Garcia Eclipse 60 (1992) For sale

Eclipse 60' Aluminium (1992) – Sister Ship of J.-L. Van Den HeedeA unique piece of naval architecture, this 18.24 m aluminium sailboat has been designed to take on the world's seas. An Eclipse 60' model, designed by Philippe Harlé and built by Garcia, she is the Sister Ship of Jean-Luc Van Den Heede's famous "36.15 MET", entered in the 1992 Vendée Globe, and saw Vincent Riou complete his very first transatlantic race on board. Designed for long-distance cruising and committed sailing, this robust and seaworthy sailboat has remarkable technical characteristics:Main characteristicsBuilder: GarciaYear: 1992Architect: Philippe HarléModel: Eclipse 60'Material: AluminiumLength Height: 18.24 mBeam: 3.44 mDraft: 2.80 mDisplacement: 12.4 tKeel: straight, lead ballast (4.25 t in total)Rudder: suspended, solid aluminium wick Ø 100 mmCompartmentalization: 3 watertight bulkheads, 4 independent zonesHull: thicknesses from 5 to 8 mm, metallurgy verified (2013)Engine: Nanni N4-50 – 50 hp – 240 h – proSail Drive maintenance replaced in 202411 diesel tank 140 LPont and top-of-the-range fittingsMasts: 2 aluminium masts (Sparcraft and Seldén), Dyform standing rigging (2007)Boom with Lazy BagWinches Andersen (up to 66 ST)Rail and fittings Harken / Frederiksen / Antal6 welded cleats, stainless steel balcony, reinforced stanchionsElectric windlassComplete and efficient set of sailsFull Batten Hydranet mainsail 80 m² (2007) – Excellent conditionSolent Hydranet on Profurl furler 65 m² (2008)Inter on carabiner forestayGennaker 100 m² on ProfurlSpi furlerSpi symmetrical and asymmetricalFull Batten mizzen + outriggersFittings and comfortSpacious convertible saloon (4 possible berths)Forward cabin with double bed with storage2 aft coffin berthsToilet cabin with WC MarineEquipped galley: 2-burner stove + oven, 90 L electric cooler, 2 x 120 L fresh waterEngine/220V water heaterNew 12V and 220V electrical cables (2024)Electronics & EnergyRaymarine dual control unit, radar, RS70C GPS, rugged PCsautopilotFixed and portable VHFLED navigation lightsVictron Energy 30A tank100A alarmComplete and up-to-date offshore safetySea Safe 10-seater raft revised (2016)Emergency beacon8-person semi-offshore crewingFire extinguishers, lights, buoys, moorings (CQR + aluminum)Recent maintenance and workNew Sail Drive (2024)Electrical panels and networks redone (2024)Complete and overhauled offshore safetyNanni pro engine maintenance, low number of hoursWhy choose this sailboat? A unique pedigree in the history of ocean racingThe incomparable robustness of Garcia aluminiumReady for the open sea with complete and well-maintained equipmentVersatile and scalable, ideal for round-the-world projects, expeditions or offshore charters Visible by appointment