Philippe Briand's visionary touch transformed WHIMSY into a 24-meter masterpiece, combining racing yacht sensitivity with blue-water cruising comfort. Continuous updates ensure she remains a  sailing gem. Experience high-speed sailing and global exploration on WHIMSY, thanks to a great design and a history of meticulous enhancements. Only one Owner since new and only ever privately used!
KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Vessel Name: WHIMSY

Builder: VAUDREY MILLER YACHTS

Model Year: 2005

Year Built: 2005

Category: Cruising or Racing Sailboat

Country: France

MLS #: 394812

Heads: 3

Sleeps: 6

Staterooms: 3

Crew Berths: 3

Crew Sleeps: 3

Crew Heads: 1

Length: 24 (24m)

Draft: 10' 6" (3.2m)

Beam: 19' 6" (5.93m)

Cruise Speed: 8.5 Knots

Max Speed: 10 Knots

Water Capacity: 317.01 Gal

Holding Tank: 303.8 Gal

Manufacturer: Volvo Penta

Model: D4-180

Engine Hours: 3700

Engine Type: Inboard

Fuel Type: Diesel

Horsepower: 180

Details
- LEWMAR 300 SVT bowthruster
- Dual steering helms
- SEA RECOVERY SRC AWM 1500 approx. 250l/h, new pumps- 2x CRUSIER MTC 24 air condition
- 2023 new generator
- 2016 main engine replaced
- MASTERVOLT 1100 A/h battery (new in 2021)
- 2x MASTERVOLT charger Mass 24/100A
- 2x MASTERVOLT inverters Colorado 24/2500W - Boiler
NAVIGATION

- NKE instruments new in 2020- NKE self steering system
- NKE gyrocompass
- FURONO TIMEZERO
- FURONO TZT2 Navnet
- FURONO Radar

COMMUNICATION

- ICOM VHF Radio
- Epirb MACMURDO
- Satcom KVH Tracphone telephone- SSB
- SIM for Wif
- Fax with HP Ofce Jet printer
- Samsung TV Screen in Main Saloon
- BOSE lifestyle 38 in Main Saloon, Cockpit and Helm Station
GALLEY

- Fully equipped galley
- 2x Refrigerator DANFOSS isotherm 24 V, 1x 307 L, 1x233 L - Deep freezer DANFOSS isotherm 24, 1x206 L
- NESPRESSO cofee machine
- NEFF electric oven, new in 2021

LAUNDRY

- MIELE washer/dryer, new in 2021
The Owner and guest accomodation comprises 3 equal cabins, 2 doubles forward and one twin  amidships. All cabins come with an en-suite.
- Harken winches
- Magic Trim by CARIBONI for main sail sheet
- LEWMAR 3000 hydraulic windlass
- CQR 63kg anchor with 110m, 14mm chain
- FORTRESS emergency anchor with 110m rope
- Carbon gangway
- Integrated bathing platform with ladder
- Hot and cold shower on bathing platform
- Salt and fresh water deck wash system
- SUNBRELLA cockpit upholstery, new in 2021
- 12xfenders, 110cmx70cm, 1x 200cmx70cm, new in 2020 - 1 hydraulic mastjack with pump
- Hull: AWLGRIP Matterhorn White, repaint in 2021
- Superstructure: DUPON Grey Metalic, repaint in 2021
- 3.4m AB aluminium semi rigid with YAMAHA 25 Hp outboard, new in 2023 - Wakeboard
- Infatable stand up paddle
- TIWAL 2 infatable sailing dinghy

Note: Subject to change and/or negotiation during the buying process.
RIGGING

Spars: MATRIX (Now HALL SPARS)
Standing Rigging: NAVTEC, rigging undergoing inspection currently Running Rigging: Sheets replaced in 2023
Furlers:
             - HARKEN manual staysail furler
             - RECKMANN hydraulic genoa furler
             - SEARIG forestay fuler

SAILS

Replaced in 2019. Complete set of ALL PURPOSE and NORTH SAILS.
Upwind sail area: 300 m2
Downwind downwind sail area: 540 m2
Sails:
             - 160 m2 ALL PURPOSE Trilam main sail with 2 reefs, grey, 2019                             
             - 35 m2 NORTH trysail, 2005 (never used)
             - NORTH Storm Jib, Orange Dacron 2005 (rarely used)
             - 142 m2 ALL PURPOSE Trilam roller furling jib, grey, 2019
             - 380 m2 NORTH Asymmetric spinnaker, A5 heavy AP                                
                Reaching Norlon 150, 2005 (excellent condition)
             - 274 m2 Gennaker ALL PURPOSE 2022           
             - ALL PURPOSE Trilam roller furling staysail, grey, 2019
- BFA 12 pax marine life raft- Lifejackets
- Bilge alarm
- Fire extinguishing system
Yacht has been continously reftted throughout the years
- Teak with light grey joins replaced in 2016 and never sanded (12.5mm thickness) - Main engine replaced in 2016
- Majority of sails replaced in 2019
- New set of fenders in 2020
- Full repaint in 2021
- Cockpit upholstery replaced in 2021
- Sheets replaced in 2023
- Generator replaced in 2023
78' 9"(24m) 2005
Cruising or Racing Sailboat
VAUDREY MILLER YACHTS
€1,950,000 EUR