ALU MARINE
PERIPLE 50
Type: Aluminum monohull sailboat with 2 lifting keels
Program: Polar expeditions, scientific missions, offshore navigation
Architect: Berret–Racoupeau Yacht Design
Shipyard: AluMarine (France)
Year built: 2001
Hull length: 15.19 m
Beam: 4.88 m
Variable draft: 0.80 m → 3.20 m
Material: Double Aluminum Shell
Autonomy: Large diesel capacity + 5 KVA generator
History: Antarctica, round-the-world trip via the Austral Islands, Arctic, Northwest Passage, Greenland, Svalbard
Current status: Operational vessel, available immediately, located in France
15-metre aluminium expedition sailboat, designed from the outset for offshore and polar sailing. A robust, autonomous boat, easy to maintain, with an exceptional sailing history: Antarctica, round-the-world trips via the South Seas, the Northwest Passage, multiple winterings and scientific campaigns in Greenland and Svalbard.
Built by the AluMarine shipyard to Berret-Racoupeau plans, it benefits from a double aluminium hull, two lifting keels, two lifting rudders, a protected, liftable and visitable propulsion, and a Northern Lights generator for total electric autonomy.
Major technical shutdown (refurbishment) carried out in 2024–2025 (€73,000) + new fittings (€37,000)
Up-to-date offshore safety (raft, vests, survival suits).
On-board scientific equipment (gantry, line hauler, sounder, etc.).
Ship ready to sail immediately.
Type: 2-keel sailboat with ballasted lifting sabre type sailboat
Appendages: 2 lifting keels + 2 lifting rudders
Variable draught: 0.80 m (high keels) → 3.20 m (low keels)
Allows navigation in deep waters, shoals, controlled beaching, glacier approach & pack ice
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