Dolphin 460 for sale in Saint Augustine, FL United States of America

"Taka'oa" is a stellar example of the renowned Dolphin 460 performance cruising catamaran. She features an Owner's Version layout with 3 cabins and 2 heads with an extra pilot berth to port. Launched in 2007, Taka'oa has sailed extensively all over the world including a full circumnavigation. She is a tried and true bluewater voyager that's always been cared for by dedicated owners. With her daggerboards she sails to windward like a dream and can access shallow anchorages and passages that are inaccessible to most boats of her size. Taka'oa is a special model of the Dolphin 460 that sports the more desirable angular salon couch with folding table and an owner suite to Starboard. She has all the gear necessary for serious liveaboard voyaging and several recent improvements to make her even more comfortable underway or at anchor. The Dolphin brand has a cult following in the cruising community that has been earned from their reputation as exceptionally well-built and dependable performance cats. Defining features include daggerboards, composite construction, excellent bridge deck clearance, and a high level of interior fit and finish. These boats are sporty and fun to sail but they also incorporate a functional layout and all the amenities for comfortable family life aboard. You would be hard pressed to find a comparable performance catamaran as well equipped at this price point. Taka'oa underwent an extensive refit in 2023/2024 to ensure she was prepared to continue world voyaging. She is likely the best equipped and most modern Dolphin on the water. Some of her equipment highlights include: North Sails 3Di Endurance Mainsail and Genoa 1600ah Renogy Lithium House Battery Bank - 12V Custom Sundeck and Solar Arch 2440 Watts of Solar Air Conditioning / Heating Dishwasher Starlink Satellite Highspeed Internet Takao'a is in turn key condition and ready to continue the adventure! She is US Import Duty Paid and available for showings by appointment in beautiful St Augustine, FL.

Specifications

Construction

Vacuum-bagged vinylester resin over divinycell closed cell foam coring

Accommodations

3-cabin, 2-head Owners Version Layout
Each head has separate Shower stalls
1 additional bunk in port hull (sleeps 7)
All Cushions and Mattresses replaced (2021)
1 Electric Head and 1 Manual Head w/ Holding tanks

Salon

New saloon with squared out table and sitting area
Nav station to starboard
Galley up

Galley

Propane stove and oven
New induction cooktop
Hot and Cold Pressure Water in double sink
Loch Dishwasher – small (2023)
Fridge
Freeze
Costway 12V Chest Fridge
Counter top appliances: Ice maker, bread maker, and Nespresso machine

Cockpit

Custom cockpit Sundeck with solar arch and dinghy davits (2024)
Helm station at the bulkhead with visibility to all four corners of the boat
Large L-shaped seating with teak table
Bench seating aft facing forward
Full Isinglass enclosure
Built-in cooler box and sink behind helm

Electronics

Raymarine Axiom 12in Chart plotter (2024)
2 x Raymarine i70s Instrument Displays (2024)
EV-100 Power Pilot Autopilot (2024)
Speed, Wind, Depth gauges (2024)
Radar – Raymarine QUANTUM 2 Q24D RADOME (2024)
All electronics networked, NMEA

Electrical

1600 amp hour Renogy Lithium Ion house batteries (2024)

Victron Smart Shunt battery monitor (2024)
New SeaPro Watermaker 40 GPH Dual Membrane – ACVolt 970 Watts (2024)
2440 Watts of Solar Total – 1800W Renogy (2024) and 640W (2017)
2 x Velair Marine Air Conditioners – Reverse Cycle – Can run from batteries & inverter (2024)
2 x 220 amp hours starting batteries, AGM
Bluetooth stereo system (2024)
Cabin Fans x
Electric winch at helm – 2 speed w/ cockpit foot switches
Electric Windlass – Cockpit Control & Remote – Rebuilt in 2024

Mechanical

2 x 40hp Volvo D2-40 Diesels (P:1383hrs – S:1177hrs)
Volvo Saildrives
Folding props

Deck & Hull

Full enclosure
Hard Top Bimini
CopperCoat Bottom job (2022)

Sails & Rigging

North Sails 3Di ENDURANCE Mainsail (2024)
North Sails 3Di ENDURANCE Genoa (2024)
Screecher
North Sails Spinnaker
Dagger boards
Bow Sprit
Dyneema life lines (2024)
Standing Rigging Replaced in 2017

Tender

Highfield Classic 310 RIB with 15hp Yamaha outboard (2022)

Past Service History
2017 in Austrailia:
New standing rigging
New propellers (Volvo)
New clears
New electric toilets

2017 in Malaysia:
New Raymarine chart plotter and Radar

2018 in Thailand:
New Coppercoat system professionally applied

2022 in Turkey:
Water pump rebuild (both engines)
Heat exchangers were cleaned
New stainless steel exhaust elbows fitted
New injectors
Injector pump removed and serviced
Alternators removed and serviced
All new water and fuel lines in the engine bays
New raw water filter housings
New engine start batteries
New fluids, filters and belts New thermostats
Saildrives completely removed and fully serviced
Propellers fully serviced and polished
All winches greased
New handle covers fitted to all rope clutches
Corner windows in saloon replaced
Trampolines (webbing type) inverted and new ropes threaded (they look like new)
Hulls and stainless polished
Coppercoat antifoul reactivated
Rudders removed, checked, rings replaced and bearings greased
New gas sensor/controller fitted and regulator

2023 / 2024 in Florida:
New Main and Genoa 3Di ENDURANCE North Sails
New Sun deck with solar arch for 1800watt solar panels (in addition to the 640watt already in place)
A lightening strike necessitated the replacement and upgrade of the entire electrical system:
New 1600amp hours lithium batteries
New 12V Electrical System
New 12V Freezer/Frig Box
New 2 x Air Conditioners
New 12 inch Chart Plotter
New Cockpit Sound System
New Dishwasher
New Drinking Water UV Filter
New Halyards, Sheets, & Lines
New Instruments
New Inverter/Power Supply
New Kitchen Appliances
New Radar
Starlink High Performance
New Stbd Toilet
New Underwater Lights
New VHF Radio
New SeaPro Water Maker
New Wifi/Cell data Hub