Botin 65, ARTEMIS

Broker’s Comments

ARTEMIS was constructed in Germany in 2013 by Knierim Yachtbau to the highest quality in Pre Preg Carbon with a Foam core, based on a design by Botin and Partners. She was initially conceived to travel the world with fast passage times and to compete in the world’s most prestigious yacht races, a goal she has achieved admirably. Another important aspect of the brief was her capability to be effectively sailed for both cruising and racing, inshore and offshore, by a small crew.

She features twin rudder steering, exceptional for reaching, with an adjustable toe-in angle to reduce drag when necessary.

The deck is pleasantly laid with teak, showing below-average wear for her age, and the silver caulking gives her a modern twist against the recently painted topsides.

Her deck layout reflects the design brief, with controls easily accessible and simple to operate shorthanded. Push-button winches alleviate the need for a large crew.

Below deck, the environment is reasonably spartan compared to cruising yachts but much more comfortable than your average racing yacht. The small galley and chart table, tastefully finished in Cocobola veneer, contrast well with the clear-coat carbon finish of the worktop and the painted texture of the rest of the yacht. All are beautifully finished, as expected, with the keelbox also featuring a clear-coat carbon finish in the center of the saloon, alongside a comfortable seating area, all with recently refurbished covers.

On the racecourse, her sister ship SPIRIT OF LORINA won her division in both the Rolex Maxi World Cup in Porto Cervo and shortly afterward in the Rolex Middle Sea Race, proving the design’s competitiveness both inshore and offshore.

ARTEMIS is in turnkey condition for the next owner following a comprehensive refit and service in 2020. Maintenance has been meticulously attended to, with EC6 rigging completely stripped and sent back to Future Fibres for testing and recovery. Spars underwent NDT testing and repainting concurrently, and all hydraulics were serviced by Cariboni.

Additionally, she has a separate configuration with the inclusion of cruising kit, lightly used and stored in a container for potential cruising purposes.