WHIMSY - VAUDREY MILLER YACHTS FOR SALE

Shaped by Philippe Briand’s genius, WHIMSY stands as a 24-meter icon—an elegant racer-cruiser that blends the touch of a performance sailing yacht with true bluewater comfort. Thoughtful refits and continual upgrades keep her at the forefront, a luxury monohull sailing yacht refined for long-range cruising. Revel in exhilarating speed and world-roaming capability aboard WHIMSY, born of inspired design and meticulous care. Single ownership since launch and exclusively for private use—an exceptional bluewater cruiser and performance cruiser in every detail.

Propulsion and steering

Close‑quarters handling and ocean‑going confidence come effortlessly thanks to the LEWMAR 300 SVT bowthruster joined by dual steering helms, delivering precise thrust at the bow and balanced, intuitive control from either wheel in all conditions.

Mechanical

Engineered for independent cruising, the yacht is equipped with a SEA RECOVERY SRC AWM 1500 watermaker producing approximately 250 l/h and benefiting from new pumps, supported by two CRUSIER MTC 24 air‑conditioning units for climate comfort, a new generator installed in 2023 for reliable onboard power, and a main engine replaced in 2016 to anchor the propulsion system with modern dependability.

Electrical

Robust, cruising‑grade electrics include a MASTERVOLT 1100 A/h battery installed new in 2021, two MASTERVOLT Mass 24/100A chargers to keep the bank optimally maintained, two MASTERVOLT Colorado 24/2500W inverters to deliver clean AC power throughout, and a boiler to ensure plentiful hot water on demand.

Communication and navigation

A modern, redundantly specified bridge inspires confidence with NKE instruments fitted new in 2020, complemented by an NKE self‑steering system and NKE gyrocompass; the suite integrates FURONO TimeZero, FURONO TZT2 NavNet and FURONO radar for passage‑planning clarity and situational awareness. Communications are equally comprehensive, featuring an ICOM VHF radio, an EPIRB McMurdo for global distress alerting, a Satcom KVH TracPhone telephone and SSB for bluewater reach, SIM‑enabled Wi‑Fi connectivity, and fax capability via an HP OfficeJet printer.

Entertainment

Onboard entertainment is curated for immersive enjoyment, pairing a Samsung TV screen in the main saloon with a BOSE Lifestyle 38 audio system that seamlessly serves the main saloon, cockpit, and helm station.

Domestic appliances, equipment and laundry

The galley is fully equipped for gourmet living, featuring two DANFOSS Isotherm 24 V refrigerators—one 307 L and one 233 L—paired with a DANFOSS Isotherm 24 deep freezer of 206 L, a NESPRESSO coffee machine, and a NEFF electric oven installed new in 2021. Practicality continues in the utility space with a MIELE washer/dryer, also new in 2021, streamlining onboard laundry with efficiency and care.

Accomodation

Thoughtfully arranged for privacy and comfort, the owner and guest accommodation comprises three equal cabins, with two doubles forward and one twin amidships, each appointed with its own en‑suite to ensure every guest enjoys hotel‑style convenience at sea.

Deck

Purposeful deck gear underscores performance and ease: powerful Harken winches work in concert with Magic Trim by CARIBONI for the mainsail sheet, while a LEWMAR 3000 hydraulic windlass handles ground tackle with authority. The anchoring package includes a CQR 63 kg anchor with 110 m of 14 mm chain and a FORTRESS emergency anchor with 110 m of rope. Movement and waterside living are enhanced by a carbon gangway, an integrated bathing platform with ladder, and a hot‑and‑cold shower at the platform, alongside salt and fresh water deck wash. Comfort is elevated by SUNBRELLA cockpit upholstery fitted new in 2021, and protection comes courtesy of twelve fenders measuring 110 cm x 70 cm and one at 200 cm x 70 cm, all new in 2020, with a hydraulic mastjack with pump completing the professional deck toolkit.

Paint job

A crisp, timeless finish underscores pedigree, with the hull in AWLGRIP Matterhorn White repainted in 2021 and the superstructure in DUPON Grey Metallic also repainted in 2021 for a cohesive, as‑new presentation.

Tenders and toys

Adventurous days are launched with a 3.4 m AB aluminium semi‑rigid tender powered by a YAMAHA 25 Hp outboard, new in 2023, accompanied by a wakeboard, an inflatable stand‑up paddle, and a TIWAL 2 inflatable sailing dinghy. Note: Subject to change and/or negotiation during the buying process.

Sails and rigging

Rigged for versatility and pace, the yacht carries spars by MATRIX (now Hall Spars) with NAVTEC standing rigging currently undergoing inspection; running rigging is well maintained with sheets replaced in 2023. Furling systems are comprehensive, comprising a HARKEN manual staysail furler, a RECKMANN hydraulic genoa furler, and a SEARIG forestay furler. The sail wardrobe, largely renewed in 2019, presents a complete set of ALL PURPOSE and NORTH SAILS, with an upwind sail area of 300 m² and a downwind sail area of 540 m². Highlights include a 160 m² ALL PURPOSE Trilam mainsail with two reefs in grey (2019), a 35 m² NORTH trysail from 2005 that has never been used, a NORTH Storm Jib in Orange Dacron from 2005 that has been rarely used, a 142 m² ALL PURPOSE Trilam roller‑furling jib in grey (2019), and a 380 m² NORTH asymmetric spinnaker A5 heavy AP, complemented by a Reaching Norlon 150 from 2005 in excellent condition. Further power comes from a 274 m² ALL PURPOSE gennaker delivered in 2022 and an ALL PURPOSE Trilam roller‑furling staysail in grey (2019).

Safety and security

Safety is comprehensively addressed with a BFA 12‑person marine life raft, a full complement of lifejackets, a bilge alarm for early water ingress detection, and a fire extinguishing system for rapid response.

Refit log

This yacht has been continuously refitted over the years to remain at her best: the teak decking with light grey joins was replaced in 2016 and has never been sanded (12.5 mm thickness); the main engine was replaced in 2016; the majority of sails were renewed in 2019; a new set of fenders arrived in 2020; a full repaint was completed in 2021; cockpit upholstery was replaced in 2021; sheets were renewed in 2023; and the generator was replaced in 2023.