Archambault Surprise (2002) For sale

ARCHAMBAULT SURPRISE BIQUILLE
A sailboat with character, efficient, versatile and perfectly suited to coastal sailing!
Designed by the famous architect Michel Joubert and built by the Archambault shipyard, the Surprise is a real reference among 7 to 8 metre sailboats. Appreciated for several decades for its seafaring qualities, its responsiveness at the helm and its sailing pleasure, it appeals to both regatta enthusiasts and yachtsmen looking for a lively and pleasant sailboat.
This 2002 twin-keel version is of particular interest for sailing on the Breton coast. With its draft limited to only 1 metre, it provides access to many anchorages, ports and sailing areas that are difficult to access for deep-keel sailboats. Its twin-keel configuration also offers the possibility of running aground on suitable seabeds, an appreciable advantage for discovering the islands, the estuaries and the many shelters along the coast.
The Surprise retains the sporty DNA that has made its reputation: an efficient hull, a tiller that provides great sensations and a functional deck plan. It is suitable for day trips as well as coastal sailing and small cruises.
This boat has a complete wardrobe to fully exploit its potential in different wind conditions:
Semi-battened mainsail Le Bihan Dacron (2016)
Genoa Le Bihan Dacron (2017)
Solent Le Bihan Dacron (2019)
Two symmetrical spinnakers
Asymmetrical Spinnaker (2020)
Retractable aluminum spinnaker and bowsprit
Genoa furler Facnor LS70 (2024)
Prop replaced in 2024
Mainsail and genoa halyards in Dyneema (2018)
The fittings include four Lewmar winches, a mainsheet rail, halyard returns to the cockpit and a rigid Barton downhaul.
Navigation electronics:
Raymarine ST40 Bidata Loch-Speedometer, Raymarine Sounder, Wireless Tacktick Anemometer, Garmin GPSMap 78 Portable GPS, Plastimo Mini Contest Compass and Raymarine Micro Compass.
Facilities and comfort:
The interior offers a simple and functional space with two beds, a headroom of 1.46 m and a gas stove and a fire.
The cockpit has a table and a swim ladder. The boat also benefits from a 12 V / 220 V electrical installation, a shore outlet, a Quick charger and a 70 Ah (2021) service battery.
Engine and annexes:
Yamaha 6 HP petrol outboard engine
20-litre fuel tank
Inflatable slatted bottom tender
Yamaha 2 HP two-stroke tender engine
This Surprise bikeel is a great opportunity for boaters looking for a sailboat that is both seaworthy, pleasant to steer and economical to use. Its shallow draft, its possibility of beaching and its particularly complete wardrobe make it an interesting boat to take full advantage of coastal sailing, especially in Brittany.