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2005 North Wind 56 Ketch

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€270,000 ex. VAT

Engine

Volvo Penta

Total Power

104hp

Engine Hours

NA

Class

Sail Cruising

Length

17m (55.77ft)

Year

2005

Model

56 Ketch

Capacity

Boat Details

Description
The North Wind 56 Ketch is a superb ocean-going cruising yacht, designed for long-distance sailing with exceptional comfort, reliability and autonomy. Built in 2005, this beautifully maintained example measures **17.00 metres in length** with a **5.05-metre beam**, is powered by a **Volvo Penta 104 HP inboard diesel engine** and features a **2.20-metre draft**. Designed for serious bluewater cruising, she offers an excellent balance between sailing performance, comfortable accommodation and extensive onboard equipment. Her classic ketch rig provides outstanding versatility and effortless sail handling in all weather conditions. The yacht is supplied with an impressive sail inventory including two furling genoas, two mainsails, mizzen sail, storm jib, two asymmetric spinnakers and a conventional spinnaker, making her exceptionally well prepared for coastal cruising as well as extended ocean passages. Below deck, the yacht offers comfortable accommodation with two spacious cabins and two bathrooms. The interior has been designed for extended stays aboard, featuring air conditioning with heating, two plasma televisions, washing machine, dishwasher, ice maker and a fully equipped galley with ceramic hob. Every area has been planned to maximise comfort for long-term cruising. The navigation equipment is equally comprehensive, including Raymarine E120 chartplotter, Furuno GPS, Raymarine radar, autopilot, dual VHF radios, JRC SSB radiotelephone, AIS receiver, wind instruments and speed log. A video camera monitoring the bilge and engine room provides additional safety, while the bow thruster greatly simplifies manoeuvring in marinas. Designed for complete autonomy, the yacht features a 160-litre-per-hour watermaker, wind generator, battery charger, inverter, electric winches and full offshore safety equipment including EPIRB, liferaft and tender with outboard engine. The vessel holds current certification and is fully equipped for extended offshore cruising. Combining the renowned build quality of North Wind with an exceptional cruising specification, generous sail inventory and proven offshore capability, this North Wind 56 Ketch is an outstanding opportunity for sailors seeking a comfortable and highly capable world cruising yacht. **Features:** • Volvo Penta 104 HP Engine • Ketch Rig • 2 Cabins • 2 Bathrooms • 2 Furling Genoas • 2 Mainsails • Mizzen Sail • Storm Jib • 2 Asymmetric Spinnakers • Spinnaker • Raymarine E120 Chartplotter • Furuno GPS • Raymarine Radar • Autopilot • Dual VHF Radios • JRC SSB Radiotelephone • AIS Receiver • Wind Instruments • Speed Log • Bow Thruster • Electric Winches • 160 L/h Watermaker • Wind Generator • Battery Charger • Inverter • Air Conditioning & Heating • Washing Machine • Dishwasher • Ice Maker • Ceramic Hob • 2 Plasma TVs • Bilge & Engine Room Camera • Tender with Outboard • Liferaft • EPIRB • Offshore Certified
Other Features
Speed Instrument, Wind Instrument, Plotter: Raymarine E120, Autopilot, Gps: Furuno, Vhf: dual, Radar: Raymarine, Ais, Tv: two plasma, Inverter, Anchor Windlass, Battery Charger, Solar Panels, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Fridge, Freezer, Watermaker: 160litreperhour, Item: wind generator, Item: asymmetric spinnaker, Item: storm jib, Tender Garage, Life Raft
Boat Summary

Make:

North Wind

Model:

56 Ketch

Boat Type:

sail

Boat Class:

Sail Cruising

Build Year:

2005

Refit Year:

-

Hull Number:

-

Deck Plans:

Propulsion

Engine

Make:

Volvo Penta

Model:

-

No. engines:

1

Year:

-

Hours:

-

 

Type:

inboard

Fuel:

diesel

Propeller Material:

-

Total Power:

104hp

Specification

Dimensions

Length (Overall):

17m (55.77ft)

Length (Waterline):

-

Beam:

5.05m (16.57ft)

Min Draft:

-

Max Draft:

2.2m (7.22ft)

Min Bridge Clearance:

-

Weigths

Gross Weight:

-

Displacement:

-

Tanks

Fresh Water Tanks:

-

Fuel Tanks:

-

Holding Tanks:

-

Speed & Distance

Max Speed:

-

Cruising Speed:

-

Range at cruising speed:

-

 

 

Miscellaneous

Windlass:

-

Deadrise at transom:

-

Hull Material:

-

Life Raft Capacity:

-

 

 

Accomodation

Seating Capacity:

-

Guest Cabins:

2

Guest Heads:

-

Cabin Headroom:

-

Crew Cabins:

-

Crew Heads:

-

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