1986 840Remarks : The Achilles 840 is a versatile and well-built sailing yacht, designed for both coastal cruising and longer voyages. Known for its solid construction and excellent sailing performance, this 28-foot yacht offers a smooth and stable ride, even in challenging conditions. The spacious cockpit and efficient deck layout make handling easy, while the well-appointed interior features comfortable accommodations, including a roomy saloon, practical galley, and sleeping space for up to five. With its blend of performance, comfort, and durability, the Achilles 840 is perfect for sailors seeking an enjoyable and reliable cruising experience. Accommodation : All non insulated internal bulkheads treated internal aeas treated with anti condensation paint and then some with wipe clean kitchen type paint. All wood surfaces previously varnished have this year been treated with Sikkens Cetol HLS plus, either wood finish or grey finish
Forecabin
All new quality foams used in forepeak and pilot birth with all new covers double berth
Heads
Heads serviced and ventilated u bends fitted WC - New Truflo Seacocks with reinforcement collar fitted for heads in and out Hanging area opposite
Saloon
All saloon upholstery replaced has two settee berths either side of a drop leaf saloon table. TV installed - only works on internet
Galley
Sink and drainer fitted with Truflow seacock Jabsco Water pump fitted with header tank to ensure pressurised hot and cold water New to me gimballed cooker installed - probably needs a new thermocouple on fwd burner icebox
There is a starboard quarter berth just aft of the switch panel. Inventory : Deck & Cockpit Equipment
Fenders & warps NASA LED Masthead and Anchor light Nasa Wireless Wind instrument New Sprayhood and Dodgers Boarding ladder Cockpit cushions New 100L flexible water tank in Port cockpit locker
Navigation Equipment
Garmin UHD65 Fishfinder (plotter) with Full Irish sea G4 chart Icom dsc vhf Nasa Target 2 depth Clipper wind Compass
Safety Equipment
20mm Closed foam fireproof insulation fitted to hull in forepeak and large parts of saloon including the deckead between the wood and GRP Seaflow low profile bilge pump fitted, connected to dedicated switch New Gas lines fitted
Miscellaneous
New dinghy with oars and seat with airfloor in 2022 Mariner 4hp outboard
Mechanical : Beta diesel engine 14hp Sail drive 14" x 9" 2 blade Eliche propellor fitted as recommended by Beta. Original 12" x 8" is available Engine compartment added extra insulation New fuel lines fitted Quick 15L Nautic Calorifier on engine coolant Fertran anti rust treatment applied to bilge keels prior to epoxy, also to keel bolts and plates internally
Serviced in Jan 2024 - coolant, impeller, oil, oil and fuel filters replaced Anode changed in Jan 2024 Antifouled in March 2024
New 12v switch panel fitted LED lights fitted in galley, saloon and forepeek Flexible solar panel (I think 70w) fitted along with MPPT controller and status indicator to both batteries (charges to engine first) 240V installed with RCD box and Galvanic Isolator. Plug sockets with USB Ring 240v dual battery charger and conditioner fitted
