2013 Wraceboats Donovan for sale in UK
2013 Wraceboats Donovan for sale on Boat361: GBP 25000, located in UK, 2013, Wraceboats, Donovan, 26.0 ft, inflatable_rib. Design and Class The GP26 is a high-performance racer designed for competitive sailors who want speed, control, and versatility. Proven under IRC and ORC, the class is we...
Description
Design and Class The GP26 is a high-performance racer designed for competitive sailors who want speed, control, and versatility. Proven under IRC and ORC, the class is well suited to inshore racing, coastal series, and longer offshore regattas, while still remaining manageable and rewarding to sail. Condition and Upgrades ‘Gone To Pot’ stands out as one of the best-presented GP26s currently afloat. She has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully upgraded, with a fully updated sail wardrobe from 2024, a Platinum deck refinish, and new rigging and running gear. As a result, she presents as a well-sorted and competitive package. Sails and Compliance The yacht is fully IRC and ORC compliant and is offered with a comprehensive sail inventory, making her suitable for a wide range of racing formats. Because the key performance items have already been addressed, she is ready to campaign without further investment. Use and Readiness Whether your focus is one-design racing, coastal series, or European regattas, this GP26 offers exhilarating performance with proven pedigree. Importantly, she is offered as a complete, race-ready package rather than a development project. Location and Storage The yacht is located near Falmouth, currently on her trailer and stored under cover, which has contributed to her excellent overall condition. Equipment and Information CONSTRUCTION Dimensions LOA: 7.92 m (26 ft 0 in) Beam: 2.55m Draft: 1.90 m Ballast: 445kg Designer: Jim Donovan Builder: Wraceboats (2013) Construction: E-glass/epoxy vacuum-moulded composite with closed-cell foam core Hull, deck, and bulkheads vacuum-moulded in E-glass and epoxy resin with closed-cell foam cores Separate vacuum laminations for hull and deck for precision bonding and weight control Carbon composite internal structure Foredeck reinforcement and aft cockpit bridge for mainsheet added Decks re-faired and resprayed (545 primer & Platinum topcoat, 2024) Forward hatch removed for improved structural integrity Lightweight open racing interior with two moulded berths beneath cockpit sides KEEL & RUDDER Carbon composite keel fin with solid cast lead bulb (pinned and bonded) Re-faired to latest Jim Donovan profile (2024) Carbon composite rudder blade and stock with upper and lower bearings Carbon tiller and Spinlock tiller extension RIG & RIGGING Mast and Boom: Pauger carbon fibre Bow Sprit: Carbon fibre Standing Rigging: Stainless wire, new forestay (2022) Running Rigging: Complete replacement (2024) Twin-foil Tuff Luff system fitted (2022) Backstay Flicker fitted SAIL WARDROBE All sails in excellent condition stored dry and laundered annually. The boat carries both regatta and club racing inventories, with minimal use on the top-end race sails.Mainsails North Mainsail 2021 (Regatta use only) Evolution Mainsail 2024 (20hrs use)Headsails North Jib No.3 2021 Penrose No.2 2022 Penrose Light No.1 2022 Evolution No.1 2024Spinnakers North A2 2021 North A3 2021 Penrose AP 2022 Penrose AP (79m², good condition, club use) 2022 Evolution A1.5 2024 All sails professionally laundered each winter. North sails used only for regattas DECK & EQUIPMENT Harken and Antal deck hardware throughout Transverse jib tracks for precise trim control Harken primary and pit winches with handles Stainless steel stanchions and lifelines Lifeline pads with additional set Custom mainsheet bridge aft for improved sheet control and crew ergonomicsSteeringCarbon composite rudder and tiller system Spinlock tiller extension Balanced helm with excellent feedback at all speeds TRAILER Custom twin-axle trailer (serviced annually) Hydraulic brakes (non-UK legal) but used without issue across UK and Europe Ready for transport or immediate race relocation Broker's Comments This is a dialled-in GP26. Everything that affects performance has been refreshed or replaced, and it shows. She feels sharp, quick, and responsive, exactly as these boats should. The 2024 sails, tidy deck setup, and compliance across IRC and ORC make her easy to slot straight into a race programme without compromise. What I like here is that nothing feels half-finished — she’s been prepared by someone who understands racing and wanted the boat ready on the start line, not in the boatyard. If you’re looking for a competitive, exciting racer that’s genuinely ready to go, Gone To Pot is a very strong opportunity.
Engine: 1 engine, fuel: other
Boat details
- Price
- GBP 25000
- Location
- UK
- Year
- 2013
- Category
- Inflatables and RIBs
- Make
- Wraceboats
- Model
- Donovan
- Length
- 26.0 ft
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