The Eclipse 60 is a long-range aluminium sailing yacht designed to face the seas of the globe. Designed by Philippe Harle and built by the Garcia shipyard in 1992, this model is the sister ship of the famous "36.15 MET" by 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 tonnes
- Material: Aluminium
- Keel: straight with a 4.25 tonne lead ballast
- Compartmentation: 3 watertight bulkheads, 4 independent zones
Motorisation and technical equipment:
- Engine: Nanni N4-50 (50 hp, diesel)
- Approximate engine hours: 250 h
- Sail Drive: replaced in 2024
- Diesel tank: 140 L
Sail and rigging:
- Rigging: 2 aluminium masts (Sparcraft and Seldén)
- Main sail: Full Batten Hydranet of 80 m²
- Solent: Hydranet on a Profurl reefing system of 65 m²
- Other sails: gennaker, spinnakers, full batten mizzen
Layout:
- Spacious convertible saloon (up to 4 berths)
- Forward cabin with double bed and storage
- 2 stern berths
- Equipped kitchen: 2-burner stove + oven, 90 L electric cooler, 2 x 120 L fresh water tanks
- Electricity: upgraded in 2024, Victron Energy 30A charger
Safety and navigation:
- Electronics: Dual Raymarine control units, radar, GPS, autopilot, VHF
- Full offshore safety: Sea Safe 10-person life raft, distress beacon, semi-offshore safety equipment
This yacht is a true beast of the sea, designed for long cruising and serious navigation, whether for a circumnavigation, polar expeditions, or even offshore charter.
Frederic Stagnitta
Sud Plaisance Consulting
(+33) 633282833
