THOMPSON 870 - HAVE FUN RACING!  

'Astruso' is a Thompson 870, built by Walker boat Builder of Nelson and launched in 2003.'Astruso' is a competitive and fast, yet easy and forgiving boat to sail.  Her measurements are LOA 8.7m Beam 3.1m, Draft 2.4m. Ballast 750kg.

"Astruso" was built to race and performs well in all conditions, ... She is a race boat not a cruiser! She has a beamy cockpit with plenty of room for the crew. A rotating prod gives the gennakers a wide range of favourable conditions, and is complimented by symmetric spinnakers Astruso is set up with self-tailing sheet winches, in-haulers and car pullers for the head sail.   She has a single fixed backstay (no runners) giving a very responsive yet solid rig. "Astruso" is known for her pointing abilities while maintaining her speed! Astruso's pointing ability upwind and exhilarating downwind performance keep the crew happy! She is powered by a low hours 18hp Yanmar Diesel!

Astruso in taking out the "Top Yacht" division 1 title at the WBC won the three 10 Race Series hosted by the WBC, She has  been in Cat 3) Over 2022 - 2023, she finished 2nd 3rd and 4th in the other series she competed in, earning her the Division One 'Top Yacht' trophy for the 22-23 season. In the 23-24 Season she claimed more victories including the Evolution Sails Womens Regatta with local Alice Overend on the helm.  JL audio bluetooth receiver and Majestic marine amp, Fusion speakers. LED interior lights, port/starboard nav light, deck / steaming light. New Icom VHF. Shore power with EWOF to 2026. "Astruso"  presents in nice condition and is ready to carry on her winning ways with a new owner(s).

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