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$980,000 EUR
MakeIversen & Archer
ModelGaff Ketch
Year1934
Length20.7m4.2m beam
Draft3m
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About this vessel
Kilena of Corsica is a gaff-rigged ketch designed by Jac Iversen and Colin Archer, built by A.B. Gustafson in Sweden from robust oak planking on oak frames. She is a sturdy, go-anywhere vessel with strong construction, practical and comfortable layout, and easy handling. She combines timeless elegance, craftsmanship, and proven offshore performance.
In 1996, she secured first place in her class at Antigua Sailing Week. Thanks to several extensive refits and meticulous maintenance, she represents a rare opportunity to own a true icon of classic yachting—one that is ready to set sail today.
On Deck
The deck layout is thoughtfully designed, featuring a spacious seating area located between the mast and the companionway. To ensure total comfort in the Mediterranean heat, a sun awning provides ample protection from the elements.
The aft section is defined by the helm and a protective doghouse, which serves as a sanctuary to relax in the shade while sailing during the summer months. This versatile structure doubles as a sprayhood and provides the primary access point to the crew cabin. The cockpit is equipped with an additional fridge and freezer.
Interior
The interior is exceptionally bright and welcoming, featuring beautifully crafted joinery with a distinctive Scandinavian character. It offers a classic and comfortable atmosphere, enhanced by generous natural light from portholes.
Access to the accommodation is through the companionway in the deckhouse, descending over the engine compartment into the main interior corridor that leads to the saloon. The layout is organised around the saloon amidships, with the master cabin forward including a head en-suite, and two guest cabins.
The saloon features a table with seating area, a full-size adult berth, plus an extra berth suitable for a child. To port, the well-equipped galley flows naturally within the open-plan layout for easy movement and social interaction. The spacious master cabin with a double berth is located forward. Amidships at starboard is a guest cabin with two single bunk beds, and to port a separate cabin with one single berth. The head is located at starboard, between the twin guest cabin and the saloon.
Exterior Layout
The exterior layout follows a classic, functional design typical of large pre-war sailing yachts, combining elegance with practicality for offshore sailing. The yacht has a spacious foredeck dedicated to anchoring and sail handling. The bowsprit extends the sail plan forward, reinforcing her traditional appearance.
Wide side decks run along both sides of the deckhouse, allowing safe and unobstructed movement from bow to stern. The main mast area is a key working zone featuring winches and line handling systems for the mainsail and other primary sails. Just aft of the main mast is a table with two benches, creating a practical and social space integrated into the working deck.
The deckhouse/superstructure is relatively low-profile, preserving the yacht's elegant lines while providing interior headroom. Further aft, a secondary deckhouse leads to the crew cabins and incorporates a shaded, sofa-style seating area. The mizzen mast is positioned directly above this structure. The cockpit is positioned aft as the central command area, featuring the helm and primary sail controls, with good visibility and a protected setting. At the stern, the yacht features a traditional overhanging aft section, offering additional deck space and practical access to the water.
Specifications
The details
Vessel
MakeIversen & Archer
ModelGaff Ketch
Year1934
Dimensions
Length overall20.7m
Beam4.2m
Draft3m
Engine & Fuel
Engine modelPerkins M185C (2014, refit: 2022)
Features
On board
Gaff-rigged ketch
Oak planking and frames
Sun awning
Doghouse sprayhood
Cockpit fridge and freezer
JM Sails (1996): main sail, top sail, mizzen sail, yankee, light staysail, heavy staysail, flying jib
Scandinanvian joinery
Winches and line handling systems
Bowsprit
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