Naval Force 3 Tropic 56 for sale in Río Dulce Guatemala

S/v Ti-Bag Overview

S/v Ti-Bag is now on the market! This lovely 1997 Naval Force 3 Tropic 56 (Owner’s version) has been well cared for and is a proven blue water catamaran. These vessels were first produced in 1997 and were designed by naval architect Boudon and built by the Naval Force 3 shipyard, in La Rochelle, France. It is a wood and epoxy construction with polyester hulls.

Ownership History

The current owners bought s/v Ti-Bag in Saint-Martin in 2006 and have taken her on many exciting journeys over the years. They have sailed her throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America, through the Panama Canal twice, and cruised the South Pacific. Over the recent years, s/v Ti-Bag has been taking shorter trips throughout Central America and other parts of the Caribbean. After 23 great years of sailing, the owners have reluctantly decided it’s time to move in a new direction.

Features and Specifications

• Solar Power: 1500 watts of solar panels
• Inverter: 1800 Watts Xantrex inverter
• House Bank: 1200 amp hours of deep cycle gel batteries
• Generator: Portable 2000 watt 220v Honda generator
• Water Maker: Spectra water maker
• Fresh Water Capacity: 400 liters in one tank
• Engines: Two 1997 Volvo MD-2040 40 hp diesel engines

• Fuel Tanks: One 300 liters and one 400 liters

   

Interior Details

On the interior, she is bright and spacious with beautiful teak and holly floors throughout. The galley is equipped with:

• Large double stainless sink
• Propane 4 burner stove with oven
• Danforth refrigerator BD 35

• Danforth freezer

   

The galley water runs on 12v and a water filter system runs through the galley tap. Across from the galley is the spacious salon with plenty of seating for many guests and 3 large hatches for maximum air ventilation. This vessel features a 3 sleeping cabins layout with 2 marine electric toilets and a shower in each head. For your convenience, there is also a small 7 kilo washing machine on board.

Exterior Details

On the exterior, s/v Ti-Bag is set up for easy sailing with:

• 2 manual winches on the mast

• 2 electric winches on the helm

   

The sails are in good condition, only 3-4 years old, with a stack pack; the main is fully battened, the head sail is a Genoa roller furling, and there is a Gennaker also in good condition. The hydraulic dinghy lift will help to hoist the 10.5ft inflatable aluminum bottom dinghy which is in very good condition with a 15hp Yamaha outboard. This year, there have been some important maintenance projects completed:

• New deck and trunk paint
• New anti-fouling

• Servicing of the sail drives with new seals

   

Conclusion

If you are looking for a comfortable, proven seaworthy catamaran, then S/v Ti-Bag is ready to go cruising now! Please inquire for more details.

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.