Achilles 840
- Boat REF# · 232440
- LOA · 8.48m
- Year · 1984
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Berths · 5
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 9hp, Volvo 2001 (1984)
- Lying · Isle of Wight
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Extra Details
| Designer | Chris Butler |
|---|---|
| Builder | Butler Achilles Ltd |
| Lying | Isle of Wight |
| Fuel capacity | 25.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 50.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 9hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Volvo 2001 (1984) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | saildrive |
| Prop(s) | 2 blade folding |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6.5 knots |
Engine rebuild February 2017
Dimensions
| LOA | 8.48m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 7.39m |
| Beam | 2.76m |
| Draft Max | 1.35m |
| Displacement | 2,495kg |
| Headroom | 1.89m |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Proctor Aluminium spars (1984) with stainless steel standing rigging ()
Sails
| Mainsail | - Roller boom () |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling () |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Hull below waterline has been taken back, primed and re-antifouled Feb 2017
Tank capacities estimated. Water in flexi tank
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 5 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 3 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
Forecabin 2 singles or double with infil, saloon 2 singles and quarter berth converts to seating/chart table when not in use
New saloon upholstery February 2017
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Icebox | |
| Curtains | |
| Manual water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
Forecabin 2 singles or double with infil, saloon 2 singles and quarter berth converts to seating/chart table when not in use
New saloon upholstery February 2017
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Spray dodgers | |
| Cockpit cover | |
| Sun awning | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Beaching legs | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(CQR)
dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| VHF | |
| Autopilot | |
| Clock | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Life buoys | |
|---|---|
| Danbuoy | |
| Boarding ladder |
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)
Broker's Comments
The 840 was the last of the Achilles range, built from 1979 to 1984 and were designed to be solid ocean going boats with successful OSTAR, AZAB and Fastnet race results in the early 80's.
Beamier and with more headroom than similar designs of that era they now lend themselves well for single or short handed cruising but have enough space for a family to enjoy with a well laid out galley, separate heads and plenty of usable storage throughout
This particular boat has had a partial refit by her very knowledgeable current owner who was planning to cruise her offshore. His plans have changed however she has benefitted from an engine rebuild, her hull taken back and primed and antifouled, new saloon upholstery, new batteries and is clean and tidy and ready to relaunch.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.