St. Francis 44 MkII (2004) for sale in Luperon, Dominican Republic

£231,323 GBP
Listed price $299,000 USDGet a foreign exchange quote

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The St. Francis 44 MkII, named Manga Rosa, is a 2004 catamaran currently for sale and located at a DIY boatyard in Luperón, Dominican Republic. With an overall length of 13.41 metres, this boat has been meticulously maintained and upgraded by her current owner, who originally purchased her in Brazil. The vessel is geared for offshore cruising, featuring a 12V water maker, solar panels, and lithium batteries, making it ideal for long voyages. The boat is equipped with modern comforts, including a 12V refrigeration system, propane stove, and Raymarine navigation systems. Mechanical and deck equipment are well-featured with items such as an anchor windlass, hard top with rain catchment, and dinghy with a 5hp Tohatsu engine. The rigging is newly replaced, ensuring excellent sailing performance. Manga Rosa offers a blend of reliability, comfort, and sustainability, primed for new adventures in the Caribbean or beyond.

About this St. Francis 44 MkII

General information
Make/model
St. Francis 44 MkII
Price
£231,323 GBP | Listed price $299,000 USDGet a foreign exchange quote
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Name of boat
Manga Rosa
Year
2004
Location
Luperon, Dominican Republic

Manga Rosa was originally purchased by her current owner in Brazil and has since embarked on an incredible journey through the Caribbean. Over the course of her travels, the owners have experienced the diverse cultures, stunning landscapes, and vibrant communities that the Caribbean islands have to offer, making for an unforgettable adventure.


Currently, Manga Rosa is located at a highly regarded DIY boatyard in Luperón, Dominican Republic, where she is undergoing a series of upgrades and routine maintenance. The rigging has been replaced, ensuring the boat is in top sailing condition. The yard is renowned for being DIY-friendly, allowing owners to work on their boats at their own pace, or you can easily hire skilled local labor at a reasonable price to assist with any tasks.


Once launched, Manga Rosa will be ready to set sail in any direction. She is fully outfitted for offshore cruising, featuring a 12V water maker, solar panels, and lithium batteries to support long-distance voyages with ease. Whether you're planning to head further into the Caribbean or beyond, this catamaran is primed for new adventures, offering the perfect blend of reliability, sustainability, and comfort.


Additional Info

INTERIOR COMFORTS AND AMENITIES

  • Refrigeration - Large built. 12V (2020)
  • Front loader fridge/freezer
  • Propane stove with Oven
  • Propane shut off valve
  • Fume Detector
  • Vented Propane Locker
  • Propane tanks - 2 x 10 kg Fibreglass
  • Blender
  • Barbeque
  • Water Maker - Ech2o Tec. - 50 litre per hour - 12 volt
  • 2 Fresh water pumps - 1 per tank
  • Headroom 6 foot 2


ELECTRONIC AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM

  • Raymarine Autopilot (2023)
  • Raymarine Chart Plotter
  • Raymarine Radar
  • Raymarine depth sounder
  • Raymarine wind direction
  • Icom VHF radio - with a secondary unit at the helm
  • Stereo system with 2 interior speakers/ 2 exterior speakers
  • Television
  • EPIRB
  • AIS Receiver and Transmitter
  • Lighting - LED


ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  • 220 Volt AC System

Batteries

  • Lithium Batteries - 2 x 260Ah for a total of 520Ah
  • Lead Acid Start Batteries

 Additional Equipment

  • Solar Panels - 890 watts of solar
  • Victron MPPT solar controller 100/50
  • Wind Generator
  • 1000 watt inverter
  • Shore Power Cable
  • Victron Battery Monitor
  • DC-DC Charger


MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

  • Manual Bilge Pump
  • Electric Bilge Pumps 1/hull
  • Emergency Tiller
  • 3 blade propeller - folds when sailing


DECK AND COCKPIT EQUIPMENT

  • Danforth Anchor
  • Rocna 30 Anchor
  • 50 Meters OR 164 Feet of Chain
  • Anchor Windlass (2020)
  • Hard Top with rain catchment system
  • Spray screen between hard top and cabin top
  • Cockpit Cushions
  • Cockpit Table
  • 8 person Life Raft (2024)
  • Dinghy Davits
  • Navigation Lights (LED)
  • Trampolines are currently in storage in port aft cabin as the boat is on the hard. Owner wants to protect them from the UV


SAILS AND RIGGING

  • Rigging is Currently being Fully Replaced (2024)

Sails

  • Main sail - Ullman sail - 3 years old
  • Jib
  • Storm Jib
  • Code 0
  • Gennaker (North Sale)


DINGHY

  • 5hp Tohatsu Engine
  • Dinghy Included



Disclaimer

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.

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Measurements
Length overall
13.41 metres
Propulsion
Fuel
Diesel
Maximum speed
23 kph
Cruising speed
12 kph
Accommodation
Number of cabins
4
Number of berths
8
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