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The Aikane 56, Nausicaa, offers an unparalleled sailing performance that truly sets her apart. Crafted in Trinidad by renowned yacht builder Aikane Trinidad Ltd and designed by esteemed maritime architects VPLP, Nausicaa delivers an exceptional sailing experience. Her advanced sail plan, lightweight construction, and upgraded standing and running rigging ensure efficient line management from the cockpit, providing both exhilaration and safety on the water. Experience the pleasure of sailing Nausicaa—where performance meets sophistication.
Broker's Note: Having personally sailed nearly 1,500 nautical miles on Naussica—from St. Thomas to the Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas, and into the Chesapeake Bay—I can confidently attest to her exceptional performance. With experience on over 40 different sailboat models, including Catana, Balance, and Outremer, Nausicaa stands out for her impressive speed and seaworthiness. Experience fast, comfortable journeys to your destinations with this remarkable sailing machine.
Listing Broker: Kevin Klinges, Catamaran Brokerage
For more information: aikane56catamaran.com
Year built 2000
Hull material: FRP Epoxy
Mast height 74’
Fuel 160gl
Draft: Minimum 3.9 ft / Max 8.5 ft
1380 watts of Solar (5 panels on custom stainless steel solar arch – new 2022)
ElectroMaax High Output alternators on both engines (2 x 250 amps – new 2023)
12.8V Victron Lithium House Battery Bank (1320 amp hours – new 2022)
Victron Accessories (Cerbo GX and Touch GX, Lynx distribution system, MPPTs (4) – new
2022)
Dessalator D100 Watermaker (refurbished 2024)
Doyle Hydranet Performance sails (main, genoa, two code zeros, spinnaker)
Full B&G Electronics Package (chart plotters (2), autopilot, radar, AIS, VHF, sonar – new
2022)
Carbon mast stripped and repainted (2022)
Fully batten mainsail Tri-radial Hydronet by Doyle with 3 reef points
130% over-lapping Genoa Tri-radial Hydronet by Doyle
Staysail Tri-radial Hydronet by Doyle
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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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