Achilles 9 (1979) for sale in Swansea, United Kingdom

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Summary

Introducing 'Acron', a well-maintained Achilles 9, boasting an overall length of 8.84 metres and a beam of 2.74 metres. Currently moored in Swansea, this delightful 1979 model, crafted by renowned Butler Mouldings, is fortified by a reliable Yanmar Diesel engine, ensuring a safe and confident journey across the waters. Acron brings modern ease to traditional sailing with its state-of-the-art navigation electronics and a newly installed SeaFeather Wind Vane for effortless steering. Deckside, it offers abundant storage, comfy seating and essential safety features. A cosy saloon and sleeping quarters, complete with new upholstery, await below deck for respite after a day's voyage. Additional features include an upgraded galley, V-berth forward cabin, vacuum sea toilet in the heads compartment, and an array of safety specifications. This robust and trusty yacht has benefited from multiple updates in 2023, including new engine belts, anodes, antifouling, topsides paint and a new boom in 2022. Set sail on thrilling adventures with 'Acron'.

General information
Make/model
Achilles 9
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Price
Tax / VAT status
Not paid / Excluded
Year
1979
Length overall
8.84 metres
Length waterline
7.62 metres
Beam
2.74 metres
Displacement
3,175 kg
Hull
GRP
Keel
Fin Keel
Location
Swansea, United Kingdom

About this Achilles 9

English

Remarks :

This well-maintained Achilles 9, 'Acron' is ready to take you on your next adventure. Built by the well renowned Butler Mouldings, with its sturdy construction and reliable Yanmar Diesel engine, you can explore the waters with confidence.

Equipped with navigation electronics and a brand new self-steer SeaFeather Wind Vane, navigating is made easy. On deck, you'll find ample storage, comfortable seating, and all the necessary safety features. Below deck, the cozy saloon and sleeping quarters offer a comfortable retreat after a day on the water.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to make memories afloat aboard 'Acron'. 


Accommodation :

**Saloon**

- Original layout with solid finish

- New Upholstery: 2021/22

- Quarter Berth Starboard

- Lifting Chart Table with Stowage

- Sink

-Cooker with 2 Burner Hob

-Storage lockers for galley crockery and equipment

- Lockers to both sides of Saloon

- Storage in Saloon table

-Storage Behind and Under Saloon seating

 

**Forward Cabin**

- V-Berth with Infill

- Solid GRP escape hatch on coach roof

- Storage

 

**Heads Compartment**

- Vacuum sea toilet with all supply and discharge hoses

 

**Safety**

- Navigation lights

- Manual bilge pumps in cockpit and heads compartment

 

**Misc**

- Anodes Changed: Summer 2023

- Antifouled: Summer 2023

- Topsides Painted: 2023


Inventory :

 **Deck/Cockpit**

- Cockpit with high coamings, locker storage, and drainage system

- Anodised aluminium toe-rail with inset drainage scuppers

- Stainless Stanchions and Wires

- Sprayhood Grey

- Stainless Pulpit and Pushpit

- Stainless steel boarding ladder securely bolted to transom

- Mooring Lines

- Fenders & Warps

- Topsides Painted: 2023

- Self Steer SeaFeather Wind Vane Installed: 2023

 

**Navigation Electronics**

- New DSC Icom VHG M330 Installed: 2023

- Handheld Standard Horizon HX300 VHF

- Global Navigation Instruments

- Clipper Wind Instrument

- Autohelm ST4000 Tiller Pilot with separate head unit

- New Contest Compass: 2023


Mechanical :

**Hull and Structure**

- Blue Hull

- Fin Keel

- Deck moulding: one-piece FRP sandwich construction with end grain balsa wood core stiffening

 

**Mechanical and Systems**

- Engine: Yanmar Diesel 2QM15 15HP 2-Cyl

- Engine Serviced: Summer 2023 (By Owner)

- Anodes Changed: Summer 2023

- Antifouled: Summer 2023

- Hours: 2168 (approx)

- New Engine Belts: 2022

- 12V Isolator switch and electrical panel

- 12V Sockets

- New Stern Seal: 2021

 

**Mast/Rigging/Sails**

- Masthead rigged with deck head stepped anodised aluminium mast

- Single set of straight spreaders

- Running rigging changed in parts between 2020-2023

- Standing rigging changed: 2021

- Sail Cover on Boom

- Tiller Steering

- Barlow Winches in Cockpit

- Self Tailing Winch in Centre

- Central Cockpit track for ease of sail handling

- Genoa Changed to Hank On

- New Boom: 2022


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Propulsion
Engine
1 x Yanmar
Fuel
Diesel
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Broker/Dealer Information

Network Yacht Brokers Swansea

Unit 1 Fishmarket Quay
Swansea
South Wales
SA1 1UP
United Kingdom
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