Switch 55 for sale in Mathews, VA United States of America

*Major Price Reduction* Introducing the 2006 Switch 55, Fantazia - an exceptional owner's version performance cruising catamaran, meticulously refitted over her lifetime and prepared for world voyaging! Fantazia, has undergone extensive upgrades over the years, with no expenses spared. The dedicated owner has invested over $175,000 in upgrades more recently. Among the notable enhancements are complete paint job for the decks and hulls in 2017, upgraded composite standing rigging in 2017, new saildrives in 2022, upgraded Lithium House Battery Bank with A/C soft start in. 2020, and an array of other notable upgrades. For serious inquiries, we are more than happy to provide a comprehensive list detailing the entirety of the investment made in her restoration. The Switch 55 represents a stretched and high-performance version of the renowned Switch 51. In addition to its impressive speed and enhanced comfort, the extended length grants additional interior volume, ideal for accommodating all your provisions and family essentials. This invaluable feature is a true advantage in bluewater cruising. Crafted by VPLP as a state-of-the-art performance cruiser, this dagger-boarded catamaran is constructed with a vinyl-ester foam core at the esteemed Sud Composites shipyard in southern France. When it comes to performance, the Switch 55 surpasses its contemporaries such as the Catana 52 and Catana 58 of its era. Notably lighter and faster, she effortlessly cruises in the low to mid-teens without exertion and beats to windward with unmatched agility. In my opinion, the Swich 51 and 55 represent the pinnacle of balanced performance cruising multihulls in their time. With superior interior space and remarkable payload capacity, she outclasses performance brands in terms of space while boasting greater speed than cruising designs of its vintage. It is well-known that producing performance catamarans of this caliber demands significant investment. Presently, the replacement value for a similar fully-equipped catamaran exceeds $2 million. However, what sets Fantazia apart is the meticulous attention and care bestowed upon her by her current owner. She stands as a near turnkey performance catamaran, tailored for the discerning buyer seeking far greater performance than what standard charter catamarans designs offer. Fantazia has already proven herself during a circumnavigation and is now fully prepared for her second voyage around the globe. Despite her outstanding performance capabilities, comfort remains paramount aboard Fantazia. Lavishly finished interiors, spacious cabins, and a generous updated galley and salon with dual seating areas ensure a high level of onboard comfort. The owner's suite occupies an entire hull, providing dedicated luxury. Extensively equipped for extended cruising, Fantazia boasts twin gensets, soft-start air conditioning, a water maker, washing machine, satellite communications, and many other amenities essential for extended voyages. Currently lying at Zimmerman Marine in Mathews, VA, Fantazia is safely housed in a professional shipyard that can handle any necessary preparations for her next grand adventure. Don't miss the opportunity to acquire this exceptional vessel that seamlessly combines top-tier performance with unparalleled comfort. Contact us today to arrange a viewing and experience the allure of Fantazia for yourself.

Dimensions And Details

Designer: Van Peteghem & Lauriot-Prevost
Builder: Sud Composites Switch Catamarans, France
Launch Date: 2006
LOA: 55′
Beam: 26′
Draft: 3’11” boards up / 8’6″ boards down
Displacement: 15 Tons
Hull Material: GRP sandwich
Deck Material: GRP sandwich

Engines

2 x 75hp Yanmar 4JH4-THE turbo diesels (engines 2009) – approximately 2000 + hrs
2 new Yanmar SD 60 saildrives ~ New 2022 by Zimmerman Marine
3-blade stainless steel feathering Autostream propellers
New starboard Autostream propeller (2018)

2 x Engine bilges, soundproofed totally separate

2 x 105gal – Fuel Tanks, with connections & Louvers

Tankage

400L water capacity in 2 tanks
750L diesel capacity in 2 tanks
2 x holding tanks

Sails + Rigging

Sparcraft aluminium triple spreader mast and boom
Future Fibre composite cap and lower shrouds (2015)

Running rigging (2015)

Primary forestay, New, replaced 2017
All rigging removed, checked and overhauled by Key Rigging – 2017
Key Rigging of Marathon, Florida completed the rigging refit in 2017 (forestay, rods, diamonds, etc.)
NavTech rod rigging (Diamonds only) New, replaced 2018
Martingale primary cable, New 2018
Frederikson mainsail slide system New batten cars and new bearings – 2020
Stack-pack (New 2017) with lazy-jacks
Neil Pride furling genoa, dacron (2020)
Neil Pride full batten mainsail (2020)
Furling staysail
Asymmetrical spinnaker in sock (2013/14)
Code 0/Drifter

Electronics

Raymarine ES 127 chart plotter display (New system 2017)
Raymarine ES 97 (New 2017) chart plotter helm
Raymarine GPS (New 2017)
Raymarine AIS 650 Transceiver System (New 2017)
Raymarine sailing instruments
Raymarine Quantum Q24C
Radar – New 2017
ST6001 Autopilot
1x Icom VHF Salon
1x Icom Handheld VHF
JVC CD/DVD/MP3/AUX sound system with Bose speakers
Main salon: New HF cockpit speakers – 2017
Inmarsat Fleet One Satellite System – New 2017 by Explorer Satellite, Florida
New Sirius Satellite Radio Antenna – New 2017

Electrical + Mechanical

2 x 3.5kva Mastervolt diesel generators, each with starting battery
60L/hr Desalator watermaker (12v or 220v)
220v shore power – 50 AMP cable
3 x 375W solar panels with regulator
900 amp LIFEP04 Lithium main battery bank (New 2020)
Mastervolt 80amp battery charger
Mastervolt 100amp charger / 2000W inverter combination
Mastervolt battery monitoring system
Daewoo washing machine new, not yet installed
2 x Isotherm water heaters
Rebuilt both Hydraulic Steering Rams, (2020)
Cruise Air Marine air a/c (Domestic) 12 BTU + 16 BTU (2 total) installed by Gulfstream Marine, TX in 2017
Webasto 50/60 cycle 10k BTU aircon with house bank soft-start (New 2020)
Ton (2 units) Turbo Heat Pumps, New 2017
Immarsat Satellite Phone – New 2018

Accommodations

3 cabin owners version – owner suite to port, with large double berth, study desk, ensuite forward with separate shower stall
2 x double cabins to starboard, sharing a separate head and a separate shower stall
Jabsco Quiet Flush electric toilets
Very spacious central saloon, with large U-shaped galley/bar, navigation station, dining area and additional lounging area. All furniture is cored and is an elegant combination of ash, cherry, and maple wood
Chocolate Alcantara saloon upholstery
Full sets of sheets and duvets for all beds
Headroom is 6’7″

Galley

Spacious u-shaped galley with indoor/outdoor alfresco access
New Corian counter installed by Thunderbolt Mariine 2020
S/S double sink and mixer
Plenty of storage space
115L stainless steel 12v/240v fridges with Danfoss compressors (NEW conversion to keel cooled units, including NEW compressors – 2016)
90L stainless steel freezer with Danfoss compressor (NEW conversion to keel cooled unit, with NEW compressor – 2016)
New Dometic drawer fridge in galley
Black and decker 220v oven
New 3-burner cooker with extractor hood 2020
Hot Water System (off engine and electricity)
Seagull IV Galley Fresh Water Filter (New 2017)

Deck

1500W Muir electric anchor windlass with remote at helm (2014)
2 x anchors (40kg primary)
200′ 13mm chain (NEW 2016)
2.5m Aluminum RIB new 2020
6hp Daihatsu 4 stroke outboard (New 2020)
Rod holders
Cockpit shower
Cockpit rear and sides (2014)
Cockpit clear windscreen (2014)
Unique soft bimini over stainless steel frame, which has tensioned trampoline underneath, so it can be walked on
6 x Andersen winches (4 electric)
Aluminum stern arch for dinghy and solar panels
2 375 Watt Solar panels yet to be mounted on bimini (2020)
Swim ladder
Cockpit table
Cockpit deck chairs (2016)
Teak decking on transoms and in cockpit
New trampoline sun cover
2 x Upholstered loungers to go on trampoline
Trampoline (2015)

Safety

6 Bilge pumps, one new in 2018
Transocean life raft
EPIRB 406 – New in 2017
Danbuoy
Fire extinguishers (5) new in 2017
Four West Marine Adult Life Vests

Recent Upgrades + Improvements

Upgraded Lithium House Battery System (2020)
New Composite Rigging (2017)
Replaced starboard winch motor (2019)
Starboard hull surface repaired (cosmetic) – (2019)
Repainted entire boat (remove mast, hardware, sand, seal, paint) by Croswalt Custom Composites, Wanchese, NC (2017)
New rudder bearings – 2018 by Georgetown Yacht Basin
Sandblasted lower hulls, rudders and daggerboards sanded, filled, new epoxy and antifoul at Georgetown Yacht Basin – 2018

Additional

Owner will convey the following:

Galley ware
Spare parts
Ropes
Supplies
Misc. tools
Kayak
C-maps
Manuals
Necessary sailing blocks

The following items will not convey with the boat:

Life vest
Books
Nav. chart plotting tools, i.e.: compass, ruler, chart plotting tools