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The Sparkman & Stephens Benello Gaia 36 is a stunning blend of classic design and sailing performance, now available in Malta through Hybrid Yachting Malta. The current owner has made numerous upgrades, enhancing both comfort and capability, making this yacht an even more attractive option for cruising enthusiasts.
We invite you to view the boat in person and arrange a test sail to experience its handling and charm firsthand. Don’t miss the chance to own this exceptional, updated vessel – contact us today for more details and to schedule a visit.
Type Sail
Class Offshore sailboats
Make Sparkman & Stephens
Model Sparkman & Stephens 36 Gaia Class
Condition Used
Year 1972
Keel type Fin Keel
Total berths 4
Max passengers 6
Length 11 meters
Beam 2.9 meters
Max bridge clearance 11 meters
Max boat draft 2.2 meters
Cruising speed 9 km/h
Max speed 17 km/h
Boat displacement 8,000 kg
Location Malta, Malta
HIGHLIGHTS AND UPGRADES
NEW Raymarine Wired masthead wind transducer (2024)
NEW Raymarine EV-200 Sail AutoPilot (2024)
NEW Raymarine p70s Autopilot Controller Head (2024)
NEW Raymarine i70s Multifunction Display (2024)
NEW Raymarine iTC-5 Instrument Transducer Converter (2024)
NEW Varetron VHM 35 Multifunction Display for Engine alerts (2024)
NEW Varetron VL FLEX 52 - NMEA 2000 Display (2024)
NEW Yacht Devices NMEA2000 Wi-Fi Router (2024)
NEW EcoFlow 400W Foldable Solar Panel (2024)
NEW Bluetti EB240 2400Wh/1000W Lithium Power Station (2023)
NEW Standard Horizon GX2400E VHF with AIS DSC & GPS (2024)
NEW Standard Horizon DSC portable VHF Radio (2024)
NEW Dometic CRE 65E Fridge / Freezer (2024)
NEW Jabsco Toilet Pump Assembly (2024)
NEW Jabsco Toilet Fresh Tablet in-line (2024)
NEW TEMU 450 Electric Dinghy Motor (2024)
NEW Dyneema outhaul System for foresails (2024)
NEW Custom wood cover and shim system for mast opening (2024)
NEW MARCO UP1-M 45L/min secondary Bilge Pump
NEW primary Bilge Pump xL/min
COMPLETELY REFURBISHED Mechanical backstay tensioner (2024)
COMPLETELY REFURBISHED Anchor Windlass (2023)
COMPLETELY REFURBISHED Autopilot Ram - new seals (2024)
COMPLETELY REFURBISHED Tiller column and seals (2023)
SPECS
ENGINES & DRIVES
COMPLETELY REFURBISHED! and UPGRADED (7000euro) VOLVO D1-30 with SD130 (MDI replaced with custom electronics) (2023)
All engine alarms and electronics integrated with Varetron VHM 35 and broadcast on WIFI NMEA2000 network
Hypalon Dinghy with TEMU 450 electric motor
ELECTRICAL
220 aH Battery System
Victron MultiPlus Compact 12/1600/70
Victron MPPT Charger 100/30
Balmar Digital Duo Charge (2022)
ECOFLOW 440w foldable solar panel
Bluetti EB240 2400Wh/1000W Lithium Power Station
All engine and instruments broadcast over network with Yacht Devices Gateway
Milesight Industrial Router with 2 SIM card slots
new starter battery (2023)
SAFETY
4-person liferaft
EPIRB ACR
Flare, 3x fire extinguishers, etc.
2x inflatable PFDs with integrated harnesses (2021)
2x Foam PFDs (2024)
2x harnesses
2x tethers
jacklines
SAILS & RIGGING
working Jib
Storm Sails 2x
Doyle Mainsail (2021)
Standing rigging replaced 2018
DECK AND HULL
Seajet 034 Self Polishing Antifouling (2023)
Electric windlass (completely refurbished 2023)
25kg ROCNA anchor
80m D12 chain
Spare plow anchor
5x Harken electric winches
hot/cold cockpit shower
1x swim ladders
Cockpit with cushions
INSTRUMENTS
Raymarine EV-200 Sail AutoPilot (2024)
Raymarine p70s Autopilot Controller Head (2024)
Raymarine i70s Multifunction Display (2024)
Raymarine iTC-5 Instrument Transducer Converter (2024)
Varetron VHM 35 Multifunction Display for Engine alerts (2024)
Varetron VL FLEX 52 - NMEA 2000 Display (2024)
Yacht Devices NMEA2000 Wi-Fi Router (2024)
EcoFlow 400W Foldable Solar Panel (2024)
Standard Horizon GX2400E VHF with AIS DSC & GPS (2024)
Standard Horizon DSC portable VHF Radio (2024)
Camino AIS Receiver and Class B broadcaster (1999)
GALLEY/INTERIOR
DOMETIC gas combined oven & cook top (2018)
BOSCH low energy consumption 263L standing Fridge / Freezer Combination
Dometic CRE 65E Fridge / Freezer (2024)
Full set of kitchen equipment and silverware
40-liter 1200w hot water tank
Two Hella Marine 2 Speed Turbo Fans (2024)
TOYS
SUP (2023)