Jeanneau Arcadia (sailboat) for sale

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Jeanneau Arcadia for Sale in Kent £14,000

Discover the timeless appeal of this 1984 Jeanneau Arcadia, a beautifully designed cruiser that combines comfort, practicality, and classic style. Perfectly suited for extended coastal cruising or relaxed weekends on the water, this Arcadia offers a layout designed to maximise space and usability, making her a versatile choice for families or seasoned sailors alike. Below decks, the accommodation is thoughtfully arranged to comfortably sleep up to six.

The forward cabin features a generous double berth with ample storage, providing a private and restful retreat. To port, the aft cabin offers a comfortable double berth opposite the separate heads compartment, complete with a marine toilet and washbasin, ensuring convenience and privacy for all aboard.

The saloon is bright and inviting, with opposing settees and a central dining table that can convert into additional sleeping space when needed. This adaptable area is ideal for socialising, dining, or simply relaxing after a day on the water. The well-equipped galley, which is located to port, offers generous worktop space, storage lockers, and all the essential facilities to make meal preparation effortless, whether you’re enjoying a quiet breakfast or entertaining guests.
Opposite the galley, the dedicated navigation station is perfectly positioned for chartwork and onboard systems management, allowing safe and efficient passage planning. Throughout, the Jeanneau Arcadia demonstrates excellent use of space, combining practical design with Jeanneau’s renowned craftsmanship. Generous storage, smart layouts, and durable finishes make her an inviting home-from-home afloat.
Whether you’re planning leisurely coastal exploration, family adventures, or longer passages, this Jeanneau Arcadia offers a comfortable, reliable, and stylish platform to enjoy life on the water. This yacht is currently ashore at Chatham Marina.
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Accommodation :
Step aboard the Jeanneau Arcadia, a thoughtfully designed cruiser offering a spacious and comfortable layout ideal for extended cruising or relaxed weekends afloat. It has approximately 1.85m headroom throughout.
Below decks, she offers accommodation for up to six in two private cabins and the saloon. The forward cabin features a generous double berth with good storage, while the aft cabin, located to port, provides a comfortable double berth opposite the separate heads compartment with marine toilet and washbasin.
The bright and airy saloon is fitted with opposing settees and a central dining table that converts to provide additional berths when required. A well-equipped galley lies to port, complete with ample worktop space, storage lockers, and facilities for easy meal preparation. It has a Plastimo 2-burner hob with grill and a 12V fridge. Opposite, the navigation station is perfectly positioned for chartwork and onboard systems management.
Throughout, the Arcadia makes excellent use of space, combining Jeanneau’s renowned craftsmanship with practical design and generous storage, making her a versatile and inviting yacht for family cruising or adventure sailing alike.

The cockpit has good storage lockers and provides good seating for the crew in a safe space.

Inventory :
Safety Equipment:
2 x Fire Extinguishers in salon
Fire Blanket
Gas Alarm
2 x Jackstays
1 x Horseshoe Lifebuoys
1 x Danbouy
1 x Seago 4-man liferaft – needs a service
1 x Electric bilge pumps with alarm
2 x Manual bilge pump
1 x First Aid Kit
1 x Radar Reflector
Navigation Equipment
Steering compass - Plastimo
Digital compass - Silva
Depth – Silva
Spped/log - Silva
Wind speed and direction - Silva
VHF Radio – DSC – Simrad
GPS – Garmin
GPS Raymarine
Chartplotter – Raymarine 7 Hybrid with Electronic Chart
Radar – JRC 1000
AIS Receiver – Digital Yacht
AIS Transponder – Digital Yacht
Autopilot – AH800
Navigation lights – Deck level
Clock and barometer
Deck Equipment
1 x Danforth Anchor – with 40m chain and 20m warp
Mainsail cover
Sprayhood
Bimini
Swim ladder – stainless steel
4 x Mooring warps.
6 x Fenders
Keel/Hull
Cast iron Fin Keel with skeg rudder

History & Construction
Built in 1984 this Jeanneau Arcadia has a white GRP hull that has been wrapped and white GRP decks with non-slip surfaces. It has tiller steering. Aluminium toe rails. Stainless steel stanchions, pushpit and pulpit. Self-draining cockpit. Last out of the water April 2025 when she was antifouled, hull polished, and anodes changed. The owner is selling as looking for a larger yacht to sail off in.
Title Documents:
When preparing these details, we have seen the following documentation:
Bill of Sale in the owner’s name.
Previous Bills of Sale.
British Ships Part 1 Certificate.
Proof of location on 31st December 2020.
Invoices for work completed on the vessel.
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Mechanical :
Sails and Spars:
This Jeanneau Arcadia has a Bermudan sloop, masthead deck stepped rig with an aluminium mast and boom. It is fitted with an aluminium spinnaker pole and a whisper pole. It has a slab reefing mainsail and a Plastimo headsail furling system. The age of the standing rigging is unknown, but it has been regularly checked. Running rigging has been replaced as and when required.

Winches:

2 x Sheet winches, Lewmar ST40 self-tailing
2 x Haylard winches, Lewmar ST16 self-tailing
Sails


1 x Mainsail, Dacron, age unknown, condition good
1 x Mainsail, Dacron, age unknown, condition fair
1 x Genoa, Dacron, age unknown, condition good, last valeted 2024 with new UV strip
1 x Genoa, Dacron, age unknown, condition fair
1 x Spinnaker, age unknown, condition fair
1 x Spinnaker, age unknown, condition good.

Mechanical Systems:

This Jeanneau Arcadia has a Yanmar 2GM 14HP 2-cylinder diesel engine with a shaft drive to a 2-blade feathering max prop. The engine has direct cooling. The engine was last serviced in April 2025 by the owner. The inboard shaft bearing was changed in 2021, and the cutlass bearing in 2017. There is a 26-litre stainless steel fuel tank. This will cruise at 5 knots and has a maximum speed of 7 Knots.
Electrical Systems
2 x 12-volt 120AH batteries (1 x engine + 1 x domestic), all new in 2020, charging from the engine alternator and via 240v shore power system with ring main and battery charger.... whole text » less text