Sailing Yacht · 18,28 m L'ESPRIT D'EQUIPE II
Much like L’ESPRIT D’EQUIPE (ex 33 Export), winner of the Whitbread in 1986, L’ESPRIT D’EQUIPE II has also completed some Atlantic crossings with the Honeywell Bull team. She is incredibly modern and has benefitted from an innovative design in the 60ft Class with a larger and flatter hull. Her lighter displacement and deeper keel make her a trailblazer in the Volvo 60 range.
L’ESPRIT D’EQUIPE 2, is a former crewed offshore racing boat, designed by Daniel Tortarolo for his friend Jean Marie Vidal, double winner of the Figaro Race. She was then bought by Bull Corporate and skipper Lionel Péan as the second boat for the team that won the ,Whitbread in 1985/86.
Bought by its current owners in 2015, L’ESPRIT D’EQUIPE II has been improved each year: painting of the hull in 2017, more powerful, lighter and quieter engine in 2019, more efficient sails in 2018/2023, comfortable bathing ladder on the aft transom (shower), Bimini top with 600 W solar panels, instrument console placed in front of the helm, kitchen redesigned and renewed in 2022, saloon cushions, etc. The boat is fast, she can win races (Juriscup, Trophée Bailli de Suffren, Legends Regatta, etc.), offers comfort when cruising, and is well equipped. She is well balanced, very seaworthy and built solid and rigid. Its flat hull bottom allows it good surfing (record 17.2 knots), but it also quickly exceeds 8 knots upwind at 45° from the true wind.
Do not hesitate to contact us to receive her specification.
Specifications
- Model
- Racer Cruiser Sloop
- Year built
- 1982
- Builder
- LAUNET SHIPYARD
- Architect
- Daniel TORTAROLO
- Length
- 18,28 m
- Beam
- 5,30 m
- Draft
- 3,00 m
- Displacement
- 18,00 t
- Construction
- Aluminium
- Engine
- 60 HP VOLVO
- Fuel capacity
- 200 l
- Cruising speed
- 7.5 knots
- Range
- 350 nm
- Classification
- Pleasure yacht
- Flag
- French
- Cabins
- 3
- Guests
- 9
News & publications
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October 14, 2026RORC Nelson’s Cup Series 2027
Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Antigua Yacht Club, the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series will take place from 16–19 February 2027 in one of the Caribbean’s established racing venues. The event combines coastal and short-course racing around Falmouth and...
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October 14, 2026Antigua 360 2027
The Antigua 360 forms the final race of the 2027 RORC Nelson’s Cup Series. Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Antigua Yacht Club, the race takes crews on a complete circumnavigation of Antigua after several days of racing off English Harbour. IRC...
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October 13, 2026North Sound Maxi Regatta
The North Sound Maxi Regatta runs from 10 to 14 March 2027 in the North Sound of Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands. Launched in 2025 and held by invitation in partnership with the Bitter End Yacht Club, it has established itself in two editions as one of the most distinctive...
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