SUD COMPOSITES 55′

This large catamaran is the heir to the GRAND SUD 45′ with an excellent reputation. The Sud Composite shipyard in Balaruc les Bains perfectly mastered the manufacture of wood composite and produced a dozen of these catamarans to the Daniel Tortarolo plan. The manufacturing method in CP/Epoxy/Vacuum glass allows a favorable weight estimate and exemplary chassis stiffness. For economic reasons, the shipyard then moved on to construction in female molds and produced about twenty SWITCH 51 to the VPLP plan which are all remarkably reliable catamarans.

This SC55′ was originally an order for the charter whose project has evolved, the current owner (a nautical professional) surrounded himself with the best craftsmen and former companions of the singer Sud Composites to complete a majestic unit, very equipped, with remarkable finishes. Ideal for a family round the world.

The silhouette with the roof derived from the SWITCH 51 is very successful, a classic and timeless design.

Built in Balaruc-les-Bains by Sud Composites (FR) on a Tortarolo design, this GRAND SUD 55, launched in 2009, is a unique multihull in vacuum-epoxy wood, with roof, cockpit and skirts in polyester foam sandwich from the SWITCH 51. Finished and equipped by a nautical professional, it was designed for charter use, but was ultimately only used for private navigation. With experience of 4 transatlantic races and particular attention paid to every detail, this catamaran is ready for new adventures. Main characteristics:
• Year: 2009
• Shipyard: Sud Composites – Valmarine
• Architect: Tortarolo
• Material: Vacuum-filled epoxy CP
• Length: 16.80 m
• Width: 8.00 m
• Draft: 1.50 m
Amenities and comfort on board:
Designed for long and comfortable cruises, this catamaran offers generous and well-appointed living spaces:
• 4 double cabins, each with its own bathroom, to guarantee the privacy of all on board.
• 1 single cabin with 2 bunk beds.
• Spacious and bright saloon.
• Equipped kitchen with refrigerator, freezer, ice maker, 4-burner hob, oven, microwave.
• Fresh and sea water systems, with water heater and watermaker for complete autonomy.
• Numerous interior and exterior storage spaces to store everything you need.
Equipment and performance:
With remarkable performance under sail and complete equipment, this catamaran is perfectly suited to long navigations:
• 98 m² full-batten mainsail, 40 m² solent, 97 m² gennaker and 200 m² symmetrical spinnaker for maximum pleasure under sail.
• 3 electric winches to facilitate maneuvers from the cockpit.
• Solar panels and generator for complete energy autonomy.
• 2 x 50 HP Volvo Penta engines, regularly maintained, with approximately 1450 hours of operation.
Electronics and navigation:
• Complete Furuno system: GPS plotter, radar, autopilot, anemometer, depth sounder.
• ICOM VHF with on-board Wi-Fi system to stay connected.
Maintenance and general condition:
• Careening, engine overhauls and Sail-drive seals planned for early 2025.
• This catamaran has already sailed in Corsica and the Balearic Islands, and is ready to set off for new destinations.
• Berth possible on request.
Safety on board:
• Category +6 miles with full equipment.
• Survival Class II container (overhauled in 2024).

Detailed technical sheet

Version: 4 double cabins with 4 bathrooms + 1 cabin with 2 single bunk beds – 1 manual toilet – 2 helm stations – Teak deck and teak cockpit bottom Hulls = Construction in composite materials marine plywood and vacuum epoxy Roof + Cockpit + Skirt = glass laminate Fittings = Marine plywood and wood

Engine: VOLVO 2 x 50 hp – IB Diesel Engine type: MD 22 L (from 2000 and commissioned in 2009. 2 alternators of 60 Ah. Additional in 24 v.) Number of hours: approximately 1450 H. (Timing belt from 2018. Annual maintenance in 2023). ZF 9000 series electronic engine control on each helm station Transmission: sail-drive (120 SE) Propeller type: Folding three-blade Fuel tank: 2 x 330 L. + 1 x 120 L. for the generator

Electricity: Engine batteries: 2 x 12 v.105 Ah. (2018 and 2021) Service batteries: 6 x 12 v. 180 Ah. (2021) Generator battery: 1 x 105 Ah. (2018) Battery charger: Mastervolt 25 Ah. in 12 v. + 1 charger in 24 v. 12 v. + 24 v. and 220 v. circuit: with 220 v. sockets and 12 v. socket. Solar panels: 4 x 150 w. in 24 v. Combined Inverter/Charger: Mastervolt: 2000 w. 60 Ah. Converter: 24 v. 12 v. Generator: 4 Kva (1999) approximately 30 H. of operation Battery controller: Micc Mastervolt LED lighting: interior and exterior.

Life on board: Kitchen: yes Gas hob: 4 burners Oven: yes Microwave: 20L Fridge: 2 stainless steel doors 220 L. + 1 additional fridge 110 L stainless steel door. Freezer: 110 L. Ice maker: yes Hot and cold pressurized water: yes (80 L. water heater + 60 L. water heater) Sea water on kitchen sink: yes Electric toilet: x 4 Black water tank: 2 x 9 L Lectra-scan with recovery tank Grey water tank: 4 x 50 L. Marine toilet: x 1 Bathroom and shower: x 4 Sea water deck shower: x2 Water tank: 330 L. + 120 L. in each hull Water maker: 120L/Hour (To be revised) Washing machine: yes

Electronics: Log and Speedo: Furuno Sounder: Furuno Anemometer and Wind Vane: Furuno F 130 VHF: ICOM M505 Autopilot. : Furuno 511-3 (2 controls on helm station + 1 control on TAC) GPS: Furuno GP32 Radar: Furuno M24C GPS Plotter: color Navnet 10 on TAC + Navnet7 on bâbor helm station Wi-fi network: yes

Sails and Rigging: Mainsail: Full-batten 3 reefs (98 m²) Genaker: 97 m² on Profurl 7T furler Furling system: Profurl C520 Solent: 40m² Symmetrical spinnaker: 200 m² Self-Tailings winches on mast: 2 x st 46Harken Winches ST
ockpit: 2 x st 48 Harken (backstays) + 2 x st53 Harken (mainsail and dinghy sheet) Electric self-tailing winches: 3 x st 53 Harken (1 for mainsail and 2 for headsails) Lazy bag: 2012 Lazy Jack: yes

Miscellaneous: Cockpit table: yes Swimming ladder: x 2 Electric windlass: 1500 w in 24 V with dual control. Anchors: 1 x 35 kg (Kobra) + 100 m of 12 mm chain. Second anchor: 1 x 25 kg. (Delta) with 20 m of 12 mm chain + 60 m. 18 mm rope. + 1 flat anchor 15 kg. Davits for tender: yes Tender: Caribe 3m50 with central steering position Outboard engine: Honda 20 hp 4T electric control (2008) overhauled in 2023 Bimini: Rigid Gangway: yes Deck shower: x 2 for sea water Deck shower: fresh water Starboard float deck shower: hot and cold Port float deck shower: cold

Safety: Category: + 6 miles Complete equipment: To be completed Survival: Class II container 10 pax + 24 H.