RECLUTA is a remarkable and notable yacht built for German Frers own use using designs by German Frers Snr in the 1940’s which in turn were based on the very first RECLUTA which had been built by Camper & Nicholson in 1901. A heritage which is as unique as it is impeccable. The new RECLUTA was built in Argentina starting in 2015 and first commissioned and sailed to the Caribbean and then Europe in 2021.
RECLUTA qualifies as ‘Vintage’ under the CIM rule and she has participated successfully on the classic racing circuit including the Voiles of St. Tropez. Palma de Mallorca, Mahon, Antibes and Cannes Regates Royales de Cannes, and in Santo Stefano, Argentario Sailing Week.
Built to the highest possible standards by local craftsman Tito Szyka and his small team of craftsmen in Buenos Aires. The level of detail and care taken with the choice of top-quality materials, construction methods and execution is evident throughout. Sailing hardware is stunning aesthetically and functionally.
With an LOA of just over 20 metres and a LWL of nearly 15 metres she is both graceful and capable. RECLUTA has a light displacement of 33 tonnes is driven by a generous sail plan configured as a fractionally rigged ketch. She has a lifting keel which provides up to 4.50 metres to aid sailing performance and reduces to only 2.40 metres for convenience and access to shallower waters and her mooring.
Her interior is very comfortable and affords a well-sized and comfortable saloon which is open to an equipped galley and a navigation area. She has two separate sleeping cabins both of which are en-suite with an additional berth in the forepeak. She could be cruised comfortably with a large lithium-ion battery bank and water maker.
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Designed by German Frers Snr in 1942 and brought to life by German Frers Jnr who digitised the original plans in 2015 allowing build to begin. RECLUTA was commissioned and sailed to Europe via the Caribbean in 2021.
All woods used were sourced in South America
The stem, keel, backbone, deck shelf, frames and hatches were built of vivaró, a medium hard wood similar to Acacia
The planking and deck, cabin side coamings, bulwarks etc are built using cedro, which is lighter and softer than viraró, and very similar to Honduras mahogany
Spars from sitka spruce
The frames and larger sections are all laminated
EXTERIOR & INTERIOR
EXTERIOR
Spacious continuous teak laid decks
Generous bulwark
Elegant coachroof with skylights offering ventilation to the saloon area as well as creating good internal headroom
Single central pedestal and helm in cockpit
Three large lockers in cockpit
Winches:
- Two coffee grinders for primaries
- Dedicated winch for main sheet
- Two electric secondary winches
- Two manual secondary winches
- Two winches at base of main mast
- Winch on main mast
- Two winches on mizzen mast
Shower in cockpit
Fresh water deck wash connections in cockpit and foredeck
Swimming ladder
Four dorade vents
Removable stanchions and guardrail
INTERIOR & ACCOMMODATION
Sleeps nine in three cabins plus saloon
Saloon:
- Comfortable staircase with handrails on either side
- Extendable and height adjustable dining table to starboard
- Linear sofas to port & starboard which can be used as berths if required
- Open plan galley is located aft of the saloon to starboard
- Dedicated wet locker to port
- Bose speakers
Navigation area to port aft of saloon with large chart table and electronics
Owner’s cabin aft:
- Currently set up with two berths to port and starboard
- Can be converted to central or offset double by a carpenter
- En suite bathroom with toilet, sink and shower
- Full height wardrobes to port and starboard with ample storage
Guest accommodation:
- Forward of saloon there are two bunks to port and starboard with Pullman berths above
- There is a removable wall to create one large space or divide into two symmetric cabins
- Bathroom forward with electric WC, sink and shower
Bow equipped as cabin with access through the foredeck hatch
- Single bunk
- Toilet
- Sink
GALLEY & DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
Stainless steel countertop
Stainless steel sink with mixer tap
Gimballed three-burner gas stove and oven
Large fridge to port
Trash compactor
Ample high/low storage
SYSTEMS & INVENTORY
PROPULSION
STEYR 120HP diesel engine
- Shaft drive, off-set to port
- Four-blade Gori folding propeller with overdrive function
Fuel: 790 litres in four stainless steel tanks
- One day tank (70 litres)
- Central tank (160 litres)
- Two tanks to port and starboard (200 litres each)
- One tank located low in the bilge for racing (160 litres)
- Diesel pre filters
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
24/230V EU spec electrical system
Inverter/charger: Mastervolt Mass Combi Pro 24/3500 – 100
Mastervolt battery monitor
Four large Lithium-ion batteries (24V)
AGM engine start battery with independent charger
C-Zone control system for onboard electronics
WATER SYSTEM
Fresh Water:
- Water maker: 24V Schenker 80 litres/hour
- Capacity: 850 litres in three tanks
- Pressurised hot/cold water system throughout
- Hot water boiler
Black water: each WC with independent tank
Grey water: 160 litres in single tank with pump out
Bilge pumps
RIG
Ketch with fractionally rigged main
Rod rigging for main and mizzen masts
Back stay with hydraulic tensioner for main mast
Running back stays for main mast
Spinnaker pole
Stainless steel tracks on deck for jib
Stainless steel tracks on deck for genoa
NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION
B&G chart plotter at interior navigation table
Sailmon multifunction display at interior navigation table
B&G VHF radio at interior navigation table
Two Sailmon multifunction displays mounted portrait in bracket on main mast
Sailmon multifunction display mounted portrait in bracket on mizzen mast
B&G chart plotter at main helm in cockpit
B&G autopilot control in cockpit
B&G VHF in cockpit
Danforth compass on binnacle in cockpit
Lopolight navigation lights
SAILS
Race sails:
- Mainsail
- Genoa 1
- Genoa 2
- Genoa 3
- Mizzen
- Staysail with furler
- Mizzen staysail
- Asymmetric A1
- Asymmetric A1.5
- Asymmetric A3
- Symmetric S2
Delivery sails:
- Mainsail
- Genoa 3
- Mizzen
- Storm sail
GROUND TACKLE & MOORING
Electric windlass with control in cockpit and at foredeck
Stainless steel Ultra anchor with anodised chain
Custom bronze fairleads and cleats
Folding carbon gangway with teak surface
Fenders
Mooring lines
CANVAS, COVERS & CUSHIONS
Cockpit cushions
Steering wheel cover
Coach roof cover
Tent for shade and use at anchor
SAFETY
Please note that equipment such as life rafts, EPIRBs, fire extinguishers and flares require regular servicing and/or renewal. If such equipment is left on-board as part of the sale, the buyer should ensure the equipment is suited to their usage plans, assume service or replacement will be required by them after purchase and complies with any flagging requirements