Archambault A40RC – High-Performance IRC Racer / Fast Cruiser (2010)
This Archambault A40RC is a proven, race-ready performance yacht with an impressive inventory and a strong maintenance history, offered in excellent condition and located in South East Asia. Designed by Joubert-Nivelt and built by Archambault, the A40RC is renowned for its exceptional balance of speed, handling, and offshore capability, making it equally at home on the racecourse or on fast passagemaking adventures.
Built with a vacuum-infused PVC sandwich hull and deck, this yacht is light, stiff, and responsive. The white hull presents extremely well, with new Coppercoat antifouling applied in December 2024 and the boot stripe repainted at the same time. Twin carbon wheels, a fin keel with spade rudder, and new rudder bearings (late 2022) complete a powerful and precise steering package.
The yacht is fitted with a full carbon mast and boom (repainted 2023), carbon spinnaker pole, and retractable carbon bowsprit. Rod standing rigging, a new Tuff Luff foil (Dec 2024), Navtec hydraulic backstay with dual remote controls, and a highly refined deck layout with Harken, Spinlock, and Lewmar hardware underline her serious racing credentials. She is fully configured for both symmetric and asymmetric spinnaker sailing.
The sail inventory is extensive and competitive, featuring multiple high-quality carbon racing headsails, a North NPL Tour Xi mainsail (2022), delivery main, trysail, storm sails, and a wide range of downwind options including runners, A-sails, Code 0, and drifters. With an IRC rating of approximately 1.083, this A40RC remains highly competitive under rating rules.
Below decks, the yacht offers surprisingly comfortable accommodation for a performance racer, with three double cabins, additional saloon berths, and aft pipe berths—ideal for offshore racing crews or extended cruising. The interior is supported by a full galley with ENO two-burner stove and oven, refrigeration, pressurised hot and cold water, electric heads, and generous tankage. A hot water system with engine heat exchanger and immersion heater adds further comfort.
Power is provided by a Yanmar 3YM30 (29hp) saildrive engine, recently serviced in December 2024, with a new engine panel fitted. Electrical systems include a Mastervolt charger, Xantrax inverter, upgraded alternator with flat belt drive, solar trickle charging, shore power, and comprehensive onboard lighting and ventilation.
Electronics are well specified, including Garmin and B&G chartplotters, B&G H5000 instruments, AIS, autopilot with Bluetooth remote, VHF, SSB radio, and cockpit audio. Safety equipment is extensive and compliant with Singapore registration requirements, including EPIRB, SOLAS lifejackets, flares, and fire protection.
On deck, ground tackle has been upgraded with a new Lewmar electric anchor windlass (Feb 2025), Fortress anchor, and ample chain and warp. New canvas, rail cushions, covers, and a detachable bimini enhance both protection and usability.
This Archambault A40RC represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, turn-key performance yacht with a strong racing pedigree, modern upgrades, and a comprehensive inventory. Ideal for serious IRC racing, offshore events, or fast cruising, she is ready to sail immediately.
