ACCOMMODATION:
Claudia VIII features a nicely appointed 3-stateroom interior with total accommodations for 8. Key features include a large head with separate shower, a fully equipped galley with double sink, lots of counter space, a forward-facing nav station and an expansive main salon. There are numerous deck hatches and opening portlights which let in plenty of light and air.
Starting forward there is large V-berth forward with overhead shelves on port and starboard. There is a changing seat to port and a hanging locker to starboard. Overhead is a hatch and two ports for light and ventilation. The large main cabin features a C-shaped dinette to starboard that converts to a double berth and a settee to port for an additional single berth. There is plenty of storage under the seats and outboard lockers. A varnished teak dining table seats up to 6. There is an overhead hatch, hull ports and opening ports that provide ample light and air. Just aft to port is a dedicated forward facing nav station with curved seat.
Across from the Galley to starboard is a large clean head, featuring manual Jabsco Toilet, a separate shower stall with dedicated sump and a vanity with sink, cabinet, counter and mirror. Just aft of the head are the twin cabins with hanging lockers, ports and an overhead hatches for air and light.
GALLEY:
The large U-shaped galley is aft to port at the base of the companionway. Features include an ENO gimbaled 2-burner LPG stove with oven, freezer/refrigeration, double sinks with hot/cold pressure water and cutting board covers and plenty of room in storage lockers and shelves.
- Top-opening 12v Refrigerator
- Separate Icebox as well
- 2-burner propane ENO Stove with Oven
- 2 x 10 lb. propane tanks for stove
DECK & EQUIPMENT
- Anchor 1x 15 kg. Rocna galvanized anchor
- Anchor Chain: 20m/65ft
- Anchor Rode: 5 ft
- Anchor Windlass: QUICK electric windlass (2024)
- Bow Rail
- Cockpit Table
- Fenders: 10
- Swim Platform
- Walk-Through Transom
SAILS, RIGGING & EQUIPMENT
- Rig: Sloop
- Spar Material: Aluminum
- Rigging: Stainless Steel Wire. (New 2024)
- Main: New In mast furling Elvstrom Mainsail (2022)
- Main: Original as spare.
- Jib (refitted & restiched 2024).
- Traveler: on coachroof
- Roller Furling on jib
- Boom Vang
- Topping Lift
- Winches Self-Tailing: 2 Lewmar Manual
- Winch Handles: 2
- Emergency Tiller
- Wheel Steering
CANVAS INFORMATION
- Colour: Blue
- Dodger - Sunbrella
- Awning for cockpit
ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION:
- Auto Pilot: B&G Model ACP advanced control processor unit.
- AIS: Em-Trak AIS Transponder;156-163 MHz
- GPS: B&G
- Compass: ACP Remote compass unit B&G
- Depth Sounder: B&G QUAD
- Knot Meter: B&G QUAD
- Wind Speed Indicator: B&G WIND
- VHF with DSC: ICOM IC-M330GE VHF DSC Marine Radio
- Standard Horizon HX300E VHF radio
- Solar Panels: 100 Watt; room for additional minimum 400w with MPPT setup
- Solar controller: 2x Victron Energy MPPT 75/15 (2022)
ELECTRICAL, POWER & PLUMBING
- Shore Power Inlets: 1
- Shore Power Amps: 30 amps
- Shore Power Cord Length: 50 ft
- Batteries: Marine Master 60ah starter battery and 80ah house bank battery (March 2025).
- Battery Charger:
- Battery Selector Switch
- Bilge Pumps: 1 Manual and 1 electric (Jabsco)
- Head: Manual
- Hot Water Heater: Electric and Engine Loop
- Pressured Water
- Shower: Shower Stall in Head
- Shower: On Transom
ENGINES & MECHANICAL
- Total Power: 27
- Engine Brand: Yanmar
- Year Built: 2000
- Engine Model: 3GM30F
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
- Engine Hours: 2092
- Engine Power: 27 hp
- Propeller: Fixed 2-blade
- Last service: Dec 2024. New starter motor (2022). Shaft replaced (2024).
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
- Lalizas Solas B OpenSea 6 person liferaft (check 2023. Good until 2025).
- Boat Hooks: 2
- Carbon Monoxide Detector: 1
- Fire Extinguishers: 1
- Horn
- Life Ring
- Life Jackets: 4
- Radar Reflector
- Handheld Searchlights: 3
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Side Power SP40 SI bow thruster.
- Winged iron fin keel with spade rudder
- Cabin Curtains and Blinds
- Dinghy: Aquaparx RIB 3m with Minn Kota Endura C2 Electric Motor
- Fenders: 10
- Screens on Hatches and Ports
DISCLAIMER:
Caribbean Yacht Brokerage Ltd offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors to investigate such details as the buyer desired validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Photos may not properly reflect the current condition of the actual vessel offered for sale.
