Fully refitted 2022-2025. Available now!
A wonderful opportunity to own a stunning Maxi Dolphin 65. From the design of Luca Brenta (architect of Wally) and built at the prestigious Maxi Dolphin shipyard which specialises in state-of-the-art lightweight construction, this Maxi Dolphin 65 'Kalao' offers timeless lines and cutting edge performance.
This beautiful Maxi Dolphin 65 stands out from the crowd, boasting an all carbon construction maximising speed and efficiency, while her interior is stylish and comfortable with 3 double ensuite cabins and additional crew cabin in the forepeak, making this boat the ultimate cruiser/racer. Kalao is a proven competitive racer with high-spec configuration for short-handed performance sailing.
This Maxi Dolphin 65 'Kalao' has undergone extensive refit by her current owners between 2022-2025 including:
New engine
New generator
New driver
New paint
New deck coverings
and much more.
The boat is therefore presented in excellent condition ready to sail away with her new owners.
She is currently located in the South of France and viewings are available by appointment.
MECHANICAL
This Maxi Dolphin 65 has been fitted with a New Yanmar 125CV diesel engine which provide a maximum speed of up to 9 knots. She has a direct drive with Gori propeller.
She is also equipped with
New generator
Hydraulic retractable bow thruster
Air-conditioning
Watermaker
SAILS AND RIGGING
This Maxi Dolphin 65 is a proven competitive racer with high-spec configuration for short-handed performance sailing including:
Fully battened mainsail with batten cars
Harken electric and hydraulic winch systems
Carimat hydraulic sail-control system
Full carbon rig and rigging
ACCOMMODATION
This Maxi Dolphin 65 provides accommodation for six guests within three twin cabins.
Forward is a large owner's cabin with a double berth and additional single berth. This cabins also features a large bathroom with separate shower cubicle.
Aft are two further guest cabins, each with two single berths and an ensuite bathroom.
In the forepeak there is also a separate skipper's cabin with single berth and private heads.
SALOON AND GALLEY
The interior of this Maxi Dolphin 65 is finished in sleek cherry wood and white upholstery. Her saloon area provides sofa seating as well as a dining area with table, chairs and bench seat. There is also a navigation station with control panel, large chart table and fold away seat.
The galley is well equipped with stainless steel appliances, including:
Large sink
Three burner gas stove and oven on gimbal
Spacious full-height fridge/freezer
Plentiful storage cupboards and drawers
ON DECK
The deck of this Maxi Dolphin 65 benefits from recent renewal. She benefits from beautiful sleek lines with flush deck hatches and a sweeping coachroof.
There is dual-wheel steering and spacious seating in the cockpit, which remains uncluttered and well ordered for racing. Meanwhile, there is a sprayhood/bimini, cockpit cushions and teak cockpit table for comfort while cruising.
There is also a large garage at the stern ideal for tender storage, with a folding bathing platform.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This 2003 Maxi Dolphin 65 is equipped with 24V DC electrical system
TANKAGE
Fuel capacity: 800L
Water capacity: 600L
DISCLAIMER
Nicolle Associates 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.
This vessel is VAT not paid
As always photographs do not do justice so a viewing is highly recommended.
This boat is lying in Antibes, France
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