Selling:
Sailing Vessel Draco
Explore the open waters with confidence and style by choosing this beautiful and capable aluminium sailing yacht. Whether temperate climates or going into ice, Draco will allow you to live an adventure of a lifetime.
Solid and elegant expedition yacht in aluminium, built in 1999 by a renowned French ship yard. It is in very good contition and ready to sail. Beachable twin keel cutter with a luminous and comfortable deck saloon.
Location: Brest, France
Price: 285'000EUR (315'000 USD or 237'000 GBP)
About SV Draco
After an unforgettable three-year journey exploring the stunning extremes of our planet—from the ice filled fjords of Greenland to the unforgiving wild Northwestern Passage, the savage beauty of Patagonia to the majestic Svalbard, and still enjoying the natural beauty of Costa Rica and Brazil—it's time for me to pass on my beloved sailing yacht, Draco.
Purchased in 2021 from its original owner, Draco has undergone extensive upgrades, with state-of-the-art instruments, a reliable radar, tubular railing, a new propeller shaft, and all new standing rigging, ensuring she's equipped for any adventure. She’s ready to take you anywhere.
Draco is not just a yacht; she's a comfortable and secure aluminium expedition sailboat designed for all types of sailor. Her luminous deck saloon creates an inviting space to relax after a day on the water. With impressive speed she handles beautifully, even when sailing into gale force winds.
Thanks to her twin keel design and oversized rudder, Draco can effortlessly beach in tidal waters, making her versatile for any coastal adventure. Whether you're sailing solo (as I have on multiple week-long passages) or with a small crew, she offers a calm, stable experience that instils confidence even for long offshore passages.
Now, it's your turn to embark on new adventures with Draco. Ready to set sail? Let’s make it happen! The boat can be seen in the harbour of Brest, France.
But beyond the sales pitch, having sailed on many other boats, I have personally been impressed again and again how comfortable and easy it has been to sail Draco and in return I've taken care of her as if I was keeping her many more years. I now wish for someone else to enjoy her as much as I did.
Builder : JFA, Concarneau, France
Model : JFA 45 by Berret Racoupeau
Build date : 1999-2000
Material: Aluminium Hull, Sandwich Fibre Superstructure
Length Overall: 14.50m (47ft)
Beam: 4.15m (13ft)
Draft: 1.80m (6ft)
Weight: 12T
Diesel/Gasoil: 730L (193gal) + additional tanks for 320 L (84.5 gal) (Total autonomy approximately 1200 miles)
Water: 380L (84.5 gal)
Black Water: 60L (16 gal)
Type: Cutter with Deck Saloon
Beachable twin keel
Price: EUR285’000