When visitors step into the saloon of the Hopyacht 30, they often look confused and ask where's the galley gone? In reality, they have just walked past it without noticing! This is yet another design feature where we have broken with tradition to create living space that is not just multi-functional, but also a lot more socialable!
Preparing food with family and close friends is a fun activity, so why banish the chef to the inside of the boat, whilst everyone else is having fun on the outside? And why cram the galley into a claustrophobic space that locks in the cooking smell?
The HopYacht 30 galley is located in the cockpit area. Designed as a L-shaped unit mounted against the main bulkhead, many people simply don’t notice it at first. Cooking 'alfresco' is great way for everyone to enjoy being together and food is prepared right where it will be served.
And if the weather isn’t playing along, the drop down awnings completely enclose the cockpit area, to create flexible living space come rain or shine! The awnings have two layers. Firstly, a breathable see-through mesh layer to make life more comfortable in windy conditions and secondly, a clear Isinglass weatherproof layer. Life and cooking can continue normally.
The custom-made galley sink has a flush mount cover to provide extra work surface when not in use. The 2-plate induction hob gets things sizzling in seconds and we’ve even managed to fit a whopping 130L drawer fridge with a seperate freezer compartment, all within easy reach. Plus there’s lots of built-in storage space for food and cleaning materials.
Next question ... where's the garbage bin? How about a 40L tip-out bin that uses standard off-the shelf rubbish bags, also in the cockpit, right where you want it!
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