Multihull Boatbuilders Nimble 50 (2001) For sale

NIMBLE 50
2001
Excellent long-distance cruising catamaran manufactured in small series in a renowned shipyard in Holland (M&M in Drachten) and designed by the architect Alexander Verheus.
Sandwich/Foam Construction (epoxy skin): Hull, deck, including forebeam.
Reassuring, easy-to-use multihull that has been proven on the high seas. 4 double cabins, large saloon and large cockpit. Long distance cruising equipment with good averages.
Engines, SD & Propellers (2022)
Hydranet sails, standing rigging, furlers, solar panels, batteries, ... (2023 and 2024)
A word from the owner:
A unique boat with a solid and light construction, ideal for life on board or a big departure!
Alexander Verheus is a renowned Dutch architect, the NIMBLE series included several models between 40 and 50'. The M-M shipyard had a very good reputation, but could not compete with the French and South African giants despite a recognized quality of manufacture (COMPOSITE FRONT BEAM IN PARTICULAR). This example has proven itself without any problems. A major refit by the current owner took place in 2022 (re-engine, change of rigging, sails) in preparation for a Mediterranean-tour of Spain program carried out in the 22-23-24 seasons. The boat sailed to the satisfaction of an experienced crew, it is currently in southern Brittany
Type of boat: NIMBLE 50 Shipyard: M&M (Dachten, Holland)
Year: 2001 designer: Alexander Yacht design
Date of purchase: April-22 (2 previous owners)
Category: Offshore
Rigging Type: Sloop
Length / Width: 15.60 x 8.10
Draft: Quillons + 1.5 / 2.5 daggerboard
Number of years rented: never rented
since April 2022: 3 x 6 months of sailing Sicily Sardinia Corsica Balearic Islands dry wintering Port St Louis du Rhone
Corsica Sicily Greece Turkey Sardinia wintering in the dry in Sète
Balearic Islands Gibraltar Azores Brittany
Last refit April 2024
Osmosis Treatment Yes
Cockpit winches Number / Brand 4 including 1 electric LEWMAR / self tailing
Mast foot winches Number / Brand 2 including 1 electric LEWMAR / self tailing
Steering wheel / Diameter: yes TWO / 105 cm
Mainsail sheet carriage on rear beam yes FREDERIKSEN sheet rail and hoist
Bimini yes
Sun awning, yes
Rear Apron x 2 Yes
Swim ladder yes
Cockpit table yes
Mooring cleats / Number: yes 11
Main anchor chain Diameter / Length: yes 10 galavanized / 80 m
Main anchor cablot yes Diameter / Length: 12 / 10m
Main anchor Type / Weight: yes SPADE 25 KG
Swivel wetting yes WASI GTS 13mm
Secondary anchor chain yes
Anchor Secondary Anchor Type / Weight: yes CQR 25kg
Electric windlass Brand / Power: yes LOFRAN Caiman 1200 W
Windlass Control: Yes
Standard lead rig + bowsprit
Mainsail Surface / number of reefs: 81 m² Fulbatten 5 battens / 3 reefs Fabric Dimension Contender Hybrid
Delta Sails Triradial Section
HARKEN ball and rail carriage fittings
Lazy jacks yes
Lazy bag yes
Solent: 38 m² self-tacking Fabric Dimension Contender Hybrid
Delta Sails Triradial Section
UV strip yes
Reel / Brand: yes PROFURL C480
No road jib
Tourmentin yes STORM BAG Delta Voile
Other headsails
SPI with sock Asymmetrical on bowsprit 180 m²
Gennacker on furler
Backstays no
Non-jettisonable prop
Single-strand standing rigging yes completely changed
Pre-stretched polyester running rig (sheets and reef painters)
Dyneema Polyester Sheath (Halyards)
4 x 15m and 2 x 30m moorings
Lifelines on deck and under the basket
2022 repowering: 2 engines YANMAR 30YM30AE 30 HP x2
Sail drive 2 Sail Drive SD25
2 Flex O Fold three-blade folding propellers
(routine maintenance according to manufacturers' specifications,
with annual maintenance and wintering by a professional)
Micro Commander electrical controls, starboard and port positions
Tank capacity (PVC) 2 x 175 l (+ 80 l in jerry can) consumption 2.2 l to 2