Description
Following the experience gained during their first family circumnavigation, the owners had this yacht custom-built to embark on their second world tour. They entrusted the design to the renowned naval architecture firm VPLP (Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot Prévost). This magnificent catamaran was built in GRP by the talented French shipyard Outremer, renowned for the seaworthiness and performance of its yachts. She is robust, rigid, safe, comfortable, very seaworthy, and fast. Simply put, this Outremer 55 is without a doubt the most accomplished and the best choice for long-distance cruising with a small crew.
Performance is at the heart of this high-end multihull:
Slim hulls, generous platform clearance, a highly rigid and lightweight construction compared to other catamarans of the same size, and daggerboards for excellent upwind sailing and surfing speeds of up to 30 knots downwind. In addition, these daggerboards allow access to shallow waters.
During their circumnavigation, daily distances covered ranged from 150 to 300 nautical miles, with 220 to 240 miles being the norm.
Its outstanding performance is also due to top-of-the-line equipment:
Bulkheads, forward beam, compression beam, davits, and steering wheels are in carbon fiber. Carbon fiber rotating mast and boom by Lorima, Kelvar rigging, Facnor furlers for genoa, staysail, and gennaker, Harken winches (3 x 60 electric + 2 x 60 manual + 1 x 50 electric), Dfi Incidence sail wardrobe (104 m² full-batten mainsail + 64 m² genoa + 30 m² staysail + 15 m² storm jib + 130 m² gennaker + 185 m² asymmetric spinnaker).
The deck layout is perfectly optimized for short-handed sailing:
Dual helm stations are sheltered aft of the roof, within reach of the winches and well offset for optimal visibility across the entire deck. The rigid bimini protects the cockpit and supports part of the solar panels. The other solar panels are mounted on the davits. The two stairways provide easy access to the transoms and boarding the tender is very straightforward.
The cockpit is spacious, with a foldable table and two comfortable benches. It can be enclosed with side and rear panels. At the bow, the two large trampolines ensure safe passage in rough seas and can be fitted with sunbathing mattresses when at anchor.
A large sliding glass door provides level access to the interior. The platform layout is ergonomic and welcoming, thoughtfully designed for comfort at sea. This open living space is bathed in natural light thanks to the numerous forward and side windows. It features a large central island and the galley to port, a central navigation station with instrument console, chart table, and helm seat. The saloon/dining room is starboard with an L-shaped sofa and a height-adjustable extendable table that can convert into an additional double berth.
The cabins are in the hulls. This catamaran can sleep 8 people in 4 cabins:
. In the port hull, the owner's double cabin is on aft with the bathroom and toilet separate. Forward is an office that can convert into a guest cabin with bunk beds.
. In the starboard hull, there is an aft double cabin and a forward double cabin, sharing the bathroom located amidships.
Powered by two 60 hp Volvo engines, this vessel reaches a top speed of 10 knots and a cruising speed of 8 knots. Cruising at 6 knots on a single engine, fuel consumption is reduced to just 3 liters per hour, giving a range of 1,000 nautical miles.
Boat well-equipped with quality materials and efficient solutions to ensure full autonomy, controlled weight, high reliability, and low maintenance:
. No need for air conditioning thanks to excellent ventilation throughout the boat.
. No generator is required thanks to 2,200W of solar panels (1,400W on the bimini + 800W on the davits) and 17,000W of lithium-ion batteries.
. Electric hob and an electric oven eliminate the need for gas, for safety and to avoid supply problems.
. 100 l/h Dessalator watermaker.
. Comprehensive B&G Hercules navigation electronics.
. Satellite communication via Iridium and Starlink, as well as AIS and emergency beacon.
. Washing machine and a 3.30 m 'ultra-light' tender with a 9 hp engine complete this inventory.
After three years of circumnavigation, this catamaran has just been completely overhauled and is once again ready to set sail for the next great adventure.
Details
Brand
OUTREMER
OUTREMER
Length
16.70 m
16.70 m
Beam
8.30 m
8.30 m
Draft
1.30/2.30 m
1.30/2.30 m
Materials
GRP
GRP
Motorisation
2 x 60 hp Volvo
2 x 60 hp Volvo
Year built
2021
2021
VAT
Paid
Paid
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