Garcia Eclipse 60

The Eclipse 60 is a long-range aluminum sailing yacht designed to face the oceans worldwide. 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 voyage.

Main Features :

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  Overall length : 18.24 m

  
  
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  Beam : 3.44 m

  
  
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  Draft : 2.80 m

  
  
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  Displacement : 12.4 tons

  
  
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  Material : Aluminum

  
  
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  Keel : Fixed with a 4.25-ton lead ballast

  
  
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  Compartmentalization : 3 watertight bulkheads, 4 independent zones

  
  

Engine and Technical Equipment :

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  Engine : Nanni N4-50 (50 hp, diesel)

  
  
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  Engine hours : approximately 250 h

  
  
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  Sail Drive : replaced in 2024

  
  
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  Diesel tank : 140 L

  
  

Sails and Fittings :

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  Rigging : 2 aluminum masts (Sparcraft and Seldén)

  
  
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  Main sail : Full Batten Hydranet of 80 m²

  
  
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  Genoa : Hydranet on Profurl roller of 65 m²

  
  
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  Other sails : Gennaker, spinnakers, Full Batten mizzen

  
  

Layout :

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  Spacious convertible saloon (up to 4 berths)

  
  
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  Fore cabin with double bed and storage

  
  
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  Aft bunk beds

  
  
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  Equipped kitchen : 2-burner stove + oven, 90 L electric cooler, 2 x 120 L freshwater tanks

  
  
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  Electricity : system redone in 2024, Victron Energy 30A charger

  
  

Safety and Navigation :

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  Electronics : Double Raymarine central units, radar, GPS, autopilot, VHF

  
  
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  High-seas safety equipment : Sea Safe 10-person raft, distress beacon, semi-high-seas armament

  
  

This yacht is a true sea beast, built for long cruises and serious navigation, whether for a world tour, polar expeditions or even offshore charter

Frederic Stagnitta

South Plaisance Consulting

(+33)633282833