Catamaran For Sale By Owner – 1998 Kurt Hughes World Cruiser 65′ Catamaran
Location: Courtland, CA Price: $235,000 SOLD!
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Boat Information
Boat Name: Dragonfly
Boat Model: Kurt Hughes World Cruiser 65′
Model Year: 1998
Current Use of Boat: Cruising
Condition: Ready to sail
Asking Price: $235,000 SOLD!
Any buyer looking for a high performance cruising catamaran needs to look no further. Dragonfly’s long waterline, dagger board and 4’ bridge deck clearance makes her fast and comfortable. Dragonfly is pleasing to the eye and a joy to sail.
Dragonfly is a Kurt Hughes design with long waterline and 4’ bridge deck clearance and twin dagger boards making her fast and comfortable. The fiberglass composite construction using Corecell, Triaxial glass and Epoxy resin make her relatively light at 17 tons. Dragonfly was built 100% in the USA and could be inspected for USCG CERTIFICATION. Dragonfly is set up to be single-handed with all lines coming to the helm station making it easy with the electric winches. Dragonfly is pleasing to the eye and a joy to sail
Dragonfly is a one-owner boat, splashed in 1998 and used for cruising and charters operated by the owner. The spacious salon with the four queen-size berths, three head/showers and double twin forward bunks made it possible to comfortably carry up to 12 people. The large u-shaped galley with 4-burner stove, oven and 12 c/f freezer made cooking for a crowd easy. The finish is comfortable and basic. Nothing fancy, making it easy to maintain and have strangers on board. The large swim step makes for a safe transition between the dinghy and the boat and a great platform for divers and snorkelers. The majority of the time Dragonfly was in the Caribbean, but after 16 years of cruising the owners decided to “Sail with a Purpose” and take Dragonfly to the South Pacific where Dragonfly transported nurses, doctors, dentists and others to the remote islands providing free medical services.
Due to Dragonfly’s sailing speeds of 8-17 knots, the passages on the 9000 mile trip went quickly and comfortably. With her shallow draft of 3.5’ we could take advantage of calm shallow anchorages that many others couldn’t. The 1400 watts of solar panels took care of electrical needs during the day and well into the evening when underway. Prior to the trip Dragonfly was refitted with new re-manufactured Yanmar 4jh2-hte engines In 2016 while returning to California from Fiji, Dragonfly was dismasted by a rogue wave and had to stop in Hawaii. Repairs were made and Dragonfly’s new rigging was installed with a furling headsail and temporary mainsail so the trip to California could be completed.
Dragonfly is priced to sell. Install the desired sails, learn the systems and go sailing. Dragonfly could also use aesthetic work depending on your preferences and budget. But none of it is necessary to go and live your dreams. The pricing makes Dragonfly attractive to those who are ready to do some work and then:
- Cruise on a high performance sailing vessel
- Operate a charter business on a large high performance catamaran for $7-9000 per week captain only or
- Do a refit turning her into the equivalent of a million dollar vessel with significantly less investment.
Specifications
Builder: AJ Marine
Construction: Vacuum bagged Hulls of Corecell, Epoxy, Triaxial Glass
Length: 65′
Beam: 31′ 6”
Draft: 2′ 6″ to keel, 3.5’ rudders
Bridge deck Clearance: 48”
Fuel Capacity: 340 gallons
Cruising Speed: 10 kts under power
Sailing Speeds: Up to 17 knots
Fuel Consumption: 3 gallons/hr
Water Capacity: 150 gallons
Water Maker: Spectra Cape Horn Extreme
Water Maker Capacity: 15 gal/hour
Equipment
Engines: Twin Yanmar 4JH2-THE Engines
rated at 76hp each
Electronics: Nexus wind,speed,depth,compass,
2 Autopilots (Autonav Ap1500, Comnav 1420)
Communications
2 VHFs (one with AIS),
1 Ham Radio (Icom 718 with Pactor Modem)
1 Handheld VHF
Safety: 2 – 406 EPIRBs, life rings, Danbuoy,
16 lifejackets, flares, flare gun, Spot
Solar: 1400 Watts
Batteries: 1200 amp hours
Chargers: 100 amp
Inverters: 1 ProWatt 2500 True Sine Wave
Sailing equipment
Set for single handed sailing
Interior & exterior helm station
2 Electric Winches – 1 Lewmar (48)
4 other winches – Lewmar (2-48 1-44 1-40)
Dagger Board in each hull
500 sq ft Main Sail
520 sq ft roller furling genoa – Profurl
Electric Anchor Windlass – Anchorlift 1500
Anchors: 120lb claw type, 55lb Delta
300’ 3/8 chain (2014)
Mast – Aluminum 75’ x 12” x 8”
Spreaders – 2017 (Hayn swageless)
Main Shroud – 2017 (Hayn swageless)
Secondary Shrouds – 2017 (Hayn swageless)
Head stay – 2017 (Hayn swageless)
Gennaker stay – 2017 (Hayn swageless)
Halyards, sheets and furling lines – 2017
Accommodations
4 queen size staterooms
4 single births forward
3 Heads & Showers
Salon: Table seating for 8
Seating for 4 additional people
Table in cockpit
Galley
4 Burner Gas Stove with Oven
12 volt Refrigerator
12 cubic Ft Freezer
Double Stainless Sink
Salt & Regular Water at sink
Fully stocked with pans, plates and utensils
On Deck
Cushioned Cockpit
Table for 8
Hard Top
Dodger
Sun shades
Propane BBQ Grill
Two 9′ X 11′ trampolines
Swim steps on stern with ladders
Wash down showers
Water Sport Equipment
14ft Dinghy with 40hp Yamaha 4 stroke
Snorkel Gear
Dive compressor with 120’ hose
Dive Plane
Amenities
Flat Screen Color TV
AM/FM Stereo with USB and audio ports
Movies and TV Series
Speakers in Salon and Cockpit
Multiple card and board games
1998 Kurt Hughes World Cruiser 65′ Catamaran Pictures
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