Garcia Eclipse 60

The Eclipse 60 is a long-distance sailing yacht made of aluminum designed to face ocean crossings worldwide. Designed by Philippe Harle and built by 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 Atlantic crossing.

Main characteristics:
- Overall length: 18.24 m
- Beam: 3.44 m
- Draft: 2.80 m
- Displacement: 12.4 tons
- Material: Aluminum
- Keel: Fixed 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)
- Engine hours: Approximately 250 hours
- Sail Drive: Replaced in 2024
- Diesel tank: 140 L

Sail and rigging:
- Rigging: 2 aluminum masts (Sparcraft and Seldén)
- Main sail: Full Batten Hydranet of 80 m²
- Solent: Hydranet on Profurl roller furling 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
- Aft bunk cabins
- Equipped kitchen: 2-burner stove + oven, 90 L electric fridge, 2 x 120 L freshwater tanks
- Electrical system: Upgraded in 2024, Victron Energy charger 30A

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

This yacht is a true beast of the sea, designed for long-distance cruising and daring navigation, whether for a world tour, polar expeditions, or offshore charter.
Frederic Stagnitta
Sud Plaisance Consulting
(+33)633282833