29.5' Jeanneau Brin de Folie

8000$
Currently viewable in the Bahamas. Afterwards we will sail her to Florida. Other locations can be discussed.

Shoal-Draft version 4.8' (1.46m)

Looking for an affordable sailboat to sail the Caribbean, learn how to sail or get out for overnights on the weekends? This is the perfect boat for you: sturdy, reliable and ready for any adventure. If you are thinking about escaping the hamster wheel and sail the tropics, Uranie is your boat.

100% ready to sail. Turn-key boat fully equipped for liveaboard. Just bring your tooth brush. We have just sailed her from Grenada to Puerto Rico and are still sailing her every day while you read this. Currently in the Dominican Republic and on the way to the Bahamas. Are you somewhere else? Let's talk!
Uranie crossed the Atlantic in 2017. We bought this boat to fulfill our dream and sail through the Caribbean. We're finishing the trip now and it's time for someone else to live their dream!

The Brin de folie is a 9m cruising sailboat designed by Philippe Harl and Groupe Finot. She was built between 1975 and 1979 by Jeanneau (France) with 820 hulls completed.
Designed by architects known for high performance racing and built with thick fiberglass typical for the 70s, the Brin de Folie is very modern for her time, fast and extremely reliable.

June 2021 Insurance Survey.

Uranie comes complete with:
Custom-built Bimini December 2023

Sails:
- Jib from Turbulence Ltd, new 2019, very good condition
- Main sail new 2013, good condition
- 1 extra Genova like new
- 1 stay sail, new 2007, never used
- All running rigging is rigged for solo sailing

Inboard Engine:
- 2003 21HP Nannie 3.75HE Diesel Engine with very low hours and annual service
- March 2024 service: belt, water, oil and filter change
- 100L diesel tank 20L jerry can

Electronics:
- two batteries with selector switch: one 2018, one new in 2024
- 55W rigid solar panel
- 2 x 100W solar panels on bimini
- Raymarine ST2000 Autopilot
- Stationary Marine Radio
- Tablet for Navionics
12 and 5V USB outlets for phones and charging electronics
- 230V inverter
- navigational lights
- motor light
- anchor light
- Powerful deck light
- many interior lights
- FM radio system with stereo speakers, CD and aux in for phones
- Raymarine depth sounder with displays on the navigation table and cockpit
- extra solar light and battery light

- Oversized Danforth anchor 30m chain
- 2 small anchors for stern or dinghy

Galley:
- salt water pump
- fresh water pump
- 50L fresh water tank
- large sink
- double burner stove
- mini fridge

Sleeps 6:
- V-bearth for 2
- convertible sofas in the living area for 3
- one extra sleeping space behind the navigation table
- lots of storage space

- wet head in the front, new 2022

Safety Gear:
- 4 new fire extinguishers
- hand marine radio
- manual bilge pump
- electric bilge pump
- 4 PFDs
- 4 person life raft
- Boarding Ladder
- horseshoe throwable floatation device
- first aid kit
- signalling horn

Dinghy:
- 9' inflatable
- 3.2HP Mercury 2stroke outboard engine (extremely reliable)
- Jerry can for spare fuel
- 2 pumps
- paddles
- locks
- transom motor mount

Extras:
- fishing gear
- spear fishing gear
- a lot of snorkel gear
- Diving buoy
- large amount of fenders
- Lots of spare parts and tools to fix anything on board