KRITER history, quality, and passion.For sale is a prestigious Kriter sailing vessel, a double-masted ketch of about 20 meters,designed by the famous French naval architect Georges Auzepy-Brenneur and built in the early’70s for high-level ocean competitions.Born to participate in the historic Whitbread Round the World Race, this boat representsan authentic icon of offshore sailing, with an important sporting past and a subsequentconversion into a cruising yacht. Its charm combines classic lines, solid construction, andgreat reliability at sea, making it ideal for both long crossings and charter or private use.It takes its name from its sponsor, the famous French sparkling wine Kriter, which in 1976 dedicated abottle to this wonderful vessel, immortalizing the passage around Cape Horn duringthe race.INTERIORSThe interiors have been designed to offer comfort and functionality even during demanding navigations. The boat features a dinette with a spacious cockpit with an L-shaped sofa on the left and another L-shaped sofa on the right. Heading towards the stern, a long, well-lit linear kitchen allows for cooking in total tranquility, even for a generous number of people. Continuing, a small hallway provides access to the aft bathroom and the wonderful aft cabin that offers a visual spectacle with its laminated frames and a large mirror at the stern. An additional cabin on the left side provides extra sleeping space. In the bow area, there is an owner's cabin with a private bathroom on the left side, an additional double cabin with a private bathroom at the bow, while on the right side there is a cabin with two bunk beds and a space with all the provisions to create an additional bathroom. The finishes maintain the classic character of the vessel, with quality marine materials and warm, welcoming environments typical of vintage yachts.EXTERIORSOn the outside, the Kriter stands out for its double-masted ketch rig, which ensures great balance and versatility in navigation, facilitating sail management even with reduced crews.The deck, designed to handle oceanic navigation, offers ample operational spaces, a protected cockpit, and robust equipment. The sleek lines and solid structure testify to its origin as an offshore racing boat, ensuring safety and excellent performance even in demanding conditions.Thanks to the refits carried out over the years, including teak with thickness well above average, this vessel retains the splendor of its time while guaranteeing quality and robustness.WORKSReconstruction of the bow stem - rudder bush and reconstruction of the skeg with stuffing box and fat rope - reconstruction of the deckhouse for 2/3 - replacement of the bulwark and side rail - reconstruction of the through-hull fittings of both propeller shafts - repainting of masts - rigging revision - replacement of bimini - restoration and repainting of all hatches with gasket replacement - revision of injection pumps for both engines.Contacts: Cell. +39 3248056786 – Giovanni.luminati@reyacht.comThis document does not constitute a contractual document in any case. The price displayed is to be considered net of agency commissions to be applied to the final closing value.