2005 Garcia Passoa

ROULEAU II’s interior is finished in solid and laminated light maple wood with a white laminate overhead. The sole is very durable faux teak and black with locking floor boards.  Cabin doors are arched and paneled. “Lift off” hinges allow easy door removal. Ovearhead spotlights are wall-switched and reading lights are located at each berth. Interior lighting has been upgraded to LEDs. There are roll up Oceanair blinds for the fixed portlights and insulated interior, clear covers for deck hatches and salon windows to minimize condensation. The interior shows no evidence of leaks around the hatches and portlights. In fact, the interior shows very little wear and tear for a boat of this vintage. A hydronic diesel heating system has radiators with individual fan controls in each stateroom and the salon.Starting all the way forward and aft of the bow locker, is a sail locker.  This space is finished in white laminate with select wood trim. Access to the bow thruster motor, tunnel, and batteries is through a hatch in the forward bulkhead. A wired windlass remote is mounted on the forward bulkhead. Copious storage for spares and other gear and room for sails is found in top-opening bins and storage cabinets with sliding doors. This sail locker is accessed from a door in the foward stateroom or from deck through a large deck hatch. Running sails and other gear can be hoisted and stowed without dragging them through the interior.Continuing aft, the owner’s stateroom features a pullman berth offset to starboard (dimensions: head 53”/135cm, foot 39”/100cm, length 78”/198cm) with wood laths below the mattress (new 2017) to minimize moisture. On the forward bulkhead is a Taylor's 4kw diesel heater (model 079DS). A drop-down panel at the head of the berth opens this owner’s cabin to the salon. There is a desk/workstation to port and, as usual on these vintage Garcia’s, lots of storage. On the overhead, there are three opening hatches that have plexiglass inserts for cold weather. There are two reading lights and a Caframo cabin fan over the berth.Following the passageway aft and outboard is the head compartment with a manual Raritan marine toilet. A round stainless steel sink with single lever faucet is located in a curved vanity outboard/forward. A storage cabinet is outboard, below the deck edge and fitted with sliding doors. A wood-trimmed mirror is on the forward bulkhead.Continuing aft, the linear galley has a deep top-loading fridge (Frigoboat 12v) with holding plate cooling, twin stainless-steel sinks with mixer valve and separate saltwater spigot fed from a foot pump, a Force 10 two burner stove/oven with cutting board cover and a Siemens microwave oven. There is ample storage outboard and under the counter and even more inboard in the seat back of the salon settee. Pantry storage is forward in the passageway. Dedicated cup and plate holders are inboard behind the settee back.The salon features a slightly-rounded dinette that will comfortably accommodate six adults for dinner. The settee cushions are upholstered in burgundy-colored leather. Under the center line side of the settee is the service battery bank and more storage. The forward and outboard settee seats have bin storage below them. There are two deck hatches and one opening port light in the salon/galley and a Caframo fan in the salon.  The aft-facing navigation station includes a chart table with hinged chart drawer, a switch/breaker panel, tank gauges, VHF and SSB controls, a 9” chart/radar screen, auto pilot control, computer screen, battery monitor, and inverter control. And again, there is more storage outboard and under the chart table. Located immediately to port of the companionway is the shower, where one can quickly remove and hang wet foul weather gear. This space is finished in white laminate for easy cleaning and water resistance. A removable teak grate covers the shower pan. An adjustable nozzle bar, spray head, and single lever mixer allow one to shower standing up or seated on a teak bench. A wet gear hanging locker is forward and outboard. The opening cabin-side port allows light and ventilation.The aft port stateroom has a double berth (dimensions: head 53”/135cm, foot 39”/100cm, length 78”/198cm) with storage below the berth. An upholstered dressing seat is forward/outboard, below a hanging locker. Removable panels inboard access the engine and genset. There are two opening ports with shades, a small opening port to the cockpit, and a fixed hull side port.The aft starboard stateroom has a single berth (dimensions: head 32”/81cm, foot 14”/35cm, length 75”/190cm) with lee cloth and Naugahyde upholstered cushion. This space also doubles as a utility room. There is a small work bench and tool storage in a locker forward/outboard. The SOBA washing machine is inboard and aft in this cabin. The machinery space is accessed through removable panels inboard/below the cockpit. There are two opening ports and the ship’s AC breaker panel and ship/shore selector switch.Standing headroom as follows:Owner’s cabin, 71”/180cmGalley, 75”/191cmSalon, 76”/193cmQuarter berths, 75”/191

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.Coachroof and foredeck:Wide side decks for ease of movement fore and aftLofrans Albatross 1500 watt vertical windlassBollard forward of windlassBow sprit set up for two anchors, each with double rollersPasserelle mount on bow sprit (passerelle stowed in cockpit locker)Two foredeck lockers with room for fenders and dock linesThe port side locker has an overboard vented propane locker with room for two 20 lb propane tanksGoiot deck hatches and portlightsFour dorade ventsCockpit:Leather-wrapped binnacle guard and companionway railingsMultiple harness attachment pointsFolding Teak Cockpit TableTeak seats and sole and teak grate at the helmCockpit cushionsLofrans 700 watt capstan on aft deckArch with mainsail sheet traveler and hardtop (aft on arch) with solar panelsSunbrella dodger, color “oyster” attached to arch (new 2025)Rigid fiberglass extension aft of arch with 2x52W solar panelsFull enclosure and sun shades for cockpitOutboard engine bracket, boom, and hoistThe passerelle and inflatable dinghy are stored in the starboard cockpit lockerThere is room for a folding bike in the port cockpit lockerAnchors & Mooring:40kg Vulcan anchor on 100m of 8mm G80 chainChain snubber with stainless chain hook60m spool of 20mm square line20kg Spade anchorFortress 55 anchorDocklines and fenders(8) Extra-large spherical fender

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.Sail inventory:North NPC Radian Ultra 9.6 radial cut full batten mainsail with 3 reefs, Frederiksen headboard car and batten cars on mast luff track. (all new in 2026)North NPC Radian Ultra 8.6 genoa (2026)North NPC Radian Ultra 8.6 staysail (2026)Incidence gennaker with Facnor furlerSails Concept asymetrical spinnaker with snufferSail Area: Main 44.7m2, Genoa 54.7 m2, Staysail 18 m2 Mast and rigging:Sparcraft anodized aluminum double spreader mast (new 2026) Sparcraft anodized aluminum boom with mainsail support brackets with lazy jacks and spectra/dynema preventer lines ready to deployAll standing rigging replaced in 2026Harken Vangmaster rigid boom vang (new 2026)Two downwind sails halyardsMain, staysail, and jib halyardsRunning backstays and pull back lines for stowingTopping lift (spare mainsail halyard)Antal manual backstay adjusterGennaker tack lineHarken MK IV unit 3 genoa furler (new 2026)Harken Mk IV unit 1 staysail furler (new 2026)Forespar telescoping carbon fiber whisker pole; stored on mast (new 2026)Mainsail cover (new 2026) and winter coverWinches:Anderson 46x1 on mastAnderson 52x2 for halyards, reefs, etc. on coach roof flanking companionwayAnderson 52x2 secondaries for spi sheets, genoa and staysail furlersAnderson 62x2 primaries for genoa sheets

Cockpit:Suunto compass on binnacleIcom VHF Command-MicRaymarine eS75 Hybrid Touch display in ScanStrut podRaymarine ST6001 Autopilot controlEcho Pilot forward looking sonar displayOver the companionway: Raymarine ST60 depth, speed, auto pilot, wind and close hauled displaysNav station:Raymarine wireless S100 autopilot remote (cradle in companionway)Raymarine 9" multi-function displayRaymarine AIS tranceiverRaymarine ST 7000+ auto pilot headIcom IC-M-601 VHFIcom IC-M802 SSB with Pactor III modemICS NAV6 NAVTEXIridium Go with antenna on stern archRaymarine Quantum radar on stern arch (new July 2022)Ship’s computer screenPortable VHF Icom IC-M1V in charging cradleTescup DC leakage detectorMastervolt battery charger controllerMastervolt inverter controllerVictron BMV 501 battery monitorRecording barometerWema fuel and water tank gaugesXintex M-1 fume detectorAdditional:Lecomble & Schmidt autopilot hydraulic pump and cylinder, second/spare pilot JVC KD-DV7302 stereo with Focal brand speakers in salon an speakers in cockpit12v televisionVion ship’s clock and thermometer with humidity sensorHAMA digital radio-controlled weather stationLED navigation lights and masthead tricolor lightLED anchor light on stern archForedeck light on mast

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:Perkins M65 65hp engine with 3005 hoursRacor MA-500 fuel filter on with vacuum gauge.PSS dripless shaft seal, replaced in 2021Vibration damping shaft couplingMaxProp three blade feathering propeller with SPURS line cutterSecondary alternator, Mastervolt 90 amp with 3 phase regulatorOptima starting battery for engine and gensetFuel stored in two large tanks and one 26g (100l) day tankFuel transfer/polishing system with Racor MA-500 fuel filter and vacuum gauge Other:Side-Power 8.4hp bow thruster (2018)Sea Recovery water maker, 60 lph/15.8 gph 220VEberspacher Hydronic 10 diesel fueled heater with three outletsTaylor’s bulkhead mounted “drip stove” cabin heater with gravity feed tank12V Frigoboat holding plate refrigeration with air and closed loop water cooling

ROULEAU II is set up for extended autonomy with the following:Ship's AC power 220v/50hzMastervolt 50 amp 12V battery chargerMastervolt MASS Sine 12/2000 220v/50hz inverterWesterbeke 220V/50hz 6kw genset with 1598 hoursAC and DC dual pole breaker panelsSecondary alternator, Mastervolt 90 amp with 3 phase regulator(6) Enersys PowerSafe OPzV 2V 705Ah VRLA, new June 2021 Air Breeze 25 amp, 160w marine wind generator on rubber isolation mounts(2) 50w flexible solar panels on hardtop (aft of arch) with MPPT charge controller

Safety gear:Emergency tiller in port side cockpit lockerOcean Safety, Ocean ISO 6 Person Liferaft, new January 2021, due for serviceOcean Brake, Jordan Series Drogue, new July 2021Plastimo horseshoe buoy with light mounted on stern railAccastillage Diffusion Rescuer (Life Sling) with 50m floating lineFire blanket under galley sinkPlastimo hornSoftwood bungs at all visible thru-hulls(3) Red flareSmoke, parachute and other flaresSignal mirror(2) Boat hooks, one stowed in boomAnchor day shape (ball)Motor sailing day shape (cone)Plastimo bosun's chairLife vests and harnesses:(2) Big-Ship, inflatable with integral harness and tether, 1 ea. small , 1 ea. medium(2) KONG tether with elastic short and long straps.(2) Plastimo automatic inflatable life vest and dual strap tetherPlastimo harness(2) Spinlock deck pro harness, one sizeBlack Diamond climbing harness(2) Plastimo Storm 2 foam life vests, size, LFire extinguishers: Under nav deskStbd quarter berthPort side cockpit lockerFireboy automatic extinguisher in engine roomAdditional:Extensive ship's spares aboardAchilles 10’ 2” roll-up dinghy, new 2018 Yamaha 2.5 hp outboard engine