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IMS Mini Maxi 78

Iconic sailboat ready for new adventures!

  • Build year 1987, Sailingboat for sale
  • The Netherlands

150,000 EUR

IMS Mini Maxi 78 Sailingboat 1987, with Yanmar engine, The Netherlands
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  • Rubberstraat 9, 1411 AL Naarden, The Netherlands
  • Tel. +31 35-5449675

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SY CANNONBALL - German Frers 78 ft Maxi - A Legend Reborn CANNONBALL is more than a yacht, she is a piece of sailing history. Designed by the world-renowned German Frers and launched in 1987 by Williams & Manchester (Newport, RI), she is a 78 ft IMS Mini Maxi, built in aluminum for strength, speed, and beauty. Her racing history is exceptional: winner of the Newport-Bermuda Race (1988), a strong contender in the Maxi Worlds, and crewed by some of the most iconic skippers and tacticians of her time. She even appeared in the Hollywood film Masquerade. After her competitive career, CANNONBALL was converted into a fast, comfortable ocean cruiser. Over the past decade, she has completed two circumnavigations, proving to be a safe and thrilling bluewater cruiser. Continual investments and major refits ensure she remains in excellent condition: 2015 (Netherlands): Engine repositioned for perfect balance, hydraulic winches, new electrics, hull and rigging paint 2020 (Netherlands): New Sikafloor Marine teak deck, new rudder, custom jib mast, Jet bow thruster, new paint 2024 (Australia): New through-hulls, shaft seal, silicone antifouling, and a full set of Rolly Tasker sails The Yanmar engine was completely overhauled in 2019 for ultimate reliability, complemented by a robust technical setup that facilitates maintenance at sea. Each system reflects the owner's philosophy: safety, simplicity, and performance. CANNONBALL feels at home both in classic yacht races and luxury cruising or charter experiences. Her combination of heritage, power, and comfort is rare in today's market. Key features: ✔ German Frers design – timeless lines, superior hull power ✔ Aluminum construction – light, strong, and seaworthy ✔ Proven world cruiser – two circumnavigations, effortless ocean passages ✔ Modern rigging, new sails (2024) ✔ Ready for private cruising, racing, or charter This is a unique opportunity to own an icon, a true Maxi yacht reborn for the modern era. Owner's comments Looking back over the past 12 years, offering her for sale has not been an easy decision. I hope to sell her as a 'going concern'. She has all the equipment and supplies needed to smoothly sail into new ownership. She is ready to go. In 2023, I effortlessly sailed CANNONBALL from her home base in Amsterdam to Australia, crossing the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. In 2025, we departed for Indonesia, South Africa, and further to the Caribbean and back to Amsterdam. An epic journey with memories for a lifetime. CANNONBALL is a joy to sail, always reliable and powerful. Over the past 12 years, I have cruised, chartered, and raced her. With this in mind, I have continuously refitted CANNONBALL, paying special attention to the rudder, mast, boom, and rigging. No risks taken. I didn't want it any other way. She has a very reliable Yanmar engine that was completely renewed in 2019 and has never let me down. Reliability has been my choice. The other technical systems have been replaced with modern techniques, all with the same goal: they are easy to repair and maintain. In 2025, we departed from Sint Maarten for new adventures back to Europe. Now we are in Amsterdam, after an effortless crossing of the Atlantic Ocean. She has never let us down, and despite the many challenges, we have never felt uncomfortable. She is truly a fantastic yacht. We are looking for a passionate buyer, to whom we can pass on all our knowledge. From sailor to sailor.

Specifications Equipment

Materiale / unit

Hull type

Aluminum

Length

23.85

Beam

5.77

Deplacement

33621

Depth

3.75

Motor & technic

Engine

Yanmar

Total power

230

Engine place

Inboard

Fuel

Diesel