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The DP15 power catamaran is an exceptional, wheelchair accessible catamaran designed for comfortable cruising. Desiderata had major works done in 2021/ 22, overseen by the original Project Manager. This included: Topsides, foredecks and sidedecks repainted; fresh Coppercoat antifouling; new and additional eco-teak exterior decking; and new Rolls Royce water jets.
GRP construction is robust but light; the advantages of a light boat include greater fuel efficiency, which equals greater range. The Vector Joystick controls make helming a delight whether at the saloon pilotage station or on the flybridge and manouverability couldn’t be easier.
Desiderata can be easily handled by a couple or a group of family or friends who love the exhilaration of being on the water. Her large tankage and efficient cruising will allow you to enjoy a larger cruising ground and give a greater choice of destinations, whether weekending or long-distance cruising.
The DP 15 features a horseshoe shaped flybridge with a second helm position, seating area, wet-bar with fridge and BBQ and a sun-lounging area. The external lift enables safe wheelchair access to the flybridge.
Ergonomics were high on the agenda during design and build. The flybridge helm seats can be easily retracted so a wheelchair can comfortably fit behind the console when needed. The saloon helm seats raise and lower with push button control for ease of transfer.
The clean interior styling is bright and airy with panoramic 180 degree forward views from the interior helm station. Sliding doors allow easy wheelchair access to the owner’s cabin, wet room and aft cockpit, all of which have also had close attention to ease of use and movement.
The wet room is immediately adjacent to the aft swim deck, opposite the owner’s cabin and at the rear of the saloon for easy access from all areas. The well kitted, spacious galley is designed to be sociable. Each hull has a double cabin and head with shower, accessible via steps.
The jet drives coupled with the hull forms were developed to offer economy and comfort of ride. The water jets also minimise risk of entanglements and benefits access to shallower drafts as opposed to exposed drives. The wet deck deflects the water travelling between the hulls and creates a water vapour damping to reduce slamming and helping to cushion the ride over waves.
There’s a small fold up ramp for quick and easy access to the pontoon. A long passarelle stored on the flybridge can be positioned with the crane to allow stern to mooring and wheelchair access in a variety of locations. This extends out to the pontoon and enables passangers to wheel onto the aft swim platform. The aft platform not only lifts to deck level but also extends fully into the water to maximise accessibility.
A systems panel by the saloon helm station provides a clear overview of all the onboard systems and their status.
EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONICS & SYSTEMS
ELECTRONICS
GPS: Raymarine Axiom +12 2021
Depth: Raymarine Axiom 2021
Log: Raymarine Axiom 2021
Speed: Raymarine Axiom 2021
AIS: Emtrack B923 2021
Radio: x2 Raymarine Ray 240E 2008
Autohelm: Simrad APSO/ 150 2008
Radar: Raymarine Quantum Q240 2021
EQUIPMENT
Radar Arch
Searchlight
Navigation lights: Port & starboard, Mast head/ Anchor. All LOPO LED lights
2 x Horseshoes, Lifetag system
New mooring lines and springs 2020
6 x large folding wing mooring cleats
Aft deck enclosure covers
Deck cushions
Hydralic bathing platform
Hydralic passarelle
Fenders with lay-flat padeyes for attachment
Large, self draining forward deck lockers housing windlass
Mooring cleats
Zodic inflatable with Suzuki 4 stroke DF6 2008 outboard
Underwater lighting
GROUND TACKLE
Anchors: Auto Anchor 560; Fortress kedge FX37
Windlass: Lewmar V3 24v windlass with capstain
10 mm chain
PLUMBING SYSTEM
Fresh Water: 4 x GRP Freshwater tanks 1400ltrs total
Stainless deck fillers
Grey Water Tank: 80ltr plastic
Black Water: 80 ltr plastic
Water is heated via engine or 240v
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
24v & 12v
12 x 2v batteries 1000AH capacity
Onan Generator 7MOKBL-5871D
Shore power through Mastervolt
Water heater
LED lighting for accommodation and navigation.
**New Batteries & Mastervolt Combi unit 2023
MECHANICAL SYSTEM
Propulsion System
(2) 435 hp Volvo inboard diesel engines model D6 (2008) serviced and recommissioned 2024
Rolls Royce water jet Kamewa FF340 new 2022
Volvo Diesel instrument panels at helm station
SAFETY
Fire suppression Equipment: Fixed system & portable units updated/ serviced 2021
Life tag system 2 x Horseshoes
Ocean Safety ISO 9650-1 liferaft: 9m; 8 person; service required
Fire extinguisers
4 x bilge pumps: 2 fwd; 2 in Engine room; Johnson L650 UC
INTERIOR
Interior
Enter the bridge deck saloon from the aft cockpit via a large sliding glass door. To port is the owner’s cabin, to starboard the wet room. As you progress to the interior of the boat the open plan saloon area opens up. The spacious and open galley on the right and dining area/ saloon table to the left mean everyone can be sociable even when underway.
The stylish interior is done in a cream upholstery seating with American Oak finishes offset by the pale and darker grey dash areas. A matching cream headlining softens the overall interior feel. Expansive storage built in throughout the boat allows you to carry personal items and stores for everyone on board. 6ft 2in headroom throughout.
Saloon & bridge deck
The Bridge deck salon is set out with a drop-leaf lifting table to port, helm, systems and navigation station are ahead and galley to starboard. Steps down to both hulls lead off either side of the saloon.
Helm station
Taking control of the boat is sheer pleasure using the Vector joystick and all your instruments clear to view and operate from wheelchair or using the seating. Wynn windscreen wipers can be individually controlled to maximise visibility.
In addition to the navigation equipment listed above, centrally placed is a large switchboard with breakers for all systems.
Port & Starboard Cabins
Step down access to both cabins
Seating and storage shelves
Large double bed with mattress and storage underneath
LED lighting
Hull cream side and head linings
Wood panelling
Opening port light
Fitted with 12v & 240v sockets and charging units.
Heating from radiators and electric fan heaters. Reversible AC units.
Ensuite
Both ensuites with marine electric toilets
Pressurised water
Heated towel rails
Stainless wash basin
Fixed shower
One of the heads also houses a washing machine.
Galley
4-burner induction hob
Panasonic NN A8735 Oven & Grill
Molded galley unit, with molded sink and worktop surface in “Polystone”
Hot and cold mixer tap
Storage under worktops
Built in bins
Ambiano dishwasher
Fridge and Freezer
Owner’s Cabin
Large sliding door entrance
Large double bed with storage underneath
Cupboard space on all sides
Samsung TV and DVD player
Soft cream headlining
Panoramic windows to stern and port views
Wet Room
Molded vanity units with hemispherical sink, shower and tap
Electric toilet with overboard discharge and black water holding tank
LED lighting
Hull port light fixed
Molded heads sole with grey water sump and automatic pump
DECKS
Aft Cockpit
The covered aft cockpit is accessed via sliding glass doors from the saloon and via a passareille from shore. The hydraulic bathing platform extends aft and can double as a dingy store when underway. Safety lines secure the cockpit when underway, separating off the stern transoms. 2 x hatches in the cockpit sole give easy access to the large engine rooms and seperate stern hatches give access to the drives. A lift with ladder behind gives access to the flybridge. Seating is on top of self-draining lockers and the cockpit can be fully enclosed.
Flybridge
Seating with storage beneath
Helm and crew seating at console positions, raised for good visibility
Molded console with Vector joystick, electronics, engine panels
Radar arch
Wetbar with BBQ and fridge
Cushioned sun lounging area
Crane: Opac Mare 3052/42 up to 500kg lift