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- Beam: 14' 0''
- Hull Material: Aluminum
- Max Draft: 9' 0''
ROULEAU II is a very nice example of a Garcia Passoa (first launched in 2007) and was built in Conde-sur-Noireau, France by Chantiers Navals Garcia. Garcia is well known internationally for their skill in crafting aluminum sailing yachts; in particular, their round-hulled, shoal draft Passoas built by a highly skilled group of craftsman, some of whom have 25+ years with the company. These yachts are prized by world cruisers looking to go “off the beaten path” for their safety and performance. The Passoa series of 46 to 52-foot designs was the most popular and produced model. This 47 has a retractable fin forward of the rudder and is described by SAIL magazine as a "French Metal Surfboard." With the centerboard up, it's capable of drying out on a sandy beach. ROULEAU II is one of the last Passoa’s built by the original Garcia founders before the Grand Large Yachting Group purchased the company to build their Allures lines of sailing yachts and Garcia Exploration series.
ROULEAU II is optimized for high latitude/adventure sailing. By 2002, most Passoa’s were fitted with twin rudders and saildrives. With plans to spend time in ice filled regions, the original owner specified a traditional protected single rudder and aft trimming daggerboard instead of twin rudders. The engine uses a propeller shaft instead of a saildrive. Fuel tankage was increased to 1000 liters (264g) to maximize range under power and provide heat in cold climates. An Espar hydronic heating system is backed up with a simple and reliable Taylor's bulkhead-mounted diesel drip stove with gravity feed tank. The mainsheet arch and hard top dodger along with canvas sides and back provide a fully enclosed watchstanding position.
HIGHLIGHTS:
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ROULEAU II's welded aluminum hull is painted white. The bottom has black Hydrocoast Eco antifouling paint atop a layer of blue antifouling paint to indicate condition. The bottom was last painted in spring of 2026.
Any yacht designed and built for long distance cruising should have ample storage on deck and inside. ROULEAU II meets that demand. The overboard draining bow locker is accessed through two hinged and gasketed hatches just aft of the anchor windlass. The chain locker is all the way forward and storage for fenders, lines, buckets and other deck gear is right below the openings. Two propane tanks are located in a overboard draining compartment in the port bow locker. The most voluminous and impressive storage locker is the full-beam, full height stern locker located beneath hatches in the helm seat. Welded rungs allow one to climb down into this locker. An outboard storage bracket, emergency tiller, removable non-slip sole, and access to the steering system are located in this huge space.
A large, scoop stern should be high on any list of positive cruising yacht features. The Garcia Passoa has one of the best cruising sterns found on any boat. A sturdy fold-down dive ladder is offset to starboard and the stern anchor roller and large mooring cleat are to port. Port and starboard overboard draining lockers are ideal locations to store outboard gas, snorkel gear, trash and fishing gear. The life raft is located in a compartment behind the step up into the cockpit. The swim platform is ideal for outdoor showering, fish cleaning, or lounging at water level. A hot/cold freshwater shower is mounted in the transom.
A welded stern arch is another sensible design detail. ROULEAU II’s welded aluminum arch is common to the Garcia Passoa design. The arch is an ideal location for the wind generator and an antenna array which includes the Raymarine radome, 7 meter SSB whip, GPS, satphone and Iridium antennas. A large, hinged bow aft of the arch serves as a dinghy davit swinging the dinghy clear of the transom when lowered. A smaller hinged bow is forward to support the cockpit bimini.
ROULEAU II’s T-shaped cockpit is well-configured for sailing and lounging. A welded aluminum arch with mainsheet traveler on top locates the mainsheet well aft on the boom for sheeting efficiency while removing it from harm's way in the cockpit. This arch also features a rigid overhead section where the solar panels are mounted. Forward of this arch is a new dodger/sprayhood. The cockpit is also protected with an easily deployed bimini top and has a removable enclosure and sunshades. The cockpit seats and sole are clad with teak for comfort and helm seating is outboard and aft of the wheel. Visibility from the helm is excellent.
ROULEAU II’s deck has fresh cream-colored non-skid and double lifelines attached to sturdy stanchions and bow and stern rails with boarding gates, port and starboard. "Granny bars" at the mast give crew stability while reefing in a seaway. The six 13"/33cm cleats are welded to the aluminum deck and a beefy bollard is just forward of the windlass. There is also an oversize cleat just aft of the cockpit to assist in stern-to anchoring.
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ROULEAU II is a staysail sloop with self-tacking staysail and full-battened main. Reefing is done from the cockpit and granny bars at the mast assist with attaching the reef tacks at the mast in a seaway. Headsail lead car adjustment is also done from the safety of the cockpit. The mast, standing rigging, running rigging, and working sails were replaced in 2026 by Eastport Spars & Rigging in Annapolis. Antal rope clutches are used throughout and there is a mix of Antal, Frederiksen and Ronstan blocks for handling the running rigging.
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Systems design and installation are impressive. There is superb access to mechanical systems for routine maintenance and repair. Foam lines the overhead and sides of engine space, located below the cockpit, to minimize noise and heat. Panels and doors from the aft staterooms as well as removal of the companionway ladder facilitate access to the mechanical space.
Propulsion:
ROULEAU II is set up for extended autonomy with the following:
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