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About
"Taka'oa" is a stellar example of the renowned Dolphin 460 performance cruising catamaran. She features an Owner's Version layout with 3 cabins and 2 heads with an extra pilot berth to port. Launched in 2007, Taka'oa has sailed extensively all over the world including a full circumnavigation. She is a tried and true bluewater voyager that's always been cared for by dedicated owners. With her daggerboards she sails to windward like a dream and can access shallow anchorages and passages that are inaccessible to most boats of her size. Taka'oa is a special model of the Dolphin 460 that sports the more desirable angular salon couch with folding table and an owner suite to Starboard. She has all the gear necessary for serious liveaboard voyaging and several recent improvements to make her even more comfortable underway or at anchor.
The Dolphin brand has a cult following in the cruising community that has been earned from their reputation as exceptionally well-built and dependable performance cats. Defining features include daggerboards, composite construction, excellent bridge deck clearance, and a high level of interior fit and finish. These boats are sporty and fun to sail but they also incorporate a functional layout and all the amenities for comfortable family life aboard. You would be hard pressed to find a comparable performance catamaran as well equipped at this price point.
Taka'oa underwent an extensive refit in 2023/2024 to ensure she was prepared to continue world voyaging. She is likely the best equipped and most modern Dolphin on the water. Some of her equipment highlights include:
Takao'a is in turn key condition and ready to continue the adventure! She is US Import Duty Paid and available for showings by appointment in beautiful St Augustine, FL.
Specifications
SPECS
MEASUREMENTS
ENGINE(S)
TANKS
Accommodations
Specifications
Construction
Accommodations
Salon
Galley
Cockpit
Electronics
Electrical
Mechanical
Deck & Hull
Sails & Rigging
Tender
Past Service History
2017 in Austrailia:
New standing rigging
New propellers (Volvo)
New clears
New electric toilets
2017 in Malaysia:
New Raymarine chart plotter and Radar
2018 in Thailand:
New Coppercoat system professionally applied
2022 in Turkey:
Water pump rebuild (both engines)
Heat exchangers were cleaned
New stainless steel exhaust elbows fitted
New injectors
Injector pump removed and serviced
Alternators removed and serviced
All new water and fuel lines in the engine bays
New raw water filter housings
New engine start batteries
New fluids, filters and belts New thermostats
Saildrives completely removed and fully serviced
Propellers fully serviced and polished
All winches greased
New handle covers fitted to all rope clutches
Corner windows in saloon replaced
Trampolines (webbing type) inverted and new ropes threaded (they look like new)
Hulls and stainless polished
Coppercoat antifoul reactivated
Rudders removed, checked, rings replaced and bearings greased
New gas sensor/controller fitted and regulator
2023 / 2024 in Florida:
New Main and Genoa 3Di ENDURANCE North Sails
New Sun deck with solar arch for 1800watt solar panels (in addition to the 640watt already in place)
A lightening strike necessitated the replacement and upgrade of the entire electrical system:
New 1600amp hours lithium batteries
New 12V Electrical System
New 12V Freezer/Frig Box
New 2 x Air Conditioners
New 12 inch Chart Plotter
New Cockpit Sound System
New Dishwasher
New Drinking Water UV Filter
New Halyards, Sheets, & Lines
New Instruments
New Inverter/Power Supply
New Kitchen Appliances
New Radar
Starlink High Performance
New Stbd Toilet
New Underwater Lights
New VHF Radio
New SeaPro Water Maker
New Wifi/Cell data Hub
Disclaimer
The Multihull 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.
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