2005 QU'AU RHUM2 is a nicely presented example of an Archambault Grand Surprise, fast, responsive French sailboat designed as a high-performance one-design racer and sporty coastal cruiser. She is a Fractional Rigged, Fin-Keeled Sloop with a Spade Rudder. Built to be fast and functional rather than bound by strict handicap measurement rules, often nicknamed a "sports car on water" Powerful and efficient upwind sailing due to a Deep Lead Keel and capable of reaching planing speeds of up to 15 knots off the wind with an Asymmetric Spinnaker flying from a Retractable Bow Sprit Broker's View: ... read more

Marketing Description A well cared for example of the Archambault Grand Surprise, this boat comes stocked with an extensive sail wardrobe, large array of electronics, recent replacement of standing rigging and a great record on the race track. This is a limited 'Saga' edition Grand surprise from 2007.  This Grand Surprise offers powerful and efficient upwind performance due to its deep lead bulb keel ensuring quick acceleration and a responsive sail plan. Off the wind the Grand Surprise will quickly reach double digits, flying an asymmetric from its retractable bowsprit, with the additio... read more