The Eclipse 60 is an aluminum bluewater sailing yacht designed to sail the world's oceans. Designed by Philippe Harlé and built by the Garcia shipyard in 1992, this model is the sister ship of the famous "36.15 MET" of Jean-Luc Van Den Heede, who competed in the 1992 Vendée Globe. It also served Vincent Riou for his first transatlantic crossing.
Main Characteristics:
Overall Length: 18.24 m
Beam: 3.44 m
Draft: 2.80 m
Displacement: 12.4 tonnes
Material: Aluminum
Keel: straight with 4.25 tonnes of lead ballast
Compartmentalization: 3 watertight bulkheads, 4 independent zones
Engine and Technical Equipment:
Engine: Nanni N4-50 (50 hp, diesel)
Engine Hours: Approximately 250 h
Sail Drive: replaced in 2024
Diesel Tank: 140 L
Sails and Rigging:
Rig: 2 aluminum masts (Sparcraft and Seldén)
Mainsail: 80 m² Full Batten Hydranet
Solent: 65 m² Hydranet on Profurl furling system
Other Sails: gennaker, spinnakers, Full Batten mizzen
Layout:
Spacious convertible saloon (up to 4 berths)
Forward cabin with double bed and storage
2 aft coffin-style berths
Equipped galley: 2-burner stove + oven, 90 L electric cooler, 2 x 120 L fresh water tanks
Electricity: rewired in 2024, Victron Energy 30A charger
Safety and Navigation:
Electronics: Dual Raymarine chartplotters, radar, GPS, autopilot, VHF
Complete offshore safety equipment: Sea Safe 10-person life raft, distress beacon, semi-offshore safety gear
beast of the sea, designed for long-distance cruising and challenging voyages, whether for a world tour, polar expeditions, or even offshore charter
Frederic Stagnitta
Sud Plaisance Consulting
(+33)633282833
