Lindenberg Custom 65 for sale (1992) in San Salvador, El Salvador

Summary

Overview

MeetFORCE, a rare and ruggedLindenberg 65 performance cruising catamaran, custom-built with epoxy glass foam sandwich construction. Inspired by the legendary Gunboat 66 and retrofitted withcarbon fiber riggingfrom the GunboatCoco de Mer,FORCEis a poor mans Gunboat ready for global cruising. She has a rich sailing history across the Atlantic and Mediterranean and has recently completed her Central American voyage. Designed for autonomy, speed, and serious adventure,FORCEis a standout vessel with massive beam, daggerboards, and updated systems throughout.

Specifications

• Make / Model:Custom Lindenberg 65
  
  

• Designer:Paul Lindenberg
  
  

• Year Launched:1992
  
  

• LOA:64.9 ft
  
  

• Beam:30 ft
  
  

• Draft:4.5 ft (daggerboards up)
  
  

• Displacement:18 tons
  
  

• Fuel Capacity:320 gallons (4 x 80 gal)
  
  

• Water Capacity:100 gallons (2 x 50 gal)
  
  

• Hull/Deck Construction:Epoxy glass foam sandwich
  
  

• Keel Type:Twin daggerboards
  
  

• Rudders:Dual spade rudders
  
  

• Last Antifoul:December 2024
  
  

• Paint Finish:Awlgrip, repainted November 2024
  
  

Engines & Performance

• Engines:2 x Yanmar 4JH4-TE (75 HP each) Installed 2013
  
  

• Cruise Speed:7 knots
  
  

• Max Speed:9 knots
  
  

• Drive Type:Shaft
  
  

• Propellers:Gori 3-blade, two-speed (Port: 18x14, Starboard: 19x15)
  
  

• Steering:Hydraulic (port rudder) + cable (starboard)
  
  

• Last Service:May 2024 (engine and transmission oil change)
  
  

Battery & Electrical Systems

• House Batteries:4 x SOK 200Ah LiFePO4 (Installed Dec 2021)
  
  

• Solar:6 x 200W = 1200W total
  
  

• Inverter:Needs replacement
  
  

• Shore Power:110/220V transformer installed
  
  

• Watermaker:Spectra (918 GPH depending on pump use)
  
  

• Heater:Propane (not vented, discharges into saloon)
  
  

• No Generator, Wind Generator, or Washing Machine
  
  

Electronics

• Chartplotters:Raymarine (2021) + additional unit (2024)
  
  

• Radar:Raymarine
  
  

• Autopilot:Raymarine hydraulic + electric backup
  
  

• Depth Sounder, Wind Instruments, GPS:Raymarine (wind instruments not accurate)
  
  

• VHF Radios:ICOM fixed + handheld
  
  

• Satellite Communications:Iridium + Starlink
  
  

• Stereo:Jensen
  

Rigging and Sales

Accommodations

Deck

Safety

Additional Information

Additional Details

Rigging and Sales

Rigging & Sails

• Mast/Boom:Carbon fiber (ex-Gunboat 66)

• Standing Rigging:Kevlar from Future Fibers (2024)

• Running Rigging:Mostly functional, main & jib sheets are aged

• Sails:

  Main:5.5 years old, fair condition, repaired headboard
  Jib:Spectra, 2 years old, good condition
  Reacher:2 years old, good condition
  Spinnakers:3 total (2 from Gunboat 66 1 like new, 1 worn; 1 original toFORCE)
  Reefing System:3 reef points
  Electric Furler:Jib
  Winches:13 Harken (including 2 x 74, 2 x 64, 6 x 53, 2 x 32, 1 x 46), 1 electric for main halyard
  Spinnaker Pole:Aluminum
  Bowsprit:Aluminum

Additional Details

Accommodations

Interior / Accommodations

Cabins:2

Berths:Sleeps 7 (3 doubles, 1 single + double berth in saloon)

Headroom:6.5 ft saloon / >6 ft master cabin

Heads:2 manual saltwater toilets

Showers:1 interior, 1 exterior

Holding Tanks:2 x 25 gallons (no pump-out fittings)

Galley:
Stove/Oven:Propane
Microwave:110V
Refrigeration/Freezer:12V only
Sink:Stainless steel
Water Heater:5 gallons for galley and shower
Propane System:3 aluminum tanks in vented locker

Additional Details

Deck

Deck & Ground Tackle

Anchor:Delta 100 lb (re-galvanized 2024)

Chain:200 ft of 3/8″ stainless steel

Spare Anchor:Fortress 65 lb with 15 ft chain

Windlass:Serviced in 2022

Davits & Swim Ladder:Yes

Deck Wash:Saltwater

Deck Shower:Cold

Bimini:Solid

Cockpit Cushions:Yes

Additional Details

Safety

Safety Equipment

Liferaft:Present but expired

EPIRB:Valid until Feb 2025

Life Jackets:2 inflatable, 6 standard, 3 in dinghy

MOB Lights:2

Bilge Pumps:9 automatic + 1 manual

Flares / Fire Extinguishers:Present but expired

Bosuns Chair / Harnesses:Included

First Aid Kit:Included (needs updating)

Tender & Accessories

Tender:3D Tender 12 ft hypalon aluminum (2025)

Outboard:2025 Honda 20 HP

Accessories:

Fenders: 10

Mooring Lines: Yes

BBQ: None

Boat Hooks

Additional Details

Additional Information

Refit & Upgrade Highlights (Past 5 Years)

• New mainsail (2020), jib and reacher (2023)

• New chartplotter, radar, AIS (2021)

• Kevlar standing rigging (2024)

• New dinghy and outboard (2025)

• New exterior paint and stack pack (2024)

• New windows, sunshade, deck wash pump, VHF (20212024)

Sailing History

Originally launched in Costa Rica asStarchaser,FORCEhas sailed:

• US East Coast (VA, DC, NYC, Newport, Maine)

• The Caribbean (Bahamas, DR, Bermuda, Virgin Islands)

• Transatlantic to theAzores,Lisbon,Netherlands,Barcelona,Greece, and back

• Through theCanaries,Cape Verde,Barbados,Grenadines,Trinidad,Panama Canal, and now lies inEl Salvador

Special Features

• Carbon fiber rig from Gunboat 66

• Modeled after Gunboat high performance on a budget

• Dual daggerboards for versatility and shallow draft

• Global cruising ready with proven ocean-passage track reco