Clarke & Carter | |
Suffolk Yacht Harbour, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP10 0LN, UK | |
Contact: | Stephen Carter |
Telephone: | Reveal Telephone Number |
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£5,500 | | |
Status: | Available |
Tax Status: | Tax Paid |
Location: | Levington Suffolk UK |
Reference: | 9272734 |
The Achilles 840 was maybe known as "the connoisseur's choice" back in 1982 but she has always been known for being forgiving and fun giving. She offers a great blend of seaworthiness and performance that makes her a perfect East Coast cruiser. Offers up to 5 berths onboard.
Viewing by appointment only at our Suffolk Office - 01473 659681
Vessel name: | Ginslinger |
Builder: | Achilles |
Make: | Achilles |
Model: | 840 |
Constructed: | 1982 |
Cabins: | 2 |
Heads: | 1 |
No. of engines: | 1 |
Engine model: | Buhk |
Engine power: | 10.0 |
Fuel type: | Diesel |
Nominal length: | 27' 11" |
Length over all: | 27' 9" |
Beam: | 9' |
Maximum draft: | 5' |
Hull material: | Glass Fibre |
Keel type: | Fin Keel |
Displacement: | 2494 kg |
Fuel capacity: | 60 Litres |
Water capacity: | 125 Litres |
The traditional layout offers upto 5 berths. Up forward is the double V berth with storage underneath and deck opening hatch. The heads comes next, aft of the double berth, with a chemical toilet with a 21 litre holding capacity. Hanging locker opposite to port.
In the saloon there are two single settee berths either side of a folding table. Good storage in and around the saloon. In the port quarter is the L shaped galley with twin sinks, 2 burner gas cooker with grill. Coolbox. Electrically pumped water supply. 125 litre water capacity in two tanks (25l + 100l each).
In the starboard quarter, is the aft facing chart table with switch panel. Single quarter berth behind.
The Achilles 840 was built in 1982 by Achilles Yachts Ltd to a design of Chris Butler. Creme GRP hull with a cast iron fin keel. Skeg hung rudder. The creme deck is GRP with a balsa core & moulded non-slip.. Tiller steering. New cabin windows in 2019.
Danforth anchor with chain
Mainsail cover
Sprayhood
Bimini
Cockpit dodgers with name
Boarding ladder
Various fenders and warps
Sowester steering compass
Clipper depth instrument
Clipper speed & log instrument
Standard Horizon Explorer GX1700E DSC VHF, new 2018
Simrad TP10 autopilot (refurbished 2019)
Deck and masthead level navigation lights
Clock and barometer
Various papercharts
Located under the companionway stairs is the Buhk diesel engine. Single cyclinder, 10 hp, seawater cooled, shaft driven to a folding 2 bladed propellor. Single lever control. 60 litre fuel capacity in a plastic tank. Regularly serviced by owners.
Masthead rigged bermudan sloop. Deck stepped alloy mast and boom by Proctor. Alloy spinnaker pole. Stainless steel standing rigging. Terylene running rigging. One Lewmar 40 self tailing sheet winch. Two Lewmar 6 halyard winches. Two Lewmar 16 winches. One Lewmar 8 winch. Roller mainsail system. Furling headsail system.
Mainsail - Valeted 2019
Jib - Valeted 2019
Spare Jib
Spinnaker
One 12 volt 110 amp hour domestic battery (2017)
One 12 volt 85 amp hour engine start battery
Alternator charging
Solar panel
Two fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
CO detector
Harnesses
Jackjackets
Deck light
Spotlight
Two horseshoe lifebuoys
Danbuoy
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump
First aid kit
Radar reflector
Fog horn