Benello Gaia 36 for sale in Valletta Malta

The Sparkman & Stephens Benello Gaia 36 is a stunning blend of classic design and sailing performance, now available in Malta through Hybrid Yachting Malta. The current owner has made numerous upgrades, enhancing both comfort and capability, making this yacht an even more attractive option for cruising enthusiasts.

We invite you to view the boat in person and arrange a test sail to experience its handling and charm firsthand. Don’t miss the chance to own this exceptional, updated vessel – contact us today for more details and to schedule a visit. 

Type     Sail

Class   Offshore sailboats

Make   Sparkman & Stephens

Model  Sparkman & Stephens 36 Gaia Class

Condition  Used

Year    1972

Keel type      Fin Keel    

Total berths     4

Max passengers          6

Length 11 meters

Beam  2.9 meters

Max bridge clearance              11 meters

Max boat draft               2.2 meters

Cruising speed             9 km/h

Max speed       17 km/h

Boat displacement    8,000 kg

Location            Malta, Malta

HIGHLIGHTS AND UPGRADES

NEW Raymarine Wired masthead wind transducer (2024)

NEW Raymarine EV-200 Sail AutoPilot (2024)

NEW Raymarine p70s Autopilot Controller Head (2024)

NEW Raymarine i70s Multifunction Display (2024)

NEW Raymarine iTC-5 Instrument Transducer Converter (2024)

NEW Varetron VHM 35 Multifunction Display for Engine alerts (2024)

NEW Varetron VL FLEX 52 - NMEA 2000 Display (2024)

NEW Yacht Devices NMEA2000 Wi-Fi Router (2024)

NEW EcoFlow 400W Foldable Solar Panel (2024)

NEW Bluetti EB240 2400Wh/1000W Lithium Power Station (2023)

NEW Standard Horizon GX2400E VHF with AIS DSC & GPS (2024)

NEW Standard Horizon DSC portable VHF Radio (2024)

NEW Dometic CRE 65E Fridge / Freezer (2024)

NEW Jabsco Toilet Pump Assembly (2024)

NEW Jabsco Toilet Fresh Tablet in-line (2024)

NEW TEMU 450 Electric Dinghy Motor (2024)

NEW Dyneema outhaul System for foresails (2024)

NEW Custom wood cover and shim system for mast opening (2024)

NEW MARCO UP1-M 45L/min secondary Bilge Pump

NEW primary Bilge Pump xL/min

COMPLETELY REFURBISHED Mechanical backstay tensioner (2024)

COMPLETELY REFURBISHED Anchor Windlass (2023)

COMPLETELY REFURBISHED Autopilot Ram - new seals (2024)

COMPLETELY REFURBISHED Tiller column and seals (2023)

SPECS

ENGINES & DRIVES

COMPLETELY REFURBISHED! and UPGRADED (7000euro) VOLVO D1-30 with SD130 (MDI replaced with custom electronics) (2023)

All engine alarms and electronics integrated with Varetron VHM 35 and broadcast on WIFI NMEA2000 network

Hypalon Dinghy with TEMU 450 electric motor

ELECTRICAL

220 aH Battery System

Victron MultiPlus Compact 12/1600/70

Victron MPPT Charger 100/30

Balmar Digital Duo Charge (2022)

ECOFLOW 440w foldable  solar panel

Bluetti EB240 2400Wh/1000W Lithium Power Station

All engine and instruments broadcast over network with Yacht Devices Gateway

Milesight Industrial Router with 2 SIM card slots

new starter battery (2023)

SAFETY

4-person liferaft

EPIRB ACR

Flare, 3x fire extinguishers, etc.

2x inflatable PFDs with integrated harnesses (2021)

2x Foam PFDs (2024)

2x harnesses

2x tethers

jacklines

SAILS & RIGGING

working Jib

Storm Sails 2x

Doyle Mainsail (2021)

Standing rigging replaced 2018

DECK AND HULL

Seajet 034 Self Polishing Antifouling (2023)

Electric windlass (completely refurbished 2023)

25kg ROCNA anchor

80m D12 chain

Spare plow anchor

5x Harken electric winches

hot/cold cockpit shower

1x swim ladders

Cockpit with cushions

INSTRUMENTS

Raymarine EV-200 Sail AutoPilot (2024)

Raymarine p70s Autopilot Controller Head (2024)

Raymarine i70s Multifunction Display (2024)

Raymarine iTC-5 Instrument Transducer Converter (2024)

Varetron VHM 35 Multifunction Display for Engine alerts (2024)

Varetron VL FLEX 52 - NMEA 2000 Display (2024)

Yacht Devices NMEA2000 Wi-Fi Router (2024)

EcoFlow 400W Foldable Solar Panel (2024)

Standard Horizon GX2400E VHF with AIS DSC & GPS (2024)

Standard Horizon DSC portable VHF Radio (2024)

Camino AIS Receiver and Class B broadcaster (1999)

GALLEY/INTERIOR

DOMETIC gas combined oven & cook top (2018)

BOSCH low energy consumption 263L standing Fridge / Freezer Combination

Dometic CRE 65E Fridge / Freezer (2024)

Full set of kitchen equipment and silverware

40-liter 1200w hot water tank

Two Hella Marine 2 Speed Turbo Fans (2024)

TOYS

SUP (2023)

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.