The Bull 7000 is a 7.5m long lift-keel trailer-sailer with a difference.  With the assymetric spinnaker flying she will plane at 15 knots plus and compete with the best of the modern generation of sports-boats.  Yet down below she has fully fitted 4-berth accommodation for comfortable cruising.

Perhaps the defining features of the boat are its horns, which give the Bull its name.  These are two very strong protrusions from the deck near the bow on which the inner end of the swinging bowsprit travels,  (They also make good diving platforms and, no, they don't get in the way when manoeuvring at close quarters.)  This set-up means that the advantages of the assymetric kite are combined with the ability to sail fast deeper downwind.  The ergonomically arranged sail controls are all lead back to the cockpit, where assistance is provided by a single, centrally located winch.

The spinnaker is launched from either of the unusual twin companionways. These also  allow easy entry to the cabin each side of the centreboard case and mean that that awkward crew member who insists on sitting there is not blocking the only access!  The cabin has been cleverly designed to provide twin bunks forward and a double bunk athwartships aft under the bridge deck - all bunks suitable for large adults.  There is a built in sink, loo compartment and space for a cooker and coolbox.  There is also plenty of stowage space.  For full details, please contact the builder: Parker Sailboats.

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