Gallant -
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Forward Cabin - Generously roomy twin berths, unlike many boats these berths are not perched high up, you can comfortably sit on these berths with both feet on the ground and read a book. The port berth can be converted into a comfortable double in a matter of seconds. All berths have teak lee boards which conveniently stow away when not required. Huge amount of storage in lockers above the berths and on the forward bulkhead, deep drawers underneath and stowage below the cabin sole. Fold-up table on the aft bulkhead. Large forward opening deck hatch makes for a light and airy cabin. Electric fan heater, 220V and 24V power outlets. A pair of privacy doors separate the forward berth from .......
Forward Head - Large head with shower, deep washbasin with large mirror above, manual flush sea toilet with holding tank, teak grating on sole, mirrored medicine cabinet for toiletries, large amount of storage space in outboard wall lockers, large towel rail rack, pull out drying rack for washing. Pressurised hot and cold water to shower and sink. Opposite the head (starboard) is a large hanging locker with storage underneath. The head is separated from the salon by a water tight bulkhead and door. As such the forward cabin and head makes up a private suite. Note the head discharge pipes are all straight and vertical, consequently build-up of fat deposit is is minimised. We have had no blockages in 2+ years of living aboard.
Salon - To port is a large African mahogany salon table, with finely upholstered horse-shoe shaped settee which comfortable seats six. Under the table is a wine rack. The inviting settee opposite the dining table (starboard) has two large, deep drawers underneath. The table extends to this settee to provide comfortable dining for eight. The padded back rest for this settee acts as the lee board for the slide-out pilot berth behind it, there are further storage cupboards above this berth. Above the table is a large, opening deck hatch and running down each side of the cabin top are long non-opening ports, again a light and airy cabin. Beneath one salon settee is a very large freezer (24V) or fridge (it can be operated as either at a flick of a switch). Underneath the rest of the salon seating is storage. All walls of the salon have enclosed storage cupboards. The entire salon sole is made up of storage compartments (dry). In the middle of the starboard side cupboards is an entertainment centre housing an LCD TV with room for VCR, DVD along with wiring to the masthead TV antenna, DC and AC power. The salon has air-conditioning and an electric fan heater.
Galley - This galley is very popular with the cooks because it is so 'social' as the cook can take part in any social gathering whilst cooking. The galley has to be one of the best (what would you expect on a French boat). Starting forward and centre line behind the settee the tile-inlaid work top runs outboard to the hull, broken into three areas by fiddles, underneath are storage cupboards, drawers and the washing machine. Outboard at the top of the U, is a gimballed two burner stove with oven, above this is a microwave. Also above the cooker is an air extractor, opening port, Heller fan and underneath the cooker is an air conditioner outlet - yes this galleys works in any climate and at sea. Continuing around the U, now facing aft, the tiled worktop continues with front opening refrigerator and more cupboards underneath, almost on the centre line is a double fibre glass sink with drainer and below the dishwasher, back-up fresh water foot pump and more storage cupboards. The galley containss a huge amount of very accessible storage space and it works well in all conditions. Everything is to hand, there's always somewhere to put something down securely. It's a short, easy reach from the galley up the companionway into the cockpit. As in all the boat the entire cabin sole below the galley is dry storage.
Two burner gas cooker and oven.
Microwave
Refrigerator (24V) - front opening.
Large top opening chest freezer or fridge (24V)
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Generator and water maker controls.
Double sink and drainer, with pressurised hot and cold water.
Seagull drinking water filter
Vacuum cleaner (rechargeable).
Navigation Station - To starboard and opposite the galley at the foot of the companionway are the nav' station and wet locker. The instrument panel of the nav' station is designed in three modules. Each module or is a removable rack; undo one simple thumb screw and you can pull out the entire rack mounted instruments and access wiring etc, it's a delight. Fitting new instrumentation is a cinch (replacement teak facia are easy to fit when replacing old instruments with new).
The large chart table takes Admiralty charts folded in half, there is voluminous flat chart storage within the table. Two drawers under the chart table hold all the bits that accumulate around a nav' station. Two large cupboards below the drawers provide further storage. A drop down storage shelf above the chart table is designed to hold a laptop, modems etc and provides secure stowage leaving the chart table free of laptop and clutter whenever required.
The radar display is mounted above the chart table and is comfortably visible from the helm position (as is a laptop screen on the chart table) which alleviates the need for a second display in the wet, hostile conditions of a cockpit. To the right of the nav' station is a large wet locker (handy for the companionway) and above this is a large shelf and book rack.
Pilot Berth - The best sea berth on the boat. Full length berth with ample storage lockers above. Teak lee board quickly and conveniently stores away when not required. Heller fan, reading light, opening port to cockpit, hanging locker for clothes. Underneath the berth is the glass fibre, watertight, vented battery compartment.
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Aft Owners
Cabin - Separated by a watertight bulkhead and door is the aft
owners suite.
Starting on the starboard side and going clockwise around the cabin is a large
hanging locker space, followed by teak desk with swing out stool then corner
settee followed to port by the double berth and finally the ensuite head with a
full length mirror mounted on the door. Storage is abundant- underneath
the berth, built in cupboards above the berth, desk and settee and underneath
the cabin sole. Again the bed is low, comfortable and easy to
access. Two leeboards which divide the berth for sea use, are stowed
conveniently to hand and are easily fitted doe sea use. Underneath the
sofa seat is direct and easy access to the rudder stock and back up Autohelm
self steering gear. Lighting is via a wall light and personal reading
lights. At the foot of the bunk is a large opening deck hatch, running
down both sides of the cabin top are long non-opening ports and above the cabin
entry facing forward is a port which opens into the cockpit making this a
very light and airy cabin. This cabin has its own air conditioner and
electric fan heater. As throughout the entire boat all panelling is
beautifully crafted in flame cut African mahogany giving a quality and luxurious
ambience.
Aft Head - Large head with shower, deep sea going wash basin with large mirror above, manual flush toilet with holding tank, mirrored wall mounted medicine cabinet, large amount of storage space in wall lockers, large towel rail, pull out drying rack, built in steel safe (yes a safe). Pressurised hot and cold water to shower and sink. Opening port provides excellent ventilation.
General Finish
The interior of Gallant is finely finished throughout with a beautiful flame cut African mahogany veneer producing a very high quality and luxurious ambience. The joinery is of the highest standard, equal to many 'luxury yachts' I have visited costing twice the price. All cupboard doors have secure and refined catches, all drawers likewise secure shut and run easily and smoothly. All drawers are made of solid wood and cupboards are lined with heavy, short pile fabric.
Much joinery and trim can be easily removed by simply unscrewing it and lifting it off so hidden cable runs etc are easy to implement.
All cabling runs through either dedicated conduit (e.g. behind the head lining) or through easy access channels. For example rerunning the cable for a new depth sounder sensor (it must not be cut) from sensor to nav' station took only 15 minutes as the run was so accessible.
Main salon and galley sole is think plywood finished with striped teak veneer. The rest of Gallant is carpeted.
All surfaces in the boat are either covered with thick, short pile fabric, painted or varnished. Amel simply do not leave unfinished surfaces, even when they are hidden!
All ports opening and non-opening have tracked curtains and tie backs.
Headroom is 6' 4" or better throughout Gallant except for the passage way running aft to the owners cabin. This passage has been kept lower to keep the centre cockpit low.
All seat covers are removable and machine washable.
Although Gallant contains many systems all are easily accessible for maintenance and repair. For example winch bases and motors are accessible in seconds via removable panels in the deck head of the pilot berth.