Thompson 870 – Have Fun Racing! - Price reduction
Boat Name: Astruso
Features
***News Flash***
Performing with remarkable consistency Astruso took the Div 1 title in the New Years regatta hosted by the Waikawa Regatta over the weekend!
‘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. 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, … 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! Astruso’s pointing ability upwind and exhilarating downwind performance keep the crew happy! 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 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. In the 23-24 Season she claimed more victories including the Evolution Sails Womens Regatta with local Alice Overend on the helm. JL audio bluetooth receiver and Majestic marine amp, Fusion speakers. LED interior lights, port/starboard nav light, deck / steaming light. New Icom VHF. Shore power with EWOF to 2026. “Astruso” presents in nice condition and is ready to carry on her winning ways with a new owner(s).
Call Ian Michel on 027 246 7531 for more info
Specifications
Specifications
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year2003
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makeThompson
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model870
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stock number10212
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commentFin keel with Bulb (2.4m Draft)
Construction
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Hull ConstructionGRP
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builderWalkers of Nelson
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LOA approx8.7 m
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beam approx3.1 m
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draft approx2.4 m
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hull typeKeelboat
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transomOpen
Engine
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enginemakeYanmar
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engine model18hp Diesel,
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engine year2002
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engine fuelDiesel
Tankage
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fuel capacity approx48 Litres Litres
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fuel tankS/S
Interior
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berths2 1/4 Berths (nearly Double sized) 2 Forward Berths (or a double) and two singles in the saloon. While the berths are built in "Astruso" does not have Blankets or a duvee of any description!
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headroomPlease be seated!
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toiletBYO!
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cookingBYO!
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cabin noNil
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saloonSeats about 6 but no table.
Accessories
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safety equipmentHas been in Cat 3
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navigation gearB & G combo unit
Features
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Price Reduced – Owner wants it sold!
‘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 performs well in all conditions. 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, 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 races She has raced well in the clubs offshore racing as well. (Has been in Cat 3) Over 2022 – 2023, she won 3 (10)race series, and 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.
“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).
Rig
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rig detailsAlloy Mast, Carbon Prod (adjustable)
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riggingS/S
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reefingTwin Reefing Points
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sparsAlloy
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sailsAn assortment of sails:, No.1 & 2 Genoas, plus Masthead and Fractional Spinnakers, Masthead and Fractional Gennakers. August 2022 Norths 3di No. 1 Genoa in excellent condition.
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winchesGood Condition