#30 | Soul Candy
Artistry and charm converge in this 61-foot hardtop express. Soul Candy was designed as a family-friendly vessel with space for entertaining. She features a host of custom options that allow the owner-operator to communicate and interact with the crew on fishing trips to the Gulf of Mexico and the Bahamas.
SPECIFICATIONS
- LOA: 61′
- Beam: 18′
- Draft: 4′10″
- Displacement: 60,000 lb.
- Fuel: 1,450 gallons
- Water: 210 gallons
- Power: Twin 10V MTU M96L 1,600 MHP diesels
- Gear/Ratio: ZF 2:1
- Propellers: Veem, 5-blade
- Paint: Topside—Awlcraft 2000, Antifouling—Interlux Ultra
- Climate Control: Dometic
Custom Designed for Extra Headroom
One of the primary challenges with a build like Soul Candy, coupled with a tall owner, is adequate interior headroom. Keeping the sweeping lines F&S is known for, while accommodating someone of height, would require some out-of-the-gate thinking.
Creative & Meticulous CAD Design
The design team created a 6-foot-8-inch character named Fred within the CAD program, who would be moved around the virtual boat to be sure proper clearance of areas such as the companionway, staterooms and showers. Fred was also integral to helm line-of-sight—both while running and to the angler in the fighting chair. And because the interior space is directly connected to all the exterior dimensions, it was necessary to consider every detail.
A Deck for Fighting Monsters
The 120-square-foot cockpit deck easily fits the large fighting chair with an offset pedestal and on-deck tuna tubes—essential when you plan on fighting some of the monsters living near the rigs in the Gulf of Mexico.
The classic straight lines of the teak cockpit boards tame the curvy, signature F&S radial mezzanine and transom livewell. A giant lazarette is accessible by way of a Freeman Marine deck hatch located under the chair’s footrest and ensures safe, dry storage below for the multitude of systems located there.
A Striking Helm
The bright interior of the helm deck is striking. The express design allows for a view of the world around her, and F&S takes the “view” to new levels by incorporating one giant piece of custom curved glass on each side. By doing so, there is little to break that uninterrupted sightline, providing a true, 360-degree perspective.
Smooth & Quiet at All Speeds
Soul Candy runs smooth and quiet at all speeds, thanks to the twin MTU 1,600 hp engines, giving the 61-footer a solid cruising speed approaching 35 knots and a top end of 42 knots. The boat is tight and smooth through all rpm, with no chatter or excessive noise coming from the cockpit.
