1981 Adams 10 “Ten Acious”

A purpose-built Adams 10 racing yacht, Ten Acious has been extensively refurbished and optimized for competitive racing. Originally built in 1981 and IRC-optimized in 2015, she combines the proven Adams 10 hull design with a modern racing setup and extensive sail inventory.

Refurbished in 2023, the yacht benefits from a remodeled rudder, fresh antifouling, carbon spars, a comprehensive selection of racing sails and a current IRC certificate.

She is offered with a hardstand trailer and protective covers, making her an attractive option for a serious racing sailor looking for a competitive and easily transportable yacht.

Located in Pattaya, Thailand.

Key Selling Points

• Adams 10 racing yacht
• Designed by Joe Adams
• Refurbished in 2023
• IRC optimized in 2015
• Current IRC certificate
• Carbon boom and spinnaker pole
• Mumm 30 double-spreader rig
• Remodeled spade rudder
• Lead fin keel
• Extensive racing sail inventory
• Hardstand trailer included
• Protective boat covers included
• Pattaya, Thailand

Specifications

Builder: Adams 10 Yachts
Designer: Joe Adams
Model: Adams 10
Vessel Name: Ten Acious
Year: 1981
Price: THB 702,400
Condition: Refurbished / IRC Optimized
Location: Pattaya, Thailand

Length Overall: 10.0 m / 32.8 ft
Beam: 2.67 m / 8.75 ft
Draft: 1.80 m / 5.9 ft
Displacement: approx. 2,200 kg
Ballast: approx. 1,100 kg
Hull Material: Fibreglass

Hull, Keel & Steering

• Fin keel
• Approx. 1,100 kg lead keel
• Spade rudder
• Remodeled rudder
• Refurbished hull
• New antifouling coating

The Adams 10 is a well-proven racing design, with the combination of a lightweight hull, deep fin keel and spade rudder providing responsive handling and strong racing performance.

Rigging & Hardware

• Mumm 30 double-spreader rig
• Carbon boom
• Carbon spinnaker pole
• Racing-oriented deck setup
• Protective covers included
• Hardstand trailer included

Sail Inventory

Ten Acious comes with a comprehensive sail wardrobe suitable for competitive racing.

Mainsails:

• Racing polyester mainsail: as new
• Dacron delivery mainsail with reefing points: as new

Headsails:

• Racing #1 medium headsail: as new
• Dacron delivery jib with reefing points: as new

Spinnakers:

• S1 spinnaker
• S2 spinnaker
• S2.5 spinnaker
• A5 spinnaker

All spinnakers are reported to be in good condition.

Certification

• Current IRC certificate
• IRC optimized in 2015
• Racing configuration

Included Equipment

• Hardstand trailer
• Protective boat covers
• Comprehensive sail inventory
• Carbon boom
• Carbon spinnaker pole

Condition

Ten Acious was refurbished in 2023 and has received continued attention to maintain her as a competitive racing platform.

With the hull refurbished, rudder remodeled, new antifouling and an extensive sail wardrobe, she is ready for racing without requiring the major preparation typically associated with older racing yachts.

Summary

Ten Acious is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a serious, proven racing yacht without the cost of building or extensively preparing a competitive platform from scratch.

With IRC optimization, current certification, carbon spars, remodeled steering system, extensive racing sails, trailer and recent refurbishment, she is ready for her next racing campaign.

Asking Price: THB 702,400
Location: Pattaya, Thailand

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