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HARRAC — Classic cruising sailboat, 13.70 m, wood

There are boats you buy to sail, and others to set off on a voyage. HARRAC is one of the latter. This wooden sailboat, built as a one-off, has already sailed the coasts of South America, ventured as far as Antarctica and cruised the Mediterranean. Its long keel and wooden hull with laminated exterior give it that sea-keeping quality rarely found on production boats today.

Two major refits, in 2007 and 2019, have brought it up to the standard of a modern cruising yacht. The electrical system was completely overhauled by a professional. The interior was redesigned for living aboard, not just for holiday stays. Upholstery and bedding are new, with latex mattresses and fabrics built to last. Lighting is LED and each cabin has a 230 V outlet. Diesel heating runs throughout the boat.

Sleeping arrangements are comfortable: one double cabin, a forward cabin with two berths, a pilot bunk and a quarter berth. The galley is equipped with a gas cooker with oven and grill and two refrigerators, one with a freezer. Hot and cold water are under pressure. For autonomy, 400 liters of fresh water, 200 liters of diesel, a wind generator and a separate battery bank from the engine bank allow for extended periods away from marinas.

The 75 hp Ford Mermaid has been serviced by professionals. On board you'll find a GPS, an AIS transceiver, a fixed VHF radio and an EPIRB beacon. There are two anchors, one new, with 60 m of chain, a tender with its engine and six auto-inflating life jackets. A large custom winter cover protects the boat over both booms: you can work underneath in the dry, which makes all the difference when maintaining a wooden boat.

Eligible for the BIP label (Heritage Interest Boat), HARRAC is a piece of sailing heritage still under way. It's just waiting for a crew to set off once more.

To be seen at Port Corbière - Marseille

Length 13.70 m · Beam 3.66 m · Draft 2.20 m · Engine Ford Mermaid 75 hp ·