Recently race prepared for skipper James Harayda, ‘Gentoo’ is in great shape for the next Vendée Globe Series culminating in 2028. Originally designed for Alex Thomson by Finot-Conq, the beamy and powerful ‘Hugo Boss’ finished 2nd in the Barcelona World Race in 2008. This boat has been continually optimised including a comprehensive refit in 2018 with the addition of foils, new coach roof, structural reinforcements and new ballast configuration. All systems have been serviced annually including NDT of mast and keel; the boat is fully IMOCA class certified 2024. Further upgrades to the boat include new standing rigging, mainsail, J2, J3, and small Gennaker (2024), rudder bearings & Mastervolt system (2023).

Gentoo would make an ideal platform for a motivated sailor to launch into IMOCA sailing. The addition of the foils makes this vessel a great contender for a successful IMOCA campaign. A full handover and training are offered as part of the purchase package. Any aspiring IMOCA sailors should register their interest early.

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.