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Ruckus is a well equipped 2021 Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 that offers an excellent opportunity for buyers looking for a modern cruising catamaran that can be enjoyed privately or continue operating successfully within a charter program.
Professionally maintained in the Virgin Islands and equipped with key cruising upgrades including generator, watermaker, solar, and upgraded Volvo 60HP engines, she is well suited for extended cruising or continued charter service. For buyers interested in offsetting ownership costs, the boat currently has proven charter revenue and reputation on the books, making her a compelling turnkey option in the Caribbean market.
The Elba 45 has quickly become one of the most popular catamarans in the 45 foot range, combining strong sailing performance with generous living space, excellent visibility from the helm station, and the indoor outdoor living areas that make cruising in the Caribbean so enjoyable.
With her 4 cabin / 4 ensuite layout plus crew cabin, Ruckus offers excellent flexibility whether used for family cruising, hosting guests, or continued charter operations.
Key Features
Oceanic Version
4 cabins with private ensuite freshwater heads and showers
Crew cabin in forepeak
Air conditioning throughout (56,000 BTU)
Onan 11kW generator
Aquabase ESW 901 watermaker (105 L/hr)
Upgraded Volvo D2-60F 60HP engines
Garmin navigation suite with radar, autopilot, AIS and chartplotter
Garmin Panoptix forward scan sonar
Solar panels mounted on hardtop
Highfield 340 tender with Yamaha 25HP outboard
Flexiteak cockpit and skylounge
Electric windlass with helm chain counter
Electric winch
Dinghy davits with electric winch
Underwater lights
Cockpit sound system with additional bow speakers
Cruising Equipment
Mantus 85 anchor with 200ft chain and additional rode
12V 90L galley freezer
Two large refrigeration drawers in the saloon
Cockpit refrigerator with icemaker
Large propane oven and stove
Microwave
Mounted propane grill with direct supply
Pressurized seawater system
Hot and cold deck shower
Water heater
Additional freshwater pump
7 cabin fans throughout
Electrical and Power
11kW Onan generator
2000W inverter charger
Additional AGM battery bank
LinkPro battery monitor
Galvanic isolator
110V shore power system
Additional interior and exterior outlets
Sailing and Rigging
CST fully battened mainsail
Profurl genoa furler
Lazy bag and lazy jacks
Upgraded Dyneema halyard
Triple reef system
Bowsprit and gennaker rigging
Ruckus represents a rare opportunity to acquire a modern Elba 45 that is already established in the Caribbean market. Whether your goal is to step into a boat with revenue already on the books or transition her into a private cruising platform, she is well equipped and ready for her next chapter.
Specifications
SPECS
MEASUREMENTS
ENGINE(S)
TANKS
Accommodations
Cockpit
Accommodations
Saloon
Chart Table
Aft Cabin
Aft and forward bathrooms
Fore cabin
Galley
Engines
Electrical
12V electrical distribution panel
Mast and Boom
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.
The Multihull Company is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel though the vessel may be listed with another brokerage company.
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