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
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • 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)
Boatshed Hayling Island
Boatshed Hayling Island

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 (4.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 110.0 ltr (24.2 G) 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 (5,953.5lbs)
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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