Bianca 111 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

36.5' · 11.13 m

Displ.

13,420 lbs · 6,087 kg

First year

1975

The Bianca 111 represents a highwater mark for 1980s Scandinavian yacht design, emerging from the renowned Bianca Yachts yard in Rudkøbing, Denmark. Designed by the formidable partnership of Paul Elvstrøm and Jan Kjærulff, the 111 was conceived as a performanceoriented cruiser that could compete under the IOR (International Offshore Rule) while providing the refined interior expected of a Danish luxury build. With its slender lines, deep fin keel, and aggressive fractional rig, the yacht quickly earned a reputation as a "greyhound," balancing a relatively high ballast ratio with a narrow beam to ensure speed in light airs and stability when the breeze freshens. While the yard faced financial turbulence in later years, the Bianca 111 remains a soughtafter model for sailors who prioritize helm feedback and aesthetic grace over the voluminous, "bubbledeck" proportions of modern massproduction cruisers.