, and celebrated by the Gunboat team. build of your new Gunboat. regatta podiums, Gunboat set the We want clients to enjoy the build bar and continues to raise it, applying process too, including their time at our Are you ready to join the fleet? innovation and proven technologies to purpose-built, 3600 sq meter facility in the desires of performance sailing and La Grande-Motte France. the bluewater cruising lifestyle - blasting the boundaries of mutual exclusivity between the two. It turns out you can have it both ways.

4 “The synthesis of cruising and high-performance multihulls was a revolution. 20 years later Gunboat still leads the evolution.” —

5 6 PROJECT GENESIS —

TAMING THE FLYBRIDGE with the cruising aficionado in mind, CHAMPAGNE SAILING SPACES THAT MATTER and the knowledge that even the most MOST TO YOU Technology has come a long way in 20 turbo Gunboats may spend >90% of Sail at wind speed from 8 kts true. years, and so has the vast popularity their time in cruise mode. So, we go Celebrate shorthanded performance Adventures with family and friends of cruising. Families come in back to the basics. What truly defines sailing from the flybridge helm station. become stories, and stories turn into droves to boat shows, searching for the Gunboat for the avid cruiser, when Enjoy the simple pleasure of sailing legends. Shared dreams drive the perfect match between the significance nothing less than a Gunboat will do? with streamlined sail controls and configuration of the 72V, with at least of their world cruising adventure and cruising-optimized sail plans. Effortless, five distinct areas for socializing, re- the vessel that will carry them, that ELEVATED SAILING quick, and efficient. This is smooth laxing and making memories together, they will also call home. The pendulum sailing - calculated by the historically and an unprecedented level of layout swings hard – Gunboat sailing perfor- The best performing in its highly accurate data modeling of VPLP customizability to accommodate your mance or layers of living space. Family class, a cat that vibes “Our life is the ul- and achieved by the yard that delivers unique tribe. Plush interiors and the and friends start voting, and we catch timate adventure.” Then every moment 100% of the Gunboat 68’s on-weight. comprehensive treatment of interior the look of pleading in your eye. The aboard feels inspired and deeply satis- Beyond the fun of it, performance design reflect the personality of each flybridge catamaran: That free-spirited fying. Great sailing, head-turning style, yields comfort, stability, and capabi- owner. The inviting, bright and airy force-to-be-reckoned-with sits in pole and pure comfort on a platform that in- lity in the widest range of conditions, character of the 72V shines through. position on the dock at every show, corporates all that you want, yet nothing and comes from precise, high-quality flaunting great views and happy hours... more to weigh you down. The quality construction and a thorough treat- EXPANDED HORIZONS without revealing her unruly nature is tangible, the “raison d’être” clear. ment of performance optimization. offshore. In time, we agreed - armed with Cruising faster means cruising fur- >20 years of experience, top engineers But there’s a new vantage point, with LIGHT IS GREEN ther to reach more destinations and and advanced lightweight technologies - an outstanding view and a substantial to revel in the journey all the way. it’s time to tame the flybridge. increase in living space, that reflects Sail while the others are motoring. your lifestyle and still moves at your Refined efficiency also minimizes the When only a Gunboat will do. Introducing Gunboat 72V, the first cata- speed. The Gunboat 72V features a use of fossil fuels. Energy systems V is simply "Vie." maran with Gunboat performance and a streamlined flybridge, lightweight incorporate renewables, and the boat flybridge. You’ve heard us from the construction and comprehensive per- delivers effortless, mile-eating per- outset of the Gunboat 68; The owner sets formance engineering. It’s sleek and formance. Forget the engines and the cursor. We set the parameters. aero, rock solid, and sails like a dream. enjoy the sounds of wind and water. This new series begins squarely

7 THE DREAM TEAM “VPLP DNA is always to deal with a high level of complexity. We believe that the Gunboat 72V — offers the best of the two worlds, performance and the pleasure of a catamaran featuring a flybridge. Precise engineering with Gunboat’s Our success is the result of NAVAL ARCHITECTS very skilled and careful construction, allows us teamwork, the people behind to master the weight and balance, which is of VPLP Design: Only the well-rounded course a key factor to achieve the performance the technology. Collaborations perspective of VPLP could nail the ba- in terms of speed and excellent sea keeping.” span the most talented industry lance of our envisioned flybridge perfor- professionals. Award-winning mance cruiser so precisely. Renowned — Marc Van Peteghem VPLP — Vincent Lauriot-Prévost & Marc Van Peteghem naval architects and designers, the engineers of racing, cruising and deep talent of our in-house team, superyacht multihulls, VPLP represents the best of both worlds, with numerous “When we set forth on the design challenge generations of owner experience awards in the cruising sector and a for- of the 72V, we paused to reflect and deeply and exciting industry partnerships midable list of world records from the consider how to achieve this extension in come together to deliver elevated performance multihulls they design. For Gunboat’s territory with panache, with a unique performance and refinement. the Gunboat 72V, the race side of VPLP and beautiful boat. We aimed to design the again took the lead on the structural en- fastest flybridge catamaran, a new concept but gineering, applying their work from the The all-star design and 68 to deliver the fastest flybridge boat also instantly recognizable as a Gunboat.” engineering collaboration of on the market with the integral design — Christophe Chedal Anglay & Patrick le Quément Gunboat, VPLP, Christophe Chedal vision of the cruising experts. Anglay, Patrick le Quément, and DESIGN Christophe Chedal Anglay Patrick le Quément Isabelle Racoupeau contribute the shared experience that is Christophe Chedal Anglay (designer of “In keeping with Gunboat DNA, I searched for intrinsic to the Gunboat 72V, with high-performance catamarans) and Pa- a refreshingly, luxe interior for the Gunboat 72V the principles introduced through trick le Quément (former head designer that was both dynamic and bright, but in a at Ford and Renault) developed the V delicate way, with the softness of the shapes the Gunboat 68 series, and the series to incorporate new features like conviviality of family cruising of the furniture associated with the contrast the flybridge and tender/swim platform of the materials. While respecting her dual adventures. with the sleek and streamlined design personality, sporty and luxurious, I had to bring principles of the Gunboat 68. comfort and richness - all with a sense of From Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design, lightness of course.” Isabelle Racoupeau conceptualized a — Isabelle Racoupeau unique interior to distinguish the 72V Isabelle Racoupeau from its predecessors and harmonize the elements of its character. 8 BUILD — — Built by Gunboat in La Grande-Motte, Minimizing environmental impact — France, operating with the strict mindset throughout the life of the boat: The steadfast ambition that of a raceboat program - focused on producing a 72ft boat that can sail 80% sparked Gunboat - applying quality, weight and deadlines. Our build of the time, maximizing solar power, quality and process-driven, detail- and minimizing the use of fossil fuels. proven, Grand Prix race boat oriented practices allow clients to take technology to what is at its core, ownership of a new Gunboat and sail — a highly capable, world cruising away with confidence.. Assembly in our temperature-controlled, boat - built by an expert team in dust free facility exceeding European — safety and environmental standards state-of-the-art facilities. Discreet selection of robust lightweight equipment for precision and lasting Evolution is a gradual change, — quality. Employing materials and processes best a constant adaptation to new suited for every application of the build, — challenges. big and small: From the carbon fiber In-House Design and Engineering focus and epoxy resins selected to the ther- on streamlined, efficient, reliable moformed foam core where it matters, systems. including in the lightweight interior.

9 EXTERIOR DESIGN —

10 Sleek, balanced, stable, light. Her lines are unmistakable, yet the Gunboat 72V belongs in a category of her own, disrupting the definition of a flybridge multihull. Performance design seamlessly integrates new cruising features with parallel intrigue. Sailing plans escalate.

— both the flybridge and the Platform can be raised Optimized hull shape aft cockpit. flush with the aft beam and rigid, ocean going as an extension of the structures define the — aft beam sun lounge, or strong, reliable platform Cabin house design offers lowered slightly and smooth sailing maximum real estate for underwater as a swim motion. the flybridge platform. — — — Wave-piercing bows and Flybridge with flying steps Enclosed aft cockpit minimum rocker maintain for access. Choice of open providing comfort and steady, uninterrupted air or Solar Roof. safety for families with speed. — children — Streamlined silhouette — Increased beam yields incorporating wraparound Semi-protected foredeck more righting moment cabintop windows and lounge nestled between long topside windows that the salon windshields. — broaden sightlines and High performance rig plan deliver abundant natural — including a carbon wing light within. Spread out to the mast and furling headsails trampoline for some — breeze and the rush — Spacious aft cockpit for of water below. Long, high-aspect lounging, dining and daggerboards entertaining. — — Traveler mounted on the Choice of davits or tender The freedom to go aft beam of the flybridge platform which adds yet — clears a customizable another social dynamic. entertainment area in

11 AFT COCKPIT UNCONDITIONAL Four electric winches CRUISING provide plenty of power to Indoor/outdoor living operate your sails. Certain connected to the salon by Set up for optimal navigation and sailing large sliding doors, the aft performance and controls can be configured cockpit is your protected shorthanded sail handling for access in the salon. outdoor oasis at the heart in the full range of Manageable by two, the of entertainment. Aft conditions, the Gunboat passion for sailing takes cockpit dwellers are steps 72V was conceived to be on a carefree nature on from the transom for a experienced together with the 72V. refreshing swim and the family and friends of all wet bar when it’s comes levels of sailing interest. Sail plan to happy hour. It’s the Lifelong memories of go-to spot for all-weather sailing a performance While sail selection re- lounging around, formal cruising cat with comfort mains owner-driven, the dining for 8, and greeting and ease involve the recommended sail plan guests as they board. whole family, whether features 4 sails (Main, J2/ The Gunboat 72V is as they’re lounging around genoa, J3/staysail, A3). welcoming to a party of the flybridge or lending VPLP designed this with 20 as it is to a few. a hand on the lines. performance and simpli- city in mind. Fixed sails are Flybridge Helmstation easily furlable from the & Sail handling flybridge in a sail plan genuinely conceived for Command the seas from streamlined, short-handed the flybridge helmstation cruising of a thrilling per- with an extended view formance machine. over the water, unobstruc- ted eyes on the sails and rigging, and streamlined sail controls at your finger- tips. The centralized, ergo- nomically engineered deck gear layout features high caliber equipment, running rigging and a rope package proven to be lightweight and strong for longevity.

12 SAIL PLAN —

SQ METERS SQ FEET

Main 170 1,830

J1 144 1,550

J2 119 1,281

J3 69 742

Solent 118 1,270

Staysail 80 861

A3 280 3,014

UPWIND SAIL AREA 288 3,100 (Main + Solent)

REACHING SAIL AREA 450 4,844 (Main + A3)

13 INTERIOR DESIGN Vie is life – the way you will live layouts are designed for 8-10 guests in ACHIEVED WITH LIGHTNESS and the experience of a lifetime. 4 cabins and 2-3 crew in separate crew — quarters. A significant reduction in the weight Welcome aboard. The inviting aft cockpit of furniture, with light yet strong unfolds into the salon with rich comfort, The Gunboat 72V interior offers various material and high-quality veneers, soft shapes, and fine materials. The inte- layouts, designed corresponding to the delivers refined comfort while rior of the Gunboat 72V is dynamic and specific choices of each owner. remaining consistent with the bright, pure and approachable. Conside- philosophy of performance. rate treatment of form and function give Configurations in the hulls are rise to a carefree ambience for creating numerous, but always prioritize the Panoramic windows and carefully memories with the ones you love. owner’s lifestyle - starting with their measured sight-lines present 360 own cabin, any desires for additional degrees of visibility in the salon, an Lifestyle-centric from sterns to bows personal space such as an office, ocean view from every cabin, and and cabins to flybridge, with more than accommodations in multiple guest abundant natural light. 5 distinct areas for socializing. Cabin cabins, and quarters for 2-3 crew.

14 SALON — Bar counter and chairs — along the forward window Fully-equipped, gourmet of the salon galley located on the port side of the salon — Sliding doors giving — access to the aft cockpit. Navigation station located Left open, they create an forward starboard in the expansive open floor plan salon. between the salon and aft — cockpit. Spacious, lifestyle-focused — salon. The main living Access to the hull living space as well as a safety spaces via double zone for kids and less companionways on port sure-footed friends. and starboard — Panel-mounted displays, and the potential to customize push button controls to be accessed within the salon. — Dining/lounge area located on the starboard side of the salon features an L-shaped sofa and dining table to seat 8.

15 OWNER’S CABIN — Hull spaces can be Wake up refreshed to customized to offer glowing sunrises and alternatives such as an sweeping ocean views. office or family room. More than sleeping All cabins feature: quarters, it’s your own private retreat. Pure — comfort beckons for Space maximized for an afternoon siesta or usable storage and that book you can’t put ample headroom. down. Enjoy maximum — sized cabin space, Air conditioning plush comfort, and strategically placed an inviting ambience. to surround the bed Positioned for privacy comfortably with slow- and easy access to the moving cool air salon and aft cockpit. — Upholstery panels to absorb sound — Detail-focused accommodations including lighting on dimmers for ambiance, conveniently placed charging stations, …

16 LAYOUTS —

From imagination to reality: Create the spaces that matter most to you.

17 SPECIFICATIONS —

METRIC IMPERIAL

LOA 22.00 72

LWL 22.00 72

BOA 9.4 31.8

Draft Board Down 4.6 15.7

Draft Board Up 1.7 - 3.8 5.5 - 12.4

Mast Clearance 32.37 106.2

Mast Length 29 95.1

Displacement (as per Standar Specifications) 28.400 kg 62.600 lb

Displacement Max Load 32.500 kg 71.650 lb

Bridge Deck Clearance 0.95 3.11

Fuel Capacity 1300 L 1300 L

Water Capacity 840 L 840 L

18 SEMI-CUSTOM APPROACH —

From a full cruising program to — — — — mixing it up with the Gunboat family In-house Design and Structural integrity: World Risk Management: Boatbuilding: Add the Endless summer. Engineering: Optimized class engineering of VPLP Trust our actions and well-established, expert at events, your Gunboat 72V will be The next evolution energy generation and and the head-turning our words. We’ll give it to build team of the boatyard of the pure cruising optimized to suit your sailing plans storage solutions using design of the Gunboat 72V you straight. And we’re that brought you the and adventures. our custom load study that’s guaranteed to be proud of our track record, Gunboat 68, offering the catamaran is here! tools. Streamlined, fast and fun yet certified delivering boats on time, highest level of confidence Our proven, process-driven ap- efficient systems to Oceangoing CE Class on weight, and on budget, in carefully managed maximize renewables A Standards fully commissioned and safety margins within the proach to boatbuilding gives you and minimize the use with full confidence to structural tolerances. peace of mind and the benefits of of fossil fuels. Systems — cross the Atlantic upon a streamlined, repeatable process, components upgrades Infrastructure: Measures leaving the factory. of cost-effectiveness that while maintaining a level of customi- to save on weight and reduce maintenance. simply can’t be realized zation. in a full-custom yacht. Controlled overhead costs, accurate budgeting, project management. 19 WWW.GUNBOAT.COM