Maree Haute Django 8S

HIGH TIDE Django 8S: The Excellence of the Submersible and High-Performance Fast Cruiser

Designed by architect Pierre Rolland and built by Marée Haute yard, the Django 8S stands as an essential reference for enthusiasts of fast sailing and cruiser-racing. Constructed with polyester sandwich infusion and certified as unsinkable in Category A, this exceptional sailboat combines remarkable structural rigidity with optimal safety, while offering unparalleled helm sensations both in crewed and single-handed sailing.

Regarding propulsion, this unit is equipped with a new Volvo Penta D1-13F Saildrive Inboard engine (12.2 hp), installed with warranty in 2021 and operating flawlessly. Carefully maintained with a full overhaul performed in 2026, the entire has a clear history of 316 actual operating hours (the replacement of the MDI electronic box in January 2024 at 193 hours explains the current 123 hours displayed on the digital counter).

What sets this Django 8S apart definitively is its rare preparation for a boat of this size. Fitted with a carbon mast and gennaker pole, it features a high-end wardrobe complete with North Sails 3Di NORDAC (Full-batten genoa, medium jib, staysail, and gennaker on furler). Handling is enhanced by an integrated NKE electronic control system coupled with a powerful Raymarine in-board linear-actuator autopilot directly linked to the steering wheel, ensuring millimeter precision control under all sailing conditions.

Inside, the open layout emphasizes ergonomics, brightness, and weight savings without sacrificing onboard comfort. The saloon includes a large Breton-style bed forward, two quarter berths aft, a functional galley equipped with a Dometic electric cooler, and a closed marine toilet cabin with WC.

Currently stored on land with a preventive epoxy treatment and new antifouling completed in 2026, this Django 8S is in ready-to-sail condition. A rare opportunity for regatta sailors or lovers of fast cruising seeking a high-quality and ultra-high-performance sailboat.