DARK SHADOW Yacht for Sale

Dark Shadow is a simply stunning yacht displaying a purity of design and clarity of purpose that sets her apart from the rest. Naval architecture and engineering by German Frers, exterior by Luca Brenta and interior by Foster & Partners brought together by Wally the result of which is astonishing beauty coupled with superb performance.

Having completed various refit and upgrade works in 2013 / 14 / 15 including new paint DARK SHADOW is in is great condition. She is commercially registered and has been impressively maintained by her extremely experienced crew and management company far above and beyond the levels required to meet class survey requirements.

The sale of DARK SHADOW represents an opportunity to own a ground breaking yacht of remarkable pedigree.

Engine:
Caterpillar 3126, 350hp. Approx 7314 hours at 1/11/2017

Drivetrain:
Shaft and feathering prop

Generators:
- 1 x 27kw Cummins Onan approx. 3965 hours November 1st 2017 new in 2013 / 2014 winter refit
- 1 x 22.5 Cummins Onan approx. 8145 hours at November 1st 2017 overhauled in 2013 / 2014 winter refit

Batteries:
TBC

Master Cabin:
Located forward ahead of the saloon. Double berth to port. Sofa and vanity unit to starboard. Continue forward into the en-suite with full height shower over a custom carbon fibre bath.

Guest Cabins:
There are two guest cabins located aft of the saloon each with twin berths and en-suite w.c.

Crew:
Located aft on the port side. There is provision for four crew in two bunk cabins and separated head and shower compartment.

All heads are Tecma vacuum.

Helm Stations - both of the two helm stations are equipped with:
1 x Large multi purpose colour display for navigation
B&G Hydra 2000 integrated instrumentation system
B&G Hydra Pilot
Winch controls
Danforth binnacle compass
Both thruster control (starboard helm only)

Cockpit - at the aft end of centre cockpit:
4 x B&G 20/20

Mast:
4 x B&G 40/40

Nav Station:
Furuno GPS GP36
B&G Hercules 2000 integrated instrumentation system
B&G Hercules Pilot
Furuno Navtex NX-500
Sailor Fleet 55 Satcom
Sailor 6222 DSC VHF

Wifi network throughout the yacht with 4g router

Rig:
Masthead sloop, swept-back spreaders

Mast & Boom:
Souther Spars, carbon. New paint in winter 2013 / 2014

Rigging:
Navtec, Rod rigging - 2012

New main sail halyard in 2015

Wally / Cariboni
Power is provided by two PTO's and a DC pump

Main sheet is Cariboni Magic Trim

On Board:
Evolution main - 2015
North cruising A3
Code 0 - pre 2011
North cruising jib - pre 2011

Stored at North Sails in Cannes: - all very light use. Maximum 4 races
North cruising jib - pre 2011
North 3DL J3, J2, J1, 2011
North 3DL racing Code 0
North Spinnaker staysail
Staysail
Trisail

Configuration:
DARK SHADOW's design is absolutely stunning with a flush deck that is almost completely free of the multitude of sheets, halyards, blocks etc found on most sail boats. On this yacht the majority of that gear runs below the deck.

The twin helm pedestals are positioned aft and provide an excellent vantage point whether cruising or racing. Just aft of the helm are two large deck hatches through which the lazarette is accessed. An transom door also provides lazarette access whilst acting as a bathing platform and allowing the tender to be launched and recovered.

Ahead of the helm is a centre cockpit with comfortable seating for 10 to port and starboard around two tables separated by the centreline walkway to the companionway leading below deck. Forward of the companionway is a very spacious cushioned sunbathing and lounging area.

Towards the bow is a large deck hatch providing access to a voluminous forepeak with plenty of space for all that needs to be there.

Winches & Blocks:
4 x Lewmar 111 winches at the cockpit (2 electric & 2 hydraulic)
2 x Lewmar 88 winches at the mast (1 electric & 1 hydraulic)
2 x Lewmar 64 winches in the mooring locker (both electric)
Harken blocks all round

Dodgers etc:
A dodger and bimini erects around the front of the companionway hatch and covers the centre cockpit. When not in use this becomes invisible when stowed away into the coaming around the cockpit and is completely concealed

There is also a vast boom tent that reaches from the mast to aft of the centre cockpit

Additional:
In the yacht's container there is a significant amount of additional harken blocks, sheets, etc for use when racing.
All cleats are of the pop up variety that stow flush with the deck when not in use.

Watermaker - Technicomar
Air conditioning - Condaria, 72,000 BTU
Compressor - Bauer installed in the forepeak

Galley:
Miele electric oven and 4 ring hob
2 Fridges
2 Freezers
Bosch dishwasher

Master Cabin:
LG television mounted on the bulkhead ahead of the bed

Saloon:
Samsung television on hi/lo system to starboard

During the 2013 / 2014 winter refit works a Sonos stereo system was fitted and operates throughout the yacht.

1 x Prestige 400 rib stored in the lazarette which is launched and recovered via the transom door.

Liferafts:
3 x Zodiac. Inspected Feb 2015. Next inspection due Feb 2016

Fire fighting:
FM200 system
Pyrogen system in engine room and lazarette
AC fire pump
Handheld extinguishers throughout

Recent refit and upgrade works:

2011 / 2012 winter:
Full interior repaint

2013 / 2014 winter:
Mast and boom painted
Rod rigging ultrasounded
PLC upgraded (touch screen)
Nav system upgraded (Navnet TX touch from Furuno)
Air conditioning serviced and ducting replaced throughout
Generator upgraded and the other overhauled.
New Sonos stereo system throughout

2014 / 2015 winter:
Topsides and transom painted
Mainsail replaced (Evolution)
Replaced Corrian galley counter top.
Remove rudder and serviced bearings.
New Bimini Dodger and Boom tent.
Teak Sanded

Container:
Dark Shadow has a 40ft container currently located La Spezia. The container is fitted out as a workshop with various tool and is also used as a store for spares and additional equipment used when racing such as blocks, batons, ropes etc.

Cradle:
Dark Shadow also has a custom made cradle that is currently in with the container in La Spezia. This cradle ensures that the yacht is correctly supported and does not suffer damage due to poor chocking whilst out of the water.

ShowBoats International - Best Sailing Yacht under 38m - Winner

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.