esse 850 International Class website

The Concept of simplicity combined with speed was the requirement, which Josef Schuchter confronted Umberto Felci with. The Esse 850 should easily to be sailed by an one-man or small crew at fast speeds without the ship heeling. Umberto realised this plan magnificently. Due to the fact that the ship has a high ballast ratio and a good strength of shape, the Esse 850 has a very large righting moment. Therefore the Esse 850 is very stabile and secure.

Further Details

•         The Esse 850 was chosen voted boat-of-the-year in the USA
•         No running backstay
•         Gennaker instead of Spinnaker
•         All trimmappliances are within reach of the Cockpit
•         A suit: Main, jib, Gennaker (no genoa)