Comfort at sea, confidence for the journey

Enksail Halcyon MODERN ALUMINIUM SAILING The Enksail Halcyon is a range of aluminium sailing yachts from 50 to 80 feet, all built to CE Category A (Ocean Going). These yachts combines good sailing performance with a high level of comfort, featuring a spacious deckhouse and, in most cases, a hydraulic lifting keel to minimise draft as much as possible. The yacht has been developed based on the ideas of Gebroeders van Enkhuizen Yachtbuilding & Refits, builders of Enksail Yachts, in close cooperation with Naval Architect Sealevel and valuable input from our launching customer.

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Contents 6 SAILING THE ENKSAIL HALCYON 8 INTERIOR: DESIGNED FOR LIFE ON BOARD 12 COCKPIT: OPEN, CONNECTED LIVING 30 THE ORIGIN OF THE ENKSAIL HALCYON 32 ABOUT

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Sailing the Enksail Halcyon DESIGNED FOR SHORTHANDED SAILING ADAPTABLE RIGGING The rig configuration can be adapted to suit the owner’s preferences. Currently, we often use a Solent rig configuration, combined with a Selden furling mast and furling headsails on Furlex systems. This setup provides an efficient solution for sailing with a small crew. SIMPLIFIED SAIL CONTROL Typically, the yacht is equipped with a standard genoa and a Code 0 sail on a furler. The Code 0 is fitted with UV protection, allowing it to remain rigged and ready for use at all times. This makes sail handling quick and efficient...

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Designed for Life On Board INTERIOR The layout and styling of the interior are fully customisable, within the spatial possibilities of the hull. From classic to modern, a wide variety of styles can be achieved. Enksail Yachts is known for their high level of interior craftsmanship. All interior components are produced in-house with great attention to detail. With more than 30 years of experience, the yard can provide valuable guidance and design proposals for a functional and comfortable interior. The yacht offers sufficient volume for multiple cabins and sanitary spaces.

enksail halcyon

In most configurations, the main living area is located in the deckhouse, often including a navigation area with good visibility of sailing instruments and clear outside views when keeping watch. Below deck, there is typically an additional seating area and the various cabins. Thanks to hull windows, there is ample natural light below deck, making the yacht particularly suitable for extended stays on board. The yacht is well insulated, with double glazing in the deckhouse and triple high-impact windows in the hull. Hull insulation of approximately 5–6 cm contributes to a quiet interior and allows...

enksail halcyon

Open, Connected Living COCKPIT COMFORT WITH A CLEAR VIEW The cockpit offers generous seating, with benches long enough to lie down comfortably. Large cockpit lockers provide substantial storage space, and there is a dedicated entrance to the technical room. Behind the steering position, the cockpit is slightly raised, allowing clear visibility over the deckhouse. From inside the deckhouse, the forward view remains unobstructed. At the aft end of the cockpit, a swimming platform allows easy access from the water or from the dinghy. Above the steering position, an optional arch can be installed,...

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Deckhouse SAILING YACHT WITH A DECKHOUSE COMFORT WITH A VIEW Once you have experienced sailing a yacht with a deckhouse and felt the level of comfort it provides, it is difficult to go back. A common sight in many harbours is a beautiful yacht with the crew sitting under a cockpit tent because there is little visibility below deck. ALL-WEATHER VISIBILITY All Enksail sailing yachts feature a spacious deckhouse with a seating area that offers panoramic views, both in the harbour and underway. It allows you to keep watch from inside in a warm, dry and safe environment. EXPANDED DECKHOUSE LIVING...

enksail halcyon

Confidence at Sea PERFORMANCE AND PROTECTION The sailing characteristics of the Halcyon are well balanced. Even in light wind conditions, the yacht performs well. With the keel raised, draft is limited, allowing access to shallow waters and sheltered anchorages close to shore. At sea, the hydraulic keel can be lowered, increasing draft to well above 3 metres, significantly improving performance and stability.

The deck layout is designed for safe movement on board. The shrouds are positioned to keep side decks clear, while the bulwark and solid guardrails provide additional protection.

Defined by You TAILORED TO YOUR WISHES ROBUST COMFORT, FLEXIBLE BY DESIGN The Enksail Halcyon can best be described as a robust and comfortable aluminium sailing yacht. From the start of the design process, the custom build philosophy of Enksail has been incorporated, allowing the yard to respond as much as possible to individual client preferences in terms of equipment, layout and interior styling. The hull of the Enksail Halcyon has been designed to allow significant flexibility in layout and configuration.

YOUR WISHES, REALISED The Enksail Halcyon is built on a semi-custom basis, meaning the owner has significant influence over the specification, styling, and layout. The interior is tailored to the owner's preferences, the number of people on board, and the intended cruising area. As a result, each Enksail Halcyon is unique and fully aligned with the personal wishes of its owner.

Owner’s Story “The sailing characteristics surprised me in a very positive way. She feels stable and light through the water, which is exactly what I had hoped for.” - MAARTEN CREZEE, OWNER OF THE ‘GRANDE VIVACE’ - ENKSAIL HALCYON 50 “The way the yard showed me the boats they had built, the way they work and the quality of the craftsmanship gave me confidence. I immediately felt: this is the right place.” - Maarten Crezee, owner of an Enksail Halcyon 50 When Maarten started looking for a new sailing yacht, he already had a clear picture in mind. He was looking for an aluminium monohull, suitable...