Render of the VMG 53 sail pit with central winches, sail controls and table
Render of the VMG 53 sail pit with central winches, sail controls and table

Sail Pit

Every line. One position. One very comfortable seat.

The sail pit combines intuitive sail control with genuine comfort, creating a command space as capable underway as it is enjoyable at anchor.

KEY FEATURES

Control

Every line on the vessel handled from one position: reefing, headsail sheets and mainsheet on a captive winch

Winches

Two 24 V Harken 80 Performa winches with integrated foot controls

Line management

Custom line-entry system and organiser; Antal or Spinlock clutches

Centralized Daggerboard

Hidden powered daggerboard housed in the "Pitbox"

Pilot & displays

Autopilot control at the winch pedestal; optional 9-inch Nemesis display and autopilot controller

Rig status

Optional Rigging Projects "traffic light" system for halyard and reef locks. Cyclops Marine Smartrig manager integration.

Comfort & access

Lounge seating for up to four with a hi/lo table; direct access on deck or into the central hull

Every line, one position

From a single position, the owner can control every major sail function through integrated systems, with cleanly organized lines and intuitive controls keeping the sail pit effortless and uncluttered.

Render of the VMG 53 sail pit, with twin winches and all sail control lines led to one position

Command, short-handed

With every major control reachable from one position, the sail pit allows the VMG 53 to be sailed confidently and effortlessly by a solo owner or couple.

Render of the VMG 53 sail pit lounge with the hi/lo table raised for dining and with the table lowered to form a seating platform

A performance lounge

The sail pit transforms into a protected lounge with wraparound seating and a hi/lo table designed for relaxing, dining and spending time aboard.

Render of the VMG 53 sail pit’s wraparound seating, looking out over the foredeck

The sail pit is the clearest expression of the VMG philosophy. Effortless to sail, comfortable to live in, and adaptable to every aspect of life onboard.

Overhead render of the VMG 53 sail pit, showing the winch pedestal and surrounding seating