FOR SALESonglines - Ocean 48.8 Blue Water Sailing Catamaran

Over $200,000 has been spent over the past 4 years on upgrades and maintenance including new engines, steering,autopilot batteries, electronics, rigging,and more.

Songlines has the 'Larouge' signature molded curved fore beam providing strength. She also has extended sterns for increased buoyancy and sailing performance.

She is easily managed by a shorthanded crew, with all halyards, sheets and reefing lines returning to the completely enclosable cockpit. 200+ nm days whilst on passage are easily achieved.

The cockpit is fully weather protected with an extended hardtop and side /back clears. The elevated steering station to port offers excellent all round visibility.

The owners version interior is comfortably laid out and offers privacy for owners and guests with 2 KING SIZE staterooms aft, a quarter berth in the stbd hull amidships and 2 bathrooms fwd in each hull including a washing machine, and 2 electric toilets

Ease of maintenance was a priority when constructed and is reflected in the interior design with a high gloss finish on the teak cabinetry, textured paint and epoxy floors.

Watertight bulkheads are situated 1m back from the bow entry and immediately forward of the aft deck lockers.

Australian registered, she was last slipped and anti fouled in April 2019.

With an extensive list of equipment and extras she is ready to explore new cruising grounds and is immaculate in her presentation:

This is a perfectly set up ocean going catamaran

Details• Builder: Ocean Catamarans - USA• Price: AU $550,000.Negotaible• Year: 2005• Length: 49' 1" - 14.97m• Beam: 7.2m• Draft: 1.1m• Displacement:Light displacement 10.5 tonnes• Keel /Ballast:Hydrodynamic low aspect ratio keels.

Keels and rudders can support her for easybeaching

• Hull Material: Vacuum infusion foam with vinylesterresin, 2 coats epoxy. Decks Material: Foam / epoxy

Ocean 48.8 performance sailing catamaran Owners Version: Three cabin, two bathroom version.

MachineryEngines & Gearboxes new 2017 *Nanni / Kubota 38 hp diesels x 2*Port 1100hrs Starboard 1000 hrs*Stainless steel shafts supported by struts*Flexafold 3-blade propellers*Fuel :2 x 240 Litre tanks*Water: 300 Litres*Watermaker: Rainman 12v 23 lph (New 2019)*Hydraulic Steering (HyDrive-New 2017)*Balanced NACA foil shaped ruddersDinghy:*AB Hyperlon grey 10.5ft fibreglass hullOutboard:*15hp Yamaha New 2018Accomodation*Owners version*3 cabin with 2 x king berths aft plus 1 x midships single*Shower: 2 x Showers*Toilet: 2 x electric Toilets - 1 in each hull *2 x Holding*Navigation station *Table and chairs*Large settee in saloon area converts to double berth withstorage lockers under.Galley*Galley up version*Force 10 3-burner gas oven/stove*2 x 9 Kg gas bottles *Bar area *Drinking water tap *Storagecupboards above and below *Crockery *Cutlery *Stainlesssteel pots and pans *Kettle

Refrigeration*Separate Fridge Freezer Top loading. Big volume.*Ground Tackle*Muir Cheeta anchor winch - Full reco 2019 **80m x 10mm chain (re galv 2017) **Anchor bridle **1 x Rocna 33kg (New 2016) **1 x Fortress 37 aluminum anchor **Fenders, warps and linesSafety Gear*18 x Stainless steel reinforced stanchions with double life lines*4 Person Offshore Oceanmaster liferaft (Current until 04/2012)*1 x 18ft Fiorentino sea anchor (North Sea) with trip (unused) *1 x Gale Rider drogue (unused)*EPIRB 406 (New 2018)*Re-entry hatch in main saloon*Automatic fire extinguishers in each engine room plus 3 other Fire extinguishers including 1 x 1kg dry chem (All new 2018)Electrics

*House batteries: 720 ah AMG (new 2019)*Engine batteries: 2 x AGM (new 2019)*Solar Panels: 1 kw (New 2015 & 2018)*2 Water proof Fusion speakers*Stereo CD player with 2 Bose speakers*Kogan 32" Smart TV*ICOM 802 SSB*ICOM M423G VHF (new 2019)*1 x Digital Yacht AIS 3000 with WIFI & Bluetooth (New 2018)*1 x Vesper Marine AIS Watchmate*Radar reflector on mast. *2 x Raymarine GPS antennas, VHF, AM/FM and UHF antennas*Iridium Go Marine package with external aerial*1 x TV aerial*Wind generator (Airex Marine)*Raymarine Tridata*Coursemaster Autoilot (Primary)*Raymarine Autopilot ST 4000 (Backup)*1X Raymarine E120 Series Chartplotter in Cockpit *1 x C80 Raymatine radar/chart plotter 24m Radar Dome 32ft above water line providing great signal return

Remarks This very practical catamaran is a wolf in sheep's clothing. She is built light but very strong using space age technology.

She crosses oceans effortlessly at speeds that will thrill you, a huge safety element minimising the chances of getting caught in extreme weather conditions.

Well proven, well set up, well equipped and well presented.

Owners are looking to purchase a larger vessel that is more suited to their future business aspirations.

Advertised price includes removal of existing Vynil Wrap on hulls and replacement with new wrap of purchasers choice or restoration to original gelcoat appearance.

AN INSPECTION IS A MUST IF YOU ARE SERIOUSLY PURSUING YOUR CRUISING DREAM!

Vessel is currently located in Fiji but is fully imported and tax paid in Australia. The owner will deliver to Australia or New Zealand.

CONTACT OWNER DIRECT by email for more information on this vessel.

E: downunderrally@gmail.com

Sail Inventory

*Fully battened mainsail*Genoa on Furlex 400 by Selden*Staysail on Furlex 300 by Selden*Code Zero on Harkin Furler

Mast / Rigging*19.5m Aluminium mast & boom by Selden 21.5m clearance*All standing rigging replaced 2015 - 7/8*Fractional rig with 2 forestays with 4 side shrouds.*Mainsail luff Harken batt car system*Stainless steel bowsprit & roller for code zero

Deck Gear:*Anderson 40 Electric Main hoist and reefing*2 x Harken 46 manual double action (Genoa and staysail)*1 x Harken 40 manual double action(Code zero )*1 x Electric for main sheet & traveller plus dinghy hoist*Fibreglass composite crossbeam*13 Lewmar sheet stoppers*10 Bowman deck hatches*Screens and sunshades on all ports and hatches*Swim platform starboard aft*Stainless steel swim ladder*Stainless steel handrails on cockpit,saloon roof and transom*1 x Main sheet track*Pressurised deck wash hose*2 x Chain plates -stainless steel*10 x Bollards -aluminium*6 x Bollards - stainless steel*2 x Boarding gates

Other:

*Dometic 3kg Washing machine (new 2017)*Transom duckboard with stainless steel rail (new 2010)*Stainless steel BBQ*2 x 9kg LPG bottles with solenoid shut off*2 x Aqualuma Underwater lights*Trampolines - replaced 2016 with Ferrari mesh

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Original Manufacturer spec and sales brochure

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SPECIFICATIONS LOA 49'0' LWL 48'8" Beam 24'4" Draft 3'3" Fuel 80 gal. Water 70 gal. Engines Twin 40 hp

The Ocean Cat 48.8 was designed by cruisers who continue to blue water cruise. Understanding the needs of the" cruiser", they set out to build a sleek, fast, low-maintenance boat. .. a boat with exceptional water clearance under the bridgedeck and exceptional sailing qualities. Striving to be innovative, while still remaining practical new finish materials were found and creative utilization of space was achieved.

The Ocean Cat 48.8 is a "practical boat for practical people" TM.

Systems and mechanical installations have been approached from the owner's standpoint. A high priority is given to the the practical installation of mechanicals which make ease of access for maintenance and servicing your systems a breeze. We understand that when you are out to sea or in that remote location, the rule you live by is that the systems work or you do without-as you are the system manager and the maintenance department!

Exceptional features on the Ocean Cat 48.8 include: abundant ventilation, storage and space. Innovative low maintenance, easy care materials are used on the interior surfaces for a warm, bright, comfortable

Displacement (unloaded) 13000# Payload 5000# Mast above OWL 62'/72' Mainsail sq. ft. 718/ Genoa sq. ft. 413/ Total sail area 1131 /

atmosphere. Creative exterior features include cut out transoms for effortless boarding by dingy, a recessed swim ladder, dive locker and a transom live well.

Outstanding sailing performance will allow you to reach your destination quicker and before the weather window closes ensuring an enjoyable trip with the added bonus that you can spend more time at your destination.

Premier sailing qualities, creative usage of materials and space and lightweight solid construction all contribute to make this boat a cruisers dream! Our boats have been sailing for six years and have well over 60,000 ocean miles under their hulls.

The time has come for someone to design a catamaran that will let you live the life you've dreamed of having, free of the daily constraints; a boat that will not dictate your lifestyle but let's you choose the lifestyle you want to live!

Let us help you "Live your Dream"TM. Experience the thrill of sailing and owning an Ocean Cat 48.8 we know there is an "Ocean of Difference"TM let us show you just how much of a difference there is!

© Ocean Catamarans 2004 all rights reserved

Note: These specification are believed to be correct at the time of printing, this document is not contractual. For continuous improvement, the builder reserves the right to make alterations without obligation. Draft and displacement stated above vary with load conditions.

The Ocean Cat 48.8 is available finished, in any stage of construction or in a power version. We have abundant space available to facilitate your needs should you choose to finish your boat at our location. Actual performance under power with 40 hp engines is 10 knots and with twin 88 hp engines speed increases to 20 knots.

2761 Abbapoola Road Johns Island SC 29455 Tel. 843-557-1796 Fax 843-557-1934 www.Oceancatamarans.com Email: Sales@Oceancatamaran.com

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