Emka 43 Bianca 414 (1981) For sale

XBOAT ref :4727.EMKA 43 - BIANCA 414: Exceptional Sailboat for Offshore Sailing
The EMKA 43 - BIANCA 414 is a sailboat designed for demanding sailors seeking robustness, performance, and comfort at sea. This model, built in Germany and derived from the famous Bianca 414, is renowned for its build quality and excellent seaworthiness.
At 12.50 meters in length, this sailboat combines elegance and strength with a polyester-reinforced hull and a design by the renowned naval architects Elvstrøm & Kjærulff. Its sleek silhouette and sloop rig make it an ideal boat for long passages as well as coastal cruising.
Technical Specifications
• Builder: EMKA Yachting (Germany)
• Model: EMKA 43 - Bianca 414
• Year of Construction: 1981
• Designer: Elvstrøm & Kjærulff
• Length Overall (LOA): 12.50 m
• Beam: 2.96 m
• Draft: 2.10 m (deep keel)
• Displacement: 7,500 kg
• Ballast: 3,000 kg
Rigging and Sail Plan
• Rig Type: Sloop
• Mast: Aluminum, deck-stepped
• Total Sail Area: ~75 m²
o Main Sail: Approximately 35 m² (Dacron mainsail 3 years old, Mylar mainsail 8 years old)
o Genoa: Approximately 40 m² (100% furling genoa 3 years old, 120% furling genoa 12 years old)
o Other Sails: Staysail, Gennaker on sock, Light symetric spinnaker in good condition
• Genoa Furler: Yes
• Winches: Self-tailing for easy maneuvers
Engine and Power
• Engine: Yanmar 2QM20, 2-blade folding propeller (Refit in 2020, cylinder head removed, cylinder liners checked, valves and valve seats replaced, gaskets, etc.)
• Power: 24 HP
• Transmission: Shaft drive
• Fuel Tank: 70 L
• Electricity: 12V with 2 service batteries and 1 engine, VICTRON battery monitor. 220V circuit. New Dolphin shore charger. 110W solar panel with regulator. Alternator charge distributor
Layout and Comfort
• Number of Cabins: 2
• Berths: 6
• Spacious saloon with foldable table and settees
• Equipped galley: Gas stove, oven, double sink, ample storage
• Freshwater Tank: ~300 L
• Marine heads with separate shower
Navigation Equipment
• Autopilot: RAYMARINE SPX 5 on wheel steering.
• Compass, GPS: GARMIN GPSmap 526 and FURUNO GP 32
• Depth Sounder, Speed Log: RAYMARINE ST 50
• Fixed VHF
There are some ongoing works: The vessel is currently stored ashore in a shipyard. The hull has been stripped of its antifouling, revealing small surface osmosis blisters that are currently being treated. The deck has been stripped of its teak, sanded, epoxy applied, then the deck has been painted with a non-slip coating and its watertightness checked. All seacocks and valves have been replaced, and the hull has been sanded and repainted. All damaged portlights have been refitted, and the interior varnish is being redone.
The steering system has been made more reliable by the installation of stops.
The advantages of the EMKA 43 - Bianca 414
✔️ Robust and seaworthy sailboat, designed for the open sea
✔️ Good stability thanks to its substantial ballast
✔️ Warm and spacious interior, ideal for life aboard
✔️ Optimal performance under sail, even in light winds
The EMKA 43 - Bianca 414 is a sailboat that will appeal to both experienced sailors and long-distance cruising enthusiasts. Its comfort, solidity, and performance make it a reliable choice in the market for bluewater cruising sailboats More details and pictures on xboat.uk