Bianca Yachts Bianca 414

"SCARAMOUCHE" is a first-hand family Bianca 414, updated, meticulously maintained, and inspected in September 2025. Known for its elegant lines, solid construction, and outstanding sailing performance, the Bianca 414 is one of the finest successes of the Danish shipyard Bianca Yachts.
This classic sailboat remains sought after today for its rare combination of performance, safety, and Nordic style.

HISTORY OF THE SHIPYARD & NAUTICAL DESIGN
Bianca Yachts – Danish Excellence
Bianca Yachts, based in Rudkøbing (Denmark), is renowned for producing some of the most durable polyester sailboats of their generation in the 70s–80s. Elegant keels, rigid structures, serious construction: the Bianca 414 continues this Scandinavian expertise.
The architects: Paul Elvström & Jan Kjærulff
Designed by the legendary duo Paul Elvström (four-time Olympic champion) and Jan Kjærulff, the Bianca 414 embodies the DNA of high-performance Scandinavian sailboats: low freeboard, flush-deck type deck, narrow and elongated bow, sleek silhouette that stands the test of time.
These designs are considered true timeless beauties.

SAILING PERFORMANCE
The Bianca 414 is a sporty, seaworthy, and remarkably stable sailboat. Its approximately 4-ton lead keel, representing 50% of displacement, and its narrow hull (2.90 m) give it exceptional stiffness. Usually, reefing is only necessary beyond 20 knots.
Formidable upwind, comfortable in choppy seas. Very enjoyable under spinnaker, with sharp accelerations and a playful behavior.
Gentle on the helm, very precise, pleasant at all points of sail.

A rare sailboat designed for those who love to sail “by sensation.”

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Model: Bianca 414
Year: 1981
Serial number: 19
Length: 12.53 m
Beam: 2.90 m
Material: Polyester / balsa sandwich
Category: Offshore (former category 1)

ENGINE
Brand: Beta Marine 20 hp
Hours: 177 h
Regular maintenance, clean operation

SAILS & RIGGING
Aluminum mast Maréchal replaced approximately 12 years ago
Rigid dyform standing rigging, textile backstays, hydraulic backstay
Rigid backstay tensioner, hydraulic control
Extensive wardrobe:
3 mainsails
Furling genoa
3 spinnakers
2 staysails
Storm jib
Light, medium, heavy spinnakers
Gennaker on furler

ACCOMMODATION
Warm salon with varnished woodwork
Reconfigured galley for dual access to aft
ENO 2-burner stove + oven
Refrigerator
Pressurized hot water
Forward cabin + aft cabin
Head + marine toilet
Eberspächer heating

ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION
Raymarine autopilot (cable steered) + wireless control
Raymarine ST60+ system
Icom MA‑500TR Class B AIS
Raymarine RC435 GPS
NAVICOM ASN VHF + remote handset

SAFETY
Alpha Ocean PL‑6 life raft (2023 – next inspection 2026)
McMurdo EPIRB (2032)
Pyrotechnics (10/2027)
2 fire extinguishers
Bilge pumps OK

HULL & APPENDAGES CONDITION
Sandwich hull with balsa core, sound, no visual defects
Suspended rudder, no significant play
Followed anti-fouling