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TWENDE is an outstanding example of 52 SporTop built by CNB Yacht Builders in Bordeaux, France. She was the 19th of 20 to be built by Lagoon. The 52 SporTop has gained an enviable reputation as a capable and comfortable platform for long-term cruising. You will find a wealth of independent blogs and information on-line extolling the model’s virtues. TWENDE’s specification is perfectly conceived for a world cruise but is equally suited to exploring secluded anchorages closer to home. The deck layout, helm position and rig plan make her safe and easy to handle short-handed as well as delivering great sailing performance. Her four-cabin layout allows an extremely generous owner’s suite, a VIP suite with separate access from the cockpit and proper double cabins forward with en-suites. TWENDE can be handled by a family crew but has the generous accommodation to share your experiences with family and friends as well as the ability to carry all the accessories needed to make your cruise special. A change of plans results in a fantastic opportunity to acquire a fabulous catamaran for early delivery.
NOTABLE FEATURES
• The SporTop layout provides a well-protected helm and close connection to the crew
• The boom in particular is more easily accessed than with flybridge layouts
• The design delivers better sailing performance and easier handling
• The owners’ suite offers great comfort and space
• The port aft guest cabin enjoys a separate and direct access from the cockpit
• One of very few 52s to benefit from the latest walnut interior finish with light floorboards
• Sophisticated battery and charging for great autonomy
• 19 kWh lithium battery bank, 9.5Kw generator and 2000W of solar panels
• Upgrade to electrical aluminium davits 300kg with seating across aft deck beam
• Aluminium hulled dinghy with Yamaha 25hp outboard
• Fully battened main, self-tacking headsail as well as storm jib, Code 0 and cruising chute
• Expensive options such as underwater lights, dive compressor & high-capacity watermaker
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Designed by Marc Van Peteghem & Vincent Lauriot Prevost
Interior designed by Nauta Interiors
GRP Hull and deck
Flexiteek aft deck, steps & cockpit
Interior finish in walnut with contrasting light grey oak floors
Walnut was the most recent finish introduced by Lagoon enhancing the feeling of quality
840mm stanchions with 3 lifelines in lieu of std
Four Oceanled underwater spotlights
Two lights in aft beam
Upgrade to electrical aluminium davits 300kg with aft seat
Accommodation
SLEEPS EIGHT IN FOUR EN-SUITE CABINS PLUS ADDITIONAL BERTHS IN BOWS
TWENDE has the comfort equipment package with grand comfort upholstery in Charcoal
All cabins have ensuite facilities including shower enclosures
Electric flush marine toilets with bidet hoses
Teak on bathroom and shower floors
Under bed spring slats
Pleated blinds in the cabins
USB sockets throughout as well as 12V fans in the cabins and saloon
The owner’s suite is in the starboard hull and has a very large shower, separate enclosed toilet compartment and a generous vanity table/desk with seat. The bow cabins have fitted mattresses, fans, power sockets and lights.
The saloon, galley and centrally located navigation station work well at sea and in harbour and of course the liaison to the cockpit area is seamless. This provides a generous and comfortable space for longer periods aboard. There is also direct access from the cockpit to the aft guest suite.
The raised steering position is also easily accessed from the cockpit keeping the helmsman, crew and guests in easy contact when at sea. Composite helm bimini with soft windscreen and sides.
The galley is to port and well equipped with a four burner gas stove with grill and oven below. There is also a microwave oven, dishwasher and washer-dryer. There is a fridge in the galley plus additional fridge and freezer in starboard passageway.
Systems
PROPULSION
TWIN YANMAR 4JH80 80HP DIESEL ENGINES
Sail drive with three blade folding propellers
Ambassador rope cutters
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9.5kW Onan generator
19kWh lithium battery bank
3 x 5kW Victron 48V inverter chargers
Additional surge protection
5 x 400W solar panels on stainless steel frame
Additional 100 Amp battery charger
35Ah battery charger for engine batteries
WATER SYSTEM
Dessalator D160 Pro 230V water maker
Hot and cold water pressurised system
60L electric water heater and or engine exchanger
Deck wash pump sea and fresh water
RIG & WINCHES
Anodised aluminium two spreader mast
Anodised aluminium boom
Adjustable lazy-jacks
Lazy bag for boom
Code 0 rig and pole
Electric winch upgrade in lieu of standard
Inventory
SAILS
Slab reefing fully battened mainsail
Furling self-tacking headsail in double ply Dacron with UV protective band
Code 0 (Ultimate Sails)
Storm Jib (Ultimate Sails)
Cruising Chute with snuffer (Ultimate Sails)
NAVIGATION
B&G AIS transceiver with antenna coupling
B&G 4G radar with stainless steel protection
B&G ZM 16" Glass Helm display at navigation station
B&G RS90 VHF, double handset with DSC
B&G Zeus 3 16" chart plotter at helm station
Garmin GPSMAP 78SC Hand-held GPS (waterproof/ colour/ plotter)
Icom M35 hand-held VHF
Europe and rest of the world chart cards
Iridium Certus, Redbox Pro and WiFi Bat
GROUND TACKLE & MOORING
2000W electrical windlass on the deck, horizontal gypsy and corded remote in the anchor locker
Windlass remote control with chain counter at helm
100m anchor chain with spade anchor
Spare Fortress anchor with chain plus 50m of rope
Upgrade to electrical aluminium davits 300kg with aft seat
Aluminium hull dinghy with Yamaha 25hp outboard
2 x dinghy anchors
Boarding ladder and opening lifelines
COVERS & CUSHIONS
Cockpit enclosure in sunbrella graphite with mesh windows
Helm bimini top enclosure - graphite with PVC windows
Stackpack in sunbrella graphite
Helm seat cushions, cockpit cushions for aft deck and forward seating areas
MISCELLANEOUS
Four Oceanled underwater spot lights
840mm stanchions with three lifelines in lieu of std
Bauer Junior II compressor
Fusion Apollo RA70 player with 8 speakers in and out
Lifeline gates port and starboard
Fresh water dock inlet
Deck wash pump with sea or fresh water
Helm station gate
Assorted power tools
Sailrite marine sail sowing machine
Bose wireless radio compatible with Spotify etc.
Iridium Certus, Redbox Pro and WiFi Bat
Two extra gas bottles
Wooden rack to house up to five dive tanks
Canon Pixma printer with spare ink cartridges
Extensive spares
SAFETY
EPIRB
Fire blanket
Four fire extinguishers 1kg dry powder
Gas foghorn & canister set
Ocean safety coastal flare pack
Throwing line & holder
Eight KRU sports ADV automatic c/w harness
Eight safety lines with two hook locking
Eight ocean signal rescue me personal AIS/DSC
Jonbuoy inflatable danbouy with light
Jonbuoy rescue sling
Softwood bungs pack
Ocean ISO9650 raft 10M C
Lifebuoy & holder with apollo light, lifebuoy drogue & pocket, reflective tape
SeaDoc emergency medical pack including defibrillator and oxygen tank in case of dive related accident
Please note equipment such as life rafts, EPIRBs, fire extinguishers and flares require regular servicing and or renewal. If such equipment is left on-board as part of the sale the buyer should ensure the equipment is suited to their usage plans, assume service or replacement will be required by them after purchase and complies with any flagging requirements.