A fine example of one the later versions of the ‘pocket’ cruiser with a great reputation for seaworthiness. Examples of this design have been sailed across the Atlantic and as far as Australia.
In an April 2006 review of the best second-hand yachts between 22 and 24 feet, Practical Boat Owner magazine noted of the Achilles 24 that 'If looking for performance you won't do much better than this slippery little number from the board of Oliver Lee'.
HULL
Overall length 23 ft 9 ins (7.24m)
Waterline length 19 ft 6 ins (5.94m)
Beam 7 ft 1 ins (2.14m)
Draught fin keel 3 ft 9 ins (1.14m)
Hull Red GRP
Deck GRP balsawood sandwich
Cockpit- Self draining
Displacement 2600lbs (1180kg)
Ballast 1414lbs (643kg) iron bulb
ENGINE
Yamaha 8HP 2 stroke Outboard Engine–winterised and serviced. 25 litre Fuel tank. Engine operated from well in cockpit and stored below decks when not in use

ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation for Four in Two cabins – Double Berth in Forepeak and Two Single Berths in Saloon. Headline replaced 2007

CABIN EQUIPMENT
2 Burner gimbal mounted

ELECTRONICS
Cobra Marine DSC VHF Waterproof Radio
Nasa Clipper Depth
Nasa Clipper Wind and Anemometer
Bulkhead Mounted Compass.
Battery new in 2006

SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Horseshoe Recovery Buoy.
Fire Extinguisher.
Bilge Pumps.
Navigation lights
Anchor – Chain and Warp

DECK EQUIPMENT
Stainless Steel Pulpit and pushpit.
Stanchions with Safety Lines.
Boarding ladder
Fenders
Large lockers accessible from cockpit
Forward anchor locker
Warps
SPARS, RIGGING & SAILS: Bermudan Rigged with Alloy Gold Anodised Proctor Mast and Boom, and heavy duty Spinnaker Pole.
Boom Roller reefing Mainsail with red UV Strip on sail cover.
Spinnaker
3 Sail Bags
Adjustable Genoa track
Mainsheet track system
Barton Mainsheet tackle 2006
All Halyards led back to cockpit
Adjustable backstay
2 Barlow Halyard winches
2 Barlow Genoa winches



KRYPTON is currently out of the water in boatyard, antifouling and polishing complete. Ready to sail for new season.

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