The Mariflex Challenge
The Mariflex Challenge — a 67-foot steel sailing yacht from the Challenge series, being prepared and equipped for the Ocean Challenge and long offshore passages.
The Mariflex Challenge: born for the ocean
The Mariflex Challenge is a steel sailing yacht from the Challenge series, a class originally designed for round-the-world races.
With a robust steel construction, the Mariflex Challenge is suitable for long offshore passages. The ship offers ample living space for the crew and is being equipped with safety equipment to offshore standards.
The Mariflex Challenge is one of these ocean vessels and is deployed for the Ocean Challenge 2027 expedition from Demarage Sailing Centre.
Technical data
Length
67 feet (20 metres)
Construction
Steel hull
Origin
Challenge series
Passages
Long offshore
Safety
Extensive
Living space
Large crew
Suitable for
Ocean voyages
Operator
Demarage Sailing Centre
Built for the toughest conditions
Safety is the foundation of every ocean project. The Mariflex Challenge is being prepared with safety as the top priority.
Steel hull
Solid protection against collisions, floating objects and heavy conditions.
Deep keel design
Great stability, even in heavy seas. The Challenge series is designed to recover after knockdown.
Communications
Satellite communications, VHF, AIS transponder and EPIRB are part of the equipment plan.
Rescue equipment
Life raft, personal PLBs, jacklines and safety harnesses for the entire crew will be provided.
Equipment plan for the ocean
Navigation
- Electronic chart plotter
- Radar
- AIS transponder
- Paper charts backup
- Wind instruments
Sails
- Mainsail with reefing options
- Genoa / Jib
- Storm jib and trysail
- Spinnaker / Cruising chute
- Electric winches
Technical
- Water tanks for the entire voyage
- Generator and solar panels
- Diesel engine
- Hydraulic system
- Comprehensive tool kit
Deck & Comfort
- Cockpit tent and bimini
- Cockpit cushions
- Galley with oven
- Fridge and freezer
- Pressurised water system
Life on the ocean
Life aboard the Mariflex Challenge is unique. It is simple yet comfortable, functional yet atmospheric.
The crew stands watches of four hours on and eight hours off. You quickly learn to deal with compact living quarters and appreciate the small luxuries — a warm meal from the galley, a dry bunk after a wet watch, a spectacular starry sky in the middle of the ocean.
The ship offers berths in pipe berths and quarter berths, a fully equipped galley, a navigation station with chart table, and sufficient storage for personal belongings. Water is carried on board for the entire voyage.
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