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Passion is well known locally with an array of race and series wins. This Archambault Grand Surprise comes stocked with an extensive sail wardrobe, an array of electronics, a recent replacement of standing rigging and a new mast (2015). This is a boat that is sure to be popular with racers who want to buy a winning boat.
Construction
Designed by Joubert-Nivelt by Bateaux Archambault
White GRP with balsa-core deck
White interior moulding
Spade rudder with tiller and spinlock extension
Lead keel
DIMENSIONS
LOA: 9.54m
BEAM: 2.98m
LWL: 8.93m
DRAFT: 2.05m
DISPLACEMENT: 2,650kg
Mechanical
NANNI 2.50 14HP INBOARD DIESEL ENGINE (2003)
Refurbished and fitted in April 2024 (only ever operated in fresh water)
Single prop shaft to two-bladed folding propeller (new 2021)
Annually serviced and maintained
ELECTRICS
1x Battery (2023)
Alternator charging
TANKS
1x 35l fuel tank
Rigging
FRACTIONAL SLOOP
Anodised aluminum mast
Anodised Aluminium boom
7mm 1x19 wire shrouds
Two sets of aft swept spreaders
Spring loaded strut kicker
Dyneema running rigging
Retractable gennaker pole
Single line slab reefing
Backstay with retainer
Standing rigging and New mast (2015)
SAILS
Sails:
Mainsails:
Mainsail - fine for cruising
Mainsail - North 3DL - Fine for club racing
Headsails:
J1 3DL - used
J2 - Good for club racing
J3 - Don't often use - is an older Dolphin sail - would be fine for cruising
J4 North - Good sail
All on soft hanks.
Asymmetrics:
Hyde 93m Runner
Hyde 93m ('Passion' lettering)
WINCHES
2 X Lewmar 40ST Primary winches
2 X Lewmar 30ST Halyard winches
Equipment
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
2X Compasses
Wireless Tactic displays X2 in cockpit X2 on Mast - each one different for different outputs
Wireless TacTic wind and triducer (Triducer replaced 2021)
Raymarine yacht GPS Chartplotter that NMEA2000 with wifi output
Cobra VHF DSC radio
DECK EQUIPMENT
Anchor and Chain
Mainsail cover
Warps
Fenders
Boat hook
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump
1x Horseshoe lifebuoys
Fire extinguishers (out of date)
Offshore flare pack (expired)
Liferaft 6 person coastal
AVAILABLE BY SEPARATE NEGOTIATION
Twin Axle braked road trailer customised to fit the boat and can be used as a cradle
Accommodation
SLEEPS FOUR IN ONE CABIN - BLUE VINYLESTER UPHOLSTERY
FORWARD DOUBLE BERTH
Pocket storage system
Under bunk storage
No cushions
SALOON AREA
Portside large single berth with cushions
Starboard large single berth with cushions for two
Chart area with storage
Control panel
Contact Information
This Grand Surprise offers powerful and efficient upwind performance due to its deep lead bulb keel ensuring quick acceleration and a responsive sail plan. Off the wind the Grand Surprise will quickly reach double digits, flying an asymmetric from its retractable bowsprit, with the additional bonus of being able to plane. The ease of sail management, responsive sail plan, balanced hull and exciting performance make the Grand Surprise an exciting round the cans performer than can be used fully crewed around the race course, easily managed short-handed or simply taken for a leisurely day sailing with family and friends.
For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.