Description
La Reponse formerly VENCOM / ANTIX, has had an illustrious career and continues to be very competitive against her peers and the Performance 40 class! / FOR SALE £120,000
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La Reponse, a Ker 39 with a successful racing history, stands out for its competitiveness and consistent performance in the Performance 40 class. Formerly known as Vencom and previously Antix, this vessel has long been recognized as a formidable contender on the racing circuit.
Under her former name Antix, La Reponse was celebrated as one of the premier IRC options, often giving the King 40 and other production yachts a run for their money. As Vencom, she competed under the ORC rating rule in Sweden, where her transom and keel were expertly modified in collaboration with Ker Yacht Design to optimize her ORC rating.
Her blend of design excellence and proven performance makes her an exceptional choice for dedicated racing enthusiasts.
Since her return to the UK, La Reponse has undergone meticulous maintenance, including significant upgrades such as new electronics, interior improvements, and a fresh coat of paint. These enhancements ensure that she remains at the cutting edge of competitive sailing. In the 2022 season, she demonstrated her prowess once again, securing an impressive 4th place overall in the Performance 40 class. With a current IRC rating of 1.132 and an ORC rating of 553.7 (from 2017), La Reponse is primed and ready for her next challenge, whether it’s competing in the UK as part of an Admiral’s Cup campaign or returning to European waters for ORC racing.
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Refits
La Reponse has had a number of refits:
2015-2016
• Modification of keel bulb, in accordance with a new design made by Jason Ker.
• Modification of transom, in accordance with a new design by Jason Ker.
2016-2017
• New rudder bearings from JP3 installed.
• New rudder from Isotop installed, in accordance with a new design by Jason Ker.
2018
New manual hydraulic back stay tensioner system installed (back up to the electrical).
2018-2019
• Full rig service – Detailed inspection and service (incl NDT where needed); New mast jack; New halyards and main sheet; New load sensor; New dynema back stay and bow sprit.
• New cockpit grip.
• Engine – change of bladder (on top of the annual service).
• New electronic hydraulic backstay tensioner.
2020 – 2024
• Rod rigging all replaced 2020, Annual checks since
• New wheels 2022
• Interior upgrade and repaint 2022
• New alternator 2023
• New masthead wind unit 2024
• New echo sounder unit 2024
• New Rudder designed by Hugh Welbourn
• Raymarine Autopilot 2021
• Mast and boom serviced and repainted 2020
Interior
3 Cabins
10 Berths
1 Heads
Galley
Gimballed frame to hold 2 Camping gas or JetBoil units
Single stainless steel sink
Cold/fridge style locker
Heads
Postioned Stbd / Fwd
Voltage System
Custom carbon distribution panel
3 x isolation key switches
2 x 12v outlets
Battery Banks
2 x Optima house batteries (gel type)
1 x Optima engine (high output)
Water
Fresh water plumbing system
Fuel Custom made stainless steel fuel tank (approx 100 ltr)
Exterior
Winches
Upgraded winch package
Harken 2 speed x 6
Storage
Lazarette lockers in seats x 2
Purpose liferaft locker in stern
Engine / Propulsion
Volvo Penta engine; Model D1-30B (27 hp)
Sail drive. Saildrive seal replaced in 2019
Control panel at nav station
Last Engine Service 2023
Spinlock flush throttle control.
Raymarine Autopilot (2021)
Volvo EVC Control panel at navigation station.
2 bladed folding prop
Twin wheels – Carbonautica (2021)
Carbon quadrant
New rudder 2023 (Welbourn design) New bearings 2018
Construction
Hull, Deck & Superstructure built from E Glass/Epoxy, with a closed cell foam core
Transom shape amended in conjunction with Jason Ker (2016)
Epoxy painted hull
T-Bulb keel optimized with Jason Ker (2016)
Rudder Upgrade from Isotop installed, designed by Jason Ker (2017)
Epoxy painted keel, bulb and rudder
Rig
The boat is supplied with a Formula Spars Carbon package
Formula Carbon Spar, 2 spreader rig, carbon boom – full service and repaint 2020
Carbon 2 spreader rig, boom and spinnaker pole
Rod standing rigging, with a composite backstay and hydraulic ram arrangement for adjustment
Running rigging package is extensive . kept up to date, including spares for training and delivery
A small fixed carbon bowsprit has been installed for IRC optimization.
Assorted spare running rigging
Mast jack, hydraulic, foresty load cell , electric backstay all 2018/19
Masthead wand unit with windex
Rod rigging all replaced 2020, Annual checks since
Halyards all replaced 2020 – 2023
Harken twin groove foil Forestay
Navigation
B&G H5000 Race instrument package and processor (2019)
GPS Unit
Raymarine Autopilot (2021)
AIS/DSC enabled VHF
Panasonic screen battery charger
Multipoint USB hub
Multi-12V charging unit
LAN & Router/Gateway / Wifi
AIS receiver and splitter
Sail Wardrobe
All North sails
Main 3Di Raw (2015)
Light Inshore Main 3Di Raw. (2019)
J1 3Di Raw. (2015)
J2 3Di Raw. (2020)
J2 3Di Raw (2015)
J3 3Di Raw (2017)
J4 3Di + taffeta (2015)
Spi staysail on furler (2015)
Spis S2 (2017)
S4 (2015)
S2 (2013)
A1 (2017)
Code 0 – fractional on furler (2017)
Storm jib
Trysail
Gen Staysail (2020)
