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2009 Botin & Carkeek GP42
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Specifications
Make
Botin & Carkeek
Model
GP42
Year
2009
Length
42.0ft (12.8m)
Beam
3.90m
Draft
3.01m
Hull Material
Carbon Fibre
Engine
Yanmar diesel inboard engine
Fuel Type
Diesel
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Equipment & Extras
- E
- 5.9m
- J
- 4.99m
- P
- 17.25m m
- LOA
- 12.81m
- LWH
- 11.97m
- Rig
- Sloop
- SPA
- 195m
- STL
- 7.73m
- BEAM
- 3.90m
- DISP
- 4320kg
- Hull
- Carbon Fibre hull
- Year
- 2009
- DRAFT
- 3.01m
- Price
- £365,237 GBP | Listed price €420,000 EUR
- Engine
- Sail Drive
- Category
- Used sail boat for sale
- IRC 2025
- 1.252 TCC (Endorsed)
- Keel Fin
- Fin Keel
- Location
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Material
- Full carbon hull and deck with foam core
- Make/model
- Botin & Carkeek GP42
- BULB WEIGHT
- 1982kg
- Length overall
- 12.80 metres
- 5 x auto bilge pumps
- 2 x roaming pumps
- Deck covers
- Winch covers
- Boom covers
- Shipping cradle (high and low modes)
- Keel cradle
- Yanmar diesel inboard engine
- New Gori race prop 2022
- Full Cat 1 safety gear including life raft
- 6 x bunks with lift mechanisms & lee clothes
- Jet boil burner
- Carbon toilet
- Spare bowsprit
- Spare rudder
- Spare masthead wand
- 20 foot container with shelving and power
- Miscellaneous spares and tools
- Harken/Spinlock and custom deck fittings
- 3 x Harken 50.2 Main and pit winches
- 2 x Harken 45.2 Backstay winches
- 2 x Lewmar 60.3 GPST Primary winches
- Harken Pedestal, gearboxes, take down system and drive shafts
- Spinlock clutches
- Harken tracks and cars
- Diverse spin sheet reelers
- Full offshore racing package
- H5000 Performance processor
- Toughbook laptop
- 2 x Panasonic remote screens
- 5 x Garmin displays on mast bracket
- 2 x Garmin displays at runner position
- 1 x GFD
- 3 D motion sensor
- Heel sensor
- Rudder string pot
- LT500 Compass (primary)
- P9 Compass (secondary)
- Custom MHU
- Forestay load pin (Diverse)
- Jib Taco load cell (Cyclops)
- Furler load cell (Cyclops)
- WIFI antenna
- Pepwave Router for managing between Starlink and 5G
- AIS
- VHF radio
- Permanent install Starlink system
- Lithium house and start batteries (new in 2022)
- Brand new ultra high modulus Hall spars mast, boom and rigging package (2020)
- Full grand Prix package in carbon fibre with titanium metal work
- EC6 standing rigging with RAZR forestay (2020)
- Carbon boom with three reef points
- Mast jack and internal meridian RAM Adjustable mast step
- Gorilla headstay foil
- Fixed carbon bowsprit with dual tack lines (2:1 system)
- Full race running rigging package
- 2 x Mast head halyard
- 1 x Main Halyard on lock
- 1 x FRO halyard on lock
- 1 x Jib halyard on lock
- 1 x GS halyard
- Starlink communications system
- Mobile phone coverage antennas
- Upgraded LT500 compass
- New steering wheel bearings and hubs on each pedestal
- New JP3 rudder bearing
- Additional Cyclops load cell and antenna for furling tack loads
- New cockpit foam deck
- Custom offshore main hatch
- Pedestal protection rail
- New galley area
- Jib Staysail outboard attachment points
- Twin spinnaker sheet clutches
- Spinnaker sheet block upgraded
- LED navigation lights on bow rail
- New mast head VHF antenna
- Masthead windex light
- New/upgraded Actisense NMEA interface
- New “maxi” bilge pump
- New 12 man life raft
- New 30 litre/hr watermaker (December 2025)
Description
"AMBITION" is an impressively upgraded IRC / GP 42 from Botin and Carkeek, that has been brought to the forefront of the 40ft scene.Previously known as "Tokoloshe" in the UK and "Enterprise" in Western Aus, she was the last (and best) GP42 built, with her close sistership being the all conquering "Callisto" in the last Admirals Cup event.Aside from the original hull, most of what you see on "Ambition" has been brought up to the very latest design and optimization iterations, including full compliance and capability offshore as well as Inshore.Her most notable upgrades include a new Hall Spars rig in 2020 with full composite rigging, deeper lighter keel fin, complete structural overhaul including her new flush deck and most recently an electronics package that ticks all the boxes for offshore routing.The icing on the cake is that not only is this a fully turn-key boat with huge rated performance, but these boats offer crews some of the most exciting sailing out there, whilst not having 52 budgets!"Ambition" is now a do-it-all type boat and absolutely ready to go........ Did someone say Admirals Cup 2027?RigSloopBrand new ultra high modulus Hall spars mast, boom and rigging package in 2020.The ultra-high modulus mast tube was the first FAST 40 to have new, dedicated tooling for refined mast structure, aero and design.Full grand Prix package in carbon fibre with titanium metal work for weight saving.EC6 standing rigging with RAZR forestay also installed with new mast in 2020.Working with Hall Spars the mast & boom were both reinforced to enable a second & third reef to be used for offshore. Criteria was to carry FRO/J0 with two reefs in up to 40knots.Modifications carried out by Composite Technologies in Perth under direction from Hall Spars.Mast inspected in 2025 by Sydney Rigging.EC6 Rigging serviced in February 2025 by Future Fibres and now has 5 year certification.Razor forestay non-destructive tested via ultra-sound in February 2025 and given all clear.Geometry• P- 17.25m m• E- 5.9m• J- 4.99m• STL- 7.73m• SPA- 195mRig and halyard setup:2 x Mast head halyard1 x Main Halyard on lock1 x FRO halyard on lock1 x Jib halyard on lock1 x GS halyardCarbon boom with three reef pointsMast jack and internal meridian RAM Adjustable mast stepGorilla headstay foilFixed carbon bowsprit with dual tack lines, one is a 2:1 systemFull race running rigging packageAddition Equipment5 x auto bilge pumps and 2 x roaming pumpsDeck coversWinch coversBoom coversShipping cradle (capable of both high and low modes)Keel cradleYanmar diesel inboard engine• Serviced March 2025• New water pump August 2025• New injectors Feb 2024New Gori race prop 2022Full Cat 1 safety gear including life raft6 x bunks with lift mechanisms & lee clothesJet boil burnerCarbon toiletSpare bowspritSpare rudderSpare masthead wand20 foot container with shelving and powerMiscellaneous spares and tools Deck GearHarken/Spinlock and custom deck fittings throughout.• 3 x Harken 50.2 Main and pit winches• 2 x Harken 45.2 Backstay winches• 2 x Lewmar 60.3 GPST Primary winches• Harken Pedestal, gearboxes, take down system and drive shafts• Spinlock clutches• Harken tracks and cars• Diverse spin sheet reelersElectronics• Full offshore racing package• H5000 Performance processor• Toughbook laptop• 2 x Panasonic remote screens• 5 x Garmin displays on mast bracket• 2 x Garmin displays at runner position• 1 x GFD• 3 D motion sensor• Heel sensor• Rudder string pot• LT500 Compass (primary)• P9 Compass (secondary)• Custom MHU• Forestay load pin (Diverse)• Jib Taco load cell (Cyclops)• Furler load cell (Cyclops)• WIFI antenna• Pepwave Router for managing between Starlink and 5G• AIS• VHF radio• Permanent install Starlink system• Lithium house and start batteries, both new in 2022Build2009 Botin Carkeek GP42Builder - Longitud CeroLOA - 12.81mLWH - 11.97mDISP - 4320kgBEAM - 3.90mDRAFT - 3.01mBULB WEIGHT – 1982kgIRC 2025 - 1.252 TCC (Endorsed)MaterialFull carbon hull and deck with foam coreCarbon reinforcements and bulkheadsLow CoG steel keel fin, with optimized IRC bulb.Carbon rudder stock and bladeHistoryBoat was originally built for the 2009 Med Cup circuit, as the GP42 Madrid-Caser Endesa, inspired by the ETNZ TP52 hull.She was one of the last GP42's built and in 2010 won the Med Cup championship, with her sistership (now “Callisto”) secondIn 2014 the boat was then brought to the UK and optimized for IRC racing and raced both inshore and offshore.As the UK FAST 40 scene began to take shape, the optimization continued and taking the boat to the top echelon of IRC yachts worldwide.At the end of 2020 the boat was imported into Australia and through 2021 was modified for Category 1 offshore racing and capable for Sydneyto Hobart. The boat won its class in the 2021 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race and was 7th overall behind the TP52s which filled the first sixplaces.The boat was purchased in March 2025 and renamed “Ambition”. Under the current owner (whom has previously owned grand prix yachtsinclude a TP52) the boat is being professionally maintained.Maintenance history;Major upgrade in 2014oNew keel 3m draft to Botin design.oNew rudderoWheel steeringoLonger bowsprit (STL - 7.73m)Upgraded in 2017oFlush deck installed - coach roof removed with overall stiffness improved and weight reduction.oRe fair and paint in AwlcraftUpgrade in 2020oUpgrade some structureoNew cockpit foamoNew JP3 rudder bearingsoNew Hall spars ultra High Modulus mast in 2020Upgrades in 2021/22 to go Category 1 racing• Mast & Boom strengthened for offshore racing, reinforcements designed by Hallspars UK• Two off clutches fitted internal to boom for reefing• Fit up of external Karver hook for third reef• Bunks increased to 6 with addition of suicide cots, removable• Carbon toilet fitted• 1 x single burner butane stoves installed (removable)• Water maker install, removable• VHF & HF radio installed• AIS installed• Tweaker points reinforced for FRO & J0• 2 to 1 tack line installed• Wet box installed for vang & main outhaul• Additional bilge pumps including two roaming pumps• Main out haul moved to center of boat similar to TP52• Storage for life jackets & wet weather gear installed, removable• LED lighting (red & white) installed throughout boat• Lee clothes fitted to all bunks• Second hand operated bilge pump installed for Cat 1Upgrades and maintenance in mid 2025 under current owner• Removal of HF radio and earthing plate• Installation of Starlink communications system• Installation of new mobile phone coverage antennas• Installation of Pepwave Router with auto selection between Starlink and 5G mobile coverage• Installation of upgraded LT500 compass• New 5 x Garmin displays installed of mast jumbos bracket• Installation of new steering wheel bearings and hubs on each pedestal• Installation of new JP3 rudder bearing• Overhaul of electrical wiring to remove redundant wires• Installation of additional Cyclops load cell and antenna for furling tack loads• New cockpit foam deck installed• General water proofing upgrades• Custom offshore main hatch installed• Pedestal protection rail installed• Keel, rudder and hull re-faired and new anti-foul applied• New galley area installed• Jib Staysail outboard attachment points installed inclusive of deck reinforcement beam• Engine serviced and new water pump installed• Keel and rudder inspection as per Category 1 requirements• Twin spinnaker sheet clutches installed and spinnaker sheet block upgraded• Full inspection and make-over of all blocks including replacement of some• EC6 rigging removed and 5 year service undertaken by Future Fibres. Whilst all sections came back within tolerance, the port side section has been replaced to ensure 100% serviceability due to three broken strands. All servicing done now for another 5 years. All mast work overseen by Sydney Rigging. Future Fibres Service Report available on request• RAZR forestay ultrasounded to check integrity. Report identified no issues. Report available on request• Installation of LED navigation lights on bow rail• Installation of new mast head VHF antenna• Installation of masthead windex light• Installation of new/upgraded Actisense NMEA interface• Installation of new “maxi” bilge pump• Re-measured for ORC and IRC including inclination• Purchase of new 12 man life raft• Servicing of all lifejackets and safety equipment. Service records available on request• Winches serviced July 2025• New running rigging by Sydney Rigging (December 2025)• New 30 litre/hr watermaker (December 2025)• Mast disassembled, inspected and serviced (post Sydney Hobart race – January 2026)• Keel, rudder and hull inspected including NDT (post Sydney Hobart race – January 2026)• New anti-foul (February 2026)• Rudder bearings serviced (February 2026)
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Monthly Running Costs (estimated)
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£442
Insurance
£457
Maintenance
£670
Fuel
£292
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£1,860/mo
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£5,449
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Total Interest
£120,183
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