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Switch 55 Sailing Cat

Estimated price for orientation: 452 427 $

Category: Catamaran
Class: Sail

Switch 55 Sailing Cat

“Fantazia” Switch 55 Catamaran  “Blue Water limousine”

“A long distance limousine, fast in all conditions of sailing equipped for short-handed crews”. That’s how Multihulls World Magazine described the Switch 55 of which only one has been built. From the designers Van Peteghem & Lauriot (VPLP) the current owner of “Fantazia” spent over a year travelling the world looking for just the right vessel that would provide them Fast, Comfortable extended Blue Water cruising.

Being an experienced Ocean racer and having competed in many Sydney to Hobart’s he had strict criteria in what he wanted from the boat in Safety, Performance, Equipment and Comfort and it needed to be set up for short handed sailing.

Fantazia is that boat with its spacious cockpit and excellent all on one level galley and saloon, with a table that easily seats 7-8 through to the large master cabin, office and bathroom that extends over the entire Port hull.

Step down into the Starboard hull and you will find a separate shower and toilet along with two large double guest suites.

There is such an extensive cruising inventory including many secondary back up systems  the only way to truly get a grasp of what this vessel has to offer and to do her justice we will need to arrange a time to talk you through this very special boat.

“Fantazia” really is in a class of her own!

 Vessel Description
Reference NumberESB 724
Make / ModelSwitch 55 Sailing Cat
Description“Fantazia” Switch 55 Catamaran  “Blue Water limousine”.  

“A long distance limousine, fast in all conditions of sailing equipped for short-handed crews”. That’s how Multihulls World Magazine described the Switch 55 of which only one has been built. From the designers Van Peteghem & Lauriot (VPLP) the current owner of “Fantazia” spent over a year travelling the world looking for just the right vessel that would provide them Fast, Comfortable extended Blue Water cruising.  

Being an experienced Ocean racer and having competed in many Sydney to Hobart’s he had strict criteria in what he wanted from the boat in Safety, Performance, Equipment and Comfort and it needed to be set up for short handed sailing.  

Fantazia is that boat with its spacious cockpit and excellent all on one level galley and saloon, with a table that easily seats 7-8 through to the large master cabin, office and bathroom that extends over the entire Port hull.  

Step down into the Starboard hull and you will find a separate shower and toilet along with two large double guest suites.  

There is such an extensive cruising inventory including many secondary back up systems  the only way to truly get a grasp of what this vessel has to offer and to do her justice we will need to arrange a time to talk you through this very special boat.  

“Fantazia” really is in a class of her own!
PriceAU $880,000 plus GST
Vessel NameFantazia
DesignerVan Peteghem & Lauriot Prevost
BuilderSud Composites Switch Catamarans, France
Launch Date2005
LOA16.76m - 55'
LOD55'
Beam25'7"
Draft3'11"
Displacement18,000kg
Hull MaterialGRP sandwich
Deck MaterialGRP sandwich
Cruise Speed8 knots
 
 Machinery
EngineTwin Yanmar Turbo 4JH4-THE
Fuel TypeDiesel
Horsepower2x 75 HP
Drive SystemSail drive - New in 2009
PropsS/S feathering 3-blade Autostream - New in 2009
Fuel Capacity / Tanks2x 400 Litres
Genset Model2x Mastervolt 3.5KvA with 2x 80AH batteries
KVA3.5
WatermakerDesalinator watermaker 110L/hour
Compressor2x 115L S/S + 2x Danfoss tropicalised water exchange compressors
Other MachineryAir con (port, stbd, main saloon)
 
 Rigging
Rig TypeSparcraft anodised aluminium mast
Rigging Age2005 - Current rigging certificate
Sail InventoryMainsail, gennaker, genoa, stay, spinnakers - Huge sail inventory, please enquire for full details
FurlerYes
Lazy JacksYes
Deck GearFrederikson/Andersen/Easylock fittings, plenty of winches
 
 Accommodation
Cabins3 cabin owners version - Master port with full king size bed, study desk, ensuite forward with separate shower stall. 2 x double cabins stbd with separate head/shower.
Total Berths6
SaloonWith a huge central saloon, all on one level. By choosing to avoid a saloon with different levels, the owner has achieved a studio effect, with a galley/bar, dining area, and reading area. The furniture is an elegent combo of ash, cherry, and maple wood.
Headroom6'7"
ShowerSeparate shower in master and guest hulls
H/CYes
ToiletOne head in guest hull + ensuite in master hull, 2 x Jabsco
Holding TankYes
 
 Galley
LayoutU-shaped galley with indoor/outdoor alfresco access, Corian counter with S/S double sink and mixing tap
StorageAmple
Fridge2x 115L S/S 12v/240v, 2 x Danfoss compressors
Freezer1x S/S 90L with Danfoss compressors
Stove TypeBaumatic S/S oven, Smeg 3-burner cook top with extractor hood
Hot Water System2x 250L - New in 2009
Water Capacity / Tanks2x 220L tanks with 110L/hour desalinator watermaker
CommentsWater heaters are both motor and electrically heated
 
 Electrics
Shore Power220v
Batteries5x house, 2x engine
Solar Panels2x 130w
 
 Electronics & Instrumentation
GPSRaymarine Seatalk Maxsea navigation with charts
PlotterST60 Multi Raymarine
SounderDSM300
RadarRaymarine 48nm 4kw
Auto PilotST6001
Wind InstrumentsRaymarine ananometer
RadiosIcom VHF, satellite com system
 
 Entertainment
AM/FM RadioJVC
 
 Safety Equipment
Bilge Pumps6
LiferaftTransocean
EpirbGME Accusat 406
DanbuoyYes
Fire Protection5x 2kg powder
 
 Deck Hardware / Fittings
Anchor WinchTiger 1500w electric
RemoteMuir AA320
AnchorDelta 40kg, second Delta anchor
Chain40m x 13mm S/S, 20m x 13mm galv.
DinghySouthern Pacific 5-man 3.5m (New in 2012)
OutboardYamaha 15Hp (New in May 2012)
Rod Holders2
Cockpit Shwr / Deck WashYes
CoversFull cockpit clears
 
 Accessories / Additional Equipment
More GearSO MUCH EXTRA GEAR AND SPARES ON THE VESSEL!!!
 
As details given above are as furnished by the owner of the vessel, Ensign takes no responsibility as to their accuracy. The vendor and purchaser agree that no warranty or guarantees of any type have been implied or given by the broker or its servants.



Features:

TypeSail

CategoryCatamaran

MakeSwitch

Model55 Sailing Cat

Year built2005

Length54.99ft

Hull MaterialFibreglass

New/UsedUsed