German Frers Mini Maxi 78ft for sale

Netherlands, Amsterdam sailing yacht 1 month ago
€ 459,000
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Details

Boat ID
s317875
Boat type
Boat category
sailing yacht
Model
German Frers Mini Maxi 78ft
Boat builder
German Frers
Boat name
Cannonball
Year built
1987
Cabins
4
berths
12
Certificated for X persons
12
Location
Netherlands, Amsterdam
Category

Technical data

Length
23.85 m (78 feet)
Beam
5.77 m (18.9 feet)
Draught
3.75 m (12.3 feet)
Max. headroom
2.36 m (7.7 feet)
Hull material
aluminium
Hull colour
white
CE certification
A - Ocean
Displacement
ca. 33,621 kg
No. of showers
3
No. of toilets
2
Water tank
1,400 ltr
Fuel tank
1,400 ltr

engine

Propulsion
shaft drive
Max. speed
8 kn
Engine range
1,500 nmi

Model
Yanmar 4LH-STE Turbo Intercooler 4-cilinder
Power
190 hp (140 kW)
Engine type
inboarder
Year built engine
1996
Fuel
diesel
Engine hours
ca. 6,587

Sails

Keel type
bulb keel
Ballast
14,319 kg
Mast material
aluminium

Equipment

autopilot, radar, VHF radio

battery, generator, inverter, bow thruster

freezer, electric hob, microwave, oven, refrigerator

Description

German Frers Mini Maxi 78ft Cannonball from 1987

The 78-foot IMS Mini Maxi Cannonball is a truly iconic sailing yacht, designed by German Frers and built in
aluminium, combining legendary race performance with proven offshore capability. Her racing heritage is
exceptional: Cannonball is a winner of the Newport–Bermuda Race and a strong competitor at the Maxi World Championships, sailed by some of the most renowned skippers and tacticians of her generation. Her remarkable story even extends beyond the sailing world, with an appearance in the Hollywood film Masquerade. After her competitive racing career, Cannonball was carefully transformed into a fast, powerful and comfortable yacht, retaining her Mini Maxi DNA while becoming well suited for long-distance cruising. The yacht has benefited from continuous investment and a series of substantial refits over the years. In 2015 the engine was relocated to achieve perfect balance, hydraulic winches were installed, the electrical systems were renewed and the hull was repainted.
In 2019 the Yanmar main engine underwent a complete overhaul. Further upgrades followed in 2020, including a new synthetic deck on part of the yacht, a new rudder, new bowsprit, a new jet bow thruster and a full repaint. Most recently, in 2024, Cannonball received new through-hulls, a new shaft seal and a completely new set of Rolly Tasker sails. The current owners have sailed Cannonball extensively, covering impressive sea miles and cruising areas including Australia, Indonesia, South Africa and the Caribbean. These voyages are a testament to her strength, speed and comfort on long passages, and have created a lifetime of unforgettable memories. Today, Cannonball is fully prepared for her next chapter. She represents a rare opportunity to acquire a genuine German Frers Mini Maxi with outstanding race credentials, extensive blue-water experience and a carefully upgraded configuration, ready for new adventures with her next owner.

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J.P. Broekhovenstraat
37 B
8081 HB Elburg
Netherlands
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