Achilles 9m Fin Keel
Well built Cruiser/Racer
- Boat REF# · 243674
- LOA · 9.10m
- Year · 1979
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Berths · 5
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 14hp, Yanmar YGM2 (1979)
- Lying · Neyland Pembrokeshire
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Extra Details
| Designer | Chris Butler |
|---|---|
| Builder | Butler Yachts |
| Lying | Neyland Pembrokeshire |
| Fuel capacity | 40.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 68.2 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 14hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Yanmar YGM2 (1979) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 2000 |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 Blade Bronze |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 1.0 ltr /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6.5 knots |
Dimensions
| LOA | 9.10m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 8.53m |
| Beam | 2.74m |
| Draft Min | 1.50m |
| Draft Max | 1.50m |
| Displacement | 3,174kg |
| Headroom | 1.86m |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Aluminium spars (1979) with stainless steel standing rigging ()
Sails
| Mainsail | - Slab (2010) |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling (2010) |
| Other sails | Main () |
| Genoa () |
Spare sails (old M + G) included in sale. Satnding rigging has been inspected by Ratsey's 2017.
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 5 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 3 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Icebox | |
| Curtains | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system |
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sprayhood | |
|---|---|
| Spray dodgers | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders |
2 halyard winches
3 sheet winches
2 anchors
(Danforth & CQR)
10.00m of chain
10.00m of warp
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Wind | |
| VHF | |
| Autopilot |
Although there are cockpit instruments shown in the photographs, some of them are inoperative and therefore not listed in our inventory. A new owner would probably wish to replace such electrical items as a whole and our asking price reflects this.
Safety Equipment
| LPG Detector | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys | |
| Safety harnesses | |
| Horn |
2 bilge pumps (2 manual / 0 Electric)
Fire fighting equipment
Broker's Comments
Designed and built by Chris Butler, and sailed single handed by him in both the Azores and Back in 1975 and the 1976 OSTAR, the Achilles 9m proved herself as a thoroughly competent and seaworthy cruising design as well as being a competitive racer. In fact her successor, the 840, won her class (under 30ft) in both those races in 1984, helmed once again by her builder/designer.
Our example here is elderly but sound, and better maintained and presented by her owner than many of her contemporaries. A new owner would no doubt wish to add some modern electronics and a simple solar panel if sailing plans are to include a venture offshore but she is perfectly capable of passage making as she is. She is a simple, easily handled and comfortable cruiser racer that will look after you, even if you're not planning a single handled transat!
..These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.