UNIVERSE | 2018 Schionning G-FORCE 1500 C

Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

UNIVERSE | Schionning G-FORCE 1500 C 53ft

US $799,000

Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

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Significant Price Adjustment - Exceptional Value
The owner has recently reduced the price by $100,000 to encourage a timely sale. This is a remarkable opportunity to acquire a well-maintained vessel at outstanding value.

In arriving at the final price the seller has taken a price of $824,000 and Included a generous $25,000 survey allowance, which can be used at the buyer's discretion for optional repairs such as the replacement of a cracked window or any other enhancements - cosmetic or otherwise - that a buyer would like to do.

This is a serious offering from a motivated seller who prefers not to see the boat sitting idle. The price is firm and reflects both the condition of the vessel and the owner's commitment to a smooth and prompt transaction.

UNIVERSE is a rare and exhilarating opportunity for those seeking the perfect fusion of speed, agility, and luxury living on the water. Designed for true performance cruising, this 53ft Schionning G-FORCE 1500 C has been meticulously customized and continuously upgraded, making it a standout in the world of high-performance catamarans.
A Custom-Tailored Performance Cruiser

The current owners, experienced sailors with a deep appreciation for performance sailing, acquired UNIVERSE in 2019. After an unforgettable cruising season in the BVI and surrounding Caribbean waters, they brought her to Fort Lauderdale in 2020 and embarked on a meticulous transformation. Their mission? To take an already agile and lightweight Schionning design and refine it into an elite performance cruiser that sacrifices nothing in comfort, efficiency, or handling.
The result: a dialed-in, high-tech, and adventure-ready catamaran, built for both bluewater passages and coastal cruising.

Masterfully Engineered for Speed & Efficiency

Unlike many production catamarans that trade weight for comfort, every enhancement on UNIVERSE was made with performance in mind?for every pound added, something was strategically removed. The hulls were extended for improved hydrodynamics, weight was carefully managed, and only the finest marine-grade, lightweight materials were used.
Built in the Netherlands by PreCat VOF, the hull features an Airex foam core and fiberglass construction, vacuum-infused with epoxy resin for maximum strength with minimal weight. Carbon fiber reinforcements, including cross beams and davits, further enhance rigidity without compromise. At the last haulout in Fort Lauderdale, the reported weight was just 8.4 metric tons, a testament to her lightweight efficiency.

Unparalleled Upgrades & Features

UNIVERSE isn?t just fast, she's self-sufficient, energy-efficient, and packed with high-end systems designed for long-term cruising. Key features include:

  • Mabru 12V DC Air-Conditioning - Ultra-efficient climate control
  • Victron Lithium-Ion Battery Bank & 2.2kW Solar System - Off-grid energy independence
  • B&G Electronics & Navigation Suite - State-of-the-art sailing instruments
  • North Sails 3Di Endurance (2023) - Cutting-edge performance sails
  • Aqua-Base Watermaker (2024) - 17 gallons per hour with automatic flush

A Dream for Shorthanded & Solo Sailors

With all key lines led to the cockpit, self-tailing winches, and an advanced B&G H5000 autopilot system, UNIVERSE is well-equipped for shorthanded or even solo sailing. Whether you?re racing through a stiff breeze or cruising effortlessly under power, she is as intuitive as she is thrilling to sail.

Why Choose UNIVERSE?

If you're looking for a catamaran that excels in performance without sacrificing comfort, this is the one. UNIVERSE is not just another fast cruiser, she is a fully optimized, turn-key performance machine with a track record of adventure and refinement

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Specifications

  • Length: 53ft
  • Beam: 26' 0"
  • Draft: 5' 9"
  • Year: 2018
  • Hull: Fiberglass
  • Status: Active

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SPECS

  • Designer: Schionning Design Australia
  • Keel: Other

MEASUREMENTS

  • Length Overall: 53 ft
  • Max Draft: 5' 9"
  • Bridge Clearance Measure: 75' 6"
  • Beam Measure: 26' 0"

ENGINE(S)

  • Total Power: 58
  • Engine Brand: Yanmar
  • Engine Model: 3YM30AE
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 29 hp

  • Total Power: 58
  • Engine Brand: Yanmar
  • Engine Model: 3YM30AE
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 29 hp

TANKS

  • Fresh Water Tanks: 1 (92 Gallons)
  • Fuel Tanks: 1 (92 Gallons)

Accommodations

  • Number of cabins: 3
  • Number of heads: 2

additional specs

  • Max draft: 5ft 9inch
  • Min draft: 2ft 7inch
  • Air draft: 75ft 6inch
  • Bridge deck clearance: 3ft 1inch
  • Saloon headroom: 6ft 7inch


Electronics & navigation

  • Compass: Plastimo, Contest 101 white
  • Tri Data: Airmar ultrasonic [New 2024]
  • Wind transducer: B&G, WS 320 wireless wind. Backup Wired WS 310 on board [New 2023]
  • Multi Displays: 3x B&G Triton 2’s at helm [New 2022/2023]
  • VHF: B&G V-60B with integrated AIS transmit/receive [New 2023]
  • Handheld VHF: B&G V-100B [New 2023]
  • Backup VHF: Standard Horizon GX 2200E (with GPS+AIS) +CMP31B at helm station
  • Backup Handheld VHF: Standard Horizon HX 851 (with GPS + AIS)
  • Autopilot: B&G H5000 at Nav with Triton 2 controller at helm [New 2023]
  • Radar: B&G Halo 20+ [New 2023]
  • GPS: B&G [New 2023]
  • Helm Plotter: B&G Zuess 3S, 9 inch mounted in Pod [New 2022]
  • Nav Plotter: B&G Zuess 3S, Glass Helm 19 inch with controller [New 2023]
  • AIS: receiver/Transmitter part of B&G VHS [New 2023]
  • Nav Lights: all led
  • Network: New NMEA 2000 for all B&G instruments [New 2023]
  • Sound System: Fusion, Apollo [New 2022]
  • Cockpit speakers: Marine
  • Speakers in saloon: Klipsch [New 2023]

Sails & rigging

  • Rig: fractional
  • Running rigging: all Dyneema and Brais on Braid
  • Standing rigging: Dyform SS, double shrouds and double diamonds
  • Mast material: aluminum, coated RAL 9010 (white powder coat)
  • Mainsail:  North Sails, 3Di Endurance [New 2023]
  • Batten cars: Antal
  • Staysail: North Sails, 3Di Endurance [New 2023]
  • Staysail Furler/Track [New 2023]
  • Genoa: North Sails, 3Di Endurance New 2023
  • Genoa furler: ProFurl
  • Screecher: Quantum [New 2020]
  • Screecher Furler: UBI Maior, FR-150 Re-Wind [New 2020]
  • Asymmetrical: Quantum [New 2020]
  • Primary sheet winch: 1x Andersen, ST 50 2-speed
  • Genoa sheet winches: 2x Andersen, ST50 2-speed
  • Halyard winches: 1x Andersen, 2-speed ST40 (genoa), 1x Andersen, 2-speed ST50(main)
  • Reefing winch:  1x Andersen, 2-speed ST50. Recently moved to Helm
  • Multifunctional winches: 2x furler, 2x dagger boards, 2x Andersen 2-speed ST46
  • Cross Beams Carbon front and aft beam, all Karver blocks.
  • Boom: composite, Park Avenue, with new North Sails lazy-bag & Lazy jacks [new 2023]
  • Blocks: Karver

Engines and related systems

  • Engines: Yanmar, 3YM30AE, 29.10HP
  • Sail drives: Yanmar, SD-25
  • Props: 2x 3 blade Flex-O-Fold folding

electrical

  • Solar panels: Solbian, 2.2KW system, split between Davit array and cockpit roof
  • High capacity alternators: Factory optional 100A alternators [New 2024]
  • House batteries: Victron, 12V 330ah x4 = total 1320ah [New 2023]
  • Start battery: 2x Dynac, 74Ah [New 2023]
  • Battery charger/inverter: Victron Multiplus 12/3000/120 [New 2024]
  • Battery monitor: Victron, Color control GX Touch 50 at nav station. 
  • Shore Power: Euro and US voltages supported via separate plugs [New 2024]

Galley

  • Fridge: 2x 135 ltr. Liebherr IKP 1650, 220 V
  • Freezer Portable: 12v Fridge/Freezer – ICECO JP50
  • Stove/oven: Cooker SS GN Espace Oceanchef XL, 5 burners with grill and oven
  • Countertop: Composite Laminate matching cabinets
  • Sink: Black stainless steel AKDY, 25inch with black faucet
  • Coffee Maker: Keurig
  • Plates/Cutlery/Glassware, Full stock

Inside equipment

  • Airconditioning/heating: Mabru, 12v DC variable speed, reverse cycle AC units 5k/7k/12k [New 2024]
  • Watermaker: Aqua-Base, ES601, 17gal/hr (65l/hr), with automatic flush and remote control [Full rebuild 2024]
  • Fans: 6x Caframo Scirocco II 
  • Lighting: LED lighting throughout 
  • Electric bilge pumps: 2x in each engine bay. 1x in each hull [New 2023/2024]
  • Mattresses and bedding new and unused [New 2025]

Outside equipment & hull

  • Deck hatch: 6x Gebo, flush line
  • Deck hatch: 8x Seasmart, Carbon Fiber hatches [New 2021]
  • Venting Portlights: Lewmar, two extra hatches on forward facing saloon windows [New addition 2023]
  • Portholes: 8x Gebo, ecoline opening
  • Sea railing: wire Stanchions, Carbon with Dyform wire, supports laminated on deck
  • Paintwork: double coat, De IJssel
  • Bimini: Fixed composite on carbon poles
  • Antifouling: 2018, copper coat – touch ups in 2023

Safety equipment

  • Life raft: 10 persons
  • Personal MOB ACR [New 2023]
  • ePirb ACR GlobalFix [New 2023]
  • Life jackets x 8 auto inflating
  • Fire suppression: 6x 2kg foam extinguishers [new 2018]. fire blanket
  • Fire Safety: 6x smoke detectors 
  • automatic extinguishers: 2x MABO in engine rooms

Anchoring & docking

  • Anchor: ROCNA, 40kg
  • Anchor chain: 0.47inch (12mm), 165ft (50m).
  • Windlass: Lofrans X3, 1700W
  • Mooring lines x10
  • Fenders x10

Tender

  • Tender: OC 350
  • Outboard: Suzuki 15hp
  • Registration in process

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

The Multihull Company is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel though the vessel may be listed with another brokerage company.

 

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