Builder : GREEN MARINE
Naval architect : FARR YACHT DESIGN
Type : VOLVO 70
Year : 2005
Lying : Italy
Flag : Austria
Price : 275,000 EUR
The VO 70 E1 is a high-performance racing sailboat used in the Volvo Ocean Race. The VO 70 stands for Volvo Open 70, and it is a class of racing yacht used exclusively in the Volvo Ocean Race.
These boats are designed to be fast and durable, capable of withstanding the extreme conditions of offshore racing while reaching speeds of up to 40 knots (74 km/h). The “E1” designation is not a commonly used term in reference to the VO 70, so it’s unclear what it may specifically refer to.
Nonetheless, the VO 70 E1 is a powerful racing machine that has captivated sailing enthusiasts around the world.
Construction :
- *hull : Carbon composite
- *superstructure : Carbon composite
- *deck : Carbon composite
- Length overall : 21.50 m + bowsprit
- Maximum beam : 5.05 m
- Draft : 4.50 m
- Displacement : 14.21 tons
- Keel : canting keel with hydraulic rams
- Dagger boards : 2
- Spars : HALL SPAR carbon mast
- Carbon boom, Carbon bowsprit
- Standing rigging : All new – Future Fibres lateral rigging and rod forstay
- Running rigging : SPECTRA all new
- Furlers : 1x Harken type 4, 1x Harken type 3
- Sails : One complete set of sails + spares
- Sail area:
- *upwind : 375 m²
- *downwind: 675 m²
- Engine : 75 HP VOLVO PENTA D2-75
- Saildrive transmission
- 3 blades VOLVO PENTA folding propeller
- Batteries Service Batteries 230AH 24V for Keel, 160AH 24V
- Start Battery 50VA 12V
- Fuel : 2x 140
If you are interested in purchasing and would like to obtain further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be happy to provide you with additional details and answer any questions you may have.
