The Esse 850 represents a pivotal moment in modern daysailer design, emerging from a collaboration between Swiss visionary Josef Schuchter and the Italian naval architecture firm Felci Yacht Design. Launched in 2004, the vessel was conceived to bridge the gap between a high-performance sportboat and an accessible, easy-to-handle daysailer. Its impact on the industry was immediate, earning the prestigious European Yacht of the Year award in 2005 and establishing a dedicated one-design class that remains active across the alpine lakes of Europe and coastal waters worldwide. Built with a focus on structural rigidity and minimalist aesthetics, the Esse 850 utilizes an epoxy and vinylester resin system with a sandwich core, a construction method that ensures the boat remains competitive and durable over decades of use.
Used Esse 850 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Esse
- Model
- 850
- Builder
- Proteus Yachts
- Designer
- Umberto Felci
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2004 - ??
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