boat hire in Nantes · Beneteau — First 22 (1980)

The Courlis is a reasonably sized, light and easy to maneuver sailboat. It easily allows a day trip on the Erdre to Sucé (6 people max), or even a night on board (4 people max). It is powered by a fairly quiet 6hp outboard that does not require a permit. (participation in engine costs are 3€/h) If the wind allows it, you can easily unroll the genoa and hoist the mainsail, or even the spinnaker if you want. It is moored at the quai de la Jonelière, with free parking and access by bus. I maintain it regularly to use it myself. I can demonstrate basic maneuvers if needed. From its location, you can easily reach the charming port of Sucé-sur-Erdre in 1h30, for a picnic along the water and the mansions bordering this lovely river. =========================================== Improvements : May 2022 : full batten mainsail May 2023 : new genoa traveller cars October 2023 : new engine mount ============================================ discounts -10% each weekdays rental back season rental (16 oct.-14 apr.) rental without handout =========================================== Description from the naval architect: ------------------------------------------- Designed by Groupe Finot for Bénéteau, the First 22 is the first boat in a long and fruitful collaboration. Its size and weight allow good control, good ultimate stability. The philosophy of the boat takes up most of the orientations of the Group Finot: Good stability, Easy helm, Ergonomics at the helm and Ergonomics of maneuver thanks to the inclined backrests, the return of the halyards to the cockpit, with good forward view. The innovation on this boat was to make a lifting keel (0.65-1.5m) with three bearings. The latter is therefore of a good behavior, of a good rigidity.