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EMKA 43 - BIANCA 414: Exceptional sailboat for offshore sailing
The EMKA 43 - BIANCA 414 is a sailboat designed for demanding sailors seeking robustness, performance, and comfort on the high seas. This model, built in Germany and derived from the famous Bianca 414, is renowned for its build quality and excellent seakeeping abilities.
With its 12.50 meters length, this sailboat combines elegance and sturdiness thanks to a reinforced polyester hull and a design by the renowned naval architects Elvstrøm & Kjærulff. Its sleek silhouette and sloop rig make it an ideal boat for long crossings as well as coastal cruising.
Technical Specifications
• Shipyard: EMKA Yachting (Germany)
• Model: EMKA 43 - Bianca 414
• Year of construction: 1981
• Architect: Elvstrøm & Kjærulff
• Overall length (LOA): 12.50 m
• Beam: 2.96 m
• Draft: 2.10 m (deep keel)
• Displacement: 7,500 kg
• Ballast: 3,000 kg
Rigging and Sails
• Type of rig: Sloop
• Mast: Aluminum, deck-stepped
• Total sail area: ~75 m²
o Mainsail: About 35 m² (3-year-old Dacron mainsail and 8-year-old Mylar mainsail)
o Jib: About 40 m² (100% furling jib, 3 years old; 120% furling jib, 12 years old)
o Other sails: Staysail. Gennaker on furler. Symmetric spinnaker in good condition.
• Jib furling system: Yes
• Winches: Self-tailing for easier handling
Engine and Power
• Engine: Yanmar 2QM20, 2-blade folding propeller. (Refit in 2020: cylinder head removed, liner inspection, valve and valve seat replacement, gaskets, etc.)
• Power: 24 HP
• Transmission: Shaft drive
• Fuel tank capacity: 70 L
• Electricity: 12V with 2 service batteries and 1 engine battery, VICTRON electronic battery monitor. 220V circuit. New DOLPHIN shore charger. 110W solar panel with regulator. Charge distributor via alternator.
Layout and Comfort
• Number of cabins: 2
• Berths: 6
• Spacious saloon with folding table and benches
• Equipped galley: Gas stove, oven, double sink, ample storage
• Freshwater tank: ~300 L
• Marine toilets with separate shower
Navigation Equipment
• Autopilot: RAYMARINE SPX 5 on wheel steering
• Compass, GPS: GARMIN GPSmap 526 and FURUNO GP 32
• Depth sounder, log-speedo: RAYMARINE ST 50
• Fixed VHF radio
Some work is in progress: The vessel is currently stored ashore in a shipyard. The hull has been stripped of its antifouling, revealing small surface osmotic blisters which are currently being treated. The deck has been stripped of teak, sanded, epoxy coated, then painted with non-slip paint and its watertightness checked. All through-hulls and valves have been replaced, and the hull has been sanded and repainted. All damaged linings have been redone, and the interior varnishes are being restored.
The steering system has been made more reliable with the installation of stops.
Advantages of the EMKA 43 - Bianca 414
✔️ Robust and seaworthy sailboat, designed for offshore sailing
✔️ Good stability thanks to its significant ballast
✔️ Warm and spacious interior, ideal for life onboard
✔️ Optimal sailing performance, even in light winds
The EMKA 43 - Bianca 414 is a sailboat that will appeal to both experienced sailors and fans of long-distance cruising. Its comfort, solidity, and performance make it a reliable choice in the large cruising sailboat market.
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