Luxury motor sailor yacht HORTENSE refitted by JFA Yachts

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Luxury motor sailor yacht HORTENSE refitted by JFA Yachts

Launched by the well known French builder JFA Yachts in 2009, the 27,5m superyacht Hortense returned home for a 6-month refit, successfully completed in June. Providing luxurious accommodation to 8 guests, this splendid motor sailer ketch is now cruising in the Northern Europe.

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21 August 2012

Following a 6-month refit, the French JFA Yachts successfully completed the refit of its 27,5m motor sailer yacht Hortense in June. Since her maiden voyage in August 2009, the JFA Hortense superyacht has travelled more than 30,000 nm comprising a test trip of 4,000 miles around the Atlantic Ocean, four transatlantic crossings, a season in the Caribbean and Mediterranean as well as a long journey from the Mediterranean to Patagonia.

27,5m sailing yacht Hortense refitted by JFA Yachts

27,5m motor sailer ketch Hortense refitted by JFA Yachts - Image courtesy of JFA Yachts

After a cruise to Cape Horn and into the fjords of southern Chile, luxury yacht Hortense spent several months in Buenos Aires before returning to Concarneau for a maintenance refit.

Hortense superyacht under sail

Hortense superyacht under sail - Image courtesy of JFA Yachts

The rig of the 27,5m superyacht Hortense was totally removed and checked. The boat underwent a complete repainting of the hull and superstructure. Motors and generators, and all systems were serviced by the crew.

27,5m JFA superyacht Hortense

27,5m JFA superyacht Hortense - Image courtesy of JFA Yachts

Hortense is now enjoying new adventures after leaving Concarneau for a cruise in Northern Europe.

Luxury yacht Hortense - Exterior

Luxury yacht Hortense - Exterior - Image courtesy of JFA Yachts

Technical Specifications of the JFA luxury sailing yacht Hortense

Naval Architect : Joubert Nivelt Goeffers
Interior Styling : Rhoades Young Designs

LOA : 27.5m – LWL : 26m – Beam : 7.2m
Draught : 2.8m – Air daft : 33m –
Displacement : 130t
Material : Aluminium
Lloyd’s Registered and MCA Compliant
Guest capacity : 8 pers
Crew capacity : 2 pers

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