‘Greybeard’ is a very tidy example of a 1st generation Class 40 Akilaria RC1 designed by Marc Lombard and built for competitive offshore racing by MC-TEC shipyard in 2007. These boats are known for their reliability and robustness especially when carefully maintained and are proven, dual-purpose boats that can be cruised in comfort but still surf and hit Class 40 speeds. Equally at home racing or fast cruising these boats have an enviable reputation. ‘Greybeard’ under previous ownership has completed the Atlantic Cup several times with a best placed finish position of 3rd in the 2014 event and 3rd place finish in the 2019 Bermuda One-Two.
A recent and extensive refit means this boat offers excellent value for money especially for a potential purchaser looking at the upcoming ‘Globe 40’ or ‘Global Solo Challenge’ round the world race events. Just as suited to channel hops, offshore racing, fast passage long distance cruising to remote locations or to access your favourite bucket list regattas. These earlier generation Class 40s tick all the boxes and are now also extremely popular as fast blue water cruisers. She is fully prepared for her next offshore adventure; will it be yours too?
