Protected Helm

The most important design element of a liveaboard yacht is a protected helm. It should always protect you from the weather.

High-performance Antares Catamaran captain steering navigation instruments on a modern boat.
A smiling captain navigating the Antares Catamaran, showcasing advanced helm controls and panoramic views for a luxury boating experience.

Exposed helms can be fun on a vacation, but they can undermine your long-term cruising experience.  Protected helms are required for serious blue-water cruising.

Most catamarans are built for vacations in protected waters. The Antares catamaran is designed with the entire world in mind. Antares was the first production catamaran built with a glass windshield and wipers and comes standard with a full removable enclosure integrated into the hardtop.

Important features of the Antares protected helm

Fully Protected Helm

In any weather condition it is important to have a cockpit that adapts to the crew. Every Antares comes standard with a custom full enclosure. These enclosures are easily stowed and deployed as conditions change—keeping the crew warm, dry, and comfortable.

Glass Windshield

The forward windows at the helm are tempered glass with windshield wipers as a standard feature. This ensures clear visibility in all conditions, even in heavy rain.

Exceptional 360 Degree Visibility

From the helm seat you have a clear, unobstructed view of everything around you. This allows safe sailing in comfort, without having to move around to cover blind spots when tacking or jibing.

Protection from Following Seas

An enormous cockpit that’s fully open to the stern with sliding patio doors may be ideal for lounging when anchored in azure-blue waters, but is not suitable for an ocean voyaging vessel.

Antares built a strong bulwark at the back of the cockpit. This helps protect against large waves that can come from behind. These waves can be much taller than the boat. We made the sliding door a practical size. This gives us the access we need without risking seaworthiness.

Virtual Helm Tour

Luxury is about staying warm and dry when its cold and wet outside

“We’ve sailed our Antares over 40,000 nautical miles in all types of conditions, from gales to tropical storms to cold weather in the north and south.  No matter what conditions have been throw at us, we can adjust our enclosures for safe, comfortable sailing without getting wet or cold!”

Mark 
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