Boat Overview

This yacht is found in good condition and has been carefully maintained and updated by the current owner. The hull was designed by Axel Mohnhaupt, who designed Admiral’s cup yachts and German 12 metres.

Specifications

• Overall Length: 10.25m
• Hull Length: 9.95m
• LWL: 8.6m
• Draft: 1.4m (shoal draft wing keel version)
• Rigging: 7/8 fractional rig with double in line spreaders
• Sail Types: Furling 130% genoa and slab reefed battened mainsail
• Speed: Capable of speeds in the 7 knot range; 5 to 6 knots for passage planning

Sail Wardrobe

• Extensive sail wardrobe including:
• Spinnaker and spinnaker gear
• Spinnaker pole and whisker pole
• Light airs genoa
• Number 3 jib
• Cruising chute with snuffer

Engine

• Engine Type: Beta Marine 25hp diesel (new 2020)
• Engine Hours: Less than 100 hours
• Sail Drive: New sail drive leg and seal (2020), folding 2 blade propeller
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 150 liters
• Total Cost of Engine Installation: £10,000

Interior Features

• Beam: 3.45m
• Dining Table: U-shaped, seats 6 people
• Cabins: 3 cabins, each sleeping 2; additional sleeping in the saloon
• Vanity Units: Each cabin serviced by a vanity unit with sink
• Joinery: Solid teak faced plywood with quality finish
• Galley: Longitudinal galley to starboard equipped with double sink, 3 burner hob and oven, top loading fridge, and plenty of locker storage

Recent Upgrades

• New cockpit seating and locker lids with Tek Dek teak (2023/2024)

Safety Equipment

• 6 man zodiac life raft (requires servicing)
• Life jackets x 6
• Fire extinguishers x 5
• C O alarm
• 2 Horseshoe life rings (new 2023)
• Offshore Dan buoy (new 2023)
• All through hull fittings replaced (2020)
• Keel bolts replaced (2021)

Electrics

• 240v ring main
• Sterling battery charger
• New batteries (2023): House 100ah deep cycle x 2, Engine start x 1
• Icom m323G GPS VHF radio
• B&G Vulcan V9 chart plotter (new 2021)
• NMEA2000/Seatalk network (new 2009)
• Garmin multifunction displays x 3 (new 2009)
• Raymarine wheel pilot auto helm (new 2009)
• Fusion radio/cd aux in
• VHF antennae and masthead tricolour/anchor light (replaced 2019)
• Hot water calorifier
• Fresh water tanks x 2 (total 300 liters)

Equipment

• Plastimo XM 260 dinghy, Mercury 3.5hp outboard
• Gas cooker and storage for 2 bottles
• 12v fridge (top loading)
• Water pumps (12v and foot pump)
• Jabasco marine heads
• Plastic wheeled dinghy tender (if required)

Conclusion

Argo Navis is a very versatile yacht, great for vacations with family and friends. She can also be raced around the cans or is ideal for longer passage races. She represents a compelling proposition for a yachtsperson looking for a boat that has robust built quality and is capable of looking after six crew in comfort.