53F ILIAD 2025 - ILIAD Catamarans FOR SALE

2024 Multihull of the Year Winner

ILIAD Catamarans are celebrated for exceptional bridge-deck clearance and generous freeboard, delivering confident, quiet performance on extended bluewater passages. Designed for serious cruising, this long-range power catamaran offers optional engine upgrades, approx. 2,500 NM autonomy, a hydraulic lowering aft platform, refined teak joinery, Raymarine Axiom Pro electronics, a Kenyon Texan electric grill, Vitrifrigo ice maker, high-capacity watermaker, and a wealth of premium comforts—perfect for liveaboard and offshore adventures in a luxury motor yacht multihull.

If you’re comparing Sunreef, Leopard, Lagoon, Horizon, Aquila, Two Oceans, Fountaine Pajot, or Longreach, expect to be impressed by the craftsmanship, cruising range, and expansive interiors of this expedition-ready trawler cat. The blend of efficiency, volume, and elegance sets a new benchmark for modern motor catamaran design.

Introduction

Featuring exceptional bridge deck clearance, remarkable internal volume and outstanding range, the ILIAD 53F is conceived for those who wish to venture farther in consummate style. This impressive motor yacht offers superb accommodations and generous interior living space, meticulously finished with exquisite craftsmanship and equipped with state‑of‑the‑art appliances for effortless life aboard. Expansive outdoor areas include a spacious cockpit and a commanding flybridge that redefine the intelligent use of space, elevating features, ergonomics and comfort for memorable days at sea. Designed for extended passage‑making with an abundance of thoughtfully integrated storage, the ILIAD 53F leads her class with a cruising range of 2,500 nautical miles, empowering you to widen your horizon with confidence.

Structural materials

The ILIAD 53F is constructed with a hull bottom and sides in a GRP sandwich with a PVC core of 80–100 kg/m3 density, while the main deck and deckhouse are likewise executed in GRP sandwich with a PVC core of 60 kg/m3. The entire hull lamination employs vinylester resin for superior osmosis resistance, with all other laminates in polyester isophthalic resin. Primary laminates are laid up by infusion for strength and weight efficiency, while GRP stiffeners are laminated on PVC formers by hand lay‑up directly to the shell laminates for enduring rigidity. A white DSM gelcoat provides a pristine, durable exterior finish. The lower deck structural cabin sole is formed in GRP sandwich to enhance stiffness and acoustic comfort. Watertight and structural bulkheads are in GRP sandwich with a PVC core of 80 kg/m3, complemented by partition bulkheads in marine plywood, all bulkheads secured to the shell by lamination to ensure integral strength. Independent fuel, freshwater, and grey and black water tanks are fabricated in aluminium 5052, delivering dependable, long‑life service and straightforward maintenance.

Engine room and marine systems

Power is delivered by 2 x 550HP Cummins engines (upgrade from 440HP) for authoritative performance, supported by a bow thruster for confident low‑speed control. An Onan 17.5 kW generator with muffler and gas‑water separator (upgrade from 13.5 kW) feeds hotel loads, while a 65,000 BTU Climma CWS air‑conditioning system with inverter keeps every interior perfectly tempered. Independence offshore is further ensured by a Sea Recovery Aqua Whisper Mini 1400‑2 watermaker producing 211 L/h (upgrade). The machinery is arranged across 2 x dedicated engine rooms with convenient access via hatches on the main deck, insulated with Pyrotek Sorberbarrier to reduce noise and vibration. Bonding is executed by a copper strip 4 x 32 mm for robust electrical continuity.

The propulsion line features 2 x shaft‑drive gearboxes, 2 x duplex stainless‑steel shafts running in a GRP sterntube, 2 x 316L stainless‑steel rudders, and 2 x Cu3 propellers with four fixed blades. Command is precise through a Sea‑Star hydraulic helm and matching Sea‑Star hydraulic steering system, while Centek mufflers quieten both main engines and generator. Engine‑room airflow is optimized by 2 x air inlets with moisture eliminators and 2 x air blowers for forced ventilation.

Safety and serviceability are paramount, with 4 x fire dampers featuring remote shut‑off and 2 x Seafire automatic fire‑suppression systems with heat sensors and alarms. Fuel integrity is protected by 2 x engine fuel filters, a dedicated genset fuel filter, a fuel transfer pump, and Trident 365 fuel hose. Bilge management is comprehensive with 8 x bilge pumps distributed throughout the boat and fitted with high‑water alarms. Domestic systems include 1 x 60 lts/16 gal water heater, 2 x freshwater pumps, 3 x grey‑water sump pumps and tank, plus dedicated macerator pumps for both grey and black waters. For practicality, there are 3 x deck wash points positioned at the cockpit, bow, and flybridge. Awareness is enhanced by 2 x engine‑room cameras and 1 x docking camera, while interceptors fine‑tune trim and efficiency underway.

Electrical system

A bonded electrical system with ground plate underpins reliable power management across the yacht’s dual‑voltage architecture of 24VDC and 220/110VAC ship systems. Starting power is provided by 2 x engine AGM gel‑type start batteries at 150 Ah each and 1 x generator AGM gel‑type start battery at 150 Ah. Renewable energy flows from 1,600 W solar panels on the hard‑top (upgrade), feeding a 24V 600 Ah lithium house bank for extended silent autonomy. Power conversion and conditioning are entrusted to a Victron Multiplus 24/5000/120 inverter/charger and a Victron Orion 24/12‑40 converter. Control and protection are assured by Vimar switches with BEP circuit breakers and fuses, while lighting is all‑LED from Quick Spa for interiors and exteriors, complemented by Hella Marine navigation and anchor lights. Distribution is centralized through AC/DC main switchboard panels, with shore connectivity via 2 x 50A Marinco shore power cords and universal 220/110V Vimar sockets fitted throughout.

Electronics

Every passage is enhanced by a comprehensive Raymarine suite: an autopilot with P70 control head keeps you precisely on course, while 4 x Raymarine Axiom Pro 16" multifunction displays (2 x flybridge and 2 x main‑deck helm; upgrade) deliver commanding situational awareness. The system integrates Raymarine i70 instrumentation, echo sounder, GPS RS 130, and a complete Raymarine backbone with cables. Communication and identification are covered by AIS with antenna and VHF with antenna. Fishing and bottom detail are revealed by the Raymarine CP100 fish‑finder sensor with CPT120 transducer, and targets are tracked by the FLIR Quantum Q24C radar. Anchor operations are made effortless with a chain counter at the helm.

Exterior outfitting

Life on deck is elevated by a hydraulic lifting stern platform, extendable up and down with elegant teak finishes (upgrade), paired with an aft cockpit folding‑edge table in teak for effortless entertaining. The flybridge invites lingering gatherings with a teak coffee/dining table on a fixed pedestal, an electric Kenyon Texan stainless‑steel grill with hood, and a Vitrifrigo IM XT OCX2 HYDRO ice maker in the flybridge galley. Seamanship is supported by a powerful horn, a searchlight with remote dash‑mount control, and a full complement of six fenders and mooring lines. The underwater body benefits from a primer coat with black antifouling and Propspeed applied to shafts and propellers, while a structural keel, 7 x hull portlights, and a stainless‑steel cap rub‑rail on the hull side underscore capability and protection.

Deck hardware is uncompromising: 4 x Lewmar deck hatches and a large windshield hatch on the main deck bring light and air; mooring is handled by 8 x stainless‑steel 13" cleats and 2 x stainless‑steel 15" bollards; and anchoring is powered by a vertical Quick windlass, 2000W 24V, with chain counter. Safe movement is assured by 316L stainless‑steel handrails on the main deck and flybridge, with cockpit stern gates in stainless steel. Comfort touches include 2 x hot/cold shower faucets at port and starboard transom steps and a Swissway swim ladder with Carina railing, telescopic 3 + 2, discreetly hidden and flush‑mounted in the transom.

The flybridge is crowned by a GRP hard‑top with stainless‑steel navigation mast, a dedicated helm station with engine controls and displays, a tilting steering wheel and magnetic compass, a drawer fridge, a galley cabinet with sink and hot/cold faucet and a solid‑surface countertop, and a windscreen in 316L stainless steel and dark acrylic. All outdoor cushions are upholstered in Sunbrella fabric, and every GRP non‑skid area is molded into the laminate for lasting grip. Practical details abound, from a flybridge stairs hatch and a gate closing access to the aft upper deck, to 6 x Aqualuma underwater lights in blue or white and a Flexiteek‑laid deck spanning boarding steps, cockpit, flybridge stairs, and flybridge. Ground tackle is premium Lewmar, with a DTX 40kgs/88lbs anchor on 60m/196ft of 10mm/3’8” short‑link chain. A stainless‑steel davit lifting system with electric winch (250kgs) stands ready for tender handling, and a Glomex TV antenna keeps you connected.

Interior outfitting

Refined living begins with practical comforts: a combination washer/dryer and a dishwasher streamline daily routines, while a fridge‑freezer, induction cooktop hob, and a galley oven‑microwave combination serve effortless culinary creativity. Entertainment is immersive through a Fusion system with two speakers in the saloon and cockpit, a remote, amplifier and subwoofer, complemented by an electric TV lift in the saloon suitable for a 50" TV (not standard). Movement is secure with interior handrails in 316L stainless steel, and surfaces impress with solid‑surface countertops by LG HI‑MACS in the galley and bathrooms. Furniture and joinery feature premium timber veneers with interior decorations that harmonize with ceiling and wall panels in supple synthetic leather fabric. Seating is upholstered in luxurious synthetic leather (Ultra Leather by Ultrafabrics). Underfoot, parquet‑laminate flooring graces the main‑deck galley/dinette area, while all bathrooms are finished in teak flooring. Thoughtful details include a saloon coffee table accompanied by two ottomans, a dinette table with two stools, and drawer storage neatly integrated beneath the dinette sofa.

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.