Aluminium expedition cruising yacht with a modern look A DESIGNER YACHT IS A COMPANION FOR LIFE

The Enksail Orion is an aluminum sailing yacht with a modern and sporty look. It not only has the look of a fast ship, but it is. Due to the sporty hull shape, the sailing yacht has little water displacement which makes excellent sailing with little effort. The Enksail Orion can be delivered in bare aluminium or complete painted. Sporty yacht with a modern look Enksail Orion The Enksail Orion is a real expedition cruising yacht with the comfortable and safe features you are used to from Enksail Yachts. The sailing yacht, designed by Dutch architect Kees van der Stadt of Satellite Yacht Design,...

‘When it comes to distant voyages, staying on board is a comfortable experience’ When it comes to distant voyages, staying on board is a comfortable experience. The spacious deckhouse has a cozy sitting area with a view all around. This is convenient while sailing and also in the harbor. During poor weather conditions, everyone can sit inside dry, warm and safe while still being able to look outside. The Enksail Orion is semi-custom built which means that the client has a lot of influence on the equipment, styling and layout. The interior is customized to the owner’s preferences, the number of...

Lenght hull Beam Depth Depth* Displacement Engine Fuel capacity Drinkwater capacity Waste capacity Sail area Enksail Orion 54 concept CE-category Lenght hull Beam Depth Depth* Fuel capacity Drinkwater capacity Waste capacity Sail area 22 tons

Equipment Standard equipment (included) • • • • • • • • • • • • Fixed keel Yanmar 4JH80 Engine Second alternator 24V on Yanmar engine Two JEFA steering wheels in aluminium steering position Hull and superstructure sanded, further untreated Hull underwater treated with barrier coating & antifouling Decks provided with antiskid paint Six fixed hull ports Six opening hatches Insulted glass in pilothouse Selden mast Andersen sail handling winches Main sail full batten and roller reefed genoa Custom interior lay-out Fridge and freezer unit in galley Central heating system Liquid compass 135mm Log,...

“Fun to sail in comfort and safety”. Enksail Yachts are Dutch built custom cruising/explorer sailing yachts for long trips and long stays on board. There are three models: the Halcyon, Noordkaper and Orion. Which model are you choosing

‘ATTRACTIVE AND FUNCTIONAL’ Enksail Halcyon The Enksail Halcyon is a modern line of aluminium sailing yachts with a very luxurious look. A complete range has been developed from 50 to 80 feet. The interior and styling can be completely tailored to your wishes and can vary from very classic to ultra-modern. We have been building sailing yachts at our yard in Makkum since 1999. All our experiences, a wide range of wishes and feedback from customers have been included in the design. For example, we are often told that there is a need for cooking with a view. The Halcyon allows the galley to be placed...

How a Dutch couple came up with a design of a fast sailing yacht which met all their wishes. The origin of the Enksail Orion ‘Orion’ stands for ‘speed’ and that was exactly the starting point for Hans and Linda Gilberts when they created the design. While searching for a fast sailing yacht, they learned that there was no existing model that met their needs. Therefore, they decided to create their own design. The sporty Orion is the result of this. a fast and sporty sailing yacht in combination with a spacious pilot house, a hydraulic keel and the most modern technology on board. And preferably...

‘Linda and I are impressed with the speed of the Orion. Even in low wind she accelerates extremely well.’ - Hans Gilberts In 2017, the first Orion 49 was built, named Socius. ‘She does exactly what we had in mind and we really use her 365 days a year. Linda and I are impressed with the speed of the Orion. Even in light wind she accelerates extremely well. In addition, it is such a comfortable ship to live on and we love being there. From the pilot house we can look out nicely. And rain or shine, we sit there with great comfort.’ Linda: ‘We always take our two dachshunds on board. We enjoy sailing...

Semi-custom built Like the other models from Enksail Yachts, the Enksail Orion is semi-custom built. As a result, no Enksail Orion is the same. Every client has different plans for the yacht and also a different wish list. Semi-custom building makes it possible to meet these wishes. The result is an Enksail Orion with her own ‘soul’ and feeling, explains co-owner Ronald van Enkhuizen. Semi-custom built The fact that no Enksail Orion is the same is due to the various options in terms of equipment, styling and layout. For instance, the interior can be adapted to your wishes, the number of crew...

Building process During the building process, clients visit the construction site several times to check on the progress. Usually this happens during special moments, such as when the hull is under construction. The interior of the Enksail Orion is then clearly visible and at the same time tangible. There is so much feeling in a semi-custom built sailing yacht. The hull builders work with great dedication on the basic structure of the yacht. For clients this is a a special moment to witness. The construction has really begun. Gebroeders van Enkhuizen is reasonably flexible to make any changes...

Paul and Sheryl from TV show Distant Shores get their dream sailing yacht: the Enksail Orion 49. With more than 30 years of sailing experience at sea, it is safe to say that Canadians Paul and Sheryl Shard have a lot of knowledge when it comes to cruising. In total, they have enjoyed three Southerly yachts and know these sailing yachts inside and out. A custom aluminum boat had to be the successor, because with all their experience on board, they knew exactly what they wanted and didn't want. When they saw an opportunity during the corona pandemic to look for their dream yacht, the Enksail Orion...