GILLA was built in Bremen in 1950 by Henry Gruber, one of the most famous German designers.
The hull is in classic planking with teak hull and mahogany walls.
Several Atlantic crossings last in the 70s, where he remained until 2000, based in Newport RI. During this time successfully participated in the Antigua Classic Week twice. It was bought by the current owner in 2000 and brought back to Italy where in 2003 it received a total refit and restoration at Fano shipyards.
Present in several many AIVE meetings in the Adriatic, showing qualities of excellent upwind boat .
In 2024 participates in the meetings “Vele Storiche Viareggio” and “Argentario Sailing Week”, in autumn will be again at home in Fano at Marina dei Cesari.
Masts and boom completely restoring in April 2024
GILLA in an incredible classic boat!
Navigation equipment:
Plotter with GPS antenna.
Staging and technical:
Teak Side Decks.
Domestic Facilities onboard:
Warm Water System.
Accessories notes:
•Mainsail with hanks and 2 reef, Mizzen mainsail, Reefing jib,
•Great Genoa with piston hanks and Gennaker with stocking.
•Five more sails.
•Lazy jack
Rigging in good state all revised in 2024, check stays just referred.
•In cockpit 2 Barient winches with self tailing.
•Compass with coverage
•Wheelhouse with saddle
OTHER EQUIPMENTS
•Summer covers, both for rain and sun.
•Complete winter coverage in 3 pieces
•Ladder and mahogany walkway.
Navigation
Electronics