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EMKA 43 - BIANCA 414: Exceptional sailboat for offshore sailing
The EMKA 43 - BIANCA 414 is a sailboat designed for demanding sailors seeking robustness, performance, and comfort on the open sea. This model, built in Germany and derived from the famous Bianca 414, is renowned for its build quality and excellent seakeeping qualities.
With its 12.50 meters length, this sailboat combines elegance and strength thanks to a reinforced polyester hull and a design by the famous naval architects Elvstrøm & Kjærulff. Its sleek silhouette and sloop rig make it an ideal boat for long passages as well as coastal cruising.
Technical Specifications
• Builder: EMKA Yachting (Germany)
• Model: EMKA 43 - Bianca 414
• Year of build: 1981
• Architects: Elvstrøm & Kjærulff
• Overall length (LOA): 12.50 m
• Beam: 2.96 m
• Draft: 2.10 m (deep keel)
• Displacement: 7,500 kg
• Ballast: 3,000 kg
Rigging and Sails
• Rig type: Sloop
• Mast: Aluminum, deck-stepped
• Total sail area: ~75 m²
o Mainsail: Approx. 35 m² (3-year-old Dacron mainsail and 8-year-old Mylar mainsail)
o Genoa: Approx. 40 m² (3-year-old 100% furling genoa, 12-year-old 120% furling genoa)
o Other sails: Staysail, furling gennaker, symmetrical spinnaker in fair condition
• Genoa furling system: Yes
• Winches: Self-tailing for ease of handling
Engine and Power
• Engine: Yanmar 2QM20, 2-blade folding propeller (Refit in 2020, cylinder head removed, cylinder liners checked, valves and valve seats replaced, gaskets, etc.)
• Power: 24 HP
• Drive: Shaft line
• Fuel tank: 70 L
• Electricity: 12V with 2 service batteries and 1 engine battery, VICTRON electronic battery monitor, 220V circuit, new DOLPHIN shore power charger, 110W solar panel with regulator, alternator charge splitter
Layout and Comfort
• Number of cabins: 2
• Berths: 6
• Spacious saloon with folding table and benches
• Equipped galley: Gas stove, oven, double sink, ample storage
• Fresh water tank: ~300 L
• Marine toilet with separate shower
Navigation Equipment
• Autopilot: RAYMARINE SPX 5 wheel pilot
• Compass, GPS: GARMIN GPSmap 526 and FURUNO GP 32
• Depth sounder, log-speedometer: RAYMARINE ST 50
• VHF fixed radio
Current Work in Progress: The boat is currently stored on land in a shipyard. The hull has been stripped of its antifouling coating, revealing minor surface osmotic blisters that are currently being treated. The deck teak has been removed, sanded, epoxy applied, then painted with non-slip paint and its waterproofing checked. All through-hull fittings and valves have been replaced, and the hull has been sanded and repainted. All damaged linings have been redone, and the interior varnishes are being restored.
The steering system has been secured by installing stops.
Advantages of the EMKA 43 - Bianca 414
✔️ Robust and seaworthy sailboat designed for offshore
✔️ Good stability due to significant ballast
✔️ Warm and spacious interior, ideal for life on board
✔️ Optimal sailing performance, even in light winds
The EMKA 43 - Bianca 414 will appeal both to experienced sailors and long-distance cruising enthusiasts. Its comfort, sturdiness, and performance make it a reliable choice on the long-distance cruising sailboat market.
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