Garcia Eclipse 60

The Eclipse 60 is an aluminium blue-water sailing yacht designed to take on the oceans of the world. Drawn by Philippe Harlé and built by the Garcia shipyard in 1992, this model is the sister ship of Jean-Luc Van Den Heede’s famous “36.15 MET”, which competed in the 1992 Vendée Globe. Vincent Riou also used it for his first transatlantic crossing. Main specifications: Length overall: 18.24 m Beam: 3.44 m Draught: 2.80 m Displacement: 12.4 tonnes Material: Aluminium Keel: fin keel with a 4.25-tonne lead ballast Compartments: 3 watertight bulkheads, 4 independent zones Engine and technical equipment: Engine: Nanni N4-50 (50 hp, diesel) Engine hours: Approx. 250 h Sail drive: replaced in 2024 Diesel tank: 140 L Sails and deck hardware: Rig: 2 aluminium masts (Sparcraft and Seldén) Mainsail: Full Batten Hydranet, 80 m² Genoa: Hydranet on Profurl roller furler, 65 m² Other sails: gennaker, spinnakers, Full Batten mizzen Accommodation: Spacious convertible saloon (up to 4 berths) Forward cabin with double bed and stowage 2 aft quarter berths Equipped galley: 2-burner hob + oven, 90 L electric coolbox, 2 x 120 L fresh water Electrics: system refitted in 2024, Victron Energy 30A charger Safety and navigation: Electronics: Dual Raymarine central unit, radar, GPS, autopilot, VHF radio Complete offshore safety: 10-person Sea Safe liferaft, EPIRB, near-offshore safety equipment This yacht is a true seagoing beast, designed for serious cruising and demanding passages, whether for a circumnavigation, polar expeditions or even offshore charter Frederic Stagnitta Sud Plaisance Consulting (+33)633282833​ )