The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services
Challenger Europe
With lifting keel
- Boat REF# · 237445
- LOA · 8.20m
- Year · 1979
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Lifting keel
- Berths · 5
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 15hp, Kubota (1979)
- Lying · Hayling Island - UK (by appointment only)
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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services
Extra Details
| Designer | Jacques Gilbert |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jacques Gilbert |
| Lying | Hayling Island - UK (by appointment only) |
| Fuel capacity | 18.2 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 110.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 01/01/2004 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 15hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Kubota (1979) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 Blade |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
Dimensions
| LOA | 8.20m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 7.00m |
| Beam | 3.00m |
| Draft Min | 0.66m |
| Draft Max | 1.83m |
| Displacement | 2,700kg |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Aluminium spars () with stainless steel standing rigging (2004)
Sails
| Mainsail | Sander sails - Slab () |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling () |
| Other sails | Crusing Shute (1980) |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 3 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, generator
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Lifting keel |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 5 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 1 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
Foam mattresses changed in forward and aft cabins in 2007.
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Sink | |
| Icebox | |
| Carpet | |
| Curtains | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Manual water system |
Foam mattresses changed in forward and aft cabins in 2007.
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sun awning | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Instrument Covers |
1 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(CQR and Bruce)
10.00m of chain
10.00m of warp
Avon dinghy (1979)
(Inflatable)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| VHF DSC radio | |
| Autopilot | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
Auto Helm requires servicing.
Safety Equipment
| Liferaft | |
|---|---|
| Danbuoy | |
| Boarding ladder |
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)
Broker's Comments
This 1979 Challenger Europe is a fast cruiser With her wide beam and innovative design details she was considered advanced for her time.
With her lifting keel this boat is able to visit harbours and bays that other sailors can only dream of visiting.
A roomy fast yacht that would benefit for some TLC and updating to bring back to her best.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
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