1963 Laurent Giles Vertue V118, 12 500 EUR

The Laurent Giles Vertue — formerly the famous Veritas — is a beautiful classic sailing yacht with the appearance and sailing characteristics for which Laurent Giles designs are renowned worldwide. This vessel combines timeless lines, traditional craftsmanship, and a warm nautical atmosphere with solid maintenance and recent upgrades. The all-teak hull, built on strong merbau frames and fitted with a solid iron keel, gives the ship not only an authentic appearance but also a particularly comfortable and reliable character on the water. The ship exudes classic elegance: warm woodwork, a deep sheen, and the charm of a true traditional sailing yacht.

The teak deck was professionally re-caulked in 2020 by Loedeman in Elburg, ensuring the deck remains in excellent condition for years to come. In 2024, the hull and the forward section of the superstructure were professionally repainted by Kroes in Kampen, giving the ship a fresh and well-maintained appearance. Additionally, a new mainsail cover, a new boom tent, and a new VHF antenna were installed in 2026.

The wooden mast and boom have been replaced with an aluminium mast and boom. The rigging has been recalculated by Laurent Giles and is therefore much easier to sail than the original rigging with backstays and a parrot. A Plastimo Navik wind vane has been installed for long voyages.

This Vertue is a ship for lovers of classic sailing. It is a very reliable vessel for the open sea. The current owner has visited Denmark, as well as England and France, multiple times. A characterful sight in every harbor, with the seaworthiness and quality for which these designs are known.

In 2013, a 21 hp three-cylinder Nanni diesel engine was installed. With this engine, you will never be short of power.

General:
Ship name Easy Vertue (formerly Veritas), Laurent Giles Vertue, length 7.70 m, beam 2.18 m, draft 1.34 m, year of construction 1963, hull number V118, builder Cheeoy Lee in Hong Kong, designer Laurent Giles, round bilge S-hull, iron keel, teak hull, teak deck, displacement 4,250 kg, ballast 2,000 kg, tiller steering (spare tiller available), 6 Kilo Rocna anchor and second CQR anchor, attachable swim ladder, tempered glass windows, teak interior trim, 4 berths, headroom in saloon 1.80 m, 4-person life raft (the inspection of this raft has expired)

Engine:
Engine type Nanni 3.21, 21 hp, serial number KTC12061995, year of manufacture 2013, diesel, grease-lubricated propeller shaft, indirect cooling, 3-bladed fixed propeller, steel fuel tank 60 liters, tachometer, hour meter 360 hours.

Rigging:
Clearance height 11.60 m, masthead rigged, mainsail, genoa on battens, high aspect on battens, storm jib, spinnaker, adjustable aluminium spinnaker boom, stainless steel rigging, sprayhood, boom tent, beautiful bronze self-tailing winches for the genoa.

Navigation and equipment:
1x starter battery, 1x service battery, 12 Volt system, analog compass on the bridge deck, B&G analog depth sounder, Hermes analog log, Furuno GP-39 GPS, Sailor RT-2048 VHF radio, Simrad TP10 autopilot, navigation lights.

Gas and water:
60-liter steel water tank, manual water pressure system with brass pump tap, Lavac underwater toilet, 2-burner stove (spirit).

Disclaimer:
All information is provided to the best of our knowledge and belief; however, yacht brokerage eSailing is not liable for the quality and/or description of the vessel.