Bribon is a 2005 Farr designed TransPac 52 built for the King of Spain by Cookson Marine. Purchased by her current owner in late 2021, Bribon has been extensively updated with special attention to speed, rating, handling, performance, and safety. Bribon was ORR optimized with guidance from Greg Stewart, and PHRF SoCal rated. She is Category 1 compliant and ready for her next inshore or offshore adventure!
Prior to 2021, Bribon had many successes including: in 2015 as Destroyer she finishedTranspac 2nd in Division 2, 7th overall, and 1st in the HPR Division. For the 2019 50th anniversary of Transpac BRIBON yacht finished in 8 days with a 2nd in Division 1 (Subclass 1) and 3rd overall in Division 1 beating all the sleds and other TP52s. In 2019 she finished 1st in Class A in the Newport to Cabo Race and 2nd in Class in the 2018 and 2019 Newport to Ensenada Races. More Race Results are listed further down in the ad... With her full amateur crew, recent success includes podium finishes in San Diego to Puerto Vallarta (2nd ORR 2), Islands Race (3rd ORR B), SoCal 300 (2nd ORR A), Newport to Ensenada (3rd Maxi, 4th overall), Santa Barbara to King Harbor (1st PHRF A, 1st overall), Cabrillo Series (1st ORR A, 1st overall), San Diego to Ensenada (1st ORR A, 1st overall), and Yachting Cup (2nd Class AA).
In 2022, Bribon received a complete bottom overhaul, including a string keel kelp cutter system and sail drive deflector. Bribon also received a sprit extension (to 9m TPS) and custom two tackline snout for both 1:1 and 2:1 application. All hull and bottom paint were removed, bottom and blades faired, and repainted (received latest bottom paint Nov 2023). The mast and boom were also stripped of paint and repainted, and all new internal wiring and antennae, new standing rigging, new halyards and locks, new running backs, new 4:1 backstay system, new Harken head foil (and spare) and the like. The mast track was also replaced with an Antal track for both bolt rope and track luff systems to maximize performance in both inshore and offshore events. All structural kelp cutter systems were performed by Fitzgerald Racing in partnership with Farr Yacht Design and RigPro. All rigging was performed by SD Boatworks.
Also in 2022, Bribon’s internal power systems were upgraded with lithium batteries and new AT-170 alternator system, including smart gateway, regulator, Bluetooth interface and display, and new wiring throughout. All electrical systems were performed by Waypoint Racing. Engine includes rebuilt injectors and high-pressure pump in 2022, new low pressure fuel pump and priming pump in 2023, and new 21-gallon fuel tank and hoses in 2022. Additionally, sail drive was replaced in 2018.
Bribon was further upgraded in November 2023 with a new adjustable mast step and backstay deflector system which dramatically improved her upwind performance; further enhancing her ability to get even more podium finishes.
BRIBON yacht IS LLC OWNED and comes complete with boat and mast covers along with a custom yard cradle for dry storage and a 24 foot, 3-axle, toy hauler that is set up with multiple storage cabinets, sail storage and work benches. She has been professionally maintained and is ready to go with all the necessary offshore safety equipment.
She is in top shape and awaiting her next owner and adventure!
The BRIBON Yacht for sale is a 52 foot Farr Racing Sailboat built in 2005. This Sail Racing Sailboat boasts 1 staterooms and 1 heads and can accomodate up to guests. Some of the features that make this yacht stand out are: Yanmar Inboard engine. BRIBON is currently docked in San Diego, California with a ship flag registered in and is listed for sale with an asking price of $349,000.
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Mains
Jibs
Kites
Specialty Sails
Practice Sails
ORR Rating - GPH = SpM
ORR Rating - GPH = SpM
ORR Rating - GPH = SpM
Inshore with and without JZero and Offshore with JZero
PHRF -- without JZero -- - Buoys, - Random Leg, - Long Distance
PHRF -- with JZero -- - Buoys, - Random Leg, - Long Distance
BRIBOM is a , FARR Yacht Design TP52 that was built in New Zealand by Cookson Boats of carbon fiber epoxy pre-preg with a Nomex core sandwich construction. Foam coring was used up forward in the "slamming areas" for added strength.
Vacuum-bagged throughout with carbon/foam infused interior structure. with monocoque type construction forward of the mast.
The interior arrangement has been simplified to its racing functionality. The resulting weight savings was used to congregate weight centrally in the boat to reduce pitching inertia and allow some exchange of volumes between appendages and hull.
BRIBON was built to ABS Offshore Racing Guidelines and is one of the few TP52s that is set up for offshore racing. This has been proven time and again with 3 Transpacs, Cabo, Ensenada and So Cal races under her belt.
Bottom and Topside:
- Removed all paint (with razor blade), long-boarded and re-painted
- New keel kelp cutter
- New sail drive kelp deflector
- Removed paint and repainted stanchions and pulpits
- Rebuilt stanchion bases
- New Colorkote white bottom paint Nov
Sprit:
BRIBON's interior was gone though and repainted as necessary and 6 mm soft SeaDek flooring was installed on the carbon floorboards throughout the interior. The galley area has a 3-burner Primus propane stove and a large ice chest. The head and associated plumbing were replaced and fans were installed prior to the Transpac.
Deck was completely redone in with all stanchions and push-pits removed, sanded and painted. The Harken winches were serviced as well as all of the deck hardware removed prior to paint. A new non-skid deck was sprayed on and the cockpit received soft SeaDek flooring. All inspection ports in the cockpit and the deck prisms were either repaired or replaced.
Harken Grand-Prix Winch Package:
The following was done from Late 22 to present:
Structural and Systems:
- Removed all rigging and fittings, cleaned and re-bedded
- Removed all paint (with razor blade) and repainted both mast and boom
- New standing (rod)
- New running backs (SK99MAX core with Dyneema chafe)
- New back stay purchase system complete with Harken 3T V-Blocks
- New Antal track
- New halyard locks for main and jib halyards (two masthead spinnaker lock existing)
- Rebuilt in-boom reef clew cleat system
- New harken head foil
- New headstay strop (to hydraulic headstay adjustment system)
- New mast step (RigPro engineering and parts, SD Boatworks install)
- New 1:3 hydraulic deflector system (RigPro engineering and parts, Fitzgerald install, SD Boatworks rigging)
- New port spinnaker halyard (23)
- New 2:1 tackline (23)
- Full Harken ProCare winch service (23)
- New locking main and jib halyards (two spinnaker locks existing)
- New halyard lock release systems (all locks)
- New fractional spinnaker halyard
- New genoa staysail halyard
- New spinnaker running gear
- New jib sheets
- New spinnaker staysail sheets
- New jib in hauler system
- New tack lines (2)
- New Spinlock deck clutches for all halyards and tack lines
- New jib lead adjustment control lines
- New main traveler system and control lines
- New power hoist system
- New outboard jib sheeting locations
- New barber hauler system (two)
- New spinnaker aft block placement (to aft corner)
- Together with Farr and RigPro, brought mast back to original design tune and configuration and created new tuning guide
Safety (in addition to all existing Cat 1 compliant equipment):
- New fire extinguishers
- New throw sock
- New SOLAS flares
- New offshore medical kit (unused) – Adventure Medial Kit – Marine
- man offshore life raft in hard case recertified Jan 23
- MOM recertified 24
- offshore inflatable safety harnesses (19)
The engine is a Yanmar HP (4JH4E) diesel sail-drive. The lower sail-drive unit was replaced in June of . Engine overhaul n Spring of included new fuel lines, heat exchanger and exhaust manifold along with the servicing of all filter etc... Bronze 2-blade folding Gori propeller.
The following was done from late to present:
Engine and Fuel:
- New fuel tank and fuel hose
- New low pressure fuel pump
- Rebuilt high pressure fuel pump
- Rebuilt fuel injectors
BRIBON is set up with an updated B&G H3000 system with repeaters mounted in the cockpit along with 5 jumbo displays on a custom carbon pod mounted on the mast. The B&G system is tied to the boat's CF- Toughbook Laptop with all performance polars and sail crossovers.
BRIBON features:
The following was done from late to present
Electrical:
- New masthead tricolor running light
- New NAIS GPS antennae
- New Ultra wip antennae
- New Puma Multiboard GPS and WiFi antennae
- New deck level bow and stern running lights and wiring
- New Panasonic Toughbook loaded with Expedition
- New internal mast wiring and below deck wiring/connections
- Alternator:
- Batteries:
- B&G H0 wiring complete and system install ready.
BRIBON has been outfitted and updated with all of the latest safety equipment needed for offshore racing including:
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