La Meridienne VPLP 48 Prime

48' cruising catamaran: Ready for departure

This 48' catamaran, designed by renowned architects Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot-Prévost, is ready for ocean crossings. Built with epoxy wood, it combines performance sailing and comfort. Modernized since 2018, it features Nanni diesel engines, a complete sail wardrobe, 300W solar panels, DUOGEN, and an Aquabase desalination system. Spacious interior with 2 double cabins, equipped kitchen, modern electronics. Ideal for long-range cruising, with comprehensive safety equipment.

Technical specifications:

Length: 14.60 m
Beam: 8.40 m
Draft: 1.40 / 2.00 m (with keels)
Displacement: 12,000 kg
Construction: Epoxy molded wood (sapelli)
Engines: 2 x Nanni Diesel 21 HP (420 hours)
Fuel capacity: 300 L
Water capacity: 600 L
Cabins: 2 large double cabins + 1 additional cabin
Performance and sails:

This catamaran excels especially under sail, with a full sail wardrobe that maximizes its performance:

HSD Radial Corner Genoa (2019) 78m²
Genoa: 39m²
Jib: 17m² on roller furling
Asymmetric spinnaker
Rigging inspected every 2 years (last in 2024), with forestay replaced in 2019.
Winches: 7 x Barbarossa (self-tailing)
Autonomy equipment:

Designed for autonomous sailing over long periods, independent of shore infrastructure. Its modern equipment ensures high energy independence:

300W solar panels
DUOGEN (wind turbine and hydro generator)
Aquabase 35L/h desalination system
Optional 1.8 kVA generator
Electronics and navigation:

Equipped with modern and comprehensive electronics for safe, efficient navigation:

Two autopilots for redundancy and ease of navigation
Large integrated chart table, navigation center on laptop
Electronic equipment:

Log-speedo: Autohelm ST 50 (2004, sensor replaced in 2018)
Anemometer: Autohelm ST 50 (2004, aerial replaced in 2023)
Depth sounder: Autohelm ST 50 (2004)
Radar: Furuno M1720 (2004)
GPS: Vesper 600 (2021)
VHF: 2 x Navicom RT650
AIS (Receiver/Transmitter): Vesper 600 (2021)
Electronic barometer: Vion (2019)
Navtex: NX300
Cockpit GPS: Garmin Map 276C
Onboard comfort:

This catamaran also features spacious and comfortable interiors, perfect for extended cruises:

Two large cabins with under-berth beds and ample storage
Fully equipped galley (130L refrigerator, washing machine, cooktop)
Matresses and insulation replaced in 2018 for optimal thermal comfort
Bathroom with shower and hot water
220V heating
Washing machine
Spacious deck saloon, ideal for enjoying the view and relaxing while sailing or at anchor
Motors:

The 21 HP Nanni Diesel engines are well-suited for cruising. Regularly maintained with only 420 hours of use. Their efficiency and reliability ensure top performance, even during long passages.

Exterior and specific features:

Outside, this 48' cruising catamaran offers exceptional living space:

Spacious cockpit for social gatherings
Forward trampoline, ideal for relaxing or sunbathing
Bimini
Port helm station
Safety and maintenance:

Equipped with up-to-date offshore safety gear:

Survival raft (2021), EPIRB beacon, IOR pole, etc.
Recent maintenance: October - December 2024. Inspection and full maintenance of the hull and sails, engine servicing (heat exchanger, saildrive joint).

Complete inventory, invoices since 2018, ... available upon request.

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