Achilles 840 opinions.

[SlimRick]

Hello all,

First post here and straight in with a question

Does anyone have any experience of the Achilles 840? I'm off to look at one early next week, so would appreciate any first hand experiences of them.

Many thanks
Rick

 

[SlimRick]

Just to add - the boat will be moved to Windermere as soon as the sale is completed.

 

[SHUG]

I know of one that was sailed from Sardinia to Holland. Only problem was P-bracket fracture so had to sail all the way. Obviously a seaworthy small boat.

 

[PaulR]

we owned one (snowflake) for several years - very positive memories of the design, sailed well - seemed to be well built overall and enjoyed it (sold to get larger- strange how children appear and grow!)

 

[Gwylan]

Boaty equivalent in lots of ways to the MGB and the TR5

 

[FullCircle]

I would like to do the Jester Challenge.
My chosen craft would be the Achilles 840. QED.

 

[lumphammer]

I would like to do the Jester Challenge.
My chosen craft would be the Achilles 840. QED.

I did the JAC in 2008 in my Achilles 840 and was very pleased with the performance and security. It took me just under 14 days and I always felt secure. It is not as roomy as some, being quite narrow, but has a lot of storage space.

Apparently designed by Chris? Butler who did around 11,000 miles including several transatlantics in the prototype before going into production, so has a good record in offshore sailing.

PS: PBO did a second hand boat report on the 840 some years back- worth a read

 

[goskar]

achilles 840

Why not check out on the Achilles web site, ?

 

[SlimRick]

Thanks folks - seems like they have a good reputation. The other boat I'm tempted to take a look at is an Albin Vega 27'.

Here are the two in question:

Albin Vega
http://www.boatshed.com/albin_vega-boat-120202.html

Achilles:
http://www.boatshed.com/achilles_840-boat-70653.html

Will hopefully see both next week if the broker for the Vega gets back to me.

 

[DownWest]

Looks like the engine in the A840 will swing this one. Fresh water cooled and recent, vrs, 03 and salt water. Otherwise, both sound v.good cruisers.
A

 

[SlimRick]

Well - after an early start, 370 miles driven and nearly 8 hours sat in a car, I am now the proud owner of an Achilles 840 (Subject to survey on Monday)

Many thanks for your advice!

 

[Merlian]

Achilles 840

Looked for 3 years for a 28' to 30' yacht.
Looked at all sorts.
Our spec was a relatively fast cruiser, safe for coastal, for summer weather sea passages, good living space, decent nav station


Ended up with an Achilles 840, it met our spec and very happy with it.

After buying one you realise how rare they are.

Ian

 

[VicS]

I know nothing about the Achilles 840 but I know an elderly couple who are now giving up and selling a real gem of an Achilles 9m

Advertised on Nick Gates website http://www.nickgates.co.uk/#/sancerre/4542984846

A 2 weeks ago it was alongside the jetty at Paynes boat yard. I imagine it still is

 

[SlimRick]

The one I looked at had an excellent survey, so the deal was done! Lovely boat, sails really well.
That 9m one does look very nice, and not a bad price too!

Here's my pretty little lady at her new home in Abersoch:

 

[samstaf]

We are now the proud owners of miss moneypenny we are so pleased with her we sailed her from Weymouth to Eastbourne July 2022 had a fantastic sail highly recommended

 

[Old Pretender]

Embarrassed by my ignorance but what is JAC 2008?

 

[wingcommander]

My guess Jester Atlantic Challenge...2008

 

[Old Pretender]

Makes sense - thanks!