Thompson 870
Price
NZ $65,000
Currency
Length
28' 7" - 8.70m
Vessel Location
Waikawa, Picton SOUTH ISLAND
Launch Year
2003
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
'Astruso' is a Thompson 870, built by Walker boat Builder of Nelson and launched in 2003.'Astruso' is a competitive and fast, yet easy and forgiving boat to sail. She is set up, and has been used for 'round the cans' and coastal racing.
Her measurements are LOA 8.7m Beam 3.1m, Draft 2.4m. Ballast 750kg.
"Astruso" was built to race and performs well in all conditions, while she was designed and built with 5 berths and provision for a galley... She is a race boat not a cruiser! She has a beamy cockpit with plenty of room for the crew. A rotating prod gives the gennakers a wide range of favourable conditions, and is complimented by symmetric spinnakers
Astruso is set up with self-tailing sheet winches, in-haulers and car pullers for the head sail. She has a single fixed backstay (no runners) giving a very responsive yet solid rig. "Astruso" is known for her pointing abilities while maintaining her speed and her crew love beating up on the 40´ boats on a regular basis! Astruso's pointing ability upwind and exhilarating downwind performance defy her simple and easy to sail nature, and are a testament to her designer. She is powered by a low hours 18hp Yanmar Diesel!
Astruso in taking out the "Top Yacht" division 1 title at the WBC won the three 10 Race Series hosted by the WBC, She has raced well in the clubs offshore program as well. (Has been in Cat 3) Over 2022 - 2023, she finished 2nd 3rd and 4th in the other series she competed in, earning her the Division One 'Top Yacht' trophy for the 22-23 season.
Over $18,000 of professional electrical and Electronics upgrades in the last 2 years, focusing on cans, coastal and short handed racing. Quality brands, including:
Full B&G Electronics upgrade: Vulcan 7R plotter, 3 x Triton2 displays, depth and boat speed sensor, WS310 wind sensor, Precision 9 compass, Simrad TP32 tiller pilot, Triton wireless autopilot remote
JL audio bluetooth receiver and Majestic marine amp, Fusion speakers. LED interior lights, port/starboard nav light, deck / steaming light. Rewired batteries and battery switching, new AGM house battery. Upgraded alternator (80amp) with external Mastervolt Alphapro3 smart regulator for quick charging on longer races. New Icom VHF. Shore power with EWOF to 2026.
"Astruso" is really easy to sail and loads of fun, she presents in nice condition and is ready to carry on her winning ways with a new owner(s).
Call Ian on
Her measurements are LOA 8.7m Beam 3.1m, Draft 2.4m. Ballast 750kg.
"Astruso" was built to race and performs well in all conditions, while she was designed and built with 5 berths and provision for a galley... She is a race boat not a cruiser! She has a beamy cockpit with plenty of room for the crew. A rotating prod gives the gennakers a wide range of favourable conditions, and is complimented by symmetric spinnakers
Astruso is set up with self-tailing sheet winches, in-haulers and car pullers for the head sail. She has a single fixed backstay (no runners) giving a very responsive yet solid rig. "Astruso" is known for her pointing abilities while maintaining her speed and her crew love beating up on the 40´ boats on a regular basis! Astruso's pointing ability upwind and exhilarating downwind performance defy her simple and easy to sail nature, and are a testament to her designer. She is powered by a low hours 18hp Yanmar Diesel!
Astruso in taking out the "Top Yacht" division 1 title at the WBC won the three 10 Race Series hosted by the WBC, She has raced well in the clubs offshore program as well. (Has been in Cat 3) Over 2022 - 2023, she finished 2nd 3rd and 4th in the other series she competed in, earning her the Division One 'Top Yacht' trophy for the 22-23 season.
Over $18,000 of professional electrical and Electronics upgrades in the last 2 years, focusing on cans, coastal and short handed racing. Quality brands, including:
Full B&G Electronics upgrade: Vulcan 7R plotter, 3 x Triton2 displays, depth and boat speed sensor, WS310 wind sensor, Precision 9 compass, Simrad TP32 tiller pilot, Triton wireless autopilot remote
JL audio bluetooth receiver and Majestic marine amp, Fusion speakers. LED interior lights, port/starboard nav light, deck / steaming light. Rewired batteries and battery switching, new AGM house battery. Upgraded alternator (80amp) with external Mastervolt Alphapro3 smart regulator for quick charging on longer races. New Icom VHF. Shore power with EWOF to 2026.
"Astruso" is really easy to sail and loads of fun, she presents in nice condition and is ready to carry on her winning ways with a new owner(s).
Call Ian on
Price
NZ $65,000
Boat Reference
10212
Launch Year
2003
Length
28' 7" - 8.70m
Vessel Location
Waikawa, Picton South Island
Region
South Island
Use
Family, Racing
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
Vining Marine Ltd
Telephone
Address
Waikawa Marina
Waikawa, Picton SOUTH ISLAND New Zealand
Waikawa, Picton SOUTH ISLAND New Zealand
Website
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