53F ILIAD 2026 - ILIAD Catamarans FOR SALE

Winner of Multihull of the Year

ILIAD Catamarans are celebrated for outstanding bridge-deck clearance and a tall freeboard that inspire confidence on long offshore passages and in lively seas. This luxury power catamaran is adventure-ready with optional engine packages, an approximate 2,500 nm range, a hydraulic lifting stern platform, rich teak accents, Raymarine Axiom Pro plotters, a Kenyon Texan electric grill, Vitrifrigo ice maker, a high-capacity watermaker, and a host of refined amenities. A true blue-water cruiser and long-range motor catamaran, it’s equally at home as an explorer yacht, flybridge multihull, and ocean-going passagemaker.

If you’re considering Sunreef, Leopard, Lagoon, Horizon, Aquila, Two Oceans, Fountaine Pajot, or Longreach, you’ll be impressed by ILIAD’s craftsmanship, endurance, and remarkably generous living spaces—an elegant multihull yacht and refined motor yacht alternative.

Introduction

Featuring exceptional bridge deck clearance, remarkable internal volume and an outstanding cruising range, the ILIAD 53F is conceived for you to venture farther in consummate style. This impressive motor yacht offers superb accommodations and expansive interior living spaces, finished with exquisite craftsmanship and fitted with state-of-the-art appliances for effortless life on board. Extraordinary outdoor areas encompass a generous cockpit and a remarkable flybridge that set a new benchmark for intelligent use of space, comprehensive features and long-range comfort. With abundant storage tailored for extended passage-making, the ILIAD 53F leads her class with a cruising range of 2,500 nautical miles.

Structural materials

The ILIAD 53F is engineered on a robust sandwich construction that pairs GRP with a PVC core for optimal stiffness and weight: the hull bottom and sides employ GRP with a PVC core of 80–100 kg/m3 density, while the main deck and deckhouse utilize GRP with a PVC core of 60 kg/m3. The hull lamination is executed entirely in vinylester resin for superior osmosis resistance, with all other laminates in polyester isophthalic resin for proven durability. Primary laminates are constructed by infusion for consistency and strength, and GRP stiffeners are laminated on PVC formers by hand lay-up directly onto the shell laminates for uncompromising structural integrity. A white DSM gelcoat ensures a flawless finish, and the lower deck’s structural cabin sole is realized in a GRP sandwich. Watertight and structural bulkheads are in GRP with a PVC core at 80 kg/m3, with partition bulkheads in marine plywood; all bulkheads are fastened to the shell by lamination. Independent fuel tanks are fabricated in aluminium 5052, independent freshwater tanks in stainless steel, and grey and black water tanks in aluminium 5052, completing a construction regime that balances longevity, safety and serviceability.

Engine room and marine systems

Power comes from 2 x 440 HP Cummins engines, supported by a single bow thruster for precise low-speed control. Electrical autonomy is assured by an Onan 13.5 kW generator complete with muffler and gas/water separator, while climate comfort is delivered by a 65,000 BTU Climma CWS air-conditioning system with inverter. The yacht features 2 x engine rooms accessed via hatches on the main deck, insulated with Pyrotek Sorberbarrier materials to minimize noise and heat transfer. The driveline comprises 2 x shaft-drive gearboxes feeding 2 x duplex stainless-steel shafts in GRP sterntubes, with 2 x rudders in 316L stainless steel and 2 x Cu3 propellers carrying four fixed blades for efficient thrust. Command is assured by a Sea-Star hydraulic helm paired with a Sea-Star hydraulic steering system, and exhaust silence is further refined by Centek mufflers on both main engines and generator. Engine rooms breathe through 2 x air inlets with moisture eliminators and 2 x forced-ventilation blowers, safeguarded by 4 x fire dampers with remote shut-off and 2 x Seafire automatic fire-suppression systems with heat sensors and alarms. Fuel reliability is enhanced by 2 x engine fuel filters, a dedicated genset fuel filter, a fuel transfer pump and Trident 365 fuel hose, while bilge safety is overseen by 8 x bilge pumps distributed throughout the boat with high-water alarms. Hot water is supplied by a 60 lts/16 gal water heater; domestic pressure comes from 2 x freshwater pumps, with 3 x grey-water sump pumps and a tank managing wastewater alongside dedicated grey- and black-water macerator pumps. Deck utility is expanded with 3 x wash points at the cockpit, bow and flybridge. Visibility and control are strengthened by 2 x engine-room cameras and 1 x docking camera, and dynamic running attitude is optimized by interceptors.

Electrical system

A bonded electrical system with a dedicated ground plate underpins safety and reliability, distributing power across 24 VDC and 220/110 VAC ship systems. Starting duties are handled by 2 x 150 Ah AGM gel batteries for the engines and 1 x 150 Ah AGM gel battery for the generator, while a 24 V 600 Ah lithium house bank delivers robust hotel power. Conversion and charging are entrusted to a Victron Multiplus 24/5000/120 inverter/charger and a Victron Orion 24/12‑40 converter. Tactile quality and protection come via Vimar switches, BEP circuit breakers and fuses, Quick Spa interior/exterior LED lighting, and Hella Marine navigation and anchor lights. Power is managed through main AC/DC distribution switchboards, with 2 x 50 A Marinco shore power cords and Vimar 220/110 V sockets conveniently placed throughout.

Electronics

Confidence at the helm is assured by a full Raymarine suite, including an autopilot with P70 control head and 2 x Axiom Pro 16” multifunction displays—one at the flybridge and one at the main-deck helm. Complementing data comes from the Raymarine i70, echo sounder and GPS RS130, with the complete Raymarine backbone and cabling for seamless integration. Situational awareness is enhanced by AIS with antenna, VHF with antenna, a Raymarine CP100 fish-finder sensor with CPT120 transducer, and a FLIR Quantum Q24C radar. Practical anchoring control is completed by a chain counter.

Exterior outfitting

Life on deck is elevated by refined details and purposeful equipment: an aft cockpit folding-edge teak table invites open-air dining, while the flybridge features a teak coffee/dining table on a fixed pedestal, a stainless-steel Kenyon Texan electric grill with hood and a Vitrifrigo IM XT OCX2 HYDRO ice maker within the flybridge galley. Essential safety and utility include a horn, a searchlight with remote dash-mounted control, and a shipset of 6 fenders and mooring lines. The underwater profile is protected by a primer coat and black antifouling, with Propspeed applied to shafts and propellers, and the hull benefits from a structural keel, 7 portlights, and a stainless-steel cap rub-rail along the hull side. Daylight and airflow are assured by 4 Lewmar deck hatches and a large windshield hatch on the main deck, while heavy-duty deck gear comprises 8 x 13” stainless-steel mooring cleats and 2 x 15” stainless-steel bollards. Ground tackle is handled by a vertical Quick windlass, 2000 W 24 V, with chain counter, paired to a Lewmar DTX 40kgs/88lbs anchor and 60 m/196 ft of 10 mm/3/8” short-link chain.

Movement and safety are enhanced by 316L stainless-steel handrails on the main deck and flybridge, cockpit stern gates in stainless steel, and 2 x hot/cold shower faucets at the port and starboard transom steps. Water access is effortless via a Swissway swim ladder with Carina railing, telescopic 3+2, hidden and flush-mounted in the transom, and the bow is distinguished by 2 x stainless-steel pulpits with teak seats. The flybridge is crowned by a GRP hard-top with a stainless-steel navigation mast, a dedicated helm station with engine controls and displays, a drawer fridge, a galley cabinet with sink and hot/cold faucet and a solid-surface countertop, and a windscreen in 316L stainless steel with dark acrylic. Precise navigation is assisted by a tilt-mechanism steering wheel and a magnetic compass, comfort is ensured by Sunbrella outdoor cushions, and secure footing is delivered by GRP non-skid areas molded into the laminate. Practicalities include a hatch over the flybridge stairs, 6 x Aqualuma underwater lights in blue or white, Flexiteek laid decking across boarding steps, cockpit, flybridge stairs and flybridge, and a flybridge gate to close access to the aft upper deck. Launch and stowage are simplified by a stainless-steel davit lifting system with an electric winch (250kgs), and connectivity is rounded out by a Glomex TV antenna.

Interior outfitting

Inside, the yacht is curated for refined living with a combination washer/dryer and a dishwasher to streamline daily routines, while entertainment flows through a Fusion system with 2 speakers in the saloon and cockpit, remote control, amplifier and subwoofer. The saloon is prepped for cinematic moments with a TV electric lift (suitable for a 50” TV, not standard), and refrigeration is comprehensive with a fridge‑freezer plus a single‑drawer 70 L fridge‑freezer integrated into the galley bench. Culinary capability is elevated by an induction cooktop hob, an oven‑microwave combination in the galley, a stainless‑steel galley sink with hot/cold faucet, and an extraction hood above the hob. Touchpoints delight with S/S 316L interior handrails, LG HI‑MACS solid‑surface countertops in galley and bathrooms, and premium BLUM drawer systems and cabinet hinges.

A welcoming atmosphere is set by parquet‑laminate flooring in the main‑deck galley/dinette area and teak flooring in all bathrooms, complemented by timber‑veneer furniture and interior decorations. Ceiling and wall panels are wrapped in synthetic leather, while sofas and seats are upholstered in synthetic leather (Ultra leather by Ultra fabrics). The saloon features a coffee table with two ottomans, and the dinette is appointed with a table and two stools, with drawer storage beneath the dinette sofa; a liquor cabinet can be fitted into the galley counter (Option A). Sophisticated accents include dark leather at the main‑deck helm station and above the TV cabinet, manual blinds on all hull windows and motorized blinds on the main deck. Comfort is assured with memory‑foam mattresses, Planus electric toilets with macerators, ceramic washbasins, Kohler bathroom and shower fixtures, and separate shower stalls in each bathroom with teak grating. On the bridge, the main‑deck helm station integrates engine instrumentation, a windscreen wiper and a double Besenzoni Dragonfly adjustable helm seat with fore‑and‑aft adjustment.

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents or surveyors to investigate any details the buyer wishes to have validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.