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The Ultimate Winch Protection

This winch cover from Offroading Gear is the ultimate protection for your winch. Made from heavy-duty Neoprene that is superior to other cheaper vinyl and polyester covers. The cover is elasticized to form-fit to your winch giving a semi-custom appearance to your cover.

This cover will protect your winch from dirt, dust, rain, flying stones, road debris, the elements, and more. For a limited time, each winch cover includes two free leather gloves. These extra-large gloves are roomy and will protect your hands during your next recovery.

This winch cover is designed to fit a number of winch sizes. Pick the cover according to the pulling capacity of your winch.

• Universal Fit for Various Winch Sizes - Our winch cover is designed to accommodate multiple winch sizes. Simply choose the appropriate cover based on the pulling capacity of your winch, ensuring a perfect fit.
• Durable Neoprene Construction - Constructed from heavy-duty neoprene, our cover surpasses other options made from vinyl or polyester. Its superior durability and form-fitting design give your winch a customized appearance while providing reliable protection.
• Two Free Heavy-Duty Gloves Included - As a bonus, we're including two complimentary heavy-duty gloves valued at $17.99. These gloves are specifically designed to safeguard your hands during your next recovery operation, ensuring both comfort and safety. 
• Elasticized Design for a Secure Fit - Our cover features an elasticized construction that stretches over your winch, preventing flapping and ensuring a secure fit. Best of all, there are no cords or straps to worry about, simplifying the installation process.
• Compatible with Popular Winch Brands - Whether you own a Badlands, Smittybilt, ARB, or other well-known winch brands, you can trust it to provide reliable protection regardless of your winch model.

SPECIFICATIONS 

• 3/4": Breaking Strength: 19,000 lbs. Recommended for Cars, smaller 4x4 Trucks, Jeeps, SUVs, ATVs, and UTVs.
• 7/8": Breaking Strength: 28,6000 lbs. Recommended for Cars, smaller 4x4 Trucks, Jeeps, SUVs, ATVs, and UTVs.
• 1-1/4". Breaking Strength: 52,6000 lbs. Recommended for full-size trucks, large SUVs, and most other high-load vehicle recovery situations.

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ULTIMATE PROTECTION

Protect your winch from dirt, dust, rain, flying stones, road debris and more. It's the best protection you can buy for your winch.

NEOPRENE CONSTRUCTION

Made from heavy-duty Neoprene that is superior to other vinyl and polyester covers. Form fitting to give a customized appearance to your cover.

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The elasticized cover stretches over your winch and resists flapping. Best of all, there are no cords or straps to worry about.

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Includes two free heavy-duty gloves to protect your hands during your next recovery.

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The cover is elasticized to form-fit to your winch giving a semi-custom appearance to your cover.

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When you go overlanding, it’s good to always be prepared for any difficult situation. And when a situation like that involves getting your vehicle unstuck or helping another vehicle, a Traveller winch comes in handy.

If you don’t have a winch yet and are planning to buy one, read our Travelers winch reviews to help you find the best Traveller winch for your needs.

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This electric Traveller Winch has a high pulling capacity of 12,000 lbs and it has great safety features that make it one of the best recovery gears that you can use for your overlanding adventures .

The Traveller 12000 winch features a reliable automatic braking action system that prevents the winch from unwinding when under tension. It is also fitted with a roller fairlead that will help minimize damage to the wire if you are pulling from different angles.

When it comes to performance, this Traveller truck winch is also at par with other heavy-duty winch models according to customer Traveller 12000 winch reviews. This series wound-DC winch operates on a 3HP motor. You can easily operate it using a Traveller winch remote switch. It does come with a 0.41-inch diameter steel cable that is 83.7 feet long.

Looking at the overall construction of this Traveler 12000 pound winch, we can tell that it is solid and tough. The Traveller 12,000 winch manual is easy to follow. It has a powder coat finish that is far more durable than regular paint. It is 13.25″ high and 12.63″ wide which is compatible with most pickups, Jeeps, and other trucks.

• Long cable included
• With automatic braking system
• Solid construction
• Remote switch is rubberized
• One year warranty
• Steel cable is extra durable 
• Traveller 12000 winch manual is well written
• No wireless remote control

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Another winch worth checking out is the Traveler X Winch with a 10,000-lb pulling capacity. This Traveller winch 10000 comes with an 82-foot synthetic rope that is 0.39 inch in diameter. With the strong and durable rope that it has, you can utilize it for regular sized pick-ups, Jeeps, trucks and snow plows.

What we like most about this winch is that it comes with a wireless remote switch control that works up to 100 feet. This allows for safe usage and ease in operation. The winch runs on a series-wound DC 12-volt power motor with 2.8 HP output. 

Moreover, this winch comes with a reliable safety feature as it has an automatic braking system and free spooling clutch.

We all know that winch ropes can be damaged when you pull it from different angles. But this Traveller 10,000 lb winch minimizes such damage with its aluminum fairlead.

Based on many positive Traveler winches reviews, the overall construction of this winch is also solid and durable. They also mentioned that Traveller winch replacement parts are easy to come by.

• With 3 years of warranty except for the rope and aluminum cover
• Comes with traveler winch remote control for ease in operation
• Works using a heavy-duty remote switch
• A bit on the expensive side

Traveler 9000 lb Winch Review

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This 9,000 lb-pulling capacity winch is great when you have a midsize pickup truck or vehicle for overlanding. Since the popular rule of thumb when it comes to winch capacity is to double the weight of your vehicle, midsize pickups such as the Nissan Frontier or Toyota Tacoma can benefit from a 9,000-pound-capacity winch. If you want a bit lower capacity, you should try Traveller winch 8000. The Traveller 9,000 lb winch is also a great winch for Jeep Wranglers and similar sized trucks.

Just like the rest of the Traveller Winch models we listed in this guide, it also comes with an automatic braking action. According to reviews, this is one of the excellent safety features of this winch.

This Traveller winch has an eSeries wound DC 12V motor and has a 2.8 HP output. It is a powerful all-round winch for your overlanding adventures. Its steel cable is 95 feet long with a diameter of 0.39 inch. When you pull the rope from different directions, its roller fairlead helps minimize damage to the wire. 

In this Traveler winches review, we have to mention that the construction of this winch is quite durable as it is made of steel, copper, and aluminum materials. The outer surface is powder-coated, a type of finish that is far more durable than regular paint. It is worth mentioning though that this Traveller 9000 lb winch is a bit heavy, weighing about 83.77 pounds and it has a length of 24.8125 inches.

• Comes with a roller fairlead to protect the rope from damage
• With 1 year limited warranty
• With automatic braking action

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If you are looking for a much smaller Traveller winch, the Traveller X 6000 lb model is a great choice. This winch just weighs 29.5 lbs and measures 15.8 inches in length.

A smaller winch such as this model is a great choice for smaller overlanding vehicles due to its lighter weight. It is powerful enough to help you get out of unfortunate situations.

This 6000 pound winch runs on a permanent magnet SC with 12-volt motor that produces 1.6 HP output. Other than a small 4-wheel-drive vehicle, you can also fit it to UTVs, ATVs, trailers and snow plows.

When it comes to operation, according to customer Traveler ATV winch reviews, it’s very easy to use. It has a maximum line pulling capacity of 6,000 lbs with a line speed of 5.9 feet per minute. The line has a length of 45.9 feet with a diameter of 0.28 inches. It does come with a fairlead for smoother operation and a universal flatbed mounting plate. Moreover, for safety purposes, it is fitted with an automatic braking system.

• Comes with a remote control with an operating range of 100 feet
• Comes with a mounting plate for easy installation
• Lightweight
•  With a heavy-duty remote switch
• Short cable

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The Traveller 12V UTV Winch is for you if you are looking for a winch for light-duty applications. It has a 4,50- lb pulling capacity and it is powered by a permanent magnet DC 12V motor, producing a 1.3 HP of output.

It is important to note that permanent magnet DCs are less tolerant to heat and it can lose power in extremely cold conditions. You may want to consider alternative options if you intend to utilize your winch for overlanding all-year-round.

The best thing about this Traveller Winch is that it has an automatic braking action and free spooling clutch. These features are great for safety and ease of operation.  Additionally, it has a roller fairlead to minimize damage to its wire.

Moreover, this Traveler 4500 lb winch comes with a 47.6-ft steel cable line with a 0.234-inch diameter. At the end of the cable, there is a 0.25-inch hook. 

• Steel, copper and aluminum construction which makes it durable
• Easy to operate based on reviews
• Reliable safety feature
• With a rubberized remote switch
• Not for extreme weather conditions

Traveller 3,500 lb Tractor Supply ATV Winch Review

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This is another much lower pulling capacity Traveller Winch that is great for lighter-duty application. It has a 3,500-lb capacity and it comes with a 42-ft steel cable rope with a diameter of 0.22 inch. Since it has a much smaller cable line, it is more ideal for side-by-sides and UTVs.

The Traveller 12V ATV Winch comes with a permanent magnet DC 12V motor that produces 1.3 HP output. It has a single line speed of 5.9 feet per minute and features an automatic braking action.  And Traveller 3,500 lb ATV winch has a remote switch for smoother operation.

Moreover, Traveler winch 3500 does have a free spooling clutch which is a great feature to have for easy operation and makes winding of the cable so much easier. At the end of the cable, it has a 0.25-inch hook that you can easily attach to the object that you’re using as the winching anchor. A roller fairlead also assists when you pull the wire from different angles. To operate, you need to use a remote switch that comes with a handlebar mount. 

• Easy to operate
• Comes with a free spooling clutch for easy winding
• Comes with a roller fairlead and automatic braking system
• With a heavy-duty remote switch
• Some customers say that it is a bit slow when pulling

Traveller 2500 Winch Reviews

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If you are looking for a budget-friendly Traveller Winch for your UTV this model is worth considering. A 2,500-lb capacity winch should be enough to give you the best outdoor adventure on your sportsmobile. It weighs only 24.26 pounds with a length of 16 inches.

This Traveller 2500 lb winch has the lowest maximum capacity among those we listed in this guide. It is powered by a permanent magnet DC 12V motor and it produces 1.1 HP output.

As a safety feature, it is fitted with an automatic braking action just like the rest of the Traveller Winch products. It has a roller fairlead that protects the cable from damage when you are pulling from different angles.

Operating this winch is easy. It comes with a remote switch with a handlebar mount for your convenience. Moreover, a free spooling clutch makes winding an easier task.

The cable is made from galvanized aircraft cable and it reaches 46 feet with a 0.1875-inch diameter. At the end of the cable, it has a 0.25-inch hook for attaching to whatever you are pulling. 

• With a roller fairlead
• Cable is a bit small

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Factors to Consider When Buying a Traveller Winch

1. Capacity – Known as the winch rating, this is the maximum weight that the winch can safely pull. To know the right capacity, some multiply the gross weight of their vehicle by 2 (while others multiply it by 1.5). The resulting number will be the minimum winch capacity you will need for pulling. 

2. Line Length – Generally, longer line length allows you more flexibility when it comes to solving difficult situations. For higher capacity Travelers winches, go for a model with 100 feet of line or more.

3. Mounting Compatibility – When you are getting a Traveller winch, make sure that it can be mounted on your vehicle. If you missed checking this feature, you may end up buying a winch that you can’t install on your Jeep or pickup unless you spend more on a universal winch mounting plate.

4. Motor Type – There are two popular types of motors used in Traveller Winches: series wound motor and the permanent magnet motor.

If you are looking for a Traveller Winch for heavy duty application, get one with a series wound motor. While these Travellers winches are on the expensive side, you can be assured that your winch can help you in the most difficult recovery situations and under extreme weather conditions. 

Additionally, winches with a series wound motor perform consistently over time, unlike those with permanent magnet motors. Due to magnetic wear and tear, winches with permanent magnet motors become less effective during their lifetime. 

If you want to buy some Traveller winch parts like Traveller winch cover, wireless remote controls or Traveller winch mounting plate, you can easily get to it.

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Traveller Winch Wiring Diagram

When wiring one of their winches, it is important to follow the diagram provided by the Traveller winch manufacturer. This will ensure that the winch is properly wired and will function correctly.

The most important part of the wiring process is making sure that the positive and negative wires are connected correctly. If they are not connected properly, the winch may not work at all.

Another thing to keep in mind when wiring a Traveller winch with the galvanized wire provided by Tractor Supply is that there must be a circuit breaker installed in order to protect the wiring from overloads.

The circuit breaker should be rated for the same amperage as the winch itself. Failing to install a circuit breaker can result in damage to both the winch and the wiring!

Who Makes Traveller Winch?

Traveller winches are made by a company called Tractor Supply . It is a company that specializes in tools and equipment for farmers and ranchers. It has many different items, not just come along winch Tractor Supply or other Traveller winches.

Winches made by the Traveller winch company is a great option for anyone who needs to move heavy objects around. They are easy to use and can be operated by one person. Tractor Supply sells them for a reasonable price, making them an affordable option for many people.

Traveller Winch vs Badland Winch

There are a few things you need to consider when looking for a winch for your vehicle. Let’s check out Traveller winches and Badland winches. Both winches have their pros and cons, so which one is the best for you?

Traveller winches are known for their high quality and durability. They are good for any type of terrain or weather because they are built to last. However, they are more expensive than Badland winches.

Badland winches are a less expensive option, but they may not be as durable as Traveller winches. They are also smaller in size, which can be a disadvantage if you need a powerful winch.

The decision between a Traveller winch and a Badland winch comes down to what you need the winch for. Our recommendation goes for the Traveller winch.

Conclusion – traveler winch reviews

Traveller Winches share several common features such as the automatic braking system and roller fairlead. Moreover, they all have a solid and durable construction for long-term use.

However, these Traveller winches come with different capacities, motor types and line lengths among others. These differences allow you to easily choose based on your specific needs.

For heavy-duty use, naturally, the best pick is the 12,000 lb Traveller winch.

On the other hand, if you are looking for a light duty-use winch, the Traveller 4500 winch, as well as the Traveler 3500 lb winch, are good choices.

It’s important to note in this Traveller winches reviews that when you equip your rig with a recovery tool like this, you’ll need to make sure you have the right battery for electric winch.

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Traveller 9000 Winch Manual

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Performance Specifications

Product overview, installation, replacing the cable, maintenance.

• Motor does not turn on
• Motor runs but cable drum does not turn
• Motor runs slowly or without normal power
• Motor overheating
• Motor runs in one direction only
• Winch braking malfunction.

WINCH ASSEMBLY

Winch part list(9000lbs), safety precautions, line speed and motor current(first layer), line pull and cable capacity.

• 9000-pound Traveller Winch review video
• Download manual
• 1 Performance Specifications
• 2 Product Overview
• 3 INSTALLATION
• 4 OPERATION
• 5 REPLACING THE CABLE
• 6 MAINTENANCE
• 7.1 Motor does not turn on
• 7.2 Motor runs but cable drum does not turn
• 7.3 Motor runs slowly or without normal power
• 7.4 Motor overheating
• 7.5 Motor runs in one direction only
• 7.6 Winch braking malfunction.
• 8 WINCH ASSEMBLY
• 9 WINCH PART LIST(9000LBS)
• 10 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• 11 Line speed and Motor current(First layer)
• 12 Line Pull And Cable Capacity
• 13.1 9000-pound Traveller Winch review video
• 14.1 Download manual

Max Line Pull 9000lbs.(4082kgs) Gear reduction ratio 230:1 Motor Series wound DC12V motor with 2.8hp output Overall Dimensions 21.3in.(540mm) L × 6.5in.(165mm) W × 9.96in.(253mm) H Drum size 2.48in.(63mm) D × 8.8in.(223 mm) L Cable 95ft.(29.0m) L of 21/64in.(8.3mm) D Net weight 79.4lbs.(36kgs)

This winch is equipped with a series wound motor and is designed for intermittent duty general use. This winch is not to be used for industrial lifting or moving people. Improper operation could damage the winch and void the warranty. Free spool clutch is operated by a pull and turn knob, which disengages the gearbox, allowing the cable to be released.

Correct installation of the winch is required for proper operation. Mount the winch on the vehicle or other fixed installation by using a screw (M10 × 1.5 × 35mm), M10 nut, ∅10 flat washer and ∅10 spring washer (four sets).

Pull and turn the clutch knob, so the drum can turn freely by hand. Use hand saver bar to hitch the hook of the cable assembly and pull cable to the load. Attach the cable hook to the load.

Engage the clutch by turning the clutch knob to the "ENGAGE" position. When inserting the cable into the drum, insert it into the correct end of the hole provided. Tighten the screws. Operate the winch an re-spool the cable around the drum tightly.

Periodically check tightness of mounting bolts and electrical connections. Remove all the dirt or corrosion and always keep clean. Do not attempt to disassemble the gearbox. Repairs should be done by the manufacturer or authorized repair center. The gearbox has been lubricated using high temperature lithium grease in the factory. No internal lubrication is required except when being repaired.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• Never lift people or hoist loads over people. Do not lift items vertically, this winch is designed for horizontal use only.
• Never overload. Be sure all equipment used meets the winch's maximum line pull rating. When double-lining, pulley blocks should be rated for a minimum of two times the winch's line pull rating.
• Do not attempt prolonged pulls with heavy loads. The electric winch is designed for intermittent use only, and should not be used in a constant duty application. Never pull for more than one minute or exceed the rated load. If the winch motor becomes hot to the touch, stop the winch and allow it to cool down for several minutes.
• Never operate winch with less than 5 turns of cable around the winch drum since the cable end may not withstand full load.
• Avoid continuous pulls from extreme angles because this will cause the cable to gather on one end of the drum and damage the cable. Be aware that the winch's line pull capacity is the max line pull of the first layer. Never operate winch pulling a load that exceeds the rated capacity.
• Never hook the cable back to itself because it could damage the cable.
• Be sure the winch is mounted securely on the vehicle or bracket before operation.
• Before moving a load, inspect the cable. Prevent kinks and uneven cable layer before they occur. Apply proper tension to loads under 100lbs.
• Do not move your vehicle to assist the winch in pulling the load. It will be easy to overload, and cause cable damage. Be aware of the danger zone. Keep away from the danger zone during the operation. The danger zone is the area of the winch drum, the fairlead (if fitted), the cable, the pulley block (if used), the hook, and the motor.
• Never approach or span the cable when the winch is under load.
• When using the winch to move a load, place the vehicle transmission in neutral, set vehicle brake, and chock all wheels. The vehicle engine should be running during winch operation so that battery has fully electricity. Never use the winch when there is a lack of voltage.
• Never disconnect free spool cultch when there is a load on the winch.
• Always stand clear of the cable, hook and winch. You should disconnect the clutch first, then use the hand saver bar to hitch the hook to pull the cable.
• Inspect winch, cable, hooks and other accessories frequently. A frayed cable with broken strands should be replaced immediately. Use heavy leather gloves when handling the cable. Do not let the cable slide through your hands. Inspect the cable before use. Mashed, pinched, frayed or kinked areas severely reduce the load-carrying capability. Replacement cables must be re-spooled under 100lbs.
• To keep stated tensile, re-spool the cable around the drum tightly after operation.
• Do not operate winch when under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. Always stay alert during operation.
• Wear eye protection and personal protective equipment while operating winch.
• For loads over 50% of rated line pull, the use of the pulley block/snatch block to double the cable is recommended.
• Do not operate around potentially flammable liquids, gases, or debris. Sparks may occur, resulting in the ignition of fire.

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It was St Petersburg, founded in 1703, that was to prove the great tourist attraction, fulfilling the hopes of its first Governor-General Prince Alexander Menshikov that it “should become another Venice, to see which Foreigners would travel thither purely out of curiosity”. One of the first Englishmen to be so attracted some three decades after its foundation recorded in his diary that “I am well contented with my journey, and think it very much, worth any curious man’s while, going to See, and to Stay there three weeks or a month, but after Curiosity is Satisfied, I think one could amuse oneself better, in more Southern Climates”.

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By the end of the 18th century, another traveller was writing that “Russia begins now to make a part of the grand tour, and not the least curious or useful part of it”. The British tourist was also beginning to explore other parts of the rapidly growing Russian empire, travelling south via Moscow to Russia’s newly acquired territories around the Black Sea and in the Crimea, often travelling on to Constantinople.

Pioneering lady

Lady Elizabeth Craven was the first English woman to publish an account of her journey, helping to boost the appeal of the Crimea and newly founded Odessa for a growing stream of travellers up to the Crimean War. A remarkable journey was undertaken towards the end of the reign of Catherine the Great by a young English milord, accompanied by his Oxford tutor, John Parkinson, who recorded in diaries their epic journey to Siberia as far as Tobolsk and then south to Astrakhan and the Caspian and the edge of the Caucasus before crossing to the Crimea and returning through Ukraine to Moscow and St Petersburg.

Russia’s first tour guides

As the Grand Tour gave way to middle-class tourism, an indication that Russia was indeed beginning to appeal to a wider public was the appearance of the ‘tourist guide’.

Royal ties that kept Russia in the fight

By the late 1830s there had appeared a Guide to St. Petersburg & Moscow, by Hamburg, and by steam-packet, across the Baltic to Cronstadt; fully detailing every form and expense from London-Bridge to St. Petersburg . It was soon followed by the first ‘Murray’ for Russia in 1839 which was several times updated, and ultimately, by the first English-language Baedeker guide to Russia, appearing in 1914 and offering information that was soon to be made obsolete and irrelevant by World War I and the October Revolution. It was reprinted in 1971 as an historical curiosity.

Ascent to the Caucasus

Following Russia’s further territorial acquisitions in the 19th century, Georgia, the Caucasus, Circassia, and Bessarabia joined Siberia, even Kamchatka, became favoured destinations for intrepid tourists and better prepared explorers. Among them were a striking number of members of the Royal Geographical Society. In the early 1840s Sir Roderick Murchison, soon to become the Society’s long-serving president, travelled extensively through the Urals, producing a work of lasting value on the geology of the region. His achievement was matched by another future president, the geographer and mountaineer Douglas Freshfield, who first climbed in the Caucasus in 1868, conquered Mts Kazbek and Elbruz, and published by the end of the century his monumental account of The Exploration of the Caucasus .

The Caucasus became a magnet for followers of mountaineering, which had gained increasing popularity in Britain following the establishment of the Alpine Club of London in 1857. One of the club’s early presidents published The Frosty Caucasus , recounting his tramps through the Caucasus in 1874.

Welcome to Siberia

Railways opened Russia to the tourist, particularly the Trans-Siberian and the Transcaspian. Begun in 1879, a few years before the Trans-Siberian, the Transcaspian railway followed the route of the Silk Road from its terminus at the harbour of Krasnovodsk on the Caspian via Bokhara to Samarkand, which had become part of the Russian empire in 1868. By the end of the century it was extended to Tashkent, which became the capital of Russian Turkistan soon after its seizure in 1865.

The Trans-Siberian caught the imagination, however. Begun in 1890 but only completed in 1916, it was the great ‘ribbon of iron’ along which the anthropologist and translator Annette Meakin travelled towards Vladivostok with her mother in 1900, the first Englishwomen to accomplish that journey. In 1900 the journey still involved a ferry ride across Lake Baikal on new steel-hulled ice-breaking boats that had been built in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and it was only in 1904 after horrendous difficulties in construction that the Circum-Baikal railway was completed and it became possible to travel the whole route by rail.

In 1900, the Russian Ministry of Ways of Communication published an English-language Guide to the Great Siberian Railway that described in exhaustive detail the main railway and all its connecting lines, with over 350 photographs. If its aim was to entice Anglo-American tourists to journey along the whole length of the railway then it succeeded. There are literally dozens of accounts from the first two decades of Nicholas’s reign about journeys on the Trans-Siberian.

By the 1890s cyclists were pedalling their way through Russia. Sir John Foster Fraser and friends cycled from Odessa through the Crimea and the Caucasus as part of a world tour that took 774 days. British cycling enthusiast Robert Jefferson claimed a record for his round trip from Warsaw to Moscow in 50 days in 1895. Returning three years later, and accompanied by Russian cycling friends, he followed the Volga and, crossing the Kirgkiz steppe, eventually reached Khiva, where he was received by the Khan.

A tea party in a Kirhis tent. Source: Anthony Cross

The war and the events of 1917 effectively put paid to British tourism, but by then it can be said that the British had penetrated virtually every corner of the Russian empire. Present-day tourism again offers fantastic opportunities to explore a vast country, but you may well find that wherever you go, a British traveller or tourist has been there long before you.

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Grand Soleil 65LC review: One of the most stunning new designs

• Toby Hodges
• August 27, 2024

The Grand Soleil 65LC is one of the most stunning new production yachts available, but who is it for? and, most importantly, what’s it like to sail?

Product Overview

Price as reviewed:.

Granted, the sight of Grand Soleil’s president Gigi Servidati sailing the beautiful Grand Soleil 65LC off Portofino arm in arm with his partner, tanned and clad in white linen, screams Italian cool. It’s picture poster stuff, sailing’s equivalent of an Italian supercar pinup from a lifestyle photoshoot.

But that’s not what draws my eye. However well Grand Soleil has perfected such a chic theme, we’ve seen this type of imagery before. Rather, there’s a certain angle of photography showing the yacht’s lines that hooks me – the aft quarter shot – everything else becomes peripheral. Show me those flared sections.

Sexy lines sell. And the Grand Soleil 65LC boasts the blend of qualities that befit a pure performance cruiser: contemporary powerful lines mixed with a look that stands out yet should age well. It has a little of the Advanced Yachts 66 to it – another Italian model that perfected the wraparound raised coachroof look (also by Nauta Design) and has stood the 10-year test of time handsomely. But then it adds the modern kick-ass beam, together with a very subtle chine leading to those distinctly flared aft sections… Oof!

‘The aft quarter hooks me. Show me those flared sections…’ Photo: Alberto Cocchi

When the GS 72 launched two years ago, these lines stood out. That Matteo Polli has managed to replicate it on a more ‘manageable’ size without losing any of the wow factor shows a young designer at the top of his game. The GS 65 is, naturally, an evolution, using the same powerful, sporty design.

Polli explains how the hull form “maintains the pronounced V in the bow and low wetted surface of the Grand Soleil 72 for less resistance, greater dynamic stability when heeling and better performance in light airs”. It’s a design he optimised for a broad wind range, “from lightship in racing conditions up to full load in cruising mode.”

The Grand Soleil 65 is one of the most stunning new production yachts available. Photo: Alberto Cocchi

And the overall beam of the Grand Soleil 65LC is only 20cm less, at a formidable 5.95m (viewed stern-to from the dock, the transom stops you in your tracks). It contains much of the same features as the GS 72, including the same genset and watermaker, but with that brings its own challenges, Polli explains. As the lightships and loaded displacement is a larger range on the GS 72, the attention to weight and wetted surface area becomes stricter on the smaller yacht.

Again it’s offered as a Long Cruise (LC) or Performance (P) model, with the variations found in the coachroof – or lack thereof – and internal layouts. Whichever version you choose, it’s quite a minimalist deck and cockpit. Helms aft leave a roomy cockpit, with very long, wide benches – you can seat 10 around the long central table – so the higher coachroof coamings and backrests of the LC make a lot more sense for cruising, offering at least some comfort and protection. It can also house a large sprayhood.

The lines and layout of the LC do it for me personally, however the orders so far are split evenly between the Long Cruise and Performance models – across both the 72 and 65 designs.

A modern powerful shape, the 65LC carries its wide beam right aft. The coachroof oozes style, with coamings extended to encompass the long cockpit. Photo: Alberto Cocchi

Turning it on

You can perhaps sense my eagerness to sail this boat. Following a long, hot and humid, windless Mallorcan morning, just as I was beginning to fear we might not get a chance to experience this 65 LC properly, the sudden arrival of a moderate breeze from the west-northwest was highly welcomed. The uncalibrated wind instruments were not working, but the white caps forming further out in Palma Bay suggested the breeze was in the teens, and at the upper end of that in gusts. With full sail set and a lively amount of heel on, it felt special to lean onto those powerful aft sections and surge to weather. We clocked a steady 9.5 knots upwind, and could nudge into double figures by footing off a little.

You may notice that the mast is comparatively far aft. This increases the jib’s sail area and also brings the boom further aft –  “more sail without raising the centre of effort,” Polli told me. This also increases the headsail options, including a removable inner stay, and a shorter bowsprit for the same gennaker area. The 65 LC comes with a self-tacking jib as standard, although the test boat had a more conventional slightly overlapping jib.

It was an increasingly rare pleasure to again sail a performance yacht of this size with a single rudder. This high-aspect blade is mounted comparatively far forward, acting as a foil with plenty of grip. That said, and for a yacht with such a balanced sail plan, I found that upwind leg a little heavy on the helm. The 65 LC carries a significant amount of sail for her relatively light displacement so playing with the sail and weight trim more should help (we had 10 aboard, a mixed ability crew and in cruising mode).

Form and function: the clean decks see lines led underdeck. Photo: Alberto Cocchi

A shimmering halo surrounded the bright afternoon sun, which, together with the breeze ruffling the sparkling seas, made for distinctly pleasant conditions. The wind freshened up more as we approached the lighthouse at the bay’s western point of Cala Figuero. It was now 15 to 18 over waves with clear white caps, the GS 65 still clocking 9 to 9.5 upwind with full sail. We could push up to 10 knots in the gusts if we dropped off a few degrees, but even when close-hauled I noted we were not pointing particularly close, tacking through almost 100°.

This is perhaps explained by the wider angle of the headsail sheets, which is reportedly 12° rather than the 8° of the Performance version. The coachroof on the LC version finishes before the mast, with the jib tracks pushed out to the side decks, where the roof on the Performance model extends past the mast and carries the tracks on top and further inboard.

significant beam buys space for large aft cabins and a tender garage below a very open transom. Note how the teak deck wraps up the coamings to soften the visual line of the coachroof. Photo: Alberto Cocchi

As with the GS 72, the project was spearheaded by veteran racer and boatbuilder Franco Corazza, who stressed how good the coachroof line is for a raised saloon boat – seated at either helm under sail, you can still clearly see the bow. That said it’s very much a Med-style performance cruiser deck, where streamlined looks come above cruising practicalities and comfort. This is particularly noticeable at heel.

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We were gifted a lovely, long, early evening leg back from the lighthouse. The wind was blowing off the island over clear, flat water so it was easy to see each bullet of breeze approaching our aft quarter. With a deep reaching A0 set and pulling from a furler midway along the bowsprit, we averaged 9-10 knots in the lighter breezes, up to 11 in the gusts.

Heat it up a little and you can feel the power. The Grand Soleil 65LC has a potent amount of sail area and relies on the form stability of her powerful hull shape for righting moment. So while it can harness light breezes and puffs, loads should be respected (and the temptation to carry too much sail avoided!).

Signature Nauta styling. The saloon table can seat eight. Photo: Alberto Cocchi

It was certainly enjoyable sailing, but perhaps not the fully exhilarating ride her shape promises. I also found the winch setup a little unusual, particularly for the mainsheet. It’s led neatly each side through the deck to clutches right by the helms and winches further aft. Although these are within reach for those wanting to sail short-handed – or when the trimmer is in contact with the helmsman – the winches are right in the quarters. Here you’re also conscious of the significant beam and flat deck space to cross, and a lot of open transom behind.

The mainsheet is a reverse T system, led to a single point as on the test boat, onto a winch on a central plinth, or to a captive winch. You can also opt for a recessed and powered traveller. Mastbase halyard winches help keep the cockpit clean, plus there are tailing lockers. But with a completely open transom I’d worry about lines trailing overboard, and the pushpit rail is only 2ft high so I’d want a third guardwire higher up.

The styling on deck is slick, especially the way the teak deck rises up on the coachroof coamings to help lower the visual line. The tender garage is low but provides enough room for a dinghy up to 3.1m, and there’s deck access from above for stowing fenders. The sail locker is also generous, with a heads and pipe cot within, yet still plenty of space for spare warps, sheets and sails.

The galley is at the same eye-level as the saloon. Photo: Alberto Cocchi

Semi-custom step-up

The GS 65 and 72 are available as this ‘LC’ model, though they’re different beasts to the smaller LCs in Grand Soleil’s range (more suited to their ‘Long Cruise’ name). “Over 60ft the concept and the owners change,” Corazza explains. He oversees these more semi-custom builds, in a separate facility to Cantiere del Pardo’s main production site.

A composite sandwich build, with composite main bulkheads and interior furniture all foam-cored, produces a light displacement of 26.5 tonnes on the GS 65. The hull is built by vacuum-infusing Vinylester resin into biaxial glassfibre (in one shot), with unidirectional carbon used for reinforcement. The infusion is all done in-house.

It’s an impressive, semi-custom approach. “It’s why we bought Adria Sail,” says Corazza, referencing the quality and experience of the Fano shipyard which has built custom yachts for a variety of Italian brands. Next up is a Grand Soleil 80 which will really see the brand kick ahead with this new semi-custom range.

Inviting master cabin has good headroom right up to the forward end of the nice low berth and plenty of stowage. Photo: Alberto Cocchi

The LC version of the 65 provides a generous amount of natural light to the semi-raised saloon and the natural teak veneer finish looks smart (also available in Alpi and natural oak). It’s offered with three or four cabins and a midships galley, while the Performance version sites the galley aft.

As well as the 270° views it brings, a prime benefit of the LC’s raised saloon format is that the generator and tank space is all contained below the saloon sole. This also helps to maximize the space of the two aft cabins as no technical/engine room is needed between them.

Here we see the volume gains the flared sections and all that beam brings. Indeed, these aft cabins can be chosen with doubles or twins and have wider berths than the master cabin (they are noisier though, particularly under engine).

The aft cabins can be doubles or twins with lots of natural light and a good feeling of space. Photo: Alberto Cocchi

The port side has separate day-head access, but this is via the shower – somewhat unconventional considering those in the optional fourth cabin will likely need to use this heads too. Although there is space for a crew berth in the large sail locker, the fourth cabin option makes a wiser choice for those wanting to keep a crew for any length of time. This Pullman features good sea-going berths opposite the mast base, tall locker space and is aside the galley, though it’s also right next to the owner’s cabin so lacks segregation.

The standard layout sees a dinette area rather than this fourth cabin. As well as providing a mess area, this could also benefit those wanting extra office space (he writes, while working on his kitchen table…), as the navstation is an aft-facing affair that adjoins the saloon sofa berth. Opposite, the U-shaped galley has a relatively compact but practical format with good work surface and refrigeration space, even if it lacks the finesse of customised crockery or glass stowage.

Optional Pullman cabin. Photo: Alberto Cocchi

The test boat costs €2.8m without sails, but with a high level of equipment included. Which is a lot of money. It’s a very appealing and well-done package, with a high-end stylish interior that maintains the Italian chic theme, but it’s not quite premium finish quality. Some joinerwork didn’t line up, floorboards creaked underfoot etc (Grand Soleil says it is changing the sandwich floorboards because owners don’t like the flexing). I’m sure such areas will keep improving as the brand pushes more into this semi-custom sector.

Grand Soleil 65LC specifications

LOA: 21.60m / 70ft 10in LWL: 18.50m / 60ft 8in Hull length: 20.10m / 65ft 11in Beam: 5.95m / 19ft 5in Draught: 3.50m / 11ft 6in Displacement: 27,500kg / 57,320lb Ballast: 7,200kg / 15,837lb Water: 840lt / 185gal Fuel: 825lt / 181gal Sail area: 278m2 / 2,992ft2 Sail area/displacement ratio: 29.2 Disp/LWL ratio: 117 Design: Matteo Polli & Nauta Design Builder: grandsoleil.net

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Looks-wise, this boat had me at first glance... Take my money! In terms of performance, the GS 65LC carries plenty of sail and form stability so should suit fast Med cruising if handled respectfully. While I’d like to sail it with fewer people, with working wind instruments, and with Matteo Polli aboard to get his thoughts on best trim (weight and sails), I have a lot of faith in the design and designer and therefore the yacht’s potential to please. As far as build quality is concerned, it’s impressive, especially for a long-established mainstream brand that is used to producing smaller yachts in high volumes. The decision to use a specialist yard has paid off, although some finish quality could be improved if it’s to compete against premium brands. And the style: it’s one for us dreamers. Just hand me a linen shirt and beam me aboard on the Italian Riviera.

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