Zanzibar
1993
|Sail Yacht
ZANZIBAR is a 31.25-metre cutter-rigged centreboard sloop built by Trehard Shipyard in France to a design by Gilles Vaton.
Conceived as a fast and capable world cruiser, she combines a strong aluminium hull, twin-engine reliability and a versatile centreboard configuration with the performance and range required for serious offshore sailing.
Her sailing configuration is designed for both performance and flexibility. ZANZIBAR carries a Rondal aluminium keel-stepped mast, a carbon Park Avenue boom, hydraulic furling systems and a modern North Sails inventory. Her centreboard allows draft to vary from approximately 2.30 metres to 5.50 metres, combining deep-draft sailing performance with access to shallower cruising grounds.
Accommodation is arranged for up to seven guests in three cabins. The layout includes a large forward Master stateroom with king-size bed and his-and-hers bathroom arrangement, plus two additional double guest cabins, one of which includes a Pullman berth. The interior is finished in blond teak and is designed to provide a warm, practical and comfortable environment for extended periods aboard.
The main saloon is spacious and arranged with dedicated dining and lounge areas, while the crew area is well separated from the guest accommodation. Crew facilities include two cabins for up to four crew, a large galley, chart table and crew mess, supporting both private and professionally operated cruising.
Auxiliary propulsion is provided by twin Caterpillar 3208 diesel engines, each producing 180 HP. The yacht has a reported cruising speed of around 10 knots, a maximum speed of approximately 13 knots, and a range of about 1,850 nautical miles under power. Twin Northern Lights generators, a retractable hydraulic bow thruster, twin rudders, watermaker and comprehensive navigation and communications systems further support long-range operation.
ZANZIBAR has undergone a comprehensive refit programme covering machinery, rigging, sails, paint, hydraulics, batteries, air conditioning, plumbing, safety equipment and deck systems. The work has significantly updated her technical condition while retaining the qualities that define her as a proven aluminium bluewater cruiser.
Overall, ZANZIBAR is a fast, robust and highly versatile sailing yacht with genuine world-cruising credentials, offering strong performance, practical systems, flexible draft and comfortable accommodation for extended offshore adventures.
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