Colin Archer

Discover this Colin Archer Ketch, an iconic sailboat renowned for its exceptional seaworthiness. This long keel model, rigged as a ketch, is offered as a complete restoration project, ideal for enthusiasts looking to customize their boat before resuming service. The seller makes no guarantees regarding functionality or ownership at this stage.

This sailboat is exclusively available through Michael Schmidt & Partner, your central agent for this type of vessel. We have personally inspected this boat and are at your disposal to answer all your detailed questions.

In terms of electronics, the boat is equipped with a Pilot Classic fish finder, an old portable GPS, and an Autohelm 2000 autopilot, providing the necessary basics for navigation. On deck, you will find a selection of anchors including three anchors (20 kg, 30 kg, and an additional 15 kg Klippanker with 90 meters of chain), a pressurized cold water system, two batteries, complete courtesy lighting (red and green lights, white head light, and an oil-powered anchor light), a wooden clinker-type dinghy, a horn, and two winches to facilitate maneuvers.

For comfort on board, this ketch is equipped with a 2007 Origo two-burner spirit stove. The upholstery and protections include a cockpit cover and tarps from 2009, as well as two mast tarps from 2008. Additionally, connections are provided for the future installation of a toilet.

A superb sailboat to restore, offering significant potential for traditional sailing enthusiasts. Please feel free to contact us to learn more about this unique project.