Rhéa Marine Rhea 800 (2008) For sale

RHEA 800, 2008, Volvo D4 Trolling valve, 300 hp (756 hrs), Bow thruster, Aluminium beaching legs, In board autopilot - GHP réactor Garmin (2022), GPS / chartplotter / sounder - Simrad CX 44, Electronic navigation charts, VHF - Simrad RD68, Fusion audio system (2022), Second engine remote control in cockpit, Hot and cold pressurized water, 220 V shore power + battery charger - Victron Blue Smart (2022), Engine battery - Numax AGM 105Ah (2025), Service battery - Lucas AGM 104Ah (2025) - Lucas AGM 104Ah (2025), Thruster battery - Optima Blue Top 55Ah (2025), 12 V to 220 V - 2000W Inverter - Victron (2022), Battery controller - Seatronic (2025), WEBASTO Airtop 2000 heating system (2022), Holding tank, Cockpit shower, 6 men coastal liferaft from 2021 - Next service date : March 2027, Fenders and warps, 3D Tender Twin Air 250 dinghy (2023), Actual second owner, bought in 2021 by actual owner, store on shore 6 months per year, Located Brittany. For more information or to make an appointment for a visit, contact : Jean-Baptiste Lemaire +33 6 10 25 00 03 - jb@antipode-yachts.com
Owner speaks : The Rhea 800 is a remarkably seaworthy, safe, and reassuring boat. It handles the sea with ease and exhibits sound, predictable handling in all conditions - qualities that are particularly appreciated when conditions get rough.
Since purchasing it, I've made several upgrades designed to enhance comfort and autonomy on board: an autopilot, Webasto heating, a 2kW 220 V inverter, and a Fusion car stereo. These features allow me to enjoy the boat year-round, whether with family, friends, or on one hand navigations.
Nights at anchor are particularly pleasant. With three people, comfort is excellent; with four, it's still quite manageable, even if living space naturally becomes a bit tighter.
A merchant marine by profession and a lifelong recreational boater, I bought this boat upon retiring, with the intention of discovering and enjoying saltwater fishing - an activity in which the Rhéa excels. However, over time, I realized that this activity did not bring me the pleasure I had expected.
So it is with a heavy heart that I have decided today to part ways with this boat, to which I am deeply attached. I hope it will continue to offer its next owner wonderful sailing experiences, peaceful anchorages, and many memories at sea. As for me, the time has come to turn my attention to a small sailboat, one that's more in tune with my current aspirations and my desire to sail differently - at the wind's pace.