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1983 Vaton 78 Sloop

Name: 1983 Vaton 78 Sloop
Brand: Vaton
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Specifications

Make Vaton

Model 78 Sloop

Year 1983

Length 78.0ft (23.8m)

Beam 6.00m

Draft 2.90m

Hull Material aluminium

Engine Volkswagen 200 hp

Fuel Type diesel

Location French riviera, France

Engine Power 200 hp

Generator Yes

Heating Yes

Watermaker Yes

Equipment & Extras

Engine: Volkswagen 200 hp
Length overall: 23.80 metres

7 kW Onan generator
600 W Watt&Sea hydro-generator
2 Eberspacher heaters
120 l/h Aquaset watermaker
complete navigation electronics
Standard C satellite communications
Iridum telephone
3.20 m Highfield tender

Description

Racer/cruiser Sailing Yacht designed by Gilles Vaton and extremely well built in aluminum by the French shipyard Pouvreau under the supervision of Éric Tabarly. This boat is robust and very seaworthy. Flush-deck sloop with elegant and timeless lines, she is very high-performance and used exclusively for private purposes. She has crossed the Atlantic several times with a crew but is regularly used as a couple because she is easy to maneuver. This yacht's performance is not only due to her magnificent hull, but also to her high-tech equipment: Axxon carbon mast, Rod rigging and Kevlar backstays, Harken furlers, thirteen Harken and Lewmar electric winches, and a beautiful North Sails wardrobe (130 m² full-batten mainsail, 170 m² genoa, 120 m² solent, 40 m² staysail, 200 m² gennaker, and three asymmetrical spinnakers of 290 m², 400 m², and 450 m²). Her aft cockpit is dedicated to maneuvering with its huge white steering wheel, electronic repeaters, and winches. It has direct access to the crew quarters via a staircase protected by folding sprayhood, and is separated from the central cockpit by a deck area where a sunbed can be installed while anchored. The central cockpit is dedicated to relaxation with two benches and a teak table. It has access to the interior saloon via a staircase, also protected by folding sprayhood. It is also shaded by a bimini. The interior layout is classic and functional, with a U-shaped galley to port, a chart table to starboard, a U-shaped main saloon/dining room around a large table to starboard and a secondary dining room to port. The two double guest cabins are forward. The owner's cabin is located amidships, below the cockpit. Each of these three cabins has its own en-suite bathroom. The two crew cabins are on aft. This yacht can accommodate 6 guests in 3 cabins and 4 crew members in 2 cabins. Boat equipped with: 7 kW Onan generator, 600 W Watt&Sea hydro-generator, 2 Eberspacher heaters, 120 l/h Aquaset watermaker, complete navigation electronics and Standard C satellite communications, Iridum telephone, 3.20 m Highfield tender, etc… This legendary Sailing yacht has belonged to the same owner for over 30 years. She was refitted in 1994 & 2004 & 2012 & 2020 and is always meticulously maintained. She is in excellent condition and is seeking an experienced sailor to take him on new long-distance adventures.

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Boat Price

Deposit 15% (£101,901)

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Loan Term

Interest Rate (APR) 6.9%

4.9% 9.9%

Monthly Finance Payment

£6,675

£577,439 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £892

Insurance £849

Maintenance £1,585

Fuel £67

Running costs subtotal £3,393/mo

True Monthly Cost

£10,068

Finance + running costs combined

Finance 66% Running costs 34%

Total Interest

£223,541

Total Cost (finance)

£902,881

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