Impressive Levrier 18, designed by renowned naval architects Finot-Conq and built in aluminium by Leguen Hemidy in 2006. Inspired by the design principles of IMOCA 60 ocean-racing yachts, she combines outstanding sailing performance with exceptional seaworthiness and robust construction.
Her aluminium hull, reinforced with 10–6 mm plating, welded 4 mm deck, fixed keel with a 5.2-tonne ballast bulb and twin independent rudders provide strength, stability and confidence in demanding conditions.
Despite her performance-oriented design, Zorya is remarkably easy to handle, even single-handed or with a reduced crew.
With an impressive sail area of 210 m² upwind and 370 m² downwind, she offers exhilarating sailing potential while remaining suitable for extended offshore passages and bluewater cruising.
The spacious deck features wide, unobstructed side decks, a large, well-protected cockpit and easy access to the aft deck. Inside, the yacht offers three cabins accommodating six people comfortably, with additional berths available.
The forward owner’s cabin features a double bed, complemented by a central cabin with a convertible double berth and an aft cabin with a generous double bed. The bright, centrally located saloon benefits from the yacht’s impressive 5.26-metre beam, with surrounding sofa seating and space for a removable dining table suitable for entertaining guests.
The interior has insulated decks and topsides, bamboo-finished bulkheads and teak-finished flooring. A well-equipped galley features an ENO cooker and oven, stainless-steel worktops and sink, hot and cold water, seawater supply and a 70-litre refrigerator.
Additional comforts include a 60-litre water heater and a 60-litre-per-hour watermaker, making ZORYA well suited to independent living aboard.
ZORYA is equipped for serious offshore sailing, with a Volvo TAMD 22 78 HP diesel engine, approximately 2500 operating hours, a 3.8 kW Fisher Panda generator, retractable Max Power bow thruster and a comprehensive NKE navigation and autopilot system.
Her electronics include Furuno NavNet radar with chartplotter, Raymarine VHF, Class B AIS and Iridium satellite communications.
The extensive sail inventory includes an Elvström full-batten mainsail, multiple genoas and Solent jibs, staysail, Code 0, gennaker and a large symmetric spinnaker, supported by Maréchal spars, rod standing rigging and Andersen winches.
Her energy systems include solar panels, a Victron inverter and multiple battery banks.
With 550 litres of fuel, 580 litres of fresh water, substantial ground tackle, a tender with a 9.8 HP outboard and a range of protective cockpit covers, ZORYA is a capable and versatile yacht for fast ocean passages, long-distance cruising and ambitious sailing adventures.
Location: Sète, France
Flag: France
VAT paid
- Length Overall: 18.28 m
- Waterline Length: 16.40 m
- Beam: 5.26 m
- Draft: 2.90 m
- Displacement: 15,000 kg lightship / 20,000 kg fully loaded
- Keel: Fixed keel with 5,200 kg ballast bulb
- Rudders: Two independent rudders
- Fuel Capacity: 550 L
- Fresh Water Capacity: 580 L (400 L + 2 × 90 L polyethylene tanks)
- Black Water Tank: 75 L
- Grey Water Tank: 40 L
Accommodation
- Cabins: 3
- Berths: 6–8
- Headroom: 1.95 m
- Master Cabin: Forward, double bed (190 × 150 cm)
- Central Cabin: Convertible double berth (190 × 140 cm) / two bunk beds
- Aft Cabin: Double bed (190 × 190 cm)
- Additional Storage Cabin
- Saloon: Spacious central saloon with sofa seating and removable dining table
- Chart Table: Starboard side, adjacent to electrical panel and navigation electronics
- Heads: LAVAC marine toilet
- Shower: Separate shower room
Engine & Propulsion
- Engine: Volvo TAMD 22
- Power: 78 HP
- Engine Hours: Approximately 2,500 hours (March 2025)
- Propeller: JPROP, 27″
- Cruising Speed: 7–8 knots
- Fuel Consumption: Approximately 8 L/h
- Range: Approximately 500 NM
- Bow Thruster: Retractable MAX POWER
Generator & Electrical Systems
- Generator: Fisher Panda 4500 FCB, 3.8 kW
- Service Batteries: 8 × 6 V / 230 Ah
- Engine Start Battery: 1 × 12 V / 110 Ah
- Generator Start Battery: 2 × 12 V / 110 Ah (as specified)
- Bow Thruster Batteries: 2 × 12 V / 110 Ah
- Solar Panels: 4 × 85 W
- Hydrogenerator: Watt & Sea, 20 A / 24 V at 8 knots
- Inverter: Victron 24 V / 220 V
- Battery Chargers: CRISTEC 12 V and COTEK 24 V
- Electrical Systems: 12 V, 24 V and 220 V
- Shore Power Connection
- Lighting: LED throughout
Rigging & Deck Equipment
- Mast: Maréchal, white painted, 3 spreaders
- Boom: Maréchal, white painted
- Standing Rigging: Rod rigging, checked in 2017
- Running Rigging: Polyester and Spectra
- Lazy Bag: Sunbrella
- Lazy Jacks: Spectra
- Furling Systems: 3 × Facnor for jib, staysail and Code 0
- Winches: Andersen
- Windlass: Lofrans, 2,000 W
- Bow Thruster: Retractable Max Power
- Anchor: Delta, 32 kg
- Anchor Chain: 60 m × 12 mm + 40 m rope
- Spare Anchors: FOB, 30 kg with 30 m of 12 mm chain; Fortress, 20 kg
- Mooring Ropes: Various lengths (20 m, 40 m, 60 m, etc.)
- Deck Equipment: Sunbrella protective covers, steering-wheel cover, Bimini and companionway sprayhood
- Deck Layout: Spacious deck, wide side decks and large protected cockpit
Sails
- Mainsail: Elvström full-batten, 90 m²
- Genoa: Elvström, 130 m²
- Solent Jibs: 90 m² and 80 m²
- Staysail: 40 m²
- Code 0: 150 m²
- Gennaker: 180 m², with sleeve
- Symmetric Spinnaker: 280 m², with sleeve
- Storm Jib: 16 m², on releasable stay
- Total Sail Area Upwind: 210 m²
- Total Sail Area Downwind: 370 m²
Navigation & Electronics
- Navigation Instruments: NKE
- Sounder: NKE
- GPS: NKE
- Autopilot / Self-Steering: NKE
- Gyrocompass: NKE
- Radar: Furuno NavNet with chartplotter, sounder and speedometer
- VHF Radio: Raymarine
- AIS: Matsutec, Class B
- Satellite Communications: Iridium 9505A with modem
- Multiplexer: Wi-Fi connectivity for PC, iPad and mobile devices
- Barometer: Bohlken Westerland
- Entertainment: Alpine audio system with 4 saloon speakers and 2 cockpit speakers
Galley & Domestic Equipment
- Cooker: ENO stove and oven
- Refrigerator: 70 L, Isothermal 35 motor
- Sink: Stainless steel
- Water Supply: Hot and cold fresh water, plus seawater
- Water Heater: Sigmar, 60 L, 220 V and engine heat exchanger (2018)
- Watermaker: Shenker, 60 L/h, 24 V and 220 V
- Interior Insulation: 4 cm high-density polystyrene foam (Stirodur) and 2 cm multilayer insulation
- Interior Finish: Bamboo-coated bulkheads, plywood ceilings and teak-finished flooring
Safety Equipment
- Life Raft: 6-person, container-mounted (servicing required)
- EPIRB: Yes
Tender & Outboard
- Tender: 2.80 m 3D Tender
- Tender Hull: Aluminium
- Outboard Engine: Tohatsu, 9.8 HP, 2-stroke
Additional Features
- Designed for offshore and ocean sailing
- Robust aluminium construction
- Suitable for single-handed sailing or reduced crew
- Large sail inventory for a wide range of conditions
- Independent onboard energy generation via solar panels and hydrogenerator
- Suitable for extended cruising and liveaboard use
