2009 Class 40 Akilaria RC2 #81

About This Vessel

This 2009 Class 40 Akilaria RC2 #81, measures 40 ft, and is located in Thunderbolt, Georgia, powered by Nanni Kubota 29.00HP.

Class 40 #81 Zed4 Akilaria RC2 Marc Lombard Design, built by MC-TecOffshore racing sailboat with a recent and extensive refit! This sleek performance sailboat offers excellent value -- especially for ‘Global Solo Challenge’ and world race events. Built to Cat 1 standards - upgradeable to Cat 0 with minimum investment. Continuous upgrades since 2020.Unleash Your Offshore Ambitions: 2009 Akilaria RC2 Class 40*Sail up to the starting line of your next great ocean adventure with a proven shorthand speed machine. Designed by the legendary Marc Lombard and built by MC-Tec, this Akilaria RC2 represents the sweet spot of Class 40 racing—combining rugged reliability with the exhilarating, podium-ready performance needed to tackle the world’s most demanding offshore events. Whether your sights are set on the Global Solo Challenge, the Atlantic Cup, or a swift transatlantic passage, this vessel delivers true ocean-crossing capability without the intimidating price tag of a new build.The Akilaria RC2 is renowned for its powerful hull form, engineered specifically to excel at high-speed power-reaching. A high-modulus Axxon carbon mast, and an optimized racing sail wardrobe ensure maximum stability and efficiency in all wind angles. When sailing shorthanded, the dual water ballast tanks provide the right righting moment, while the twin-rudder system guarantees total, responsive control even when driving hard through heavy following seas.Reliability extends far beyond the sail plan on this particular hull. Auxiliary power is anchored by a recently upgraded 2023 Nanni Kubota 29HP diesel engine, showing under 220 hours of runtime. This practically new power plant ensures efficient, worry-free motoring when negotiating tight harbors or charging systems in a calm. Below deck, the electronics package features dual premium independent, offshore-proven autopilot systems equipped with true wind mode, acting as your highly dependable co-pilot when sailing solo. Power management is handled by a multiple deep-cycle AGM battery bank supported by solar charging, ensuring your critical navigation, AIS, and communication systems run day and night flawlessly.This vessel has been meticulously maintained and includes redundancy in almost every key mechanical and navigational electronic system. It is currently fully Category 1 offshore compliant and is easily converted to Category 0 compliance with the addition of the forward bulkhead hatches. It stands ready as a turn-key platform for an amateur stepping up to ocean racing or a seasoned pro looking for a cost-effective, competitive campaign.* Class 40 is a class of monohull sailboats that was established in 2004 to create an accessible category for shorthanded offshore racing.Opportunities to own a well-sorted Lombard Class 40 with such a fresh auxiliary engine do not last long. Call today to arrange a private inspectionUpgrades & RefitsUpdated and refit throughoutFeatures:Standing rigging refit in 2019 Carbon Axxon mastMost electronic equipment has spares2 auto pilots actuators switchable between Raymarine and B&G Spare Raymarine wind speed and direction unit 2 B&G head mast units. Rudders re-skinned 2025Rudder bearings, port and starboard, new 2025 Fresh bottom paint July 2025H3000computer - remanufactured with warranty 20252 alternators - Balmar 200 amps & 100 amps updated 2022 Sail drive clutches rebuilt 2024Sail drive lower unit 2023EFOY methanol generator3 100-watt solar panels installed in 2023Hydro generation system 2020Water-maker2 110-amp ACM batteries Independent AGM battery dedicated to engine starting 1 Inverter 2Kw 20231 Viking 4-person life raft re-certified July 2025; New in 2021. 2 AIS systemsRaymarine radar 20232 auto-pilot systems2 auto-pilot remote controls 2 VHF radios, each with independent antenna.Long-distance communications Iridium, Satellite, and Starlink. New engine control panel upgraded in 20233 furling drumsFresh-water pump & sink installed 2021Ballast system rebuilt 20219 SailsMain/carbonSolent/carbonStay sailStorm jibGennaker on furlerCode 0 on furler3 spinnakers with ATN socks - 1 light, 1 medium, 1 heavyDisclaimerThe Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is