Laporte Twin-masted Schooner

Twin-masted Schooner, 16m, by Patrick Laporte A rare, elegant, and exceptionally well-equipped sailboat This exceptional vessel combines a traditional and elegant silhouette with a resolutely modern design: Marconi rig with staysails, full-length keel, molded/epoxy wood hull, flush deck, and all controls led back to the cockpit. Its variable draft—0.85m with keel up to 3.20m with keel down—allows access to numerous anchorages and shallow waters while offering excellent stability and strong offshore sailing qualities. Main Features Type: Twin-masted Schooner Naval Architect: Patrick Laporte Year Launched: 1989 Overall Length: 16m Beam: 4.50m Light Displacement: ~16 tonnes Category: Category 1 Pleasure Vessel Full-length Keel Draft: 0.85m / 3.20m Deck: Flush deck Controls: Cockpit-led Construction: Molded/epoxy wood Construction The hull is built using an exceptionally robust method: 6-layer cross-planked mahogany planking 12-layer cross-planked in the bilges Molded mahogany frames and floors Solid iroko keel Pivoting, weighted, epoxy-laminated keel This construction ensures excellent structural rigidity, longevity, and outstanding finish quality, provided regular maintenance is carried out on the epoxy wood hull. Rigging & Sails Modern twin-masted schooner with Marconi (Bermudan) rig. Both masts carry triangular sails, complemented by staysails—renowned for versatility and ease of progressive sail reduction. Deck & Rigging Equipment: Main sail: ~55 m², parallel-cut Dacron Full-batten main sail with 2 self-tacking reefs 2 staysails, 32 m² each Boom-furled trinquet (jib) New watertight storm jib 90 m² asymmetric spinnaker with sock 60 m² Yankee on furler Battened trinquet on furler 39 m² staysail on furler 31 m² fisherman staysail on furler Self-vanging trinquet boom Aluminum foremast & mainmast Masts & booms fitted with tracks and slides Furlex furlers Stainless steel standing rigging Regularly maintained running rigging Replaced or renewed turnbuckles and tracks Recent deck hardware & fittings 4 Andersen self-tailing winches Electric halyard winch 1,700W electric windlass with chain counter & cockpit control CQR anchor with 100m of 12mm galvanized chain 12mm Furlex anchor roller Aft & side bathing ladders (stainless steel) Stern davits & dinghy with 5 HP Suzuki outboard Interior Layout Designed for extended cruising and autonomy, with 8 berths and highly functional technical spaces: 8 berths Bathroom with WC Fully equipped galley Chart table Workshop Extensive storage LED lighting 12V & 220V outlets Forced-air heating Galley with two-burner oven, fridge, double-sink, and gray water tank Hot water via engine exchanger & electric boiler 2 aft cabins with single berths Large forward cabin with double berth Salon with two single berths Double "lit breton" berth at the bow Mattresses on all berths & settees Speakers in salon & cockpit Tanks for impressive autonomy: Freshwater: 640 liters Diesel: 560 liters Engine & Electrical Systems Engine: Nanni Diesel 5570, 80 HP 2 x 100A alternators Hurth mechanical gearbox 30mm shaft with 3-blade Max Prop folding propeller Volvo stuffing box Trip line cutter Electrical & Autonomy: Service battery bank: ~770 Ah Engine battery: ~110 Ah 12V/40A shore charger Battery distributor & management system 2 adjustable solar panels Solar regulator Electric bilge pump, shower pump, and freshwater pump 12V/2,200W inverter Generator Electric water heater Electronics & Safety Comprehensive electronics suitable for both coastal and offshore sailing: Raymarine cockpit display Wind vane, anemometer, log, and depth sounder Raymarine ST 6000 autopilot Cockpit control panel Raymarine chartplotter & GPS Raymarine radar Raymarine Class B AIS (transceiver) Fixed VHF with DSC & GPS Furuno Navtex receiver Plastimo cockpit compass Converter & charging equipment Full offshore safety gear: inflatable vests, life ring, jackline, EPIRB, and more Key Features of This Schooner Unique design by renowned naval architect Patrick Laporte High-quality molded/epoxy wood construction Full-length keel for versatile navigation Shallow draft (0.85m) with keel up Elegant twin-mast schooner rig, easy to reduce sail Staysails & boom-furled trinquet for all-weather sailing Secure flush deck Cockpit-led controls Impressive water & fuel autonomy Onboard workshop Accommodation for 8 Comprehensive electronics Extensive, recently renewed deck hardware Ideal for both long-distance voyaging and coastal cruising, as well as shallow anchorages. Patrick Laporte’s design reflects a refined approach centered on versatility, safety, and autonomy. The combination of an epoxy wood hull, full-length keel, and schooner rig results in a powerful, seaworthy vessel that is relatively easy to adapt to various sailing conditions. The layout emphasizes simplified handling, crew safety, and long-term liveability. Detailed inventory available upon request. Viewings welcome.