Emka Bianca 414

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EMKA 43 - BIANCA 414: Exceptional sailing yacht for offshore navigation
The EMKA 43 - BIANCA 414 is a sailing yacht designed for demanding sailors seeking robustness, performance, and comfort at sea. This model, built in Germany and derived from the famous Bianca 414, is renowned for its quality craftsmanship and excellent sea qualities.
With a length of 12.50 meters, this sailboat combines elegance and solidity thanks to a reinforced polyester hull and a deck layout designed by the renowned naval architect Elvstrøm & Kjærulff. Its sleek silhouette and sloop rig make it an ideal boat for long crossings and coastal cruising.
Technical Specifications
• Yard: EMKA Yachting (Germany)
• Model: EMKA 43 - Bianca 414
• Year of construction: 1981
• Architect: 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-mounted
• Total sail area: ~75 m²
- Mainsail: About 35 m² (Dacron mainsail 3 years old and Mylar mainsail 8 years old)
- Genoa: About 40 m² (Genoa on roller 100% 3 years, Genoa on roller 120% 12 years)
- Other sails: staysail, gennaker on furler, lightweight symmetrical spinnaker in fair condition
• Roller furler: Yes
• Winches: Self-tailing for easier maneuvers
Engine and Power
• Engine: Yanmar 2QM20, folding two-blade propeller. (Refit in 2020, cylinder head removal, liner check, valve and seat replacement, seals, etc.)
• Power: 24 HP
• Transmission: Shaft line
• Fuel tank: 70 L
• Electrical system: 12V with 2 service batteries and 1 engine battery, VICTRON electronic battery controller, 220V circuit, new DOLPHIN shore charger, 110W solar panel with regulator, charge distributor via alternator.
Interior and Comfort
• Number of cabins: 2
• Sleeping places: 6
• Spacious saloon with folding table and benches
• Equipped galley: Gas stove, oven, double sink, ample storage
• Freshwater tank: ~300 L
• Marine toilet with separate shower
Navigation Equipment
• Autopilot: RAYMARINE SPX 5 on steering wheel.
• Compass, GPS: GARMIN GPSmap 526 and FURUNO GP 32
• Depth sounder, log-speedo: RAYMARINE ST 50
• Fixed VHF
Some work is in progress: The vessel is currently stored on land in a shipyard. The hull has been stripped of its antifouling, revealing surface blisters of surface osmosis, which are currently being treated. The deck has been stripped of teak, sanded, epoxy coated, then painted with non-slip paint with sealed joints. All through-hulls and valves have been replaced, and the hull has been sanded and repainted. Damaged headliners have been restored, and interior varnishes are being redone.
The helm system has been reinforced with stops.
Advantages of the EMKA 43 - BIANCA 414
✔️ Rugged and seaworthy sailboat designed for offshore
✔️ Good stability thanks to its heavy ballast
✔️ Warm and spacious interior, ideal for onboard living
✔️ Optimal performance under sail, even in light winds
The EMKA 43 - BIANCA 414 is a yacht that will appeal to both experienced sailors and long-distance cruising enthusiasts. Its comfort, durability, and performance make it a safe investment in the large cruising sailboat market.
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