Garcia Eclipse 60

The Eclipse 60 is a long-range cruising sailboat made of aluminum designed to face the seas around the world. Drawn by Philippe Harlé and built by the Garcia shipyard 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 Features:

- Overall length: 18.24 m
- Beam: 3.44 m
- Draught: 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

Engineering 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 with Profurl self-tacking jib roller of 65 m²
- Other sails: Gennaker, spinnakers, full batten mizzen

Layouts:

- Spacious convertible saloon (up to 4 berths)
- Forward cabin with double bed and storage
- Aft bunk cove with two berths
- Fully equipped kitchen: 2-burner stove + oven, 90 L electric cooler, two 120 L freshwater tanks
- Electric system: refurbished in 2024, Victron Energy 30A charger

Safety and Navigation:

- Electronics: Double Raymarine central units, radar, GPS, autopilot, VHF
- Full offshore safety equipment: Sea Safe 10-person life raft, distress beacon, semi-offshore armament

This sailboat is a true beast of the sea, designed for long cruises and serious navigation, whether for a circumnavigation, polar expeditions, or offshore charter.
Frederic Stagnitta
Sud Plaisance Consulting
(+33)633282833