KER 40 VITO2

One of the most recognizable of all Ker launched because red and performing well since inception. VITO2.3 successfully campaigned in the Mediterranean regattas (2023-2024) after having performed well in the US as Catapult (2012-2014), in the UK as Antix (2015-2016) and in Italy as Cippa Lippa Rossa (2017-2019).
The boat has always been maintained professionally by the 4 owners and remained unused between end season 2019 and end season 2022 due to Covid).
Heavily optimized throughout the Ker40 lifecycle including fitment of a deeper Mk2 keel with stainless steel fin and lead torpedo bulb, and upgraded
bowsprit to allow higher-load reaching sails, VITO2.3 has the potential to beat much newer designs over the water and under handicap.
Overall VITO2.3 impresses with InShore and OffShore potential, and as the
game show host say “the price is right”.
This is a very special boat!
• In 2023-2024 I have done a big chunk of investments to maintain and
improve the boat:
It is a boat that needs a good team willing to perform. Ker is a boat prepared
to perform at its best.
TEAM VITO2 has won several times the SNIM, the Massilia, the SEMAC
Trophy, the Porquerolles Race, the Hyères Series, Armen and the 100 Miles of
Port Grimaud.
He is UNCL Circuit Mediterranean Champion in 2018 and 2019, and finished
3rd in the IRC European Championship in 2019.
• In 2023-2024 I have done a big chunk of investments to maintain and
improve the boat:
- Deck and hull revamp
- Rod replacement
- Mast, Mastjack and Mastpump revision
- Engine maintenance
- Optimization of the internal front part of the boat with a trampoline to
facilitate the work of N°1 and N°2
- Forestay load cell replacement
- Propeller replacement
- New sails : Main, J2, A1.5, A2+, A5
Loa 12.14 m
Lwl 11.07 m
Beam 4.13 m
Draft 2.74 m
Displacement 4483 kg
Engine and gearbox
• Yanmar 3 cylinder inboard diesel engine 30HP
• Saildrive gearbox
• Spinlock flush throttle control
Service and maintenance
• Engine annual service (last service January 2024)
• Engine hours - approx. 1800 as of June 2024
Propulsion and steering
• Carbon fiber tiller direct connection to rudder stock with adjustable tiller extension (1 main, 2 spare)
• 2-bladed folding racing propeller (new in 2023)