Boat Description
The Spirit of Rani was designed by Sean McMillan of Spirit Yachts based on a precise set of requirements from an experienced sailor. The vessel features classic lines, short-handed capability, offshore performance, and the comfort for serious living aboard. She has successfully crossed oceans, participated in Antigua Classic Week, and cruised the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and beyond, primarily single-handed, for over a decade.
Refit History
In 2024 and 2025, the current owner invested over €200,000 to return her to concourse condition. Key updates include:
- New rod rigging throughout
- New Quantum Fusion mainsail (fully battened) and jib (110%)
- New Mastervolt AGM service battery bank (4 x 200Ah, 400Ah @ 24v)
- New 60L stainless steel calorifier
- Fresh Awlgrip Oyster White hull paint (2 coats lacquer)
- General systems service and inspection
The yacht has been assessed as in near-concourse condition following the completion of these works. The main engine has been maintained according to the manufacturer’s recommendations throughout the vessel’s operational life, with full records available. The Mastervolt generator has been regularly serviced, and the vessel is stored ashore during winter periods as part of an ongoing care program. Full maintenance and refit documentation is available to serious purchasers upon request.
Key Features
- Over €200,000 invested for near-concourse condition, including new sails, new rigging, and fresh Awlgrip paint
- Bespoke deckhouse: 11 safety-glass windows and ergonomic helm-centric sail controls
- Solid timber craftsmanship: Douglas Fir, Khaya, and Mahogany construction throughout
- Short-handed optimization: carbon rig, electric reefing, and Navtec hydraulic systems
- Luxury interior for 5: mahogany staterooms, guest cabins, and full-service galley
- Self-sufficient cruiser: 50L/hr watermaker, AC, generator, and 660nm range
Extra Equipment
- Rig: Serviced and partly new 2024; fractional carbon sloop, keel-stepped, manufactured by Southern Spars with a three-spreader rig, carbon/rod standing rigging (new 2024), Bartels electric headsail roller reefing, and hydraulic controls.
- Sails (new 2024):
- Mainsail: Fully battened deep-roach, 2 slab reefs, Quantum Fusion sailcloth, 7 carbon battens, and Harken batten car/switchcar.
- Jib: 110% Quantum Fusion sailcloth, with a furling drum below the foredeck. Free-flying reacher on a furling system.
- Winches: All self-tailing chrome bronze Harken. All blocks and deck gear are Schaeffer mirror-polished stainless steel.
Mechanical Equipment
- Gear Box: KM35A1 Marine Gearbox, 2.6:1 ratio, 8° down drive angle.
- Steering: Direct chain and wire drive with a custom laminated mahogany wheel (1.3m, carbon fibre core) and a wheel brake.
- Water Maker: Seafresh H203, fully automatic, 50 litres/hour, 240v AC.
- Air Conditioning: Webasto reverse cycle chilled/warm water system with 8 outlets, 240v AC 50Hz.
- Bow Thruster: Sidepower 90 kgf (7 kW) duo-prop with joystick control.
Electrical Systems
- Shore Power: Mastervolt 32A with a 10m shore cable and a 15m extension, plus a 7 kVA galvanic isolator.
- Electricity Output: 230v AC single phase and 24v DC.
- Converter: Mastervolt Sinewave inverter 24/1000W.
- Main Engine Starting Batteries: 1 x Mastervolt AGM 12/90 Ah (90Ah @ 12v starter).
- Service Batteries: 4 x Mastervolt AGM 12/200Ah (400Ah @ 24v, new 2025).
Navigation & Communication
- VHF: Simrad VHF, DSC-enabled (GMDSS), and an Icom waterproof handheld VHF.
- AIS, Depth Sounder, Searchlight, and EPIRB are all installed.
- Autopilot: B&G T2 autopilot with hydraulic linear drive ram, B&G Hydra G3000 CPU, and B&G Halcyon 2000 compass sensor.
- GPS/Chartplotter: Simrad GPS chartplotter at the chart table with a repeater at the helm.
- Magnetic Compass: A 5-inch Danforth/Rigel compass with light and dimmer.
- Wind Instruments: B&G wind instruments sender at the masthead and B&G 20/20HV multi-function displays.
- Radar: The radar has been removed, but all cables are in place.
Audio Visual Equipment
- Audio Equipment: Bose loudspeaker system throughout all cabins and exterior, and a CD player connected to the Zeuss Navi system.
- Video Equipment: Television with a mast-mounted antenna.
Galley & Laundry Equipment
- Cooking Equipment: Three-burner hob, grill and oven, gimballed mount.
- Refrigerator: Front-loading refrigerator approx. 120L; additional wine cooling fridge approx. 46L.
- Freezer: Polyethylene top-loading freezer approx. 46L.
- Washing Machine: Connection points installed (foredeck anchor hatch).
Deck Equipment
- Anchor Windlass: Lewmar electric windlass with warping/chain gypsy, brake and chain counter, and a wandering handheld control.
- Anchors: Main: 25 kg Delta type; Kedge: 18 kg Fortress type.
- Anchor Chains: Main: 70m x 10mm calibrated chain; Kedge: 10m x 10mm chain + 100m x 20mm multiplait warp.
- Boat Crane & Davits: Yes, they are removable and stored in a locker.
- Passerelle: 1.5m with two pin deck mounts.
Safety & Fire Protection
- Life Jackets: 6 x adult lifejackets with harness, light and whistle.
- Life Rafts: 1 x 8-man SOLAS-approved liferaft with an A survival pack.
- Flares: 1 x SOLAS offshore flare kit and 1 x SOLAS flare container.
- Emergency VHF: Icom waterproof handheld VHF.
- Fire Extinguishers: Multiple portable fire extinguishers as required by IMCI.
Tenders & Toys
- Tender: Zodiac 3.6m tender, powered by an 8 HP Yanmar outboard engine.