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“Quinn's Gambit” is a well-equipped Xquisite X5 Owner’s Version offering the highly desirable 3-cabin/3-head layout, long-range cruising systems, and the spacious liveaboard comfort that has made the X5 such a sought-after performance-cruising catamaran. Built in South Africa by Phoenix Marine Manufacturing and designed by Rudolf Jonker, this 2020 model presents a strong opportunity for buyers seeking an owner-operated cruising platform with premium onboard systems, generous solar capacity, watermaker, lithium house bank, and a well-appointed helm and cockpit arrangement.
The yacht features a bright, contemporary interior with oak lime wash joinery, panoramic salon windows, a large aft cockpit with integrated seating and tables, wet bar, raised port helm station, and a private starboard owner’s suite with island berth, vanity, seating, and excellent storage. Guest accommodations include two additional queen cabins to port, each with ensuite head and shower, making the boat equally appealing for private cruising or light charter consideration where appropriate.
The owners of Quinn's Gambit are experienced sailors who purposely selected Quinn's Gambit based on their previous catamarans owned, and the desire to have the ultimate bluewater cruising catamaran.
Some of her key features include:
Specifications
SPECS
MEASUREMENTS
ENGINE(S)
TANKS
Accommodations
Deck and Hull
The hull is described as GRP sandwich composite construction using quadriaxial stitched fabrics, Divinycell PVC foam, and epoxy vinyl ester resin. The survey found no visible signs of delamination in checked areas, and the underwater surfaces were reported to be in good condition at the time of inspection.
Deck and cockpit features include:
Accomodations
This is the desirable Owner’s Version with three staterooms and three heads. The survey describes:
Interior finish details include oak lime wash joinery, pleated window blinds, Oceanair hatch shades, dark brown-grey laminate flooring, and good storage throughout. The salon includes a U-shaped settee, fixed table, navigation station, and large storage/tool cabinet to starboard.
Galley
The galley is located port aft in the salon and is arranged for extended cruising, with substantial cabinetry, counters, and a large island. Equipment includes:
Mechanical
Propulsion is provided by twin Yanmar 4JH80 diesel engines, each rated at 79HP / 58.8kW, coupled to Yanmar SD60-4 saildrives. :
Electrical
Quinn’s Gambit has a robust onboard electrical package with 12/24V DC and 110V/60Hz plus 220V/50Hz AC systems. The vessel is fitted with:
Solar capacity is particularly notable:
Electronics
The vessel is equipped with a Garmin-based helm and nav package including:
Rigging and Sails
A powerful single spreader fractional rig with single anodized aluminum mast and Sparcraft boom, with North Sails inventory reportedly including:
Sail areas:
Helm sailhandling equipment includes:
Additional Equipment
Additional cruising and lifestyle gear includes:
Tender
Specifications
Builder: Phoenix Marine Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
Designer: Rudolf Jonker
Model: Xquisite Yachts Sail X5 Owner’s Version
Model Year: 2020
Type: Aft cockpit sailing catamaran, sloop rig
Hull Material: Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP)
Hull Type: Catamaran with fixed keelLOA: 51.61 ft / 15.73 m
Hull Length: 50.5 ft / 15.44 m
Beam: 26.2 ft / 8 m
Draft: 4.4 ft / 1.35 m
Air Clearance: 78.7 ft / 24 m
Light Weight: 21,125 kg
Displacement: 21,000 kg / 46,200 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 2 x 390 L / 103 US gal
Fresh Water Capacity: 4 x 215 L / 56.5 US gal
Holding Tank Capacity: 3 x 61 L / 16 US gal
AC Power: 110V/60Hz and 220V/50Hz
DC Power: 12V / 24V
Design Category: A
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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