Catamaran VPLP 48'

48' Voyage Catamaran: Ready for the Big Departure

This 48' catamaran, designed by the famous architects Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot-Prévost, is ready for ocean sailing. Built from epoxy wood, it combines sailing performance with comfort. Modernized since 2018, it features Nanni Diesel engines, a complete set of sails, 300W solar panels, DUOGEN, and an Aquabase desalinator. Spacious interior with 2 double cabins, equipped kitchen, modern electronics. Ideal for long-distance cruising, with complete safety equipment.

Technical specifications:

• Length: 14.60 m
• Width: 8.40 m
• Draft: 1.40 / 2.00 m (with keels)
• Displacement: 12,000 kg
• Construction: Molded epoxy wood (sapele)
• Engines: 2 x Nanni Diesel 21 HP (420 hours)
• Fuel capacity: 300 L
• Water capacity: 600 L
• Cabins: 2 large double cabins + 1 additional cabin

Performance and sails:

This catamaran particularly shines under sail, with a complete set of sails that maximizes its performance:

• Main sail with HSD proradial horn (2019) of 78m²
• Genoa of 39m²
• Jib of 17m² on roller
• Asymmetrical spinnaker
• Rigging checked every 2 years (last check in 2024), with the stay replaced in 2019.
• Winches: 7 x Barbarossa (self-tailing)

Autonomy equipment:

This catamaran is designed to sail autonomously for long periods, without relying on land infrastructure. Its modern equipment ensures great energy independence:

• Solar panels 300W
• DUOGEN (wind turbine and hydro generator)
• Desalinator Aquabase 35L/h
• Generator 1.8 kVA (optional)

Electronics and navigation:

To ensure safe and efficient sailing, the boat is equipped with complete and modern electronics:

• Two autopilots for redundancy and easier navigation
• Large integrated screen in the chart table, navigation center on laptop

Electronic equipment:

• Log-speedo: Autohelm ST 50 (2004, sensor replaced in 2018)
• Anemometer-wind vane: Autohelm ST 50 (2004, aerial replaced in 2023)
• Depth sounder: Autohelm ST 50 (2004)
• Radar: Furuno M1720 (2004)
• GPS: Vesper 600 (2021)
• VHF: 2 x Navicom RT650
• AIS (Receiver/Transmitter): Vesper 600 (2021)
• Electronic barometer: Vion (2019)
• Navtex: NX300
• Cockpit GPS: Garmin Map 276C

Comfort on board:

This catamaran also stands out for its spacious and comfortable interior arrangements, perfect for extended cruises:

• Two large cabins with elevated beds and plenty of storage
• Large equipped kitchen (130L refrigerator, washing machine, cooking plates)
• Mattresses and insulation renewed in 2018 for optimal thermal comfort
• Bathroom with real shower and hot water
• Heating on 220V
• Washing machine
• Spacious deck salon, perfect for enjoying the view and relaxing while sailing or at anchor

Engines:

The Nanni Diesel engines of 21 HP are perfectly suited for cruising use. They have been regularly maintained and show only 420 hours of use. Their efficiency and reliability ensure optimal performance, even during long sails.

Exterior and specific features:

Outside, this 48' cruising catamaran offers exceptional living space:

• Large cockpit for moments of conviviality
• Trampoline at the front, ideal for relaxing or enjoying the sun
• Bimini
• Helm station on port side

Safety and maintenance:

Safety with up-to-date offshore equipment:

• Life raft (2021), EPIRB beacon, IOR pole, etc.

Last maintenance: October - December 2024. Inspection and complete maintenance of the hull and underwater parts, maintenance and revision of the engines (heat exchanger, saildrive seal).

Complete inventory, invoices since 2018, … available on request.

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