Garcia Eclipse 60

The Eclipse 60 is a long-distance aluminum sailing yacht designed to withstand global seas. Designed by Philippe Harle and built by the Garcia yard in 1992, this model is the sister ship of the famous "36.15 MET" by Jean-Luc Van Den Heede, who participated in the 1992 Vendée Globe. It also served Vincent Riou for his first transatlantic crossing.

Main features:

- Overall length: 18.24 m
- Beam: 3.44 m
- Draft: 2.80 m
- Displacement: 12.4 tons
- Material: Aluminum
- Keel: Straight with a 4.25-ton lead ballast
- Compartmentalization: 3 watertight bulkheads, 4 independent zones

Engine and technical equipment:

- Engine: Nanni N4-50 (50 hp, diesel)
- Approximate engine hours: 250 hours
- Sail Drive: replaced in 2024
- Diesel tank: 140 L

Sails and rigging:

- Rigging: 2 aluminum masts (Sparcraft and Seldén)
- Main sail: Hydranet Full Batten 80 m²
- Solent: Hydranet on Profurl roller 65 m²
- Other sails: Gennaker, spinnakers, Full Batten mizzen

Accommodations:

- Spacious convertible saloon (up to 4 berths)
- Forward cabin with double bed and storage
- 2 aft bunk cots
- Equipped kitchen: 2-burner stove + oven, 90 L electric cooler, 2 x 120 L freshwater tanks
- Electrical system: overhaul in 2024, Victron Energy 30A charger

Safety and navigation:

- Electronics: Double Raymarine control units, radar, GPS, autopilot, VHF
- Complete offshore safety equipment: Sea Safe 10-person life raft, distress beacon, semi-offshore gear

This yacht is a true sea beast, built for long-range cruising and serious navigation, whether for a circumnavigation, polar expeditions, or offshore charter.
Frederic Stagnitta
Sud Plaisance Consulting
(+33)633282833