Description
I am selling my Ketch Classic Boat, the larger sibling of the Rorqual, which was touted as the best « racing-cruising » sailboat in the 1970-1980s. This ketch is a seaworthy, fast, and sturdy boat. It was designed by naval architect Auzépy Brenner to sail safely in the open sea, with a focus on performance and comfort.

Refit and Equipment
It is beautifully equipped, with new gear, the refit having been completed at the beginning of 2021. A bow thruster was installed in early 2024. An expertise report completed after the 2021 refit is available.

Construction and Technical Specifications
The hull is made of molded wood with three layers of mahogany (18 mm longitudinal inner layer and two 6 mm crossed layers) on laminated frames. Exterior epoxy stratification. The lead ballast is bolted to the keel stub. Rudder on a skeg. Wheel steering with cable drosses. Three-blade bronze propeller.

Deck and Fittings
Deck construction in plywood with teak overlay glued/screwed. Balconies, stanchions, guardrails in stainless steel. « Goïot » opening deck panels and « Goïot » sliding panel for cabin entry.

Rigging and Sails
Rigging revised and completed in 2021: masts and booms in aluminum « Sparcraft », painted « wood ». Genoa and staysail furling systems « Facnor ». Winches « Harken » and electric windlass « Quick ». Dacron sails with horizontal cut, including a genoa, a staysail, a full-batten mainsail, and a mizzen.

Engine and Electrical
Perkins 4.236 engine of 80 HP, installed in 2018 and revised in 2021. Electrical equipment including batteries, a « Quick » 40 A charger, solar panels, and a « Victron » 500 W converter. Lecombe and Schmidt linear unit for autopilot installed.

Interior Layout
Forepeak with double berth, passageway with closed berth to starboard, 2 bunk beds to port. Heads with washbasin, shower, and toilet. Saloon with table to starboard, « lounge » area to port. Equipped galley with stainless steel stove, refrigerator/freezer, pressure system, and water heater. Heating and air conditioning.

Tanks

Water: 1400 liters in 2 steel tanks
Diesel: 700 liters in 2 steel tanks and a daily reserve of 125 liters in roto-molded tank

Why is this Ketch Classic Boat interesting to buy?
The Ketch Classic Boat is an exceptional sailboat, ideal for those who love offshore sailing thanks to its robust construction and modern equipment. Designed by Auzépy Brenner and built by the Chantiers de la Rance and Despierres, this ketch combines performance and comfort, making it a safe choice for sailing enthusiasts.
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