Basic Information
- Builder:
- NORSEMAN YACHTS
- Category:
- Catamaran
- Model Year:
- 1993
- Year Built:
- 1993
- Country:
- United States
Dimensions
- LOA:
- 40' 0" (12.19m)
Speed, Capacities and Weight
Hull and Deck Information
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
Engine Information
- Manufacturer:
- Volvo Penta
Overview
Ready
for your cruising adventures! Dances with Dolphins has
enjoyed the care of the same owners for the last 18 years who have lived aboard
and cruised her full time in the Bahamas, she has many features only this
experience can provide.
4
cabin, 2 head layout with galley up and large salon area.
She
is well equipped and set up for long term self sufficiency for extended living
"on the hook" including water maker, custom fiberglass hardtop topped with
6 solar panels total 1230 AH, 8kw diesel generator (2014), new alternator
(2016), Invertor, 1700 AH of batteries, AC freezer, Heavy ground tackle and many
redundant systems!
Mechanically
sound and very well maintained. 2 Volvo Penta 2030D (2001, 2002) engines
with saildrives and 3 bladed bronze folding props. Excellent engine
access. Complete with over abundant spares for virtually every
system!
Comprehensive
electronics and entertainment systems new 2016 includes Chartplotter, Radar,
Autopilot, VHF with AIS.
Easy
line handling to the cockpit, her sail compliment includes a large raked UK
Mainsail, a Genoa, a storm jib and a spinnaker.
Her
shallow 3' 6" draft offers increased options for safe anchoring away from crowds
and wider access to secluded spots - an ideal Bahamas boat!
Beamy
and spacious at 40 feet long and 25 feet wide, she offers lots of space for
comfort and entertaining, as well as great stability and safety at anchor or
under sail.
The
roomy cockpit is safe, comfortable and perfect for relaxing and entertaining
with custom cushions and a custom hardtop for protection. Great visability
for while sailing and docking. Plenty of room for family and
friends!
The
large galley-up and comfortable salon has double sliding doors from the
cockpit and offers a great traffic flow and easy conversation during meal times
and entertaining. The salon dining and entertainment area can seat 6+
comfortably. Tall headroom throughout. Panoramic view from wrap around
windows. Good ventilation with numerous opening hatches.
Two
queen cabins forward, and two double cabins aft. Two heads with sink, shower and
electric toilets sits between the forward and aft cabins in each
hull.
10
foot AB dinghy equipped with a new 20 HP Suzuki outboard takes you wherever you
want to go.
Recently
cruised and ready to sail and liveaboard now!
Deck
and Hull needs painting, but not necessary for operation
Accommodations
Large sliding glass entry doors from cockpit to salon
Panoramic windows offer an excellent view, UV window shades
Large U shaped salon settee with a folding cherrywood/beechwood table
that seats 6+ comfortably for dining and entertaining
Generous under table and seating storage
40" HD Flatscreen TV and DVD player
Light Oak tone Vinyl Laminate floor covering
Navigation station with desk, electric panel and charging station
Galley up to port
Ample headroom throughout
Dual access steps to each hull
2 Private Queen cabins forward with hanging locker and 2 shelving
lockers
2 Private Double cabins aft with three large lockers
2 spacious heads with sink, shower, cupboards, and electric toilets sits
between the forward and aft cabins
LED reading and courtesy lights in all cabins
Excellent ventilation with large overhead Bomar hatches and screens
Caframo 12V fans in all cabins
3 Dolphin carvings from Bali
Galley
The well laid out double sided galley up provides practical
functionality with easy access to salon and cockpit and steps to port
cabins
Propane Stovetop, cabinets and freezer outboard, sinks, refrigerators,
counter space forward facing and inboard
(3) burner ENO stovetop uses LPG
Propane solenoid shutoff, 25# Fiberglass propane tank
2 SS sinks and drying sink with separate drain
New stainless steel single lever faucet
Deep well insulated top loading Isotherm Freezer/Refrigerator
Well insulated front opening bar cooler
7 cubic foot top loading AC deep freezer (occupies one hull access
area)
Daewood Microwave oven
Zoroshi Breadmaker
Cuisinart coffee maker
NuWave Convection Oven
Single Induction plate cooker
Pots and pans
2 Isotherm Water Heaters (5 gallons each)
PUR 160E Watermaker runs on 12 volt ( 6 gallons per hour)
Good Ventilation from overhead hatch and exhaust fan in hatch
Generous storage for pots & pans, food, spices and provisioning room
with 6 large galley cupboards
Additional storage that includes the dishes, silverware and glasses in
salon, close to table
Mechanical
-
Better than average access to both engines, front and back
-
Shows very well maintained
Volvo Penta 2030D ×2 engines - 29 hp diesel, Port new 2002, Stbd new
2001
-
120s Sail Drives (rebuilt 2014, seals 2018)
-
1" Engine raw water intake thruhulls thru strainer with Marlon shutoff
(saildrive intakes still functional)
-
3 blade bronze flex folding props
-
Volvo 70 amp alternators (new 2016)
-
Dual Racor Primary Fuel Filters
-
Full Instrument panels (new 2016) on helm
-
Steering Gear Wheel, Cable & Bar
-
Single Lever Cable Throttle Controls
-
One - 107 Gallon SS Water Tank
- ShurFlo Pressure System
PUR 160E water maker (rebuilt 2019) (6 gallons per hour)
-
Charcoal drinking water filtration
-
One aluminum diesel fuel tank with two compartments - 104 gallons
-
Fuel Lines: USCG/ISO Type A1 & B1
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Fuel Fill Lines: USCG/ISO Type AII
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Push button electric pumps for oil changes
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Oil change is one gallon
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Electric fuel pumps on each engine for self priming gravity fed engines
-
Mass loaded vinyl insulation replaced foam for more room and cleaner engine
areas
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Chafe protection on hoses
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Bright lights in engine compartment for easier maintenance
Electronics & Navigation
Updated Electronics and Entertainment Systems 2016
-
Raymarine EV-200 Linear Pilot autopilot with P70 head (2016)
-
Garmin GPSMap 7612xsv 12” chartplotter (2016)
-
Garmin GPSmap 741xs 7" chartplotter with US East Coast and Bahamas maps
(2016)
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Garmin GPS 19x NMEA 2000 antenna (2016)
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Garmin GMR 18 xHD 18” Dome Radar (2016)
-
Raymarine I60 Tridata system with Depth and Speed (2016)
-
Raymarine I60 Wind display (2016)
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Raymarines long wind ST60100 Transducer (2016)
-
Depth sounders in both hulls
-
Ritchie Navigator Compass
-
Standard Horizon Matrix GX2200 VHF with AIS /GPS Marine VHF
w/Polyplaner Remote Speaker
-
Whip mounted antenna on mast
-
Many redundant handheld devices
-
Cellular booster and charger
-
Entertainment system new in 2016 includes:
-
Fusion MS-AV750 Marine stereo
-
Two Polyplanner 6” speakers
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Two Polyplanner 8” speakers
-
Samsung 40” 4K HD Smart TV
-
Sony sound bar
-
Samsung DVD/Blue Ray
Electrical System
12 Volt DC with three plugs
110 Volt AC with plug in each cabin, 5 in galley and salon area and 1 in
cockpit, all GFI
Phasor Kubota 8.0 Kw generator ( new 2014) backend upgraded (2016)
Lead sound insulation for generator hatch
Electric fuel pump on generator
Oil change pump on generator
6 Rolls Surrette L16 Deep cycle batteries S-605 (2016)
2 Interstate Group 31 batteries
4 205 watt poly solar panels
2 205 watt mono solar panels
Morningstar 60 AMP MPPT solar controller
Outback 80 AMP MPPT solar controller
Xantrex MS2000 Inverter/charger(2000w)
Xantrex System control panel
Bluesea master cut off switches
2 Promariner galvanic isolators
Shore cords and adapters for 30 and 50 amp
Salon generator remote control panel/duplicate on engine
Volvo 70 amp Alternators on engines ( new 2016)
Wiring, control panels and thin walled PVC ducting for air conditioner (not
in use for 10 years, no guarantee)
Sails & Rigging
Aluminum mast and boom with steps up to first spreader
7/8ths rigged sloop with a prebend and raked mast
Fully battened UK dacron mainsail with 5 cars and three reefs
135 dacron Genoa with Facnor roller furling
Asymmetrical ripstop spinnaker
Storm jib
Custom UK sail bag on mainsail with lazy jack system
Stainless steel standing rigging (1×19) with swage and staylock fittings
(2009)
3 stainless steel spreaders
Dyneema running backstays
Full width traveller for mainsail across back of cockpit
Polyester line running rigging
All sheets come to cockpit for handling
Lewmar #40 and #44 ST two speed winch on mast
2 Lewmar #48 ST, two speed winches on roof at cockpit
2 Lewmar #48 ST, two speed winches on side decks of cockpit
Bosun's Chair
ATN mast climber
Deck Equipment
-
Custom designed/ Green Sunbrella upholstered cockpit seating with backrests
for 6+ comfortably
-
Custom fiberglass hardtop over entire cockpit for shade/rain protection
-
Rain water collection system
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Hardtop offers Windows to manage sails and winch work
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Sun shades on aft and sides
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LED Lighting
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Helm station with good visibility for sailing and docking
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Access to all sheets with Lewmar winches from cockpit
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Lots of storage under seats
-
Floor locker doubles as safety escape hatch
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Spacious deck and trampoline areas allow comfortable outdoor activities
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Non skid on deck
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SS Stanchions and Lifelines
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Railings on bows and sterns
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Large trampolines for sunning
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Bow seats
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SS swim ladder with great handles for getting out of the water
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Sugarscoop transoms with molded stairs
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Transom shower
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Sunscreens on windows
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Bright LED deck light for viewing anchor or generator at night
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(1) Delta 55 anchor
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(1) Fortress, FX-37 anchor
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(1) Fortress, FX23 anchor
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Dinghy anchor
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Lofrans Progress Electric Windlass w/Chain Gypsy
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150’ Stainless Steel Chain
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10' AB 10VL RIB Dingy 2013
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Suzuki 20 hp outboard Model Number: DF-20 (NEW 2018)
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Stainless Steel davits with Block & Tackle lift
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Paddles, pump and repair kit
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Polyester anchor rode
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4 Fenders
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Mooring lines of various lengths and strengths which have been used for
hurricane tie
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Firehouse chafe protection on primary docking lines
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Compressed air and conch Horns
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Pole spears, fins, masks and snorkels
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2 dive suits
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Solas B Kit Flares
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SOS Distress light C-1001
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(6) Adult Type II life vests
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(6) Adult Type III life vests
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(2) Adult Type V Compressed life vests
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(2) Horseshoe Buoy Life Rings
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8” Bell fog signal
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(7) portable fire extinguishers
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LED Anchor, Tricolour, Steaming and Deck lights
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Lower Navigation lights
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Smoke alarm
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(2) Carbon Monoxide alarms
Hull & Construction
Alex Simonis design
Full monocoque construction
GRP exterior laminates with foam core
Watertight bulkheads
Foam core bulkhead bonded to hull with FRP
Transom have molded steps in sugarscoop configuration
Molded FRP keels
Skeg hung rudders
Custom Fiberglass Hardtop with forward overhang
Cockpit painted 2009
Hull and deck needs painting
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.