Sangermani 23

Sangermani 23

The Sangermani 23 ALCOR II is a magnificent 23-meters yawl built in wood with two masts, and originally launched in 1959 by the historic Lavagna-based Sangermani shipyard from a design by Architect Laurent Giles. It is his 337th drawing, as well as the 102nd boat built by Sangermani shipyard. Its first owner was the Spaniard Luis de Olano y Barandiarán, that in 2000 sold it to the current Italian owner.

ALCOR II is also enrolled in the A.I.V.E. (Associazione Italiana Vele d’Epoca – Italian Association of vintage Sailboats) and it takes part in several meetings for vintage boats within the Mediterranean. There is a Demi Coque model also in Barcelona’s Real Club Náutico.

In 1970 it achieved a third place at the Giraglia Rolex Cup, while from 2001 to 2008 it took part in the Prada circuit, as well as the Vele d’Epoca – Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge where it achieved several victories and important results. In 2002, it achieved a Class victory in Imperia’s stage of the Prada Cup; in 2004, it achieved a victory in its Class at Porto Santo Stefano’s Argentario Sailing Week, in Tuscany. In 2005, it was the winner of the Porto Rotondo – Cannes regatta and it achieved the second place at the International Championship of the Mediterranean.

In 2006, it won the Elegance Contest at Imperia’s Vele d’Epoca (Vintage Sails), while in 2007 it achieved a second place at Naples’ Vele d’Epoca (the fourth edition of a yearly event organized by the Reale Yacht Club Canottieri Savoia) and in 2008 it achieved the first place at the Argentario Sailing Week in the Class of “Classic yachts longer than 14 meters”.

ALCOR II has a very strong and rich construction: 38mm teak planking with grown oak alternate to and steam shaped acacia ribs. Inside, “Alcor II” has 1 master cabin, 3 dual cabins, 3 bathrooms and a crew cabin with 3 berths. The following maintenance work was completed in 2019: masts painting (they were previously shaved from all the previous layers in 2013), overhauling and inspection of Rolls Royce 324 HP engine, copal, generators inspection. In 2015 the hull was repainted, in 2010 sails and teak deck were replaced, while shrouds were replaced in 2005. ALCOR II is also equipped with generator, watermaker, LED indoor lighting. ALCOR II is a wonderful vintage yawl that can still blend excellent sailing performances and top-notch luxury and comfort. View brochure