Research 2011 - Windy Boats - 53 Balios

Like its sister ship the 52 Xanthos, Windy's 53 Balios achieves a perfect balance of luxurious fit & finish and sporty performance. The hull is the same, fast and safe, and below decks these beautifully shaped vessels feature the same design and delicate craftsmanship. The difference is in the aft section, where the Balios has a practical dinghy garage covered by a superb sunbed.

Below deck, the genuine quality of the boatbuilder's craft is revealed in high-gloss woodwork in an airy saloon housing a light U-shaped sofa, flatscreen TV, and an ultra-modern galley, with stunning downlighting.

Below the cockpit are twin cabins, one with two single beds, and one with a double which has direct access to a bathroom equipped with a Rondell shower. In the bows, the owner's suite has a kingsize double bed, ensuite bathroom and dressing table.
Beam: 14 ft. 0 in.
Standard features:
Hull & Superstructure
Modified deep V mono hedron hull construction
Lightweight PVC foam girder stiffening system
PVC foam sandwich construction in hull, superstructure and deck
GRP laminate with advanced multiaxial fibreglass mats.
WINTEC©
Powderbound CSM for protection against osmosis.


Deck Fittings & Equipment
All fittings crafted and cast from highest grade stainless steel
Stainless deck cleats
Fairleads
Pulpit and rails in stainless steel
Stainless bow roller and anchor stop
Galvanised delta anchor, 25 kg, with 45 metres chain
Reversible anchor winch, operated from deck or helm 2Kw
Chain lockers - fender stowage
Wash-down outlet for anchor area
Wash-down outlet for cockpit
Starboard fresh water filler (1)
Deckside discharge-point for holding tank
Radar mast and flag holders
Signal horn
Double curved stainless steel framed safety glass windscreen
Ensign staff and socket
Navigation lights
Down lights on aft deck & sidewalks
Low-level lights on aft deck
Hydraulic opening garage for tender (285)
Tender launch system with electric winch


Cockpit Saloon
Hard Top in GRP with large electrically operated sunroof
Tinted overhead windows in Hard Top
Self-draining cockpit
Electrically operated side window, starboard side
Main AC/ DC control panel
Generator control panel
Comfortable seating for 6--7
Storage under seating
Handcrafted cockpit table in finest wood
Full cockpit service area with refrigerator/ coolbox and sink
Hot and cold water
Glass holders
Stainless steel grab rails around wet bar
Halogen overhead lights
Main switch and circuit breaker panel
Radio/CD
240V / 12V socket for wet bar


Aft Lounge Area
Low-level lights for safe passage at night
Gas struts on engine room hatch
Stainless steel rail


Helmsman’s Position
Helm position bridge with individual pilot and co- pilot chairs/bench
Non-glare Nextel surface on instrument area
Heavy duty windscreen wipers
Single electronic lever engine controls
Full analogue engine instrumentation
Electrically adjustable platform at helmsman’s position
Switch panel for all service functions
Fresh water and fuel gauges
Chart area
Compass
Trim tabs with indicator
Rudder indicator
12 V plug and socket
Hand- held fire extinguishers (2kg)
Glass holders


Main Saloon
Interior woodwork in finest wood
Wooden floor
Overhead cupboards
Drink cupboards
Bose sound system with speakers. FM/CD/DVD
LCD flatscreen television 20"
Opening portholes with mosquito screens
Blinds
Overhead halogen lights
Access to midships heads and shower room


Galley
Galley top in high-grade composite material
Sink with hot & cold water
4 ring ceramic hob
Combined grill, hot air oven and microwave
Extractor fan over hob
Electric refrigerator (litres)
Cupboard and drawers for storage
Separate storage compartments underneath galley floor
Rubbish bin
Opening portholes with mosquito screens
Blinds
Double 240V AC socket, 12V DC socket
Overhead halogen lights


Forward Stateroom
Double berth with high-quality sprung mattress
Skillfully crafted woodwork
Full hanging wardrobe
Overhead lockers
Radio/CD/DVD with speakers
Lockers for personal items
Fitted carpet floor
Bedspread
Reading lights (2)
Overhead halogen lights
Opening portholes with mosquito screens (2)
Blinds
Deck hatch with mosquito screen and night screen
Drawers for storage
240V / 12V socket
Direct access to forward heads and shower room

Counter top in high-grade composite material
Wash basin with hot and cold water
Electric toilet
Teak grating on shower floor
Glass holder and soap dish
Towel rack
Bathroom furniture in finest wood