Botin and Carkeek GP42 / Fast 40+

SOLD BY RACE YACHTS
EC six standing rigging is being serviced Jan 2025
One of the best around, this GP 42 / Fast 40+ is simply impressive. Reading on is a must.
1st in class Rolex Sydney to Hobart race
In 2014 the boat was then brought to the UK and optimized for IRC racing and raced both inshore and offshore.
As the UK FAST 40 scene began to take shape, the optimization continued and taking the boat to the top echelon of IRC yachts worldwide.
At the end of 2020 the boat was imported into Australia and through 2021 was modified for Offshore Racing up to Category 1 to be capable for Sydney to Hobart
Set up with twin wheels but she also has a tiller setup included.
Major upgrades
o New keel 3m draft to Botin design.
o New rudder
o Wheel steering & Tiller steering
o Longer bowsprit (STL - 7.73m)
o Flush deck installed - coach roof removed with overall stiffness improved and weight reduction.
o Re fair and paint in Awlcraft
o Upgrade some structure for offshore racing
o New cockpit foam
o New JP3 rudder bearings
o New Hall spars ultra High Modulus mast in 2020

Upgrades in 2021/22 to go Offshore
o Mast & Boom strengthen for offshore racing, reinforcements designed by Hallspars UK
o Two off clutches fitted internal to boom for reefing
o Fit up of external Karver hook for third reef
o Bunks increased to 6 with addition of suicide cots, removable
o Carbon toilet fitted
o 1 X single burner butane stoves installed (removable)
o 2 x 50l water tanks install, removable
o Water maker install, removable
o VHF & HF radio installed
o AIS installed
o 4G router installed
o Satellite data and phone system installed
o Earth plate fitted for HF radio
o Tweaker points reinforced for FRO & J0
o 2 to 1 tack line installed
o Multiple small modifications to reduce water ingress
o Wet box installed for vang & main outhaul
o Additional bilge pumps including two roaming pumps
o Main out haul moved to center of boat similar to TP52
o Storage for life jackets & wet weather gear installed, removable
o LED lighting (red & white) installed through out boat
o Lee clothes fitted to all bunks
o Carbon backing plate added to pit area to reinforce mounting for pit winch & clutches
o Cupboard for food storage added, carbon frame with cloth shelves
o Second hand operated bilge pump installed for Cat 1
o All strops for runners & forestay replaced in 2022
o Every halyard & sheet on boat replaced with exception of GS halyard
o Additional turning blocks added to run change sheets
o Mast head VHF antenna

Maintenance 2023/2024
o New antifoul with International, Feb 2024
o Leg anodes replaced, Feb 2024
o Yanmar engine injectors replaced Feb 2024
o New Mainsheet May 2024
o New Runner Tails May 2024
o Keel & Rudder inspection 2023
o Rig Inspection 2023
o New spinnaker turning blocks April 2024 - BLK - 75mm Wide BL Magic Loop

And yes ask about her results, she's a weapon on IRC

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