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2000 Custom Aikane 56

Hampton, Virginia, United States

$599,000

The Aikane 56, Nausicaa, offers an unparalleled sailing performance that truly sets her apart. Crafted in Trinidad by renowned yacht builder Aikane Trinidad Ltd  and designed by esteemed maritime architects VPLP, Nausicaa delivers an exceptional sailing experience. Her advanced sail plan, lightweight construction, and upgraded standing and running rigging ensure efficient line management from the cockpit, providing both exhilaration and safety on the water. Experience the pleasure of sailing Nausicaa—where performance meets sophistication.

Broker's Note: Having personally sailed nearly 1,500 nautical miles on Naussica—from St. Thomas to the Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas, and into the Chesapeake Bay—I can confidently attest to her exceptional performance. With experience on over 40 different sailboat models, including Catana, Balance, and Outremer, Naussica stands out for her impressive speed and seaworthiness. Experience fast, comfortable journeys to your destinations with this remarkable sailing machine.

Listing Broker: Kevin Klinges 

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For more information: aikane56catamaran.com

  • Year built 2000

  • Hull material: FRP Epoxy

  • Mast height 74’

  • Fuel 160gl
  • Water 106gl
  • 3 staterooms, two heads, three vanities and showers
  • Sleeps 6 in 3 staterooms
  • Teak and Holly Composite Flooring
  • Oak Whitewash interior finish
  • Rocna 40G anchor
  • (2) 3 blade Max Props
  • 8-man life raft
  • 3 showers
  • Draft: Minimum 3.9 ft / Max 8.5 ft

  • 1380 watts of Solar (5 panels on custom stainless steel solar arch – new 2022)

  • ElectroMaax High Output alternators on both engines (2 x 250 amps – new 2023)

  • 12.8V Victron Lithium House Battery Bank (1320 amp hours – new 2022)

  • Victron Accessories (Cerbo GX and Touch GX, Lynx distribution system, MPPTs (4) – new

    2022)

  • 3 Seldon E40i Electric 3 speed winches (2022)
  • Dessalator D100 Watermaker (refurbished 2024)

  • Doyle Hydranet Performance sails (main, genoa, two code zeros, spinnaker)

  • Full B&G Electronics Package (chartplotters (2), autopilot, radar, AIS, VHF, sonar – new

    2022)

  • Carbon mast stripped and repainted (2022)

  • Fully batten mainsail Tri-radial Hydronet by Doyle with 3 reef points

  • 130% over-lapping Genoa Tri-radial Hydronet by Doyle

  • Staysail Tri-radial Hydronet by Doyle

  • TENDER IS A TWO-YEAR OLD HIGHFIELD CL310 HYPALON RIB, CUSTOM SUNBRELLA DINGHY CHAPS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION MADE IN 2023 IN GRENADA
  • ONE E-PROPULSION SPIRIT + 1.0 ELECTRIC OUTBOARD W/CHARGER) IN EXCELLENT CONDITION

Disclaimer

Nicolle Associates is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Catamaran Brokerage.

Basic Boat Info

Tax Status: Paid
Boat Name: Nausicaa
Make: Custom
Model: Aikane 56
Year: 2000
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: 7T0GG3
Has Hull ID: Yes
Keel Type: Lifting Keel

Dimensions

Length: 56 ft / 17.07 m
Length Overall: 56 ft / 17.07 m
Waterline Length: 51'11 ft / 15.83 m
Beam: 26'6 ft / 8.08 m
Max Draft: 7 ft / 2.13 m
Min Draft: 3.58 ft
Bridge Clearance: 74 ft / 22.56 m
Deadrise: 0.06 rad
Electrical Circuit: 12 V
Cabins Count: 3

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: Yanmar
  • Model: 4JH2E
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 50hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 Blade, Bronze, Feathering
  • Engine Hours: 4450
  • Engine Location: Port
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: Yanmar
  • Model: 4JH2E
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 50hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 Blade, Bronze, Feathering
  • Engine Hours: 4450
  • Engine Location: Starboard
Total Engine Power: 100hp
Cruising Speed: 8.5 kn
Propeller RPM: 2400

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 600 L
Water Tanks: 2
Water Tank Capacity: 400 L
Holding Tank Count: 2
Holding Tank Capacity: 0 L

Other

Total Liferaft Capacity: 8
Drive Type: Direct
Windlass Type: Electric
Boat Class: Catamaran

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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