Used Sailboat VPLP 48'

48' Cruising Catamaran: Ready for the Big Departure

This 48' catamaran, designed by the renowned architects Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot-Prévost, is ready for oceanic voyages. Built in epoxy wood, it combines sailing performance and comfort. Modernized since 2018, it features Nanni Diesel engines, a complete sail inventory, 300W solar panels, DUOGEN, and an Aquabase watermaker. Spacious interior with 2 double cabins, equipped kitchen, modern electronics. Ideal for long-range cruising, with comprehensive safety equipment.

Technical specifications:

• Length: 14.60 m
• Beam: 8.40 m
• Draft: 1.40 / 2.00 m (with daggerboards)
• Displacement: 12,000 kg
• Construction: Molded epoxy wood (sapelli)
• 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 excels particularly under sail, with a complete sail set that maximizes its performance:

• Main sail – HSD proradial roach (2019) of 78m²
• Genoa of 39m²
• Jib of 17m² on furling system
• Asymmetric spinnaker
• Rigging inspected every 2 years (last check in 2024), with stay replaced in 2019.
• Winches: 7 x Barbarossa (self-tailing)

Equipment for autonomy:

This catamaran is designed to sail independently for extended periods without relying on shore infrastructure. Its modern equipment ensures substantial energy independence:

• 300W solar panels
• DUOGEN (wind turbine and hydrogen generator)
• Aquabase watermaker 35L/h
• Generator 1.8 kVA (optional)

Electronics and navigation:

To guarantee safe and efficient navigation, 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)
• Wind-vane: Autohelm ST 50 (2004, anemometer 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 layouts, perfect for extended cruises:

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

Engines:

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

Exterior and specific features:

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

• Large cockpit for social moments
• Trampoline at the front, ideal for relaxing or sunbathing
• Bimini
• Helm station on port side

Safety and maintenance:

Safety with up-to-date offshore equipment:

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

Latest maintenance: October - December 2024. Inspection and complete maintenance of the hull and underwater appendages, engine servicing and overhaul (heat exchanger, saildrive joint).

Complete inventory, invoices since 2018, available upon request.

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