S/V KIF KIF is a Río Dulce, Guatemala based 1996 Custom 52' One Off Catamaran For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.
Price reduced!
Motivated seller, selling due to health issues. All reasonable offers considered!
Introducing the S/V Kif Kif, a unique 1996 52-foot custom catamaran from One Off, meticulously crafted by Indiana Nautica in Salvador, Brazil, and designed by the renowned architect Carlos Ribeiro. Built specifically for its original owner, this catamaran has successfully circumnavigated the globe, showcasing its capability for long-distance sailing and exploration. Now it is ready to find a new owner who will appreciate its rich history and potential for future voyages.
The spacious layout of S/V Kif Kif makes it an ideal choice for both leisurely day sails and extended journeys at sea. She has seven feet of headroom throughout with beautiful teak and holly flooring. The four large cabins, with a separate workshop area, are perfect for accommodating guests, while the two heads, each with a shower, ensure convenience and comfort for all aboard. The galley offers abundant storage. All cabins have cozy double berths with plenty of room for personal belongings. The bright and roomy salon further enhances the living space, offering additional sleeping accommodations for guests or family members. The vessel offers extra interior storage discreetly located under the flooring throughout the boat.
In 2014 the mast was removed and replaced with a larger mast, and the support beam at the bow was removed and upgraded with a larger beam.
Whether you dream of anchoring in remote coves, exploring vibrant coastal cities, or simply enjoying the tranquility of the open sea, S/V Kif Kif offers the perfect platform to fulfill those dreams. With her proven track record of circumnavigation and her well-maintained condition, this custom catamaran is ready to embark on new adventures with her next owner!
Specifications
| Name | S/V KIF KIF |
| Make | Custom |
| Model | 52' One Off Catamaran |
| Year | 1996 |
| Type | Multihull Sailboat |
| Builder | Indiana Nautica, Salvador, Brazil |
| Designer | Carlos Ribiero |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| Cabins | 4 |
| Heads | 2 |
Dimensions
| Loa | 52.49 feet |
| Beam | 26.25 feet |
| Headroom | 7 ft |
| Draft | 4.59 feet |
Tankage
| Fuel Tanks | 184 L |
| Water Tanks | 184 L |
Performance
| Engines | 2 x Yanmar 4JH4E 50hp |
| Engine Hours | 2000 |
| Displacement | 26000.0 kgs |
| Sails | Hydronet fully battened furling mainsail 40 m; Hydronet genoa 90 m on roller furler; removable forestay furling; spinnaker 150 m triradial; reacher 90 m |
Inventory
Vessel Overview
- Name: S/V Kif Kif
- Type: Custom catamaran (One Off)
- Designer: Carlos Ribiero
- Builder: Indiana Nautica, Salvador, Brazil
- Year: 1996
- Provenance: Circumnavigated by original owner
- Hull material: Fiberglass
- Displacement: 26,000 kg
- Keel type: Other
Dimensions
- LOA: 52.49 ft
- Beam: 26.25 ft
- Max draft: 4.59 ft
- Interior headroom: 7 ft throughout
- Flooring: Teak and holly
Propulsion and Engines
- Engines: 2 x Yanmar 4JH4E diesel
- Power: 50 hp each
- Hours: Approximately 2,000 hours
- Drive type: Saildrive
- Fuel tanks capacity: 184.0 litres
Fuel and Water Systems
- Fuel capacity: 184.0 litres
- Fresh water capacity: 184.0 litres
- Watermaker: Desalinator 12V, 60 L (water production)
- Rain collection: Integrated into hard dodger
Electrical and Power
- Solar array: 1,500 W total
- Solar charge controllers: Victron
- Inverter: 2,000 W, 220 V
- Batteries: Installed (service battery system present)
Rigging and Sails
- Mast: Replaced in 2014 with larger mast
- Bow support beam: Removed and upgraded in 2014
- Headsail: Hydronet 90m with roller furler (good condition)
- Mainsail: Hydronet 40m, fully battened, furling, with stack pack (excellent condition)
- Removable forestay furling: Present and in great condition
- Spinnaker: 150m Triradial (old, never used)
- Reacher: 90m (decent condition)
- Winches: 4 manual Harken winches in cockpit; 3 winches on mast
Deck and Ground Tackle
- Anchor: Present
- Windlass: Onboard
- Hard dodger: Present (with rain catching system)
- Bimini: Present
- Sprayhood: Present
- Fenders: Present
Navigation and Electronics
- Chartplotter: Raymarine with AIS
- Autopilots: 2 x Raymarine hydraulic autopilots
- Windvane: Present
- GPS: Present
- VHF radio: Present
- Compass: Present
- Depth instrument: Present
- Wind instrument: Present
- Navigation lights: Present
- Plotter: Present
Safety Equipment
- Bilge pumps: 8 electric bilge pumps
- Life raft/dinghy: 4-person inflatable dinghy with aluminum hard bottom, chaps replaced 3 years ago
- Outboard: 9.8 hp Tohatsu
Accommodation and Interior
- Cabins: 4 large cabins with double berths and storage
- Workshop: Separate workshop area
- Heads: 2 (manual marine toilets) with showers
- Salon: Bright, roomy salon with additional sleeping accommodations
- Interior storage: Under-floor lockers throughout
Galley
- Stove: Propane stove with oven
- Refrigerator: Present
- Freezer: Present
- Sinks: Large double sinks
- Storage: Abundant galley storage
Modifications and History
- 2014: Mast replaced with larger mast; bow support beam removed and upgraded
- Vessel has completed global circumnavigation
- Seller notes: Price reduced; motivated seller (health-related)
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