S/V Mohini is a San Carlos, Panama based 2005 Fortuna Island Spirit 401 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.
S/V Mohini is a San Carlos, Panama based 2005 Fortuna Island Spirit 401.
Mohini is a self-sufficient, off-grid vessel with enough battery capacity and charging capacity to maintain all necessary equipment including making water.
If you’re looking for a well maintained, turn-key, and fully outfitted live-aboard cruising catamaran for under $250,000, Mohini is it.
Mohini was expertly crafted in South Africa and has circumnavigated the globe.
It’s a safe, comfortable, and reliable catamaran with plenty of proven bluewater experience.
Sail Magazine recognized the 2005 Island Spirit 401 as one of its Top Ten boats of the year in 2005, citing its solid construction, simple and robust systems, accessible design, safe and efficient sail handling, roomy interior, sensible price, and reliable sailing performance.
The vessel’s spacious layout makes it ideal for couples or families who plan to cruise full-time; plus, there’s plenty of room to host!
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Specifications
| Name | S/V Mohini |
| Make | Fortuna |
| Model | Island Spirit 401 |
| Year | 2005 |
| Type | Multihull Sailboat |
| Builder | Fortuna Catamarans (South Africa) |
| Designer | Phil Southwell |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| Cabins | 3 |
| Heads | 2 |
| Galley | Up |
Dimensions
| Loa | 39 |
| Lwl | 38 ft |
| Beam | 23 |
| Headroom | 6 ft 4 in |
| Draft | 3.5 ft |
| Mast Height | 63 ft |
Tankage
| Fuel Tanks | 60 gal main + 52 gal jerry cans |
| Water Tanks | 60 gal |
| Holding Tanks | 2 |
Performance
| Engines | 2 x Volvo Penta D1 28 HP each (2004) |
| Engine Hours | Starboard 2,887 hours; Port 2,936 hours |
| Fuel Consumption | 0.5 gal per engine per hour |
| Generator | MarineKinetix MK4+ wind generator |
| Displacement | 28000 lbs |
| Sails | Mainsail ~579 sq ft, 130% roller furling genoa ~430 sq ft, asymmetric spinnaker ~1019 sq ft |
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General Specifications
- Name: S/V Mohini
- Make/Model: Fortuna Island Spirit 401
- Year: 2005
- Type: Multihull Sailboat
- Builder: Fortuna Catamarans (South Africa)
- Designer: Phil Southwell
- Construction: Fiberglass
- LOA: 39 ft. / 11.89 m
- LWL: 38 ft. / 11.65 m
- Beam: 23 ft. / 6.80 m
- Headroom: 6' 4"
- Draft: 3' 6"
- Mast Height: 63'
- Displacement: 28,000 lbs
Accommodations & Layout
- Cabins: 3 (2 queen, 1 double)
- Heads: 2 (1 with a dedicated shower)
- Owner Edition Suite: The entire starboard hull is a master suite with a queen-sized berth, dressing area, sitting nook, reading desk, and a dedicated interior utility/storage room
- Port Hull: Two berths with closets and dressing areas
- Salon: Open-concept with a large table, L-shaped couch, nav station, and custom-painted interior with marine carpeting and a Mexican tile backsplash
- Galley (Up): U-shaped layout with ample counter space, three-burner propane stove (replaced 2022), propane oven, and an elevated serving shelf
- Additional Interior Features: Custom paint job, flooring, Mexican tile backsplash and threshold, custom-upholstered foam cushions in bimini cockpit
Electronics & Navigation
- Chart Plotter: Raymarine Axiom 9 (New 2023)
- Radar: Raymarine Quantum Radome (New 2023)
- Instruments: Raymarine ST60 series (wind, depth)
- Autopilot: Raymarine ST6001 Smart Pilot
- VHF: Standard Horizon GX1500S
- Internet: Starlink (2023)
- Other: Compass
Electrical, Power & Plumbing
- House Batteries: (3) Chins 12V 300AH LiFePO4 (900AH total)
- Solar Power: (5) Solar panels with 1,600+ kW generation; Victron MPPT 150/85 and 100/50 controllers
- Wind Power: MarineKinetix MK4+ generator (2022)
- Inverter/Charger: Victron Multiplus 3000W; charges from shore power
- Alternators: 2 new high-capacity alternators (2024)
- Battery Monitoring: Victron Smart Battery Sense and Victron BMV Shunt with BMV-702
- Watermaker: SeaWater Pro 40 gallons/hour (120V) with new membranes (2024)
- Air Conditioning: Mabru Marine 12,000 BTU 12V DC (runs from batteries)
- Plumbing: 2 new quiet flush marine toilet pumps (2025), new water pressure pump and tanks (2024), and Isotemp hot water heater
Engines & Performance
- Engines: 2 Volvo Penta D1 28HP each (2004 Inboards)
- Sail Drives: Twin Volvo-Penta
- Hours: Starboard: 2,887 | Port: 2,936
- Consumption: 0.5 gal/engine/hour
- Tankage: 60 gal fuel tank (plus 52 gal in jerry cans), 60 gal water tank, 2 holding tanks
Sails & Rigging
- Standing Rigging: New (June 2024)
- Main Sail: March 2022 (578.7 ft^2)
- Headsail: Roller furling 130% Genoa (430 ft^2) with new UV protection (2024)
- Spinnaker: Asymmetric (1019 ft^2)
- Winches: Lewmar 40 (mast/halyard), Lewmar 40 (port), Lewmar 40 (starboard helm – primary electric), Lewmar 30 (starboard cockpit)
Deck & Equipment
- Cockpit: 7-foot hard-top bimini, custom-upholstered foam cushions (some new 2023), privacy screens, and a pass-through window to the galley
- Anchor Gear: Rocna Vulcan 55lb with 240 ft. chain, Fortress anchor with chain/rode, and Lewmar 1000W windlass
- Tender: 10 ft. Caribe dinghy with a new Suzuki 15HP electric start outboard (2024)
- Safety: New 6-person life raft (2023), 2 ResQLink PLBs, 2 harnesses, 3 Type 1 PFDs, Para-Tech sea anchor, and delta drogue
- Additional Deck Items: New trampolines (2025), Magma BBQ, tools, spare parts, and various water toys/snorkeling gear
Notable Upgrades & Recent Work
- New standing rigging (2024)
- 2 new high-capacity alternators (2024)
- New chart plotter (2023)
- New 6-person life raft (2023)
- New trampolines (2025)
- New outboard Suzuki 15HP electric start (2024)
- New UV protection on the headsail (2024)
- 2 new quiet flush marine toilet pumps (2025)
- New watermaker membranes (2024)
- New water pressure pump and pressure tanks (2024)
- Starlink (2023)






























































































