Engine
VOLVO D 2 55
Total Power
55hp
Engine Hours
750
Class
Sail Cruiser
Length
14.33m
Year
1989
Model
Sunkiss
Capacity
-
The Little Ship Company
Boat Details
Description
This is a comprehensive and well-detailed description of a highly-equipped offshore cruising yacht, maintained in excellent condition by a seasoned marine professional. Let me break down some of the key features for potential buyers or those considering this vessel:
Overview:
- Ownership and Maintenance: Owned by a long-time marine professional, the boat has been kept in excellent seaworthy condition with continuous updates and professional maintenance.
- Design & Comfort: Known as one of the best-built production offshore cruisers, it offers speed, comfort, and is easily handled by a crew of two. It is a cutter-rigged centerboard model, ideal for shallow draft cruising.
Accommodation Layout:
- Cabins:Three double cabins in total, including:
- Forward Pullman berth with ensuite head and a sail locker.
- Two identical aft double cabins, each with its own sink and storage, sharing a head between them.
- Salon and Galley: Large main salon with ample seating, with the galley to starboard, making cooking easy even under sail.
- Storage: Plenty of storage throughout the boat, including large water tanks under the floor, holding 400+ liters (125 gallons).
Sail Inventory:
- Mainsail (new 2023) with Harken mast tracks.
- Genoa 125% (new 2023) on a Profurl.
- Jib 90% (used, good condition).
- Cutter sail (used, good condition).
- Asymmetrical spinnaker with sock (excellent condition).
- Storm sail (new, never used).
- Spinnaker/Genoa pole.
- Rigging: Stainless wire rigging in great condition, with new running rigging (2022).
Engine and Power:
- Volvo D2-55 engine installed in 2019 with only 785 hours as of summer 2024.
- Replaced computer module with traditional gauges to avoid known issues.
- 90 amp alternator.
- Fuel system includes a fuel polishing system with a 55-gallon (220L) fuel tank.
- Watermaker (200L/day) running on 12 volts, with a new membrane in January 2024.
- Solar system: 640 watts of solar panels with a Victron Bluetooth 150/50 controller.
- Wind generator: D400 with service kit.
- Battery charging: 60 amp Sterling charger.
- Portable generator: 2200 watts (gas-powered).
Navigation and Electronics:
- B&G Zeus 9-inch plotter.
- Standard Horizon VHF with AIS receiving and an extension mic.
- AIS transceiver/plotter.
- Newman 3100 hydraulic autopilot with a Raymarine wheelpilot as a backup.
- Wind direction/speed, depth, and boat speed instruments by Raymarine.
- ICOM 802 SSB radio with pastor modem (USB).
- Garmin GPS (used as an anchor drag alarm).
- Starlink (new 2023).
Interior and Comfort:
- Fusion stereo system with Bluetooth and 4 speakers (2 in the salon, 2 on the cockpit arch).
- 24-inch TV (12V).
- 2000-watt inverter (new 2021).
- Electrical Panel: New 12/120V electrical panel and wiring updates (2021).
Galley:
- Freezer & Fridge (large, running on a single compressor with freezer-to-fridge spillover).
- Force 10 3-burner stove with oven.
- Dickenson cabin heater.
- Water heater (40 liters, new in 2023, running on 120V or engine).
- Weber portable BBQ.
Cockpit and Deck:
- Large cockpit seats for entertaining or relaxing, with cushions.
- Solid teak cockpit table (removable for engine room access).
- New dodger and bimini (2023), plus a foredeck awning (new 2024).
- Arch with lifting arm for the dinghy, custom-built from heavy-duty 2-inch stainless steel.
- Goiot ocean hatches (truly watertight with new gaskets).
- Winches: Various large sizes (54, 48, etc.) with a Milwaukee 48V drill to power them as needed.
Ground Tackle:
- Rocha anchor (33kg/70lbs) new in 2021.
- 10mm chain with 300 feet of rode (new 2024), plus a backup anchor with 50 feet of chain.
- Fortress anchors (model 55 for storm use and model 27 as spare).
- Lofrans Tigres 1500W windlass.
- Various mooring lines, storm lines, and fenders.
Dinghy and Outboard:
- Highfield inflatable with an aluminum bottom, fitted with chaps.
- 18 HP 2-stroke outboard (2020), with a spare prop.
- Additional spares and tools for maintenance included.
Additional Features:
- Fully stocked with cutlery, pots and pans, dishes, towels, sheets, safety gear, and more—just bring your shorts and you're ready to sail.
Conclusion:
This yacht has been lovingly maintained, is ready for offshore cruising, and offers a blend of comfort, performance, and self-sufficiency. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or looking for a vessel to embark on an adventure, this yacht is a turnkey solution to start your journey immediately.
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Other Details
GENERAL SPECS
One of the best ever built production off shore cruisers, she is fast and comfortable plus easily handled by a crew of two and one of the few factory cutter rigged center board models (shallow draft) well maintained and updated.
3 double cabin layout, Pullman berth forward with ensuite and sail locker in front of that. 2 identical double aft cabins each with their own sink and storage locker plus a shared head between them. Large main salon with ample seating and galley along side to starboard for easy cooking even while under sail. Lots of storage as the water tanks are under the floor. Boat holds 400 plus liters (125 gallon) of water and also has a holding tank with overboard and deck discharge.
Sail inventory and details.
Mainsail on harken mast tracks – new in 2023
Genoa 125 % on Profurl – new in 2023
Jib 90 % - used in good condition
Cutter sail on Profurl – used in good condition
Asymmetrical spinnaker with sock – used excellent condition
Storm sail new (never used)
Spinnaker/Genoa pole
Stainless wire rigging in great shape professionally maintained and checked, all new running rigging 2022
Engine details
Volvo D2-55 installed in 2019
Total hours 785 summer 2024
Computer module replaced with traditional gauges and sensors to avoid known issues with module,
90 amp alternator
Fuel polishing system aboard on the 55 gallon (220 liter) fuel tank
Other general details
Water maker 200 liters per day operating on 12 volts, Little Wonder with new membrane in January 2024
640 watts of solar with Victron blue tooth 150/50 controller
D400 wind generator including service kit
60 amp battery charger Sterling
2200 watts portable generator (gas)
All new seacocks Groco installed 2018
New topside and deck paint 2018
PETITT Pro bottom paint December 2023 good for 3 years
Navigation and electrical system
B&G – Zeus 9 inch plotter
Standard horizon VHF with AIS receiving and extension Mic
AIS transceiver/plotter
Newman 3100 hydraulic autopilot
Raymarine wheelpilot (backup)
Raymarine – wind direction/speed, depth and boat speed
ICOM 802 SSB radio with pastor modem (usb)
Garmin GPS (used as anchor drag alarm)
STARLINK new in 2023
OTHER
Fusion stereo with Bluetooth
4 speakers 2 – main salon and 2 – arch in the cockpit
TV 24 inch on 12 volt
2000 watts inverter - new 2021
Electrical 12/120 panel new in 2021 and wiring updates
GALLEY
Freezer and Fridge – large and running on 1 compressor with freezer to fridge spillover
Double sink
Force 10 stove 3 burner with oven
Dickenson cabin heater
Water heater 40 liters operating on 120volts or engine – new 2023
Weber portable BBQ
Cockpit and deck
Large and long cockpit seats for entertaining or just stretching out fitted with cushions.
Solid teak cockpit table, removable to open floor access lid to engine room (best engine access on any monohull)
New dodger and bimini – new 2023
Foredeck awning – new 2024 (let’s the cool breeze in and keeps the rain out
Bimini extension awning
Side windows for while at sea or rainy days
Arch made of heavy duty 2 inch stainless steel with a lifting arm for the dinghy which is operated with just one line. Custom build
https://www.jeanneau-owners.com/hintsandtips/sternarchsunkiss.htmlOutboard hoisting system
Goiot ocean hatches truly water tight and maintained with new gaskets.
Winches, various large sizes (54, 48 etc) on deck and the mast plus a milwaukee 48 volt (2 batteries) angle drill to make each one powered as needed.
Ground tackle etc.
Rocha anchor 33 kg (70lbs) new in 2021
Chain -10mm new in the 2024 with rode total 300 feet (secondary line with 50 feet of chain for backup anchor.
Fortress anchors – model 55 as storm anchor and model 27 as spare or stern anchor (both like new)
Lofrance Tigres 1500 watts
Many mooring and storm lines plus fenders etc etc.
Dinghy, outboard and miscellaneous
Highfield inflatable with aluminium bottom fitted with chaps
18 HP 2 stroke outboard 2020 including spare prop
Also many spares tools and maintenance parts included, plus she comes with everything needed to go such as cutlery, pots and pans, dishes, towels sheets safety gear and much more, just bring your shorts and you are good to go.
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.
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Features
Electrical Equipment
Shore Power Inlet:✓
Inverter:✓
Electronics
Depthsounder:✓
Log-Speedometer:✓
Wind Speed and Direction:✓
Navigation Centre:✓
Plotter:✓
Autopilot:✓
Compass:✓
GPS:✓
Cockpit Speakers:✓
VHF:✓
Outside Equipment
Outboard Engine Brackets:✓
Solar Panel:✓
Rigging
Steering Wheel:✓
Sails
Fully Battened Mainsail:✓
Furling Genoa:✓
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Propulsion
Engine Make:VOLVO
Engine Model:D 2 55
Engine Year:2019
Total Power:55hp
Engine Hours:750
Engine Type:Inboard
Fuel Type:Diesel
Propeller Type:3 Blade
Propeller Material:Bronze
Specifications
Dimensions
Length Overall:14.33m
Beam:3.96m
Miscellaneous
Hull Material:Fibreglass
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank:
Fuel Tank:
Holding Tank:
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