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Dean Catamarans 5000 Manila Spirit
Current Location: Panama Shelter Bay Marina
A Cherished Home, Not a Charter BoatThe Pinnacle of Turnkey Readiness
Manila Spirit represents a truly exceptional offering: the legendary Dean 5000, known as the precursor to the award-winning Xquisite X5. She is a robust, ocean-ready vessel built to the highest Category A - Altamar (Ocean) standard , combining high performance with the safety and spaciousness required for world cruising.
This catamaran is reluctantly offered for sale because the owners must change their long-term onboard living plans for health reasons. Consequently, Manila Spirit is maintained in immaculate condition with an extraordinary list of high-end, nearly new equipment a genuine turnkey opportunity where all systems are ready for immediate departure.
STANDOUT FEATURES
1. Unmatched Power and Energy Independence
This is a vessel engineered for true off-grid freedom:
Massive Battery Bank: New (2024) Mastervolt 1000 Ah Gel house battery bank provides superior endurance.
Hybrid Charging: Power is constantly managed by a Silent Wind Generator (new 2018) and a huge solar array totaling 1670 Watts from three separate installations (new 20172021).
On-Demand Water: A Sea-R.O. 220 V water maker (new 2024) guarantees fresh water for unlimited cruising.
Redundant Propulsion: Twin 80 HP Yanmar Commonrail Marine Diesels (new 2017, serviced 2024) with folding propellers and a Maxpower bow thruster (new 2024 battery/charger).
2. Exceptional Blue-Water Capability & Ease of Sail
Designed for short-handed sailing, MAISIE boasts a brand-new sail inventory and top-tier deck gear:
New Ullman Sail Inventory (2024): This includes a new Mainsail (1076 sq ft), a new Reacher (968 sq ft on an electric furler), and a new Jib (452 sq ft on a 2nd electric furler). An Asymmetrical Spinnaker (1722 sq ft) provides downwind speed.
Effortless Handling: Equipped with 2 electric Harken winches and 2 Selden electric furlers, all sail handling can be managed with minimal effort.
Hydro Upgrades: Hydraulic steering system upgrades (new 2019) ensure precise control and reliability.
3. State-of-the-Art Navigation and Connectivity
Stay connected, safe, and aware with professional-grade electronics, much of it recently installed:
Global Connectivity: Features Starlink (new 09/2024) , KVH V3-HTS MiniVSAT (new 2021) , and an ICOM SSB radio (new 2021).
Advanced Navigation Suite: Full Furuno TZT14 14 plotter (new 2018) , Furuno HD Radar DRS4NXT with Doppler receiver (new 2018) , and dual autopilot systems.
Visibility & Safety: Includes a forward echo sounder (pre-installed 2018) , AIS (new 2016) , and a Viking 8 man life raft (serviced 2024).
4. Luxurious Owner's Version Interior
The unique owner's layout offers vast, comfortable living quarters and a dedicated workshop space.
Salon Comfort: Air conditioning (40,000 BTU total) and ambient LED strip lighting create a refined atmosphere.
Gourmet Galley: A fully equipped galley includes a SMEG dishwasher , SMEG washer/dryer , separate Vitrifrigo fridges/freezers, and an extra freezer in the hull.
Entertainment & Finesse: Includes a Custom Kawai MP10 electric piano , 43 inch Samsung LED TV and a dedicated workshop with basic tools.
FULL INVENTORY HIGHLIGHTS
Antifouling: Trinidad hard antifouling (3 coats, last painted March 2024).
Deck: Extended bathing platforms (new 2019) , high-power SeaBlaze X2 underwater lights (new 2019).
Water Toys: Aluminum-hull tender (3D Tender UL 310) with both a Tohatsu 9.9 hp motor and a Torqueedo electric motor.
Spares: An extensive inventory of spare parts for all critical systems, including engines, generator, water maker, and rigging.
FULL SPEC SHEET
Builder
Dean Catamarans
Model
5000
Year Built
2012
Condition
Exellent condition
Length Overall (LOA)
15.39 m
Beam
8.00 m
Draft
1.50 m
Weight/Displacement
19,000 kg
Material
Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP)
Design Category
A - Ocean
Accommodation
3 Cabins, 3 Berths, 3 Heads (Owner's Version Layout )
ENGINE AND PROPULSION
Engines: 2 Yanmar 4JH80 Commonrail Marine Diesel
Power: 280 HP/59 kW (approx. 1700 hours
History: New in 2017, fully serviced in 2024, with a 250h service scheduled for 2025.
Drives: SD-60 sail drives (new 2017)
Propellers: SPW Varioprop DF112 4-bladed folding propellers (new 2016)
Alternators: 2 Yanmar 90 A standard and 2 Yanmar 110 A High Output (new 2017)
Bow Thruster: Maxpower 60 with 24 V Gel battery bank (new 2024) and 24 V charger (new 2024)
Hydraulic Steering Upgrade: Electro-hydraulic autopilot pump EHPE12R, hydraulic steering cylinders MTP175, steering pump HTP42R (new 2019)
Other: Soundproofing in engine rooms (new 2023) , Fuel transfer pump with Parker filters.
SAILS AND RIGGING
Mainsail: Ullman Sails 100 m2 (new 2024)
Reacher: 90 m2 on electric furler (new 2024)
Jib: 42 m2 on 2nd electric furler (new 2024)
Asymmetrical Spinnaker: 160 m2 with Top down furler (new 2020)
Mast: Custom made by Southern Spars / Cape Town
Winches: 2 Harken electric winches , Manuel Harken winch foredeck , 2 Selden electric furlers for jib and reacher sails (new 2017).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND POWER
House Batteries: Mastervolt 5200 Ah 12 V Gel, totaling 1000 Ah (new 2024)
Starting Batteries: 2110 Ah AGM (new 2024)
Generator: Fischer Panda 8000i 8 kW - 220 V - with sound insulation shell (serviced 2025)
Solar Power:
6145 W on salon coach roof (recessed, hinged, and adjustable) (new 2020)
2300 W on dinghy supports (new 2017)
2100 W on coach roof in front of helm (new 2021)
Solar Chargers: Mastervolt 60 A MPPT (new 2018) , Victronic 40 A and 30 A MPPT (new 2017)
Wind Generator: Silent Wind Generator 400 W (new 2018)
Inverter/Charger: Mastervolt Combi Ultra 12 V/3000 W/150 (new 2017)
System Management: Mastervolt DC heavy current distribution and shunt connected to Masterbus network (new 2018) , Mastervolt EasyView5 control touchscreen at the nav station (new 2019).
NAVIGATION AND ELECTRONICS
Plotter/Radar: Furuno Touch TZT14 14 (new 2018) , Furuno HD Radar DRS4NXT with Doppler receiver (new 2018)
Autopilot: Furuno Navpilot711 at helm station (new 2024) , Furuno Navpilot7002 autopilot processor (new 2024)
Instrumentation: Furuno wind transducer (new 2022) , Furuno FI501 (wind) and FI503 (multi) instruments at helm station , Airmar DST800 Tridata (speed/depth/temp) transducer (new 2018)
Communications/Safety:
KVH V3-HTS MiniVSAT (new 2021)
Starlink (new 09/2024)
ICOM IC M506 VHF radio with Command MIC 3 in cockpit (new 2018)
SSB ICOM IC-803 (new 2021)
Furuno AIS FA50 Transceiver (new 2016)
Other: Forward echo sounder Echopilot 2D Gemeco (pre-installed 2018) , Quick chain counter and control in cockpit , MaxSea TimeZero navigation software on PC.
PLUMBING AND WET AMENITIES
Water Maker: Sea-R.O. 220 V (new 2024)
Water Heater: Quick 60 L water heater (new anode 2024)
Heads: 3 Vetus WCS2 electric toilets with fresh water or sea water flushing in each cabin
Through Hulls: Through hull fittings / sea cocks with high quality GROCO fittings (11) (new 2019)
Wash Downs: Sea water and fresh water wash down at anchor hatch , Freshwater washdown in cockpit settee , Cockpit shower with hot/cold water.
Tankage: Water tank 790 L , Waste tank 300 L.
INTERIOR AND COMFORT
Layout: Owner's version layout with a unique combination of living space and working space.
Climate Control: Dometic Marine Air air conditioners (116000 and 212000 BTU units) , Heater , 7 Caframo fans in salon and cabins (new 2017).
Entertainment:
Samsung 43 inch LED flat screen TV in salon on custom folding bracket (new 2020)
24 inch LED flat screen TV in starboard aft cabin
Hifi: Krell amplifier, NAIM HDX streamer, Blue Ray player, B& salon speaker, cockpit speaker (new 2017)
Kawai MP10 electric piano in custom made furniture, connected to internal / external speakers
Bluetooth connectivity , Satellite Internet.
Other: Workshop with storage including basic tools , Complete vinyl headliner replacement (new 2023).
GALLEY AND APPLIANCES
Refrigeration: 2-drawer Vitrifrigo fridge in galley , Vitrifrigo freezer in galley , Vitrifrigo fridge in cockpit , Extra Vitrifrigo freezer in starboard hull , Ice maker.
Cooking: Smeg oven (incl. Microwave) 220 V (new 2017) , 2-burner gas cooker (new 2017) , 2-burner electric cooker (new 2017) , Extractor hood.
Other: SMEG washer / dryer , SMEG dishwasher , Filtered water / fresh water / salt water faucets in kitchen.
HULL AND DECK
Platforms: Extended sugar scoops/bathing platforms (new 2019)
Lighting: LED Courtesy lights in cockpit and sugar scoops (blue) , SeaBlaze X2 underwater lights (high power blue / white LED, new July 2025).
Anchoring Gear: Main anchor Ultra 45 Kg with 50 m of 10 mm stainless chain , Secondary anchor Ultra 25 Kg with 50 m of 10 mm stainless chain.
Anti-Fouling: Underwater epoxy primer 2 coats (new 2019) , Trinidad hard antifouling - 3 coats (last painted March 2024) , Sacrificial anodes (new 2024).
Covers/Canvas: Extended sunshade for cockpit (new 2017) , Cockpit cushions (new 2019) , Sliding cloth bimini above helm chair (new 2018)
Other: Davit , BBQ with gas line supply on transom.
WATER TOYS AND EXTRAS
Dinghy: 3D Tender UL 310 with aluminum hull
Dinghy Motors: Tohatsu 2-stroke 9.9 hp , Torqueedo electric 1 kw
Water Sports: Stand up paddle board
Gear: Offshore fishing gear , Spearfishing gear (new 2025) , 2 Zizzo Ferro folding bikes (new 2025)
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Disclaimer
The Company 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.
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