Colin Archer 42 Van De Wiele
€40,000.00 (Approx £33,402)Colin Archer 42 Van De Wiele
Final Bid
€40,000.00 (Approx £33,402)
- Boat REF# · 314726
- LOA · 13.50m
- Year · 1983
- Construction · Steel
- Underwater profile · Long keel
- Berths · 6
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 45hp, Mitsubishi 1CF4 (2007)
- Lying · Las Palmas
Extra Details
| Designer | Louis van de Wiele |
|---|---|
| Builder | Thuin, Belgium |
| Lying | Las Palmas |
| Fuel capacity | 215.0 ltr (47.3 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 200.0 ltr (44.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 45hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Mitsubishi 1CF4 (2007) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 1251 |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Tiller & Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | tri-blade |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Engine spares |
|---|
Dimensions
| LOA | 13.50m |
|---|---|
| LOD | 12.15m |
| LWL | 11.20m |
| Beam | 3.60m |
| Draft Min | 1.80m |
| Airdraft | 16.30m |
| Displacement | 16,000kg (35,280.0lbs) |
| Headroom | 1.93m |
| Storage | In water |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 3 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power
Construction
| Construction | Steel |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
Fridge and freezer disconnected
3 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Oven | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Manual water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
Fridge and freezer disconnected
3 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
3 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
Electric Custom / shipyard windlass
2 anchors
(45kg CQR, 15kg Kedge Anchor)
50.00m of chain
50.00m of warp
AIRES WindVane self-steering + multiple blades for windvane self-steering system
SEAGO dinghy (2020)
(Inflatable)
14mm chain
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Navtex | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Radar Reflector |
Iridium GO! Model#: 9560N & Mounting Kit
- VHF Handheld ICOM IC-25 with charger
- Raytheon RL9 Radar with LCD - needs new cable to connect (old system)
Safety Equipment
| Liferaft | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Boarding ladder |
EPIRB battery replacement date: 01-10-2025
Broker's Comments
This boat is a proven, classic design and a true go anywhere live aboard blue water cruiser.
Van de Wiele design, built in Belgium, Thuin, hometown of Michot Fréres Shipyard.
This ketch is clearly constructed for strength and longevity. Matching the dimensions and style of Moitessier’s ‘Joshua’ with a centre cockpit and offset cable driven steering, she is built to sail at any latitude.
Her classic look and a cozy but airy interior make living aboard comfortable for a couple or a family.
A full standing rigging replacement was completed in 2021 along with professional electronics upgrades - SIMRAD/B&G VHF/DSC, chartplotter and AIS transponder/receiver with new antennas. EPIRB and life raft updated until 2025.
Sails were recently inspected and reefing points reinforced.
The equipment is the epitome of a strong, safe and simple setup with optimised electronics and redundant systems while the refit upgrades focused on safety for long distance cruising. The setup with AIRES windvane and CPT electric autopilot as well as the straightforward design, and her ketch rig, make short-handed sailing a reality, as proved by her current owner who has single-handed her 2000+ miles from the Netherlands.
This boat is built to cross oceans or cruise coastal waters, no limits for what or where this boat can take you.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
two years
Why are you selling her?
A ‘land-based’ dream job changed the plans for the coming few years which shifted the timeline for live-aboard life to continue (for now!)
Where have you sailed her?
From Netherlands to Canary via France, Spain, Portugal and Morocco