Price Reduction – 2017 Solaris 68RS

Performance raised saloon cruising yacht from Javier Soto Acebal and Solaris in 2017. Privately owned, never chartered and with a full-time captain aboard since launch. A very special yacht in 100% turnkey condition.

FURTHER BROKER’S COMMENTS:

With just one private owner since new, never used for charter, used only during peak summer months and professionally maintained by her full-time captain, ONE SHOT is an absolutely stunning example of the Javier Soto Acebal designed carbon/composite Solaris 68RS raised saloon performance cruising yacht from the Italian Solaris Yachts yard.

Her specification highlights include:-
• GRP hull with carbon reinforcements and full carbon deck
• Teak laid decks and superstructure
• Hall Spars carbon fibre rig with Park Avenue boom
• Carbon standing rigging – NDT survey 2023 and New rigging terminals and fittings 2023
• Removable furling staysail
• Furling Code Zero
• Powered furling jib
• Banks Sails carbon/Dyneema sail wardrobe incl. New Code Zero and staysail – 2026
• Harken powered winches
• B&G/Simrad electronics package with H5000 system, Zeus3 plotters, radar, pilot and AIS
• WiFi
• 3-cabin, 3-heads interior layout with owner’s cabin forward
• Crew cabin in forepeak with accommodation for two crew plus ensuite heads
• Walnut interior joinery
• Reverse cycle air-conditioning/heating
• Satellite TV system
• Dishwasher
• Wine fridge
• Washing machine
• Electric heads
• Onan generator
• Schenker reverse osmosis watermaker
• Mastervolt electrics with Lithium service batteries
• Yanmar 190hp engine with 4-bladed Ewol titanium propeller
• Retractable bowthruster
• Tender and outboard

Continually maintained, ONE SHOT has benefitted from the following main works highlights during 2023-2026:

2026
• Engine and Generator serviced according to manufacturer’s specifications and running hours (valves, injectors, heat exchangers, etc.)
• Fuel tanks and fuel system fully cleaned
• Mainsail upgrade (4m2 extra surface, 1x extra top batten, batten cars)
• New Banks Sails Code Zero
• New Banks Sails Staysail with Furler KZ furling system and mast-mounted lock
• All winches, clutches and below-deck turning blocks fully stripped, serviced and cleaned
• New 20hp Outboard engine
• New fridge compressor, expansion valves and filters
• New life raft, lightweight soft-case valise type
• New mooring lines
• New inflatable fenders

2024
• New Yanmar engine installed
• New Silent blocks
• New Mastervolt alternator (service batteries)
• New charge regulator
• Service and complete overhaul of A/C system and Refrigerators
• Service of aft swimming platform hydraulics
• Service of anchor arm system and windlass
• Service of all sea water filters

2023
• Rig removed from boat
• NDT survey of rig
• Standing rigging service with new rigging terminals and fittings
• Servicing of all sheaves and moving parts, inspection of sheaves boxes etc
• Servicing of Reckmann jib furler
• Servicing of hydraulics for backstays, vang and outhaul
• New clearcoat painting for carbon rig
• New RigPro running rigging – babystay, backstays and checkstays
• Service and inspect running rigging
• Factory service of Ewol titanium propeller
• PSS hull watertightness service with headset replacement
• Shaft bushing replacement
• Propeller and shaft line service
• New Anchor chain
• New Dinette window blackout curtains

BUILDER’S COMMENTS:

The new Solaris 68’ is the result of experience gained in the design and construction of sailing yachts for long-range navigation. The decision to concentrate engine room, tanks and systems under the saloon floor ensures optimum comfort even with a high-performance hull. Different interior layouts can be developed to meet the requirements of any boat owner. The deck layout allows navigation even with a small crew in all sea conditions.

PRESS REVIEW:

Probably one among the most expected world premières at Cannes Yachting Festival, the last creation of the Aquileia-based shipyard doesn’t live up to expectations. The Solaris 68, designed by Javier Soto Acebal, is simply beautiful. The use of this adverb is actually appropriate in this case since the hard work of designing and manufacturing has resulted into an elegant boat with very clean lines, equipped with a deck where every rigging disappears under the floor and any equipment is part of a perfect harmonious play.

We’ve visited the Solaris 68 this morning before other visitors crowded her and we’ve seized the opportunity to admire the majesty of her large unencumbered deck. This characteristic is admirable both for those looking for large relaxation areas on board and crew members involved in the maneuvers inside the cockpit. The latter is ideally split into two different areas: a zone, which stretches from the transom to the lateral sides of the boat where two winches are positioned on each side, is exclusively dedicated to maneuvers; a second one, on the contrary, is an elegant space furnished with a central dinner table and side sofas designed for guests.

The Solaris Yachts 68 is a boat designed for off-shore navigations and long-range cruises, built according to some specific standards dictated by a shipyard that has always paid particular attention to the sturdiness of its boats. It is no coincidence that this boat features a fiberglass hull and carbon fiber mast, deck and stays.
The result is a boat with an overall length of 20.80 metres and a displacement of 29 thousand kg – 10 thousand of which come from the keel…

…Spaciousness and elegance are the key players of interior spaces. First of all, the Italian boat manufacturer has selected refined materials for the construction of its latest creation, including precious walnut whose natural grains contribute to create a very harmonious play of lines.

All spaces are flooded with a great amount of natural light. Interiors include three cabins. More specifically, the master cabin, positioned in the forward section, is very large and equipped with an en-suite bathroom. The other two ones, on the contrary, are located in the stern, equally equipped with en-suite bathrooms.
A large dinette furnished with two wall sofas and a dinner table alongside a functional fully-equipped galley positioned in the forward section and a crew cabin complete the interior arrangement.

Finally, an element of great interest is the raised level where the dinner is located. This is a solution that, despite the presence of some steps to enter the fore and astern sleeping quarters, has a double function. First of all, a technical function: under the flooring, in fact, a large locker has been created to accommodate all boat’s systems, the shaft-drive engine, the generator and the water and fuel tanks. The second function is more aesthetical, since the greater height of the floor offers an excellent visibility.

Yachting News – September 2017

2017 Solaris 68 RS ‘ONE SHOT’ for sale – Now asking Euro 1,650,000 EU VAT paid – full details here

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