SPIRIT 425 – Elegance, performance, and offshore preparation
Some sailboats stand the test of time.Others inspire a desire to set sail.
This Spirit 425 is one of those rare units that combine true sailing pleasure, high-quality construction, and serious preparation for the open sea.
Built by the Belgian yard Van Heygen based on plans by Jacques de Ridder, the Spirit 425 is directly inspired by the great Scandinavian race-cruisers like the X-412: a performant, balanced, and reassuring hull, capable of covering miles in comfort and safety.
Launched in 2002, this owner’s boat in a 2-cabin version has benefited from rigorous maintenance and constant investments, with particular attention paid to reliability, energy autonomy, and optimization of the deck layout.
Based in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin (possible berth).
A true sailor's sailboat
The Spirit 425 offers remarkable performance under sail:
The deep and secure cockpit, combined with intelligently optimized deck ergonomics, allows for smooth and efficient maneuvers, even solo or in pairs.
The boat recently completed a round trip to the Azores, fully demonstrating its offshore potential and reliability.
A serious and timeless construction
The whole exudes an immediate sense of quality and coherence, far from modern standardized productions.
A deeply modernized boat
Since its acquisition, the owner has undertaken significant modernization of the boat with a clear logic: autonomy, safety, and simplicity.
Electricity and autonomy (2024)
The boat now has particularly comfortable energy autonomy for travel.
Latest generation electronics and navigation
The electronic equipment has been completely redesigned around a modern Garmin / Raymarine / Simrad network:
A modern, reliable, and coherent installation, designed for long voyages.
A performant and versatile sail plan
The boat benefits from a particularly complete and recent set of sails:
The whole allows for effective coverage of all points of sail and all programs, from quick coastal sailing to ocean crossings.
Comfort on board
Owner version with 2 cabins featuring:
The boat offers a warm, elegant, and functional atmosphere.
Engine
Safety and offshore equipment
Main characteristics
A rare, coherent, and deeply endearing sailboat, intended for an owner seeking a performant, reliable boat ready to sail immediately.
The company provides information regarding this vessel in good faith but is not able to guarantee the accuracy of this information or the condition of the vessel. It is the buyer's responsibility to instruct their agents or experts to verify and validate the information of their choice. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale.
Details
ManufacturerChantier
Modelspirit 425
Year (Build / Refit)2001
Length10.6m
Total Power55 hp
Beam3.9m
Specifications
Dimensions
Length10.6m
Beam3.9m
Hull
MaterialComposite
Accommodation
Guest Cabins6
Features
Windlass
Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine ModelD2 55
Engine Hours1500
Engine TypeInboard
Drive TypeSaildrive
Fuel TypeDiesel
Power55 hp
Year2001
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