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- Prices from ?2,500
- Produced from 1976 to 1979 in 350 units
Why not treat yourself to a Pen Duick? Not the first, nor the successful racers of the great sailor Eric Tabarly, of course... but rather the 600. It's a cruiser as original as it is iconoclastic âeuros without being ridiculous, far from it, it's even rather clever...
Judge for yourself. Designed in 1976 by the famous skipper and his faithful sidekick Gérard Petitpas, this little keelboat meets a unique set of specifications. The yacht had to be :
- sailor
- very strong
- accessible to the greatest number
A "mini Pen Duick for all", so to speak. To meet these specifications, the protagonists opted for aluminum construction. Inside, there are four berths (the forepeak is a little narrow), a galley that slides under the cockpit, and a small table. Lining? They're mostly approximate... Renovation work often unavoidable!
But for less than 3,000 euros, treat yourself to an indestructible mini cruiser!
Bateaux.com diagnosis
The aluminum construction is unique. To simplify assembly, the boat is made up of five sections. The bow, stern, deck and transom are made from a simple âeuros sheet that can be expanded. Only the midship section requires more complex metalwork. As a result, the 600 boasts a very pinched bow, a very round hull and a retracted beam master. These characteristics suit her well in light airs, close to the wind and in choppy conditions. On the other hand, the boat is not very steep, and is very lazy in 15 knots of wind.
The benefits
- A yacht of exemplary sturdiness
- Comfortable, uncluttered cockpit
- Lively in light airs
Disadvantages
- Difficult access to water and engine controls
- Unsuitable for beaching
- Bold in the breeze
But what's missing?
More ballast in the keel and a ballast sole more compatible with grounding.
The equivalent today?
The First 20 the Maxus 22 the iKone J and the little Elan E1 are all based on the same program: small, easy-to-handle cruisers.
