Sailboat
for sale!
Our
Trimaran Archeopterix which we built 1999 and sailed across the
Atlantic is now on the market. Because of twists and turns in live
we now have decided to sell the boat.
The
boat is the perfect match for sailing in reef areas like Belize and
Honduras because of it's shallow draft and good sailing performance.
It is very spacious but keeps things simple, so little time in
maintenance and lots of time for exploring and having fun.
PRICE: 25,000 USD
CONTACT: sv.archeopterix@gmail.com / +502 40602039
CONTACT: sv.archeopterix@gmail.com / +502 40602039
General
Boat Description
Boat Name
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Archeopterix
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Model Name and
Year
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Clou 10 MKII
built 1999, folding trimaran
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Designer
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Kurt Diekmann
(Germany)
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Manufacturer
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Amateur build by
Owner
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Hull Material and
Colour
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Marine Plywood,
Epoxy West System, Finish White
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Dimensions
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Length 9.98m,
Beam 6.20m, folded 2.30m wide
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Draft
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1.7m max
(daggerboard down), 0.8 engine down, 0.5 min all up
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Displacement
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2,000kg
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Country of
Registration
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Germany
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Engine
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Yamaha F9.9 AEML
high-thrust Outboard in a well center location
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Rigg
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Sloop with 47m2
sail area
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Boat
Condition
The
boat has just been overhauled and is ready to sail. The engine just
had a complete overhaul and is in good condition as well.
Accommodation
The
boat has two cabins divided by a center cockpit. The main cabin has a
v-berth with a spacious double berth. The aft cabin has two single
bunks for visitors. Extra room to accommodate extra people is the
cockpit and a settee in the salon.
So
the boat sleeps 4 persons comfortable plus 3 more if necessary.
Galley
The
galley has a LPG stove with 2 burners. A real household sink makes
cleaning dishes a simple task. The sink has 2 faucets. Freshwater is
pumped manually for better control of flow, seawater is pumped
electrically. 11 drawers and a big compartment can accommodate all
food and dishes easily.
Interior
Layout
The
main cabin is held in a modern studio like design, so no interior
walls break up the space and give nice roomy feeling. The table on
the starboard side is fixed, so no folding away every time you want
to get by and things can stay where they are as long as needed.
Electrical
System
The
boat is powered by a 12V DC System. 2 Siemens Solar panels of 55W
each charge a single battery of 105Ah. This is enough for music,
lighting, fans, autopilot, navigation instruments, and a laptop.
Fuel
and Gas
The
fuel is stored in a compartment under the cockpit in 2 tanks with 6
gallons each. The tanks can be removed for easy refill if necessary.
12 Gallons allow a range of 120nm under engine @ 5kn cruising speed.
LPG
is stored in 2 tanks in a drained locker in the cockpit in 2 tanks of
2.8kg each. A third tank comes extra with the boat.
Electronics
and Navigation Equipment
VHF radio
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Handheld radio
connected to mast top antenna range 15nm
|
Autopilot
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Autohelm 4000+
tiller pilot
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GPS
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Garmin
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AIS
|
|
Networking
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NMEA network
connects GPS to Autopilot and AIS
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Compass
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1 steering
compass in cockpit
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Depth
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Depth line
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Sails
and Rigging
Sloop
rigged, mainsail area 27 sqm, furling jib area 20 sqm.
The
mainsail has 3 reefing points. There is no traveller in the cockpit
to take up space, instead the mainsail is controlled by 2 sheets,
each with a tripple pulley setup for perfect control. The same setup
works as preventers as well.
A
storm jib of 3 sqm
Steering
Kolderstock
(vertical tiller) in center cockpit operates the rudder in the back
of the boat with stainless steel cable. The ratio of tiller to rudder
is 1:1, but because of the balanced rudder the boat steers like a
dinghy.
The
Autopilot is made for a 12,000 kg boat and handles the 2 ton trimaran
in any condition. It has steered the boat for more than 15,000 nm and
still shows no sign of wear.
Ground
Tackle
A
Buegel-anchor (16kg) with 20 meters of 8mm chain and 40 meters of
14mm Nylon line make anchoring easy in almost any ground.
A
10kg Britany-anchor with 10 meters of chain.
Anchoring
line 50 meters, 14mm Nylon.
Third
anchor Danforth-folding-aluminium.
Dinghy
A
3.25 meter Banana-boat serves as the Tender. The Banana-boat is a
foldable rowing boat that can seat 3 people, sometimes 4 people if
necessary and is made from Polypropilene sheets. So it does not have
the disadvantage of loosing air, it weighs 22 kg without settes and
if folded does not take up more space than a surfboard. For short
trips it just rests on the net between hull and the outrigger and for
passages is folded and tied to the side of the main hull.
Extras
Underwater
window located beneath stairs.
You
get a nice look at the ground, coral and fish. This is your X-ray few
through the hull. The window is 20 cm in diameter and has a
waterproof lid for extra security.
Sea
anchor : A 27 sqm parachute is used as a sea anchor and holds the bow
into the wind in any condition.
Photos from 22 Sept 2012