2005 Vaudrey Miller Yachts Custom 78

Transmission Details: Inboard Engine Details: 1x Volvo Penta 180 hp Displacement: 38500 kg Beam: 5.93 metres (19 Ft 5 In) Draft: 3.20 metres (10 Ft 5 In) Fuel Capacity: 2,300 litres Water Capacity: 1,200 litres

The sailing yacht WHIMSY is a rare creation a deeply personal 23.98m performance cruising sloop born from a lifetime of competitive sailing and refined over fifteen years. Her owner, a two-time Admirals Cup sailor for France and multiple World Champion alongside Americas Cup helmsman Bruno Troubl, brought unmatched experience to designer Philippe Briand in 2001 with a clear brief: a fast sloop that looks like a racer but can sail comfortably worldwide.

Built by Vaudrey Miller in Auckland, WHIMSY is a one-off masterpiece of balance and performance. Her less is more philosophy shines through from the 3.2m draft and lightweight fiberglass hull to the ingenious foredeck tender garage that allows launching even in fair swells.

Three equal-sized en-suite cabins reflect the owners belief in shared comfort, while the bright saloon and independent crew quarters make her ideal for extended cruising. The spacious cockpit, centralised sailing systems, and intuitive layout combine racing efficiency with guest safety.

Shes proven herself in 3550 knot winds between Tonga and New Zealand and towering 10m seas in the Gulf Stream testament to her strength and pedigree.

Lovingly maintained, WHIMSY features upgraded electronics, replaced engine and generator, and a new 3.4m AB tender with Yamaha 25 HP (2023). Her voyages span the Pacific, Baltic, and major ports from New York to Venice always arriving under sail.

Amenities include BOSE audio, NEFF oven, MIELE washer/dryer, NESPRESSO machine, swim platform, paddleboard, and TIWAL 2 sailing dinghy. Under 24 m, she enjoys anchoring freedom in the Balearics and Corsica without large-yacht restrictions.

Painted Matterhorn White with a yellow bouton dor accent, WHIMSY is elegant, proven, and ready for her next adventure.

Contact Laurent at 36 Brokers for full details.

*Price is EUR 1,390,000 (NZD $2,801,700 based on an exchange rate of 2.01. Please note that this rate changes daily.) **Plus taxes if applicable.