2021 Frers Classic 20m

RECLUTA is a remarkable and notable yacht built for German Frers own use using designs by German Frers Snr in the 1940’s which in turn were based on the very first RECLUTA which had been built by Camper & Nicholson in 1901. A heritage which is as unique as it is impeccable. The new RECLUTA was built in Argentina starting in 2015 and first commissioned and sailed to the Caribbean and then Europe in 2021. RECLUTA qualifies as ‘Vintage’ under the CIM rule and she has participated successfully on the classic racing circuit including the Voiles of St. Tropez. Palma de Mallorca, Mahon, Antibes and Cannes Regates Royales de Cannes, and in Santo Stefano, Argentario Sailing Week. Built to the highest possible standards by local craftsman Tito Szyka and his small team of craftsmen in Buenos Aires. The level of detail and care taken with the choice of top-quality materials, construction methods and execution is evident throughout. Sailing hardware is stunning aesthetically and functionally. With an LOA of just over 20 metres and a LWL of nearly 15 metres she is both graceful and capable. RECLUTA has a light displacement of 33 tonnes is driven by a generous sail plan configured as a fractionally rigged ketch. She has a lifting keel which provides up to 4.50 metres to aid sailing performance and reduces to only 2.40 metres for convenience and access to shallower waters and her mooring. Her interior is very comfortable and affords a well-sized and comfortable saloon which is open to an equipped galley and a navigation area. She has two separate sleeping cabins both of which are en-suite with an additional berth in the forepeak. She could be cruised comfortably with a large lithium-ion battery bank and water maker. - Unique with impeccable provenance - Beautifully built to the most exacting standards - Wonderful sailing performance - Comfortable and surprisingly spacious accommodation - Lithium-ion battery bank powering systems on board - 24V water maker for autonomous cruising - Extensive sail wardrobe for cruising and racing Designed by German Frers Snr in 1942 and brought to life by German Frers Jnr who digitised the original plans in 2015 allowing build to begin. RECLUTA was commissioned and sailed to Europe via the Caribbean in 2021. All woods used were sourced in South America The stem, keel, backbone, deck shelf, frames and hatches were built of vivaró, a medium hard wood similar to Acacia The planking and deck, cabin side coamings, bulwarks etc are built using cedro, which is lighter and softer than viraró, and very similar to Honduras mahogany The frames and larger sections are all laminated Spacious continuous teak laid decks Elegant coachroof with skylights offering ventilation to the saloon area as well as creating good internal headroom Single central pedestal and helm in cockpit - Two coffee grinders for primaries - Dedicated winch for main sheet - Two electric secondary winches - Two winches at base of main mast Fresh wate