La Meridienne vplp 48 prime

48' Cruising Catamaran: Ready for the Grand Departure

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

Technical specifications:

Length: 14.60 m
Beam: 8.40 m
Draft: 1.40 / 2.00 m (with daggerboards)
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 under sails, with a complete sail inventory that maximizes its performance:

HSD pro-radial reefed mainsail, chock composition (2019) of 78m²
Genoa of 39m²
Jib of 17m² on a roller
Asymmetric spinnaker
Rigging checked biennially (last inspection 2024), with forestay replaced in 2019
Winches: 7 x Barbarossa (self-tailing)
Autonomy equipment:

Designed for independent navigation over long periods without relying on shore infrastructure. Modern equipment ensures high energy independence:

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

Equipped with a comprehensive modern electronic system for safe and efficient navigation:

Two autopilots for redundancy and ease of navigation
Integrated large chart table with navigation PC
Electronic equipment:

Loch-speedo: Autohelm ST 50 (2004, sensor replaced in 2018)
Anemometer and direction indicator: 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:

Noted for its spacious and comfortable interior, ideal for extended cruises:

Two large cabins with raised beds and ample storage
Fully equipped galley (130L refrigerator, washing machine, cooktop)
Matresses and insulation replaced in 2018 for optimal thermal comfort
Bathroom with real shower and hot water
220V heating
Washing machine
Spacious flybridge, perfect for enjoying the view and relaxing under way or at anchor
Engines:

Nanni Diesel engines of 21 HP are perfectly suited for cruising. Regularly maintained with only 420 hours of use. Their efficiency and reliability ensure optimal performance, even on lengthy passages.

Exterior and special features:

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

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

Equipped with up-to-date offshore safety equipment:

Life raft (2021), EPIRB beacon, IOR pole, etc.
Latest maintenance: October - December 2024. Full inspection and servicing of hull and submerged parts, engine maintenance and overhaul (heat exchanger, saildrive seal).

Complete inventory, invoices since 2018, available upon request.

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