One of the last FP Saba 50’s built. The boat has had either the owner or one professional captain (the same one) on board since delivery in July of 2021. The boat has been lightly chartered (15 weeks) with the same captain on board. The boat is ready to charter or sail around the world with extras to make life easy. 1865 watts of solar power feeding into 1600 amp hours of lithium batteries. Owners stateroom A/C can run off the battery bank without using the generator. Extra Fans in staterooms, galley, and cockpit. Salon table converted into usable storage and eating area. Window shades in salon. Upgraded Raymarine Navigation system with fishfinder and camera. Siren Marine Security system with bilge, engine, and security alarms. North Sails Code Zero light air head sail. Gori two speed folding props with line cutters.Spectra Newport 400 12v water maker, separate washer/dryer, and dive compressor. Starboard forward forepeak air conditioned and can be use as crew accommodations with separate head and shower. Full custom Helm Enclosure for comfort and safety shen sailing or just hanging out. Toilets flush on either salt or fresh water. Upgraded A/C raw water filters. All fuse panels moved to salon from starboard engine room to make use and observation easy. Two Victron inverters,one 5000 watt 110v and one 3000 watt 220v, along with digital monitoring from chart table or wirelessly. New Highfield 3.6 dinghy with 20hp Tohatasu with electric start and power tilt purchased in fall of 2022. SUP storage on top of dinghy davits. Spectra Newport 400 watermaker runs on 12v and 220v dive compressor. Separate washer and dryer in tool/mechanical room Layout & Accommodations
5 cabin/five head version with owners stateroom on port side aft. The crew cabin (midship starboard) converted to tool and equipment room with Miele washer, Splende dryer, Spectra Watermaker, and dive compressor installed and easy to access.. Starboard forward forpeak has A/C and access door from both forward head and and main deck. In forward starboard head access to interior of hull (normally unused space) for storage of all kinds.
Galley
Galley with three burner gas stove, oven, and additional microwave and toaster oven. 220v plugs installed as extras if in an area of the world where 110v appliances are not available. Spice racks and magnetic holder for cutlery, etc. Upgraded faucet with sprayer head for water conservation. Dishwasher also installed. Full set of All Clad cookware. Cockpit ice maker (NEW MAY 2024).
Deck & Equipment
1700 watt anchor windlass this chain counter installed, can be operated from helm. Chain locker installed to contain chain. 4 large Plastismo fenders and 7 large inflatable fenders. Wagner toys include 3 BOTE paddle boards, 10’ BOTE dock for lounging, and 4 inflatable BOTE chairs and two beanbags for lounging. The trampoline has a cover with pillows for mor lounging comfort. A new sunshade covers the bow when desired, and the cockpit has sunshades installed. Three zone stereo with music on foredeck, salon, and cockpit. Full custom helm enclosure for all weather sailing and use and window's zip and roll up for all weather use.
Electronics & Navigation
Raymarine navionic package, including 12 inch upgraded Hybrid touch Axiom Pro plotter at helm, 9 inch Hybrid touch Axiom Pro at chart table, extra VHF (separate radios) with antenna, Radar, Fishfinder, Camera on port aft, electric horn at helm. Sirius XM radio, as well as the upgraded Starlink Satellite receiver. Aft facing lights for nighttime dinghy recovery or fishing, underwater lights. Masthead Tri-Color for at sea use - keeps the night vision good from helm.
Electrical, Power & Plumbing
13.5kw Onan Generator.
A/C and dishwasher run on 220v, and all other circuits, including washer and dryer, cabin electrical outlets, and water heater run on 110v. The 110v system runs off of a 5000 watt Victron inverter (NEW MAY 2024). By using the 220v inverter in the starboard engine room, one can supply power to European 220v plugs in washer and dryer room and galley in case the boat is in an area where 110v appliances are not available. The breaker panel is located in the starboard side of the salon so no engine hatches have to be opened to use or power up the electrical system. The master stateroom, in the port aft hull, can be air conditioned off of the 1600 amp hour lithium battery bank and the 220v system to avoid using the generator. No generator required for this operation. The toilets (5) can be flushed on either salt water of fresh water by using a selector valve. Battery charging regulation is accomplished by both built-in BMS and additional WakeSpeed controllers installed on each engine and alternator.
Sails & Rigging
The main and genoa are standard the Fountaine Pajot sail package. Sails were removed and cleaned in October of 2023 in Grenada. Upgraded main sheet and traveler line in November of 2023. Main halyard changed to Dynema line. Downhaul on main sail to get the sail down fast and safe when necessary. Extra rope clutches installed to be able to free up a winch at helm by stopping off the genoa sheets. The boat has the bowsprit from the FP factory to run an extra headsail. The Code 0 headsail is custom fitted by North Sails with a two part halyard to tension the sail for easy furling and unfurling.
Additional Information
This boat has been professionally maintained by the owner and Captain. The boat is SVA - CVLA compliant in the USVI and is approved to charter in the BVI’s.
