VESPER - 2014 72' PERSICO MARINE IRC 72
La Ciotat Provence-Alpes-Cote-d'Azur France
($4,310,834 USD est.) €3,800,000 EUR

Winches: 

General system:

• Harken Winches above deck (10 drums winches)
• Stayinphase pedestals and drivetrain
• AL Harken AC 2009 Overdrive
• Stayinphase drop wheel
• Ceramic drums
• Winches above deck serviced 2-3 times/year inhouse, full winch and drivetrain service by Jon Williams
• Multiple replacement parts, housings, bases, bearings, gear sets

 Primaries:

• Harken 1111.3 ST AC34 (stb side LH)
• Drums and gear ring replaced 2024
• Carbon top self-tailer

 Runner Winches (driven):

• 990.3 ST AC34 (port side LH)
• Bases and gear housing replaced 2023

 Mainsheet Winches (driven):

• 990.3 ST AC34 (port side LH)

 Traveler Winches (driven):                  

• 65.3 SSTR ACK LKUD (port side LH)
• New in 2023

 Pit Winches (stb driven):

• 990.3 ST AC34 (Stb side LH)
• Stb side driven with step up bevel box
• 990.3 ST AC34 (port side) with speed ring

Hydraulics:

 General system:

• Cariboni hydraulic system – 9 functions, with Cariboni PLC.  Controlled by electric push buttons on deck. 7 Speed rotary pump on aft pedestal (with spare pump) and 2 hand pumps at the trimmer’s stations. Manual gear selection buttons with Cosworth CAN LED gear indicator function manifold with electric valves at mast base.  All hydraulic lines runs are as short as possible.  Main system pressure 500 bar.

Functions:

• Deflector
• Checkstay
• Outhaul
• Main Cunningham
• Vang
• Mast butt
• Jib tack
• Jib leads (2)
• Jib IN/OUT (1)

Control Buttons:

• Blink button panels, new 2025
• 6 button panel each side at trimmers station
• 10 button panel each side at main trimmer station
• 2 x 6 button panel each side at runner winch

Water Ballast System:

 General System:

• New 2025
• Approx 2000 liters water ballast system per side, split into 2 tanks on each side.
• Each of the 4 tanks can be separately filled or emptied
• Controlled by Diverse PLC. Accessed by webpage on deck screen or Blink 10 button control panel at main trim station
• Diverse system
• 2 x 100l/min 48v pumps
• Custom Diverse manifold
• 2 x 10 in transfer pipes
• Butterfly valves, 4 in on fill and dump, 10 in on transfer pipes
• 4 in fill/dump pipes
• 2 x 100 mm intake scoops.
• Pneumatic butterfly valves.
• 24 v, 330C, Air Compressor "Viair" with Dry Air Filters

Electronics:

 General system:

• Faro processor with Panasonic Toughbook Laptop and various deck screen tablets.
• Czone controlled on B and G Vulcan 7in display
• Instrument bracket with 7 Garmin displays mounted on mast.
• IXblue Quadrans fiber optic gyro compass
• GPS NovAtel Flex6-DL2-00G00TR
• AIS Garmin AIS 800
• VHF Navico V100
• Starlink
• Peplink Router Max BR1 Pro
• YDEN-02
• AP ZYXEL NWA55AXE
• Diverse load pins on headstay, V’s and bobstay. Synapsis loadcell on headstay as backup
• String pots on Deflector, Checkstay, Shim stack, Rudder angle
• Multiple charging ports USB and 12v outlet

Electrical System:

 General System

• 48v 100Ah Relion RB48V100 Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery (spare battery in box)
• APS HGI 130-56V IG Alternator
• 48 to 24 DC/DC converter
• 48 to 12 DC/DC convertor
• Victron Smart Shunt
• Victron Cerbo
• Meanwell 3 Stage Battery Charger (for shore power)

Mast Boom and rigging: (New 2025 M3)

Vesper has two complete masts, booms and rigging.  (M2 and M3 both built by Southern Spars NZ).  M3 was built in 2025.  M3 is taller with a longer "P".  The HS intersection higher on the mast.  M3 has Aero Razr carbon.   Specifications for both masts, booms and rigging are below.

Mast:

• Constructed from ultra-high modulus and high modulus carbon fibre.
• Section size: Variable up to 450 mm x 190 mm.
• Fibre modulus values: 377 GPa and 436 GPa.

The masthead incorporates the main halyard sheave, vertical wind transducer wand socket, and VHF antenna mounting. The wind wand will be offset to starboard, matching the current mast configuration.

An aerodynamic moulded carbon top cap will be fitted to conceal wiring connections and mounting brackets. The cap will remain open at the top to allow the upper masthead halyard to pass over the sheave and become the main halyard.

The following halyard arrangement:

• One (1) 1:1 main halyard sheave.
• Two (2) masthead spinnaker/CZ halyard sheaves in an over-under configuration.
• Upper halyard for spinnaker use — unlocked.
• Lower halyard sized for Code Zero use — locked.
• All sheaves and pins will be removable for servicing.
• A flush-mounted recessed alloy chafe guard is installed.
• Backstay cables to be lashed to ferrule and slot-style fittings.
• Upper and lower deflectors to enter the mast through ferrules.
• All sheave boxes tare carbon construction and bonded internally to the spar.
• Upper masthead halyard sheaves (masthead and below deck) to be Winmar low-friction units.
• All remaining sheaves are standard SSNZ alloy sheaves fitted with CJ Dixon bushings.
• Through pins for sheaves and locking systems to be titanium where suitable.
• Pins will incorporate flush pin tabs and shall be hollow.
• The mast includes:
• Southern Spars internal headstay attachment.
• Backstay upper deflector entry.
• One (1) centerline jib hoist line sheave — locked.
• One (1) 1:1 GS halyard sheave — locked
• Backstay lower deflector entry.
• Locked via strop and Tylaska clip at the masthead.
• Internal trip line routed down the mast.
• Single bullet cassette lock assembly rated for Code Zero and spinnaker loads up to 6 tons.
• One (2) 25 mm bullet supplied.
• One (1) 25 mm bullet.
• Single bullet cassette lock assembly rated to 4 tons.
• All halyard cassette locks will incorporate coded trip lines leading to Panel Zero.

The mast will incorporate:

• Three (3) sets of high modulus carbon fibre spreaders:
  • S1 curved.
  • S2 and S3 straight.
• Outboard ends designed to suit a solid carbon standing rigging system.
• Spreader angle of attack optimized for minimum windage.
• Flush inboard spreader end connections using titanium fittings.
• Adjustable spreader inboard end fittings.
• Shroud attachment:
  • Internal bar tang at D4 and D1.
  • Internal tangs with adjustment for D2-D3.

• SSNZ Carbon Maxi 72 track bonded to the aft face of the mast tube.
• Short alloy cunningham track.
• Cunningham car on track.

The lower mast section will include:

• CNC-machined alloy boom gooseneck fittings fastened to the mast wall.
• Bushings and hollow vertical pin designed to suit the existing inshore boom inboard end.
• Floating tack arrangement.
• Slot for outhaul hydraulic hose.
• Instrument bracket configured for seven (7) GNX 120 or GNX 130 displays.
• Vang entry through the aft face of the mast above deck level, fitted with SSNZ 6T fuse.
• Jib halyard exit above deck, routed through the deck chock on port side.
• Carbon deck chock bonded and taped to the mast tube to match the 3.5-degree dock tune mast rake (reduced rake at deck level).
• Chock fitted with profiled non-metallic perimeter to allow specified movement.
• 10 mm lateral movement allowance within collar
• Waterproofing around collar and deck clamping ring.

Halyards will exit through the mast exit slot to turning blocks:

• One (1) jib halyard:
  • Port side above-deck slot.
  • Routed down through tube in deck chock.
  • Led below deck to padeye-mounted turning block.
• Three (3) halyards exiting through below-deck sheave box angled toward cockpit:
  • Upper masthead (Winmar sheave).
  • Lower masthead.
  • GS.

Forward lock trip lines will exit through the below-deck sheave box.

Lower section below deck:

• Jib Halyard Exit.
• GS halyard exit.
• Main halyard exits below deck through port-side slot with mouse line.
• Padeye below deck for block attachment, leading halyard aft (block supplied by SSNZ).
• Main halyard trip line exit below deck, port side.
• Lashing blocks supplied by SSNZ for GS and jib.
• Electrical exit is located port aft above mast butt.
• Outhaul hydraulic slot is located on aft face above mast butt.
• Mast base assembly, shims, and external mast jacking equipment.
• Butt plug supplied to interface with existing tongue and shims.
• All wiring routed through a series of short wiring hoops bonded internally within the mast.
• Installation of electronics:
  • One (1) vertical wind wand and cable.
  • One (1) VHF antenna.
• Mast finished in bare carbon with black detailing around secondary bonding areas, fittings, and join locations.
• All pins and pin tabs bead-blasted where possible (stainless steel and titanium).
• Alloy components finished in SSNZ standard black anodizing.

Standing Rigging:

• Lateral standing rigging to be Aero Razr carbon with aerofoil profile.
• Backstay and deflectors are EC six.
• Headstay is circular-section RAZR carbon rod with chafe protection.
• Headstay includes lower attachment clevis fitting.
• All end fittings are titanium unless otherwise specified.
• V1 and D1 turnbuckles to be dual-acting Grand Prix.
• Two (2) pairs of composite backstay deflector tacos.
• Chafe guards included V1 cables.

Boom:

• Race Box Section boom.
• 100% high modulus carbon.
• Carbon per-preg 120 degrees C.
• Carbon Nomex sandwich.
• Internal hydraulic outhaul.
• “Letterbox” OBE with internally led clew strop to pin.
• Internal connection for vang.

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Second Mast, boom & rigging (M2)

• Stored in a plastic shipping pipe at the shipyard
• 3 spreader mast
• Adjustable spreaders
• Deflectors & Checkstays
• Mast jacking system
• Adjustable heel plate
• 4 halyard locks
• Carbo Link side rigging
• Carbo Link forestay
• Carbon Link Runners
• Box section racing boom

Running rigging:

Hull and Deck construction:

• Built to the highest race boat standard by Persico Marine in Italy.
• Single tool female hull mold
• Pregreg carbon fiber.
• Kevlar Nomex Honeycomb core.
• Minimal hull fairing used.
• Female deck mold
• Hull and deck sand back to bare carbon in 2020
• Hull and deck painted with Awlgrip / Awlcraft 2000

Keel Bulb and Rudders:

Keel fin:

• CNC machined from one part solid steel.
• Machined slots in top of keel fin for ballast rod.
• Heavy keel fin foot machined off in 2023.

Keel bulb:

• CNC machined.
• Bulb machined lighter in 2025 for water ballast.
• Bulb with machined keel pocket

Rudders:

• Large heavy weather rudder new 2020
• Smaller "Med" rudder

Cradle:

• Galvanized cradle with high / low positions.
• Cradle is boat boat yard friendly with a keel slot
• 4 outrigger legs
• 3  boxes on cradle with shipping equipment
• 2 custom scaffolding planks 10 meter long with two height positions

Stair tower:

• 4 level aluminum stair tower for access to deck of boat when hauled.
• Stair tower with proper safety rails.
• Stair tower is completely collapsible - fits in yachts containers for shipping.

Mast and Cradle Stands:

• Four mast stand with wheels for boat yard use.
• Keel bulb cradle stand for container storage and trucking.

Containers:

• 1 40 ft P CUBE workshop container. High Cube container. Air condition with dual voltage capabilities.  Captains desk, full set of tool and spares.
• 1 40 ft P CUBE sail and storage container. High Cube container.  Air condition with dual voltage capabilities.  Storage racks and spares
• 1 40 ft High Cube storage container.
• Complete inventory of container's upon request.

Major tools and repair equipment:

• Lathe mounted in shop container
• Alztronic 14 Table Drilling machine mounted in shop container
• Portable air compressor for air tools
• Full set of air tools
• Electrical generator mounted outside of shop container. new 2023.
• Small electrical generator.  Works on boat on anchor / mooring.
• Mounted grinder in shop container
• Mounted belt sander in shop container

Safety Gear:

• Category 3 complaint to meet World Sailing regulations.
• 2 x Ocean Safety 12-man Life rafts
• Jon Bouy
• Ocean Signal RescueMe MOB1 x 25???
• Ocean Signal PLB1 CSTA 310 x 25
• Epirbs x 2, 1 hydrostatic release, one in grab bag
• AIS
• 22 inflatable life jackets (plus some scraggly extras)
• 22 tethers, sprayhoods
• 22 bumbags containing personal AIS unit, knife, electronic flare

Offshore / delivery gear:

• Single burner stove
• Spectra Watermaker, pickled since 2020
• Gimballing carbon toilet, mounted in front of mast using disposal bags
• 10 liter water tank
• Offshore galley module
• 10 offshore shore hinging bunks
• Inflatable air gasket system on foredeck hatch.
• Ti offshore pit bags
• Offshore wheel guards

Spares (partial list of major items)

• Spare carbon steering wheel, T1
• Spare Ti pulpit, push pulpit, stanchions and lifeline.
• Engine Spares:
• • Alternator
  • Filters, hoses

• Used spare engine, good for parts, ready for rebuild
• Electrical
  • Spare 48-volt battery
  • Electronic displays, switches, relays, routers.

• Water Ballast
  • Pump
  • Air Compressor
  • 4-inch and 8-inch Butterfly valves
  • Complete set of sensors and relays

• Hydraulic Spares:
  • Rotary pump
  • Hand pump
  • Misc valves and hoses
  • Spare manifold (used)
  • 4 in carbon pipe

• Interceptor parts machined, ready to be installed on transom

Vesper — A Proven Maxi Racing Champion

Vesper (originally launched as Momo in 2014) was built by Persico Marine in Italy to the highest standards of grand prix race boat construction. Designed and built as a no-compromise Maxi racer, she represents the pinnacle of performance, technology, and reliability in the competitive sailing world.

A two-owner yacht, Vesper has benefited from continuous professional ownership and significant ongoing investment. Each owner has maintained and upgraded the yacht to ensure she remains at the forefront of Maxi racing performance.

Her racing record speaks for itself:

• 3-time Rolex Maxi Worlds Champion
• 7 podium finishes in 8 Rolex Maxi World Championships
• Winner of the ORC North American Championship

Vesper has proven herself as one of the most successful Maxi racing yachts of her generation.

Recent Performance Upgrades

In 2025, Vesper underwent a major performance upgrade program, including:

• New mast, boom, and standing rigging
• New generation racing sail inventory developed with the new rig
• Racing sails have completed only two events
• Addition of 2,000-liter water ballast tanks per side, significantly enhancing power, stability, and performance potential

These upgrades have positioned Vesper as a true modern Maxi racer, ready to compete at the highest level.

Currently located in La Ciotat, France, Vesper is fully prepared and race-ready for the Rolex Maxi Worlds and the world’s premier Maxi racing events.

A proven champion. A fully upgraded platform. A rare opportunity to acquire one of the most successful Maxi racers in the world.

REMARKS / EXCLUSIONS

The vessel name “Vesper” and hailing port “The Creek” are reserved and shall not transfer with the sale of the vessel.

Within twelve (12) months of the date of purchase, the Buyer shall repaint the hull and remove all existing hull graphics, vessel name, and hailing port markings.

DISCLAIMER

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith; however, the Company makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy of the information provided or the condition of the vessel.

Prospective Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence and should instruct their appointed representatives, brokers, surveyors, and/or other qualified professionals to verify any and all details they wish to confirm, including but not limited to the vessel specifications, listing information, equipment, inventory, and condition.

This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from the market without notice.