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2008 Custom - akin to Ricochet 16.50

Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom

£475,000

Built in the Almaz yard in Russia, this explorer / expedition yacht is based on the Ricochet 16.50, she was fitted out in Switzerland by the first owner. She has since been used extensively in Greenland, Norway and the Baltic and

excels at high latitude sailing. Initially coded to 'Cat 2' by the present owners she was then not used commercially and consequently the coding has been allowed to expire in October 2024.

For the adventurer, or those looking to create charter services, particularly to colder climates, Nina Soraya is in her element. For long range sailing, she has many attributes, and her comfort and practicality make her a great choice

She is extremely self-sufficient with her solar panels, large battery banks, wind generation and water maker.

A big boat that moves well with her extended sail plan and Volvo Penta 120hp engine matched to a Bruntons feathering auto prop.

She offers many of the attributes of Garcia, Alu Marine, Cigale and Bestevaer yachts.

Owned currently by an Engineer/Adventurer, her engine has been maintained accordingly with frequent services and engine oil changes (last serviced less than 100 hours ago).

Basic Boat Info

Tax Status: Paid
Boat Name: Nina Soraya
Make: Custom
Model: - akin to Ricochet 16.50
Year: 2008
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Builder: Almaz Yard, Russia
Construction: Aluminum
Keel Type: Fin Keel

Dimensions

Length: 57 ft / 17.37 m
Length Overall: 57 ft / 17.37 m
Beam: 16'5 ft / 5 m
Max Draft: 7'10 ft / 2.4 m
Min Draft: 7'10 ft / 2.4 m
Cabins Count: 3

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Volvo Penta
  • Model: TAMD
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 120hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 BladeBronze, Feathering
  • Engine Location: Center
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Year: 2008
  • Engine Hours: 2,800
Cruising Speed: 7.5 kn
Propeller RPM: 1800

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 4
Water Tanks: 1
Holding Tank Count: 2

Other

Heads Count: 2
Total Liferaft Capacity: 4
Drive Type: Direct
Windlass Type: Electric
Stock Number: FYS2756
Boat Class: Ketch, Pilothouse, Cruisers

Contact

James Lancaster
Fox's Yachts

Office

Fox's Yachts
Fox's Marina
Ipswich, E37, GB, IP2 8NJ
Tel:+44 (0)1473 971971
Disclaimer

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



Construction

All aluminium

White painted aluminium deck

Spray painted dark blue topsides

Waterproof bulkhead

Ice rated hull

50mm Insulation throughout

Fully toughened glass throughout

Aluminium sheathed lead fin keel with spade rudder

Radar arch

Aquadrive to proprshaft

Bruntons feathering auto prop

Navigation Equipment

Inmarsat broadband link

Starlink mount for dish

SSB antenna on rig

Raymarine HD digital radar

Pactor /SSB modem

Raymarine equipment including Plotter at steering binnacle

Sails and Rigging

Set One - Hydronet Genoa and Mainsail (Fully Battened) with adjustable extended roach (2018)

Set Two- Dacron Cruising Sails

All welded Spars

Furling Cutter Ketch

Twin line reefing/ slab reefed main

2 x Asymetric Spinnakers

Self tacking staysail

main sheet track on arch above cockpit

Rig checked annually by owner and dye penetration check every few years

Tankage

Water Tanks – 1 x 600 litres

Water maker

4 x Diesel tanks - total 1800 litres with intra-tank transfer pump

Deck Gear

Stainless steel anchor plus 100m stainless steel chain

Wind generator

600w solar panels with regulator

Self tailing winches throughout the cockpit area

Folding Steering wheel

Bow thruster

4 man liferaft (requiring service)

3.8m RIB by separate negotiation

Electrical Systems

AGM 24v Batteries (1 x 255 Ah bank forward, 1 x 510Ah aft plus engine start)

Hi capacity 150Amp 24v Alternator

24V circuit with 240v shore power

Lithium compatible systems (upon small upgrade)

2 x Mastervolt Chargers

1 x Converter

Whisper Mastervolt 3.5 Generator

Accommodation

Large saloon with 'C' shaped seating and updated upholstery making a safe and comfortable social area. Teak adjustable table for charts, dining or coffee.

3 double berths with opportunity to create more in the three separate cabins.Two heads with showers and laundry area.

Fully equipped galley with diesel fired cooker and hob. Gastronorm catering system for the galley and 2 fridges.

Enclosed forward cockpit section at entry to companionway door (ideal for hanging/drying oil skins and shelter in poor weather)

Large pilot house with clear windows and extensive seating to port with a huge locker below. To starboard are the electrics with instrument panel and 2nd helm station for steering via auto helm.

Engine room with access ladder below pilot house sole. Wet radiator heating system. Smoke and CO detectors. Water heated by electric coil, hydraulic or engine)

Disclaimer

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


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