Half Tonner Checkmate XV is for Sale

5th April 2022

Checkmate XV is available from mid-August for €46k Credit: Afloat

Probably the best looking and most successful Half Tonner ever is on the market via Afloat boats for sale as the Howth Yacht Club based Checkmate XV goes on sale for €46k.

"No expense has been spared on this incredible race machine that is faster now than ever", according to her owner Dave Cullen.

With a full IRC refit by Corby Yachts in 2014, the current Half Ton Class European Champion comes complete with a Mills design keel and a Corby designed rudder, the hull also has a fully faired hull, keel and rudder.

AwlGrip hull and deck paint. Nautics antifouling. Deck resprayed 2020. Seadek cockpit floor. Full Harken winch and deckware package.

The boat is the winner of every major regatta in Ireland including WAVE (overall regatta winner), Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta and the ICRAs. Read the full advert here.

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