Garcia Eclipse 60

The Eclipse 60 is a long-distance cruising sailboat made of aluminum designed to face the world's seas. Designed by Philippe Harle and built by Garcia Shipyard in 1992, this model is the sister ship of the famous "36.15 MET" of Jean-Luc Van Den Heede, who participated in the Vendée Globe 1992. It also served Vincent Riou for his first transatlantic crossing.

Main features:

- Overall length: 18.24 m
- Beam: 3.44 m
- Draft: 2.80 m
- Displacement: 12.4 tons
- Material: Aluminum
- Keel: straight with a 4.25-ton lead ballast
- Compartmentalization: 3 watertight bulkheads, 4 independent zones

Propulsion and technical equipment:

- Engine: Nanni N4-50 (50 hp, diesel)
- Engine hours: approximately 250 hours
- Sail Drive: replaced in 2024
- Diesel tank: 140 L

Sail and rigging:

- Rigging: 2 aluminum masts (Sparcraft and Seldén)
- Main sail: Full Batten Hydranet of 80 m²
- Solent: Hydranet with Profurl furler of 65 m²
- Other sails: gennaker, spinnakers, Full Batten mizzen

Layouts:

- Spacious convertible saloon (up to 4 berths)
- Forward cabin with double bed and storage
- 2 aft bunks
- Equipped kitchen: 2-burner stove + oven, 90 L electric cooler, 2 x 120 L fresh water
- Electricity: system updated in 2024, Victron Energy 30A charger

Safety and navigation:

- Electronics: Double Raymarine central, radar, GPS, autopilot, VHF
- Full offshore safety equipment: Sea Safe 10-person life raft, distress beacon, semi-offshore armament

This sailboat is a true sea beast, designed for long cruises and challenging navigation, whether for a world tour, polar expeditions, or even offshore charter.

Frederic Stagnitta
Sud Plaisance Consulting
(+33)633282833