Xquisite X5 Catamaran – 2017 | Luxury. Performance. Perfection.

Step aboard one of the world’s most awarded bluewater cruising catamarans – the Xquisite X5, launched in 2017 and built for sailors who demand excellence.

This 50-foot catamaran is the epitome of modern ocean cruising, blending intelligent design, state of the art systems, and handcrafted luxury. Designed by Rudolf Jonker and built by Phoenix Marine Manufacturing in South Africa, this vessel reflects a philosophy of durability, comfort, and elegance.

The Xquisite X5 has an exceptional build quality. Her hulls are built using vacuum-infused epoxy vinyl ester resin with multiaxial E-glass reinforcements and a Divinycell PVC foam core of varying densities. This advanced composite construction ensures a highly rigid, impact-resistant, and lightweight laminate, optimized for offshore durability.

Structural integrity is exceptional, with:

• 24mm Lloyd’s-certified marine plywood bulkheads, hand-laminated to both hull and deck
• Dedicated crash bulkheads in the bows for forward impact protection
• Aft collision bulkheads in each transom to protect the engine compartments
• Lower keel impact compartments integrated into each hull for added grounding safety

This meticulous structural approach sets the X5 apart as a catamaran truly prepared for the challenges of extended offshore cruising — offering peace of mind where it matters most.

Sea Larks is fully ready for bluewater adventures. The boat is powered by twin Yanmar 80hp engines with electric controls and Maxprop folding propellors and a 12kW generator.  Added to this is:

• A huge solar capacity at 2400W added to a 1080Ah set of Mastervolt lithium batteries means there is never a power problem. 
• There is AC current on a Mastervolt 3.5kW inverter as well as from the generator, and shore power in 110V and 220V
• The boat can easily run the 40gph (150l/h) water maker, air conditioning, washer dryer, dishwasher, 157l fridge 144l freezer, icemaker, Bosch combination microwave/oven on the battery bank.
• And the owner has stand alone induction stoves to replace the propane system as needed.

 All this means that you can live as you choose to even when in remote locations.

The interior is spacious and refined in 3-cabin owner’s layout with en-suite bathrooms.  The finishes are light oak and particularly noteworthy are the panoramic windows giving a fantastic view (and visibility while sailing) in the saloon and in the hulls.   The quality of the cabinetry is excellent, and there are multiple storage options throughout the boat, including a walk-in dressing area in the owners hull.

The galley is equipped with premium appliances and includes a central island workspace, which is excellent for family life and for entertaining.

The onboard electronics includes Garmin navigation, seamless control systems and state of the art communication systems

• Central touchscreen C-Zone control panel for systems monitoring
• Integrated Garmin navigation suite with 16” chart plotter, Radar, AIS, forward sonar
• Starlink and Iridium Go technology, as well as an SSB radio set

The Xquisite X5 is set up for short-handed sailing. The helm station is fully enclosed behind a sleek tempered glass windscreen, offering excellent protection and visibility in all conditions. The set of sails on board is very versatile with:

• Self-tacking Stay Sail and a larger Reacher both on a manual furlers
• New (June 2024) North Sails Norlam laminate Mainsail
• The total sail area is a huge 183m² – 1,970sq ft
• All sail handling lines are led back to the helm through three tunnels, whose outlets have polished stainless anti-chafe sections.  
• The boat is a breeze to manage short handed one can trim sails, reef, and manage controls, with toe touch button electric winches from a comfortable and weather protected helm station.

Meticulously maintained by knowledgeable owners, this 2017 X5 is in turn-key condition and available immediately for her next voyage. The bottom paint has just been done including barrier paint, primer and antifouling.  Whether you're chasing sunsets across the Pacific wanting a pied a terre in French Polynesia, this catamaran delivers a unique blend of performance, luxury, and peace of mind.

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