Code 0 - Black Pepper Yachts - 2014The Black Pepper Code 0 is an exceptional sailboat that skillfully reinterprets the codes of classic dayboats by incorporating resolutely modern technical solutions. Designed for enthusiasts of beautiful vessels, it is as appealing for its timeless aesthetics as for its performance under sail. Easy to handle, it can be sailed with the same ease whether crewing, with a reduced crew, or solo. Its careful ergonomics and perfectly designed deck plan allow for full enjoyment of the sailing sensations without ever compromising comfort on board. Its sleek silhouette is immediately recognizable. The taut lines of its hull, its elegant arch, its harmonious transom, and its dog-houses evoke the spirit of prestigious international gauge yachts while affirming a contemporary identity unique to the Black Pepper shipyard. Every detail contributes to a discreet elegance, without ostentation. Thanks to its retractable keel, the Code 0 offers remarkable versatility. Its shallow draft facilitates access to the most secluded anchorages and allows for beaching, thus opening up new possibilities for navigation and stops. Despite a controlled width allowing for easier road transport, the sailboat features a particularly spacious cockpit where the crew can fully enjoy every outing at sea. Sunbathing, storage lockers, a bathing ladder, fresh water, berths, and a kitchenette also allow for comfortable coastal getaways. Built using modern processes with high-quality composite materials, the Code 0 benefits from a particularly rigid structure combined with a contained displacement. This design promotes sharp accelerations, excellent responsiveness, and very healthy behavior in all points of sail. Its wide and powerful hull develops excellent speed potential, especially on downwind courses, while maintaining remarkable stability of form. The two rudders provide precise, direct, and perfectly balanced steering, even when the boat is generously rigged. Fast in light winds thanks to its low displacement, powerful when the wind picks up, and always particularly pleasant to steer, the Black Pepper Code 0 provides rare sailing sensations. It appeals to both lovers of beautiful regattas and demanding sailors looking for a sailboat with a strong character, capable of combining emotion, performance, and refinement. Finally, the superb mahogany and teak finishes highlight the care given to every detail and give this sailboat a warm and refined atmosphere, worthy of the finest handcrafted creations. This 2014 model is visible in Brittany, France. Carbon epoxy sandwich construction, teak deck, carbon mast, carbon bowsprit, hydraulic retractable keel, and Nanni Diesel N2.14 engine.
Well-equipped configuration with a sail set to be revised, self-tacking jib system, Harken / Spinlock / Antal fittings, and B&G / Simrad electronics including autopilot, GPS, VHF, cartography, wireless module, and mast foot repeaters.
Custom gray / blue satin paint, interior upholstery, central furniture with storage / table, built-in cooler, deck shower, bathing ladder, stanchions, and lifelines.
Year: 2014
Builder: Black Pepper Type: Performance Dayboat Construction: Carbon epoxy sandwich Overall length: 9.95 m Waterline length: 9.30 m Beam: 2.70 m / 2.71 m according to registration documents Draft: 0.70 m / 2.20 m — retractable / pivoting keel Air draft: 13.70 m Lightweight: 1,850 kg
CE category Category B: 5 people Category C: 7 people
Engine: Nanni Diesel N2.14 — 14 hp
French flag Registration document and navigation title established in 2014
Original sail set (2014) - Mainsail - Code Zero on furler - Standard self-tacking solent - Code 5 - Asymmetrical spinnaker
Sail areas indicated in the construction certificate
- Mainsail: 33 m² - Self-tacking jib: 18 m² - Gennaker on bowsprit: 45 m² - Asymmetrical spinnaker on bowsprit: 75 m² - Rigging and fittings - Carbon mast - Carbon bowsprit - Retractable / pivoting keel - Hydraulic keel lifting system - Self-tacking jib system with track and car - 3D barber and tackle - Harken / Spinlock / Antal fittings - Hull, deck, and exterior equipment - Teak deck - Custom gray / blue satin paint “Stormy Sky” - Epoxy protection and antifouling - Stanchions and lifelines - Custom bathing ladder - Deck shower - Custom fender