Garcia Eclipse 60

The Eclipse 60 is a long-range aluminium sailing yacht designed to cross the world's oceans. 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 competed 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 tonnes
- Material: Aluminium
- Keel: Straight with a 4.25-ton lead ballast
- Compartimentation: 3 watertight bulkheads, 4 independent zones

Motorization and technical equipment:
- Engine: Nanni N4-50 (50 hp, diesel)
- Engine hours: Approximately 250 hours
- Sail Drive: replaced in 2024
- Diesel tank: 140 L

Sail plan and rigging:
- Rig: 2 aluminium masts (Sparcraft and Seldén)
- Main sail: Full Batten Hydranet of 80 m²
- Solent: Hydranet on Profurl furler of 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 quarter berths at the rear
- Equipped kitchen: 2-burner stove + oven, 90 L electric cooler, 2 x 120 L fresh water tanks
- Electricity: system rebuilt in 2024, Victron Energy 30A charger

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

This yacht is a real beast of the sea, designed for long cruises and demanding navigation, whether for a circumnavigation, polar expeditions, or offshore charter.

Frederic Stagnitta
Sud Plaisance Consulting
(+33)633282833