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

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The "Achilles 9," located in Swansea, United Kingdom, is a robust 1979 sailing yacht with an overall length of 8.84 metres and a beam of 2.74 metres. Named 'Acron,' this well-preserved vessel by Butler Mouldings features a reliable Yanmar Diesel engine, comprehensive navigation electronics, and a newly installed SeaFeather Wind Vane for effortless self-steering. On deck, there's ample storage, comfortable seating, and essential safety features. Below deck, 'Acron' offers a cosy saloon with new upholstery, a fully equipped galley, and a forward cabin with a V-berth. Additional updates include newly painted topsides and recent antifouling. This Achilles 9 is ready for immediate adventures on the water.

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-preserved Achilles 9, named 'Acron,' is primed and ready for your next adventure. Crafted by the esteemed Butler Mouldings, its robust build and dependable Yanmar Diesel engine ensure you can explore the seas with confidence.

Outfitted with navigation electronics and a brand-new SeaFeather Wind Vane for self-steering, handling the boat is a breeze. On deck, you'll find plenty of storage, comfortable seating, and essential safety features. Below deck, the inviting saloon and sleeping quarters provide a cozy retreat after a day on the water.

Don't miss the chance to create lasting memories 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: June 2024

- Hull Cleaned: June 2024

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