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The MC53 is the third yacht in the MC50 series. The Ker Design and McConaghy build delivers "true wind speed, boat speed" in a stylish and comfortable catamaran.
The wide saloon and galley offers a versatile and spacious living area that, with large windows running the full length of the saloon and fully retractable glass doors to aft, is exceptionally light and provides fantastic views. This apartment-like feel is particularly well suited to socialising and family living.
Rig
Sloop
RIG DIMENSIONS
I=20.50
P =21.80
J=5.79
E=7.00
MAST
• AXXON standard modulus carbon fibre mast with single spreader
• Harken switch track -26 mm with gate
BOOM
• AXXON carbon fibre V-Boom 200 type
• 3 reef fittings
• Outhaul car with 2:1 purchase
• Carbon gooseneck
STANDING RIGGING
• Cap Shrouds and lower Shrouds K49 Kevlar Rigging with a Technora braided jacket for chafe protection.
• Diamonds and Forestay rod.
• Closed body turnbuckles
RUNNING RIGGING
• Main halyard 2:1
• Headsail halyards; Code 0, Genoa, Staysail
• Sheets
WINCHES
• Harken 60.3 STEA Radial electric X 4
• Harken main traveller electric line feeder
FURLERS
• Jib - Reckmann MF-3
• Code 0 - Facnor
SAILS
Performance DOYLE sails
• Mainsail - Stratis 1100 CT 107 sqm square top with 5 battens, 3 Reefs and Shape Stripes
• Jib - Stratis 1100 CT 59.37 sqm with UV Cover
• Code 0 - ZL 10 Black/Gold 140 sqm with Structured Luff
Broker comments
The MC53 is the third yacht of the McConaghy MC50 series. She is a fast cruising yacht with comfortable and stylish indoor/outdoor living. The flybridge provides excellent visibility, easy sail handling, engine controls and safety. With all the sail controls on the flybridge the main deck is available for reading, sunbathing, cooking in short the joy of being on board.
McConaghy's excellence and high standards are evident in the joinery, mechanical and composite work. A world class yacht, fully commissioned and ready for delivery today.
RAYMARINE NAVIGATION PACKAGE
2 × Axiom Pro 16-inch screens on the Flybridge
1 x Axiom Pro 16-inch screens at navstation.
Mast base instrument display - 2 units
2 × i70 Displays for wind, speed and depth at helms
1 x i70 Displays for wind, speed and depth at navstation
Precision-9 Compass x2
Evolution Autopilot with p70 control head and ACU-400
Glendenning Yacht Controller
AIS 650 Class B Transceiver + Active AIS splitter
4kW 18" HD Colour Radar with bracket and cable
Raystar 130 GPS antenna
Ray260 VHF Marine Radio
VHF ports at both helms
VHF Antenna
ANCHORING AND MOORING:
1 Lewmar V4V5 electric windlass
25 kg anchor, 80 m chain, and 30m (100 ft) rope
6 x 200mm folding cleats
2 x Seasmart pop-up stern cleats
2 x blue LED Underwater Lights
ADDITIONAL DECK INVENTORY
Teak on cockpit, swim platform, stairs to deck, stairs to flybridge, flybridge sole
Hydraulic Lifting swim and Tender platform with safety locks and four folding padeyes. Pockets for swimladder installed.
Fold down/up dinghy chocks with teak top-layer
Carbon fibre swim ladder with multiple positions
Carbon fibre passerelle
Seasmart folding steps to coachroof x 2
Composite stairwell cover
Chain counter at flybridge
Deck wash pump sea water / fresh water in chain locker
Canvas covers for helm stations.
PROPULSION
2 x 57hp Yanmar engines in insulated bays
Engine hours - 45 hours (March 2024)
Sail Drives with Feathering propellers
Electronic throttle control with engine panels at starboard helm + Glendenning remote engine control with 3 outlets
130Amp, 12v alternator
460L diesel capacity with fuel sensor
Racor500 fuel filters
PLUMBING
2 x automatic bilge pumps (2,000 GPH each ) and 2 x Henderson MK 5 manual bilge pumps
Hot & cold pressure water system
2 x 40L Isotherm water heaters
Fresh water and black water level Sensors
Upgrade to dual fresh water pump + bracket
WATER MAKER
Water maker 67 L/hour (Spectra Newport 400cc)
ELECTRIC SYSTEM
C-Zone digital electronic switching system
Generator: Fischer Panda 12kW
Lithium house battery upgrade - 2 x 12/360 AH
MasterVolt Inverter x 1
Shore power circuit with MasterVolt combi inverter/charger
Galvanic Isolator
Engine start batteries
DC and AC panels
AC sockets throughout
Lightning master protection
LIGHTING (DC)
3 emergency light fittings, 6 utility lights, 8 reading lights, 42 down lights
8 cockpit Lights, 10 courtesy lights, red/white nav. stn. light
All round white light, stern light, port and starboard lights, masthead light
AIRCONDITIONING
Climma reverse cycle air conditioning, 47000 BTU
TANKAGE
Fuel 460L
Water 460L
Black water tanks approx. 2*80L & 1*60L with electronic valve discharge to sea or marina pump-out facility
MC53
BUILDER: McConaghy Boat Company
DESIGNER: Ker Design
Build Year 2022
CE Category A
CONSTRUCTION:
Composite engineering approved by Bureau Veritas
Controlled vacuum infusion process with pressed panels of E-glass, carbon and Corecell foam core for lightweight strength and stiffness
Hull in grey gelcoat
Deck in off white
Coachroof in white
Non-skid standard side and fore decks, with teak sole on flybridge, aft deck and swim platform
Carbon longeron with integrated anchoring system
Twin balanced spade rudders
Hydraulic Tender lift/Swim platform
LOA 16.15m - 53'
BEAM 8.23m - 27'
DRAFT WITH CENTERBOARDS 1.35 - 3.75m 4'-4" to 12'-4" (Three pre-set positions)
DISPLACEMENT 17.4 tons
All figures are approximate