For Sale: High-Performance Sailing Yacht ERIK LEROUGE Paladin 180 / Haka 180 — 18.30 m

This Erik Lerouge Paladin 180 / Haka 180 is an exceptionally fast bluewater sailing yacht combining outstanding sailing performance, structural strength and elegance. Its vacuum-moulded sandwich hull (fibreglass / Kevlar / Airex core), built over stringers made from selected Canadian Hemlock pine, delivers outstanding craftsmanship, low weight and exceptional durability.

The yacht underwent a complete refit in 2025, including the installation of high-quality ROD standing rigging. Its versatile sail inventory makes it exceptionally adaptable, perfectly prepared for both fast family cruising and round-the-world ocean expeditions.

The vessel has been thoroughly tested and proven in real-world conditions through numerous ocean crossings.

Key Specifications:

• Designer / Naval architect: Erik Lerouge

• Model: Paladin 180 / Haka 180

• Overall length (LOA): 18.30 m (60 ft)

• Beam: 4.80 m

• Draft: approx. 2.48–2.50 m (lead-bulb keel)

• Light displacement: approx. 14,400 kg

• Loaded displacement: approx. 18,100 kg

• Ballast: approx. 7,200 kg

• Rig type: Cutter

• Flag: French

• CE certification: Category A (Ocean)

Engine and Propulsion:

• Engine: Volvo Penta D2-75 diesel (75 hp)

• Drive / Transmission: Saildrive

• Propeller: 3-blade folding propeller

Rigging, Sails and Deck Equipment:

• Standing rigging: Completely replaced and certified in 2025, using premium ROD rigging

• Sail inventory:

  • Mainsail with lazy bag and lazy jacks

  • Furling genoa

  • Staysail with jib boom

  • Asymmetrical spinnaker

• Spinnaker boom and rigid rod kicker

Electrical Systems, Energy Independence and Equipment:

• Watermaker: Onboard Dessalator watermaker

• At-anchor energy supply: Solar panels and wind turbine

• Battery charger and shore power connection (220 V)

• Pressurised water system with hot-water boiler

Interior and Comfort:

• Cabins (3):

  • Large forward owner's cabin

  • 2 spacious aft cabins

• Bathrooms (2): Forward and aft bathrooms with showers and marine toilets

• Spacious saloon with a large navigation table and comfortable sofas

• Fully equipped galley: Large refrigerator, freezer, cooker with burners and oven, washing machine

• Exceptionally generous interior volume and natural light, with a clean, warm and meticulously maintained interior

Deck and Exterior:

• Spacious, protected cockpit with high coamings

• Panoramic coachroof for excellent visibility

• Completely clear and secure foredeck

• Sprayhood and bimini top

• Stainless-steel davits, including an inflatable dinghy and outboard engine

• Deck shower and swimming ladder

Navigation Electronics:

• GPS / chartplotter and autopilot

• Class B AIS transponder (AdvanSea AIS TR 210)

• Raymarine radar (9-inch X-band radar)

• Raymarine Pathfinder SL 72 depth sounder

• Fixed VHF radio ASN & Ocean Radio RO 4500

• Portable VHF radio ICOM IC-M601

• Wind, speed and depth instruments (wind indicator/anemometer, speedometer/log)

Safety:

• Complete offshore safety equipment for passages beyond 60 nautical miles

• Life raft

Condition and Maintenance:

• Hull and deck in immaculate condition, with no signs of osmosis and a perfect gelcoat

• New 2025 ROD rigging

• Exceptionally comprehensive equipment for independent ocean crossings

Contact us for further information, a complete inventory or to arrange a viewing.