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Could You Be the Buyer to Put Ker 11.3 ‘Blue Belle’ Back on the Race Course?

24th March 2022
Blue Belle in prior racing glory
Blue Belle in prior racing glory

One of Crosshaven Boatyard’s latest offerings is Blue Belle, a Jason Ker-designed racing yacht built in 2002 by Vision Yachts in the UK.

This Ker 11.3 has been laid up ashore for many years but is very well presented.

Her construction consists of a foam sandwich with epoxy resins for a light rigid structure, a fin keel with lead bulb and stainless steel strut and spade rudder.

Blue Belle today at Crosshaven BoatyardBlue Belle today at Crosshaven Boatyard

The rig is a C-Spars carbon rig with a double set of swept-back spreaders and rod rigging.

The interior is described as “very clean” with a chart table, galley and marine toilet.

“She is a fun boat to race and can’t wait to get back on to the race course,” says the boatyard, which also notes the boat’s last IRC rating was 1.157.

A fun and exciting boat to sail and is competitive in all conditions, Crosshaven Boatyard insists that viewing is a must.

See the entry in Afloat.ie's boat sales marketplace HERE.

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Crosshaven Boat Yard is the Irish distributor for Dufour Yachts of France. Crosshaven Boatyard offers a complete range of top quality Cruising and Racing yachts from 32 feet to 52 feet.

Crosshaven Boat Yard was established over 60 years ago and has been a family-based operation since its early days.

The Yard originally specialised in building commercial fishing boats and small pleasure craft, both sail and power and is famous for its involvement in the construction of a number of significant yachts such as Gypsy Moth V, Saint Brendan, Longbow II and a series of Moondusters were completed up to the early ’80s.

Crosshaven Boat Yard installed the first commercial marina, with a Marine Travel hoist, in Ireland in 1979. This era saw a major change of emphasis in the business and since then we have concentrated on all aspects of the repair, care and maintenance.

The Cork Harbour company also offer, the White Shark Range of Sports Boats cater for angling and water skiing interests.

Crosshaven Boatyard are also agents for the popular Seaward Range of Motor Cruisers from 19′ to 42′.

The firm's Brokerage service consistently achieves top results for our large client base and we can offer the best professional advice whether you are a buyer or a boat owner.

The yard is situated just a stone's throw from the Royal Cork Yacht Club,  the oldest yacht club in the world founded in 1720.