The boats we have are largely Beneteaus, although we also have access to other boats if required. Details are below for our largest boat, a Beneteau 42s7 - Eclipse.
Eclipse A beneteau 42s7 this boat affords the combination of luxury accommodation with high tech fit out ready for racing.
Able to sleep 8 on board in comfort in 3 cabins (with 2 toilets on board) there is plenty of room on board for everything a crew will need (including a spacious fridge for refreshments!)
She was completely refit in 2008 in order to participate in the European ARC – sailing from Clear Lake Texas to the UK: New equipment includes the latest Tacktick Maxi displays on the mast powered by state-of-the-art Raymarine ST70 colour instruments and networked E120, Radar and AIS systems. Also available is a complete set of Kevlar sails and a full inventory of new spinnakers.
For those sailing ‘anoraks’ amongst you, Eclipse’s technical data is as follows:
Eclipse is a Beneteau 42s7: With a Bruce Farr designed hull and a Philip Starck (the “s” in the name) interior. As the model name suggests, Eclipse is 42`7” in length, 13’9” in beam and just under 6` in draft. She has three cabins, two heads and a convertible saloon table – capable of seating 8 for dinner and then converting into the largest bunk on board in the evening.
Sail Area Size
In addition to the new electronics and sails already mentioned, Eclipse has all the necessary safety equipment having completed a transat in2008; including the newest Avon liferaft technology, ACR Epirb, fullRORC flare inventory, Crewsaver life jackets and jackstays.
Eclipse even has both a racing traveller and a coach roof mounted cruising traveller to allow both full on racing or more relaxed sailing. She also sports creature comforts such as dockside central heating and air conditioning, inverters and a new Bose sound system.
Lastly, Eclipse also has new ground tackle and a new Lewmar electric windlass giving you the option of an easy anchoring at Osbourne Bay or elsewhere in the Solent on a nice afternoon, to sit back, relax and simply enjoy the view.
For those less familiar with nautical terms, the above means she is a very safe and stable boat and a pleasure to sail on!
Sail Area Size
In addition to the new electronics and sails already mentioned, Eclipse has all the necessary safety equipment having completed a transat in2008; including the newest Avon liferaft technology, ACR Epirb, fullRORC flare inventory, Crewsaver life jackets and jackstays.