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The 100-foot (30.48m) Nautor Swan sailing yacht VIRAGO is a jewel, perfectly combining luxury, performance and safety. The sailing yacht was designed by German Frers naval architects and was the second hull of the popular Nautor Swan 100S. The yacht is a masterpiece that was originally commissioned for and spec’d by the Chairman of Nautor Swan — this was until her present owner laid eyes on her. At every turn, there is unmistakable attention to detail and fine craftsmanship.
VIRAGO’s impressive features make her perfect for those seeking family cruising or fun cup racing. On deck, the sailing yacht is practical and timeless. It showcases a twin-helm walkthrough cockpit with ample, versatile seating that has hydraulically controlled backrests for added comfort. The yacht’s cockpit is perfect for enjoying the thrills of sailing as well as relaxing, socializing and alfresco dining. The space can be covered with a fitted awning that can stay up while sailing to provide added protection. Sailing yacht VIRAGO is fitted with a carbon rig, Park Avenue boom, composite rigging and the ultimate sail wardrobe to keep all your adventures enjoyable.
The luxury sailing yacht’s interior is a welcoming space that is perfect for unwinding after a day of sailing or entertaining guests. VIRAGO’s interior is modern yet timeless and features warm woods and natural-toned fabrics. The yacht’s slightly raised deck fills the space with natural light.
Sailing yacht VIRAGO welcomes up to nine guests in the comfort of four well-appointed staterooms with the perfect set up for resting while at anchor or offshore sailing. The yacht’s master stateroom is located aft. It showcases a desirable queen island berth as well as a large settee, his-and-hers hanging locker, an abundance of storage and en-suite bath with a shower stall. The additional staterooms include a double berth stateroom with a Pullman and two twin-berth staterooms. All staterooms are complete with an en-suite bath and ample storage. Additionally, VIRAGO has two staterooms that accommodate up to four crewmembers.
| Builder | Nautor Swan |
|---|---|
| Model | 100s |
| Length (LOA) | 100' (30.48m) |
| Year | 2006 |
| Year Refit | 2019 |
| Gross Tonn. | 152 |
| Draft | 14' (4.27m) |
| Beam | 23' 2" (7.06m) |
| Location | Charleston, United States |
| Staterooms | 4 |
|---|---|
| Sleeps | 8 |
| Heads | 4 |
| Crew Cabins | 2 |
|---|---|
| Crew Sleeps | 4 |
| Capt. Quarters | No |
| LOA | 100' (30.48m) |
|---|---|
| LWL | 87' (26.29m) |
| Max Draft | 14' (4.27m) |
| Fuel Tank | 655 g (2,480 L) |
| Fresh Water | 402 g (1,520 L) |
| Holding Tank | 188 g (710 L) |
| Gross Tonn. | 152 |
| Displacement | 82 |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass |
|---|---|
| Hull Config | monohull |
| Ext. Designer | German Frers |
| Max Speed | 12 Knots |
| Cruising Speed | 9 Knots |
| Stabilizers | None |
| Engine Make | Cummins |
|---|---|
| Engine Model | Common Rail Q 6.7 |
| Engine Year | 2019 |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
| Power HP | 301 |
| Power KW | 0 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
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VIRAGO is one of the select few yachts easily labeled as near perfect! Having been lovingly cared for by her original owners and original crew she is the jewel you are looking for. In today’s market many options can be found, however few appreciated to the level VIRAGO has enjoyed. When comparing and understanding values, you will see the difference and return to the best. Enjoy a visit aboard and see for yourself… Truly an outstanding yacht ready for your adventures!
VIRAGO is the second example of the ever popular 100S version. The beautiful mix of performance, comfort and safety abound in this unique twin wheel walk through cockpit, four staterooms plus two crew cabin, masterpiece.
This high-quality world-cruising, performance sailing yacht was designed by German Frers naval architects and built by the world renowned Nautor Swan Yard in Finland and fitted with Carbon rig, Park Avenue boom, composite rigging and the ultimate sail wardrobe to keep all your adventures “GREEN”!
Divine deck spaces and exterior dining area complete with fitted awnings that can stay up while sailing and offer guests the perfect opportunity to unwind. The yacht boasts all the welcome comforts you would find in a modern cruising yacht, teamed with a contemporary interior of warm woods and soft natural fabrics.
VIRAGO offers a four-cabin layout with aft master stateroom with island queen berth, guest double and two guest twin cabins. There are accommodations for four crew in two additional cabins.
VIRAGO hosts an hydraulically operated swim platform and large tender garage offering amazing water access at the touch of a button.
VIRAGO combines performance with very generous living space throughout, making her an ideal choice for family cruising or fun cup racing.
Saloon
Located 3 steps up from where the aft guest cabins are located. “L” shaped sofa seating for 8 to starboard surrounding a dining table. Some storage under sofa. 3 single securable chairs inboard of table. “U” shaped settee to port surrounding a coffee table. Navigation table and chair aft of the saloon on the starboard side. Chart stowage and drawers.
Owner’s Cabin
Located in the stern. Walk around Queen bed with split mattresses on centerline. Bedside tables with drawers either side. Hanging lockers outboard, port and starboard. Sofa outboard to starboard with lockers and shelves above. Desk outboard to port.
Ensuite head and stall shower.
Starboard Aft Guest Cabin
Located immediately forward of the Owner’s Cabin. Twin berths with bedside table between. 2 drawers under each berth. Hanging locker.
Ensuite head and shower.
Port Aft Guest Cabin
Located immediately forward of the Owner’s Cabin. Twin berths with bedside table between. 2 drawers under each berth. Hanging locker. Ensuite head and stall shower.
Port Forward Guest Cabin
Located immediately forward of the saloon and down 3 steps. Double bed with coustom mattress. Drawers under berth. Pullman berth outboard. Hanging locker. Bedside table. Ensuite head and stall shower.
Port Crew Cabin
Located immediately forward of the galley. Upper and lower single berths with 3 drawers under lower berth.
Starboard Crew Cabin
Located opposite the port crew cabin. Sofa outboard with pullman above. Lockers outboard. Fold down table on centerline bulkhead. Hanging locker. This cabin has been temporarily transformed into a storage area.
Head and shower area is forward and shared by both port and starboard crew cabins each with their own access door.
Galley
Located immediately forward of the saloon on the starboard side. White painted panels on bulkheads. Corian counter top (new 2019). Seadeck flooring (new 2019) makes it more comfortable to stand on, keep clean and keep ding free. Front loading Isotherm fridge and freezer. Additional Isotherm fridge and freezer under the galley floorboards. Freezer door seals are electrically heated.
Finish
Selected teak with hand rubbed satin finish (re-varnished in 2019) is used in all visible woodwork.
Ceilings
Padded removable panels are installed in all accommodation areas. Saloon and master cabin panels new (2017) all other panels new (2019).
Cabin Sole
Floorboards are made of sandwich plywood. The top face is teak. The floorboards are varnished with urethane varnish and have the same matte finish as the rest of the interior. All floorboards are lying on vibration dampening materials and are removable to access bilge. Floorboards overhauled (2019).
Partitions
Partitions are of sandwich construction, consisting of 2 layers of 1mm GRP and 2 layers of 4mm cork sheet on a foam core. 5mm teak veneered panels on surface.
Doors
Cabin doors are of similar construction as the surrounding partitions. They close onto rubber faced landings for maximum noise reduction. The cabin doors are provided with double action locks and with catches to hold them in open position where possible. All cabin and bathroom doors can be locked from the inside with a knob and from the outside with a key.
Lockers
All hanging lockers are fitted with rails for dress hanging. Internal light automatically switches on when doors are opened.
Drawers
All drawers are made of teak. They are fitted with runners for easy sliding and latches to keep them in a closed position.
Mirrors
All bathroom and cabin mirrors are glass (new 2019)
Blinds and Screens
All operable deck hatches are fitted with manual roller blinds and mosquito screens (all replaced with new 2019). Electrical pleated blinds for saloon side windows (Ocean Air).
Berths
Master cabin mattress is custom type latex, others are spring type and from high quality manufacturer for marine use. Mattress bases are Scandiflex batten for maximum comfort. All berths are fitted with wooden lee boards. The double bed in the master cabin is also fitted with a teak lee board on center line.
Settees
All upholstery covered with hi-end fabrics. Crew covers for saloon settees and sofas.
Bathrooms
Guest bathrooms have white painted panels on bulkheads and teak floor board. Teak counter top with under mounted wash basins. Teak trim in front of basin. Glass door in master between head and shower stall. All other doors are acrylic. Mirror doors on bathroom lockers. All overhead panels covered with vinyl. Three of the five heads were reoriented fore and aft, as opposed to port and starboard, making them usable on either tack.
Bathroom Fittings
Each bathroom is fitted with a towel rail, towel hooks, 1 toilet roll holder, 1 toilet brush and holder, 1 waste bin, 1 soap bar holder, 1 soap dispenser, 2 glass holders and 1 hair dryer.
Shower
Guest showers have GRP bulkheads. Shower floor has teak grating. White vinyl overhead panels.
Handrails
Handrails are fitted throughout the yacht where needed.
Foc’s’le
Forward of the crew cabins and separated by a watertight bulkhead is large foc's'le for sail and running rigging storage.
Fore peak
Forward of the foc’s’le. Anchor chain box. Inside of box treated with sound dampening rubber compound. Locker painted white.
HULL
Single skin glass fiber/aramid hybrid construction using vinylester resin with local carbon reinforcements. A high proportion of the fibers are unidirectional, giving a stiff laminate with excellent strength and fatigue properties. Structural bulkheads are of honeycomb cored carbon fiber epoxy pre-preg construction and laminated to hull and deck. Stiffener flanges are unidirectional carbon fiber layups over GRP shells. Engine beds are of GRP with steel inserts.
Hull Windows
Darkened hull windows are made of “Formglas Spezial Safety Glass,” 3 on each side of the hull and 13.5mm thick. Black border on each glass for application of glue and to protect glue from UV rays. Portable shutters for emergencies. Chintzo white, Ocean Air, electric pleated blinds.
Hull Finish
The topsides were painted dark blue (2019) at the Lyman Morse yard in Maine, using Awlgrip. Hull stripes are white.
The bottom has uncolored gel coat below the waterline. Bottom was treated with an epoxy primer at the factory. 3 coats of Seahawk Tough Coat epoxy primer was applied in 2017. In 2019 the bottom was stripped back to the epoxy and anti-fouled.
Keel
The ballast bulb in lead casting in one piece, made with 3% antimony-lead alloy. The fin is a stainless steel cast structure. Keel bolts are of high tensile stainless steel. Keel was removed in 2018/2019 and stainless steel fin keel was separated form the lead bulb for inspection. A tighter fit, between the bulb to the fin and the fin to the hull was obtained.
Mast Step
The mast is stepped through the deck onto a carbon fiber mast step. Tie rods from mast collar to step.
Steering System
Sprocket and chain steering gear sheaves provided with guards to prevent jamming. Lightweight aluminum steering quadrant bolted to the rudder stock. 2 x 47” destroyer type composite wheels, 4.0 turns HO to HO. Steering sheaves are bronze with stainless steel needle bearings. Composite pedestals with roller bearings. In 2019 the steering system was inspected and overhauled. This included new rudder bearings and replacing the quadrant. Also included checking rudder for water penetration. None was found.
Through Hull Fittings
Seacocks (replaced with new 2019) in bronze for all through hull connections below the water line. Inboard side of seacocks fitted with stud long enough to take 2 hose clamps.
Garage
Storage space in the stern for a 3.5m dinghy with hydraulically operated launching platform. Platform was overhauled in 2019. Winch for hauling. Dinghy garage is fitted with a ladder with teak treads for access to the main deck. The transom hatch has a swim ladder with flush stainless steel fittings. Both ladders store in the dinghy garage. Hot and cold water deck shower with hose adapter (see plumbing).
Port and Starboard Lazarettes
Stowage for boat and sailing gear. Multiplex Passarelle made of carbon fiber and electrically extended with removable hand rail. Located in the upper Port transom. Passarelle was overhauled in 2019.
Side Boarding Ladder
Light weight custom carbon fiber side boarding ladder. Usable from a floating dock or a dinghy. Stowable in the sail locker.
Shore Power Connection Locker
Hinged lid flush with transom. Shore power cable outlet via a cable master unit. City water connection with pressure regulator.
Fore Peak / Sail Locker
Watertight bulkheads aft
DECK
Main deck is of carbon fiber pre-preg sandwich construction with honeycomb core and glued to the hull. High density foam core under deck fittings. The coachroof and coamings are of carbon fiber using vinylester resin and low density foam core. White NGA weather resistant gel coat.
Teak Decking
Laid with 9mm quarter sawn teak battens on side decks, coaming tops and cockpit sole. Glued and vacuum bagged without screws.
Winches
Windlass
Lewmar vertical 5000 hydraulic windlass recessed in fore deck. Controls on a wandering 11ft lead. Windlass has a winch handle controlled friction brake to allow a more controlled lowering of the anchor.
Mooring Winch
A Maxwell retractable mooring winch on foredeck, port side.
Anchor System
System allows for stowage of anchor below deck by the use of a hydraulically controlled stainless steel arm. Overhauled in 2019.
Chain Plates
Carbon fiber main shroud chain plates and chain plates for split backstay attached to the hull structure. Recessed Headstay chain plate.
Running Rigging Fittings
Hard anodized aluminum tracks for working jib with custom made cars and stoppers. Blocks in front of tracks for jib car towing line.
Reaching sail sheet points on side deck. Lead blocks at base of mast for halyards and reef line to winch when loaded. Jammers for halyards and reef lines on Boom.
Recessed stainless steel flush fittings for screw in blocks and eyes for:
Other Deck Fittings
Hatches and Windows
All hatches were overhauled and refurbished (2019). Deckhouse side windows of Parsol grey tinted glass.
Teak covered, flush mounted, hinged composite deck hatches on fore deck:
Tinted custom Nautor composite deck hatches, flush mounted with white frames, located:
Operable port holes on coaming located:
Pneumatically powered main companionway sliding hatch of tinted acrylic and vertically sliding door with white gelcoat finish.
Teak covered flush mounted hinged composite deck hatches on aft deck for:
All hinged hatches are supported by gas cylinders.
2 sofas with high glossed varnished teak cockpit tables.
ENGINE
General
Engine room internally sound insulated. Equipment and sound insulation installed. Fire resistance meets SOLAS B-15 requirements. Drip trays under engine and generators. All equipment is placed to account for access and serviceability.
Main Engine
2019 Cummins Common Rail, Q 6.7, 301HP. Marine gear ZF80A 2.85:1. Sensors with meters in cockpit. 1 alternator for engine start battery charging. Flexible coupling for fly wheel. Flexible mounts for engine and gears minimizing noise and vibration.
Propeller and Stern Gear
4 blade Varifold folding propeller. Corrosion resistant steel shaft. Flexible shaft coupling Centaflex CF-AGM-200. Shaft supported by water lubricated rubber bearings at bracket and stern tube. Drip free shaft seal PYI PSS high speed (new 2019).
Exhaust System
Wet exhaust system with fiberglass silencers and gas/water separators installed for both main engine and generators. Water is discharged below the waterline. Exhaust gases exit under the transom. Silencers are provided with a drain tap. Silencers are flexibly supported on vibration dampening brackets.
Cooling System
Thermostat-controlled fresh water cooling with heat exchanger for engine and generator. Sea water intake with strainer. Discharge through the exhaust system.
Fuel System
2480 liters of fuel capacity in 2 x stainless steel tanks. Each tank has a level indicator and filler lines. Tanks are vented via a Racor Lifeguard LG100 fuel/air separator. Tanks are equipped with hatches of adequate size to permit inspection and cleaning. Shutoff valves are provided for each tank. Tanks pressure tested to 0.3 bar.
The fuel feed line to the engine is equipped with Racor 900's Duel Set up fuel filter/water separators, vacuum gauges with water alarm mounted to promote uninterrupted running of the engine during a filter change.
The diesel generators have their own single Racor 500 MAM-P-10 fuel/water separator with water alarm.
Lubricating System
2 x oil tanks are provided, 1 x 80 liter oil tank and 1 x 80 liter waste oil tank. The waste oil tank can be filled and emptied by an electric pump Reverso GP602-24 connected via a valve chest.
Generator and main engine oil sump can be and emptied via a valve chest.
Starting System
The engine and diesel generator each have a starting battery.
Controls
Throttle, switches, tachometer, warning lights, audible alarms, gauges and bow thruster controls all at the starboard helm station.
HYDRAULICS
Hydraulic system was totally overhauled and replaced in 2019 with a more powerful and up to date system.
Bosch Rexroth system custom designed to supply all hydraulic functions quietly and smoothly, eliminating inherent hydraulic noise.
The system has 2 sources that work independent from each other. 1) a PTO on each generator, 15kw each. 2) 2 permanent magnetic motors (new 2012).
Hydraulics is for the demands of the sail handling equipment. 6 valve blocks. Hydraulic functions are: mooring winch, inner forestay, anchor windlass, jib furler, anchor arm, bow thruster, mainsail outhaul, jib halyard tensioner, boom vang, Cunningham, sail handling winches, dinghy winch, backstay tensioner, autopilot back-up and transom hatch.
In 2011 winches were fitted with proportional valves, digitally controlled form the panel to adjust winch speed.
BOWTHRUSTER
Max Power R321, 21kw, retractable (new bushings 2019, overhauled and painted 2019).
VIBRATION AND NOISE CONTROL
Main engine
Engine with elastic mounts (new 2019). Exhaust piping and silencers elastically mounted.
Generator
Equipped with elastic mounts (new 2019).
Fans
Mounted on anti-vibration rubber mounts. Attached to ducting via flexible bellows.
Pumps and Compressors
All noise emitting machinery is elastically mounted to reduce noise.
The following partial list is what was accomplished during the 2018/2019 refit at the famed Lyman Morse Boat Yard in Maine. A more in depth description of the refit may be presented upon request:
PLUMBING
Access to all pumps and valves was improved for easier maintenance (2019). Pressure hot and cold water to all heads, galley, deck shower (located in dinghy garage) and bar. Water tank filler line on side deck is led to a valve chest. Valve chest has valves to each water tank and water pressure pumps. AC water pump (new 2015). DC water pump (new 2012).
Water Tanks
2 x stainless steel tanks with a total capacity of 1520 liters. Tanks have baffles, hatches, level indicators and vent pipes. Tanks are pressure tested to 0.3bar. Tank levels displayed at main switch panel.
Hot Water System
1 stainless steel, 220-liter, water heater.
Water Maker
1 Sea recovery Aqua Whisper 1500-2 water maker, capable of producing 5600 liters per day. Pre- filters and charcoal filters.
City Water
Allows for shore side water to be provided direct to the pressure water system via regulator and check valve.
Sea Water System
Electric anchor wash/fire pump with connections fore and aft.
DRAINAGE SYSTEM
Grey Water Tanks
2x stainless steel grey water tanks, 1 fwd. and 1 aft, with a total capacity of 710 liters. Level switches on each tank. Emptied via an electrical pump. The black water electrical pump acts as a back-up.
Sinks and Fan Coils
All sinks, shower trays and air-conditioning units drain to the grey water tanks.
Bilge Pumps
4 separate bilges, forepeak, main, engine room and lazarette. Each bilge has a DC driven submersible Maxi-sub pump with a capacity of 140 liters per minute. 1 manual Whale Gusher pumps in the forepeak for forward bilge and aft for 1 engine room and lazarette.
Heads
Heads are electric Tecma Standard Plus, fresh water flush.
2 Stainless steel black water tanks, 1 for the fwd. heads, 1 for the aft heads, with a total capacity of 690 liters. Tanks are emptied via an electric pump or via a deck suction line. The grey water electric pump acts as a back-up.
Treatment System
In 2019 a Headhunter Tidal Wave HMX wastewater treatment system was added with the ability to treat black and grey water.
VENTILATION
Forced Air
There is a forced air ventilation system supplying all cabins. Exhaust fans are located in the heads and galley. Fans (new 2012).
Air Conditioning
Condaria, 90,000BTU, central chilled waterborne system, air conditioning. Includes electric heating mode. Individual temperature controls in each cabin. Air handlers were overhauled or replaced (2019). Some of the ducting was replaced with upgraded ducts (2019).
Engine Room
Air inlet and outlet with water trap. Entire system contolled by temp and pressure. Power supply to fans is interrupted when fire extinguisher is released.
Battery Boxes
Box extractor fan to outside. Air supply to boxes from the bilge. Fans (rebuilt 2019).
Air Compressors
To operate main entrance hatch, drop board, drop board seal and transom seal. Quick acting couplings in fore peak, engine and lazarette. Air compressor was overhauled and moved for easier access (2019).
ELECTRICAL
DC System
2 pole 24 volt system.
Batteries
House Service: 2 banks of Mastervolt MLI Ultra 24 Class 5000 Lithium Ion @25 KVH each bank.
Machinery Service: Starting batteries are Optima maintenance free type. 1 bank for the engine and 1 bank for the generators. 50ah/20h each. 2 cells of 12volt providing 24volts.
AC System
230volt 50Hz single phase 3 wire system. Fed via diesel generator, shore power or DC/AC inverter.
Power Sources
2 Northern Lights M944, 26kw generators (new 2019) each in a sound shield. 15m shore power cable provides 230volt to a Magnus SP100 25kw continuous frequency converter. Converter accepts 180 to 520volts and 47 to 64Hz single or 3 phase. Cable master unit.
Inverters
Conversion of 24volt DC to 230volt AC 50Hz. 1 x Mastervolt 24/4000VA. 1 x Mastervolt 24/1500VA. Mastervolt inverters (new 2019).
Battery Charging
28volt 140A alternators for service batteries run off the main engine. 1 x 28volt 60A alternator for the engine battery run off the engine. Temperature sensing at the batteries. The diesel generator starting battery is charged by a 35A alternator on the generator.
4 Mastervolt Mass 24volt 100A chargers with 3 step chargers characteristics, for service batteries (2 chargers per battery set). 1 x Mastervolt 24volt 25A charger for the starting batteries. Mastervolt chargers new 2019.
Monitoring/Control panel
In 2019, a new monitoring/control panel was installed which combines electric, hydraulic, air and water monitoring and control.
Interior Lights
All cabins have their own master switch for lighting. Ceiling lights and berth lights are either Cantalupi or Vibia.
Exterior Lights
Lopo lights for navigation and steaming. Deck lights under the lower spreaders and rigging lights over the other spreaders. 2 x boom lights. 1 x Windex light. 1 x Obelux all around red light at mast top. 2 x hull lights at the stern and 2 x hull lights amidships.
INSTRUMENTATION
Sailing Instruments
B&G H5000 (new 2017/18) with central processor unit, masthead unit, speed/temperature sensor, depth sensor and precision 9 and ZG 1000 compasses.
B&G digital full function displays (FFDs) located at navigation station, helm, owner’s cabin, and captain’s cabin. 20/20s in cockpit at sofa wings and companionway coaming. FFDs can also display hydraulic pressures for backstay, jib halyard and forestay.
Autopilot
Simrad autopilot driving the quadrant via twin Rexroth low friction cylinders. Control units at both helms and navigation station. There is a hydraulic back up for emergency use supplied from the main hydraulic system.
Navigation
Furuno Nav Net TZTBB radar/chart plotter (new 2017/18) with 2 x LCD displays. Displays are located at the navigation station and at the main sheet island. Time Zero software (new 2017/18).
Radar
36 mile Furuno radar integrated with the Furuno Nav net Time Zero. AIS Furuno FA-170 class-a (new 2017/18).
GPS
Furuno GPS with antenna (new 2017/18) mounted on the pushpit. Furuno GP-37 back-up GPS at the navigation station with the antenna (new 2017/18) located on the pushpit.
Compasses
Precision 9 compass and ZG 1000 compass (new 2017/18) used for the B&G system, autopilot and radar.
2 x Major Sirs Navigation compasses (new 2015), 1 at each pedestal.
Communications
Simrad RS90 VHF with 2 handsets, 1 at the navigation station and 1 at the helm with intercom feature between the two.
V-Sat KVH V7HS for phone and internet (new 2017/18).
Miscellaneous
Network accessible QNap NAS drive, 8 terabyte (new 2017/18).
2 x Microsoft computers with screen (new 2017/18).
Multi LAN router Peplink (new 2017/18).
Peplink access point (new 2017/18).
Peplink Wi-Fi and cellular receivers (new 2017/18).
Cannon printer/scanner/copier.
Samsung 40” TV in saloon.
Samsung 32” Smart TV in owner’s cabin with SONOS.
Samsung 22” Roku TV in each aft guest cabin with SONOS.
SONOS audio system (2017/18).
Cockpit speakers.
Mast
Offshore Spars intermediate modulus carbon mast painted white with 4 sets of swept spreaders. A flying inner forestay and removable runners for heavy weather sailing.
Boom
Poles
Rig Hydraulics
Running Rigging
Sails
Sailing Gear
MISCELLANEOUS
Canvas
Fire Prevention
Safety Equipment
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VIRAGO is one of the select few yachts easily labeled as near perfect! Having been lovingly cared for by her original owners and original crew she is the jewel you are looking for. In today’s market many options can be found, however few appreciated to the level VIRAGO has enjoyed. When comparing and understanding values, you will see the difference and return to the best. Enjoy a visit aboard and see for yourself… Truly an outstanding yacht ready for your adventures!
VIRAGO is the second example of the ever popular 100S version. The beautiful mix of performance, comfort and safety abound in this unique twin wheel walk through cockpit, four staterooms plus two crew cabin, masterpiece.
This high-quality world-cruising, performance sailing yacht was designed by German Frers naval architects and built by the world renowned Nautor Swan Yard in Finland and fitted with Carbon rig, Park Avenue boom, composite rigging and the ultimate sail wardrobe to keep all your adventures “GREEN”!
Divine deck spaces and exterior dining area complete with fitted awnings that can stay up while sailing and offer guests the perfect opportunity to unwind. The yacht boasts all the welcome comforts you would find in a modern cruising yacht, teamed with a contemporary interior of warm woods and soft natural fabrics.
VIRAGO offers a four-cabin layout with aft master stateroom with island queen berth, guest double and two guest twin cabins. There are accommodations for four crew in two additional cabins.
VIRAGO hosts an hydraulically operated swim platform and large tender garage offering amazing water access at the touch of a button.
VIRAGO combines performance with very generous living space throughout, making her an ideal choice for family cruising or fun cup racing.
Saloon
Located 3 steps up from where the aft guest cabins are located. “L” shaped sofa seating for 8 to starboard surrounding a dining table. Some storage under sofa. 3 single securable chairs inboard of table. “U” shaped settee to port surrounding a coffee table. Navigation table and chair aft of the saloon on the starboard side. Chart stowage and drawers.
Owner’s Cabin
Located in the stern. Walk around Queen bed with split mattresses on centerline. Bedside tables with drawers either side. Hanging lockers outboard, port and starboard. Sofa outboard to starboard with lockers and shelves above. Desk outboard to port.
Ensuite head and stall shower.
Starboard Aft Guest Cabin
Located immediately forward of the Owner’s Cabin. Twin berths with bedside table between. 2 drawers under each berth. Hanging locker.
Ensuite head and shower.
Port Aft Guest Cabin
Located immediately forward of the Owner’s Cabin. Twin berths with bedside table between. 2 drawers under each berth. Hanging locker. Ensuite head and stall shower.
Port Forward Guest Cabin
Located immediately forward of the saloon and down 3 steps. Double bed with coustom mattress. Drawers under berth. Pullman berth outboard. Hanging locker. Bedside table. Ensuite head and stall shower.
Port Crew Cabin
Located immediately forward of the galley. Upper and lower single berths with 3 drawers under lower berth.
Starboard Crew Cabin
Located opposite the port crew cabin. Sofa outboard with pullman above. Lockers outboard. Fold down table on centerline bulkhead. Hanging locker. This cabin has been temporarily transformed into a storage area.
Head and shower area is forward and shared by both port and starboard crew cabins each with their own access door.
Galley
Located immediately forward of the saloon on the starboard side. White painted panels on bulkheads. Corian counter top (new 2019). Seadeck flooring (new 2019) makes it more comfortable to stand on, keep clean and keep ding free. Front loading Isotherm fridge and freezer. Additional Isotherm fridge and freezer under the galley floorboards. Freezer door seals are electrically heated.
Finish
Selected teak with hand rubbed satin finish (re-varnished in 2019) is used in all visible woodwork.
Ceilings
Padded removable panels are installed in all accommodation areas. Saloon and master cabin panels new (2017) all other panels new (2019).
Cabin Sole
Floorboards are made of sandwich plywood. The top face is teak. The floorboards are varnished with urethane varnish and have the same matte finish as the rest of the interior. All floorboards are lying on vibration dampening materials and are removable to access bilge. Floorboards overhauled (2019).
Partitions
Partitions are of sandwich construction, consisting of 2 layers of 1mm GRP and 2 layers of 4mm cork sheet on a foam core. 5mm teak veneered panels on surface.
Doors
Cabin doors are of similar construction as the surrounding partitions. They close onto rubber faced landings for maximum noise reduction. The cabin doors are provided with double action locks and with catches to hold them in open position where possible. All cabin and bathroom doors can be locked from the inside with a knob and from the outside with a key.
Lockers
All hanging lockers are fitted with rails for dress hanging. Internal light automatically switches on when doors are opened.
Drawers
All drawers are made of teak. They are fitted with runners for easy sliding and latches to keep them in a closed position.
Mirrors
All bathroom and cabin mirrors are glass (new 2019)
Blinds and Screens
All operable deck hatches are fitted with manual roller blinds and mosquito screens (all replaced with new 2019). Electrical pleated blinds for saloon side windows (Ocean Air).
Berths
Master cabin mattress is custom type latex, others are spring type and from high quality manufacturer for marine use. Mattress bases are Scandiflex batten for maximum comfort. All berths are fitted with wooden lee boards. The double bed in the master cabin is also fitted with a teak lee board on center line.
Settees
All upholstery covered with hi-end fabrics. Crew covers for saloon settees and sofas.
Bathrooms
Guest bathrooms have white painted panels on bulkheads and teak floor board. Teak counter top with under mounted wash basins. Teak trim in front of basin. Glass door in master between head and shower stall. All other doors are acrylic. Mirror doors on bathroom lockers. All overhead panels covered with vinyl. Three of the five heads were reoriented fore and aft, as opposed to port and starboard, making them usable on either tack.
Bathroom Fittings
Each bathroom is fitted with a towel rail, towel hooks, 1 toilet roll holder, 1 toilet brush and holder, 1 waste bin, 1 soap bar holder, 1 soap dispenser, 2 glass holders and 1 hair dryer.
Shower
Guest showers have GRP bulkheads. Shower floor has teak grating. White vinyl overhead panels.
Handrails
Handrails are fitted throughout the yacht where needed.
Foc’s’le
Forward of the crew cabins and separated by a watertight bulkhead is large foc's'le for sail and running rigging storage.
Fore peak
Forward of the foc’s’le. Anchor chain box. Inside of box treated with sound dampening rubber compound. Locker painted white.
HULL
Single skin glass fiber/aramid hybrid construction using vinylester resin with local carbon reinforcements. A high proportion of the fibers are unidirectional, giving a stiff laminate with excellent strength and fatigue properties. Structural bulkheads are of honeycomb cored carbon fiber epoxy pre-preg construction and laminated to hull and deck. Stiffener flanges are unidirectional carbon fiber layups over GRP shells. Engine beds are of GRP with steel inserts.
Hull Windows
Darkened hull windows are made of “Formglas Spezial Safety Glass,” 3 on each side of the hull and 13.5mm thick. Black border on each glass for application of glue and to protect glue from UV rays. Portable shutters for emergencies. Chintzo white, Ocean Air, electric pleated blinds.
Hull Finish
The topsides were painted dark blue (2019) at the Lyman Morse yard in Maine, using Awlgrip. Hull stripes are white.
The bottom has uncolored gel coat below the waterline. Bottom was treated with an epoxy primer at the factory. 3 coats of Seahawk Tough Coat epoxy primer was applied in 2017. In 2019 the bottom was stripped back to the epoxy and anti-fouled.
Keel
The ballast bulb in lead casting in one piece, made with 3% antimony-lead alloy. The fin is a stainless steel cast structure. Keel bolts are of high tensile stainless steel. Keel was removed in 2018/2019 and stainless steel fin keel was separated form the lead bulb for inspection. A tighter fit, between the bulb to the fin and the fin to the hull was obtained.
Mast Step
The mast is stepped through the deck onto a carbon fiber mast step. Tie rods from mast collar to step.
Steering System
Sprocket and chain steering gear sheaves provided with guards to prevent jamming. Lightweight aluminum steering quadrant bolted to the rudder stock. 2 x 47” destroyer type composite wheels, 4.0 turns HO to HO. Steering sheaves are bronze with stainless steel needle bearings. Composite pedestals with roller bearings. In 2019 the steering system was inspected and overhauled. This included new rudder bearings and replacing the quadrant. Also included checking rudder for water penetration. None was found.
Through Hull Fittings
Seacocks (replaced with new 2019) in bronze for all through hull connections below the water line. Inboard side of seacocks fitted with stud long enough to take 2 hose clamps.
Garage
Storage space in the stern for a 3.5m dinghy with hydraulically operated launching platform. Platform was overhauled in 2019. Winch for hauling. Dinghy garage is fitted with a ladder with teak treads for access to the main deck. The transom hatch has a swim ladder with flush stainless steel fittings. Both ladders store in the dinghy garage. Hot and cold water deck shower with hose adapter (see plumbing).
Port and Starboard Lazarettes
Stowage for boat and sailing gear. Multiplex Passarelle made of carbon fiber and electrically extended with removable hand rail. Located in the upper Port transom. Passarelle was overhauled in 2019.
Side Boarding Ladder
Light weight custom carbon fiber side boarding ladder. Usable from a floating dock or a dinghy. Stowable in the sail locker.
Shore Power Connection Locker
Hinged lid flush with transom. Shore power cable outlet via a cable master unit. City water connection with pressure regulator.
Fore Peak / Sail Locker
Watertight bulkheads aft
DECK
Main deck is of carbon fiber pre-preg sandwich construction with honeycomb core and glued to the hull. High density foam core under deck fittings. The coachroof and coamings are of carbon fiber using vinylester resin and low density foam core. White NGA weather resistant gel coat.
Teak Decking
Laid with 9mm quarter sawn teak battens on side decks, coaming tops and cockpit sole. Glued and vacuum bagged without screws.
Winches
Windlass
Lewmar vertical 5000 hydraulic windlass recessed in fore deck. Controls on a wandering 11ft lead. Windlass has a winch handle controlled friction brake to allow a more controlled lowering of the anchor.
Mooring Winch
A Maxwell retractable mooring winch on foredeck, port side.
Anchor System
System allows for stowage of anchor below deck by the use of a hydraulically controlled stainless steel arm. Overhauled in 2019.
Chain Plates
Carbon fiber main shroud chain plates and chain plates for split backstay attached to the hull structure. Recessed Headstay chain plate.
Running Rigging Fittings
Hard anodized aluminum tracks for working jib with custom made cars and stoppers. Blocks in front of tracks for jib car towing line.
Reaching sail sheet points on side deck. Lead blocks at base of mast for halyards and reef line to winch when loaded. Jammers for halyards and reef lines on Boom.
Recessed stainless steel flush fittings for screw in blocks and eyes for:
Other Deck Fittings
Hatches and Windows
All hatches were overhauled and refurbished (2019). Deckhouse side windows of Parsol grey tinted glass.
Teak covered, flush mounted, hinged composite deck hatches on fore deck:
Tinted custom Nautor composite deck hatches, flush mounted with white frames, located:
Operable port holes on coaming located:
Pneumatically powered main companionway sliding hatch of tinted acrylic and vertically sliding door with white gelcoat finish.
Teak covered flush mounted hinged composite deck hatches on aft deck for:
All hinged hatches are supported by gas cylinders.
2 sofas with high glossed varnished teak cockpit tables.
ENGINE
General
Engine room internally sound insulated. Equipment and sound insulation installed. Fire resistance meets SOLAS B-15 requirements. Drip trays under engine and generators. All equipment is placed to account for access and serviceability.
Main Engine
2019 Cummins Common Rail, Q 6.7, 301HP. Marine gear ZF80A 2.85:1. Sensors with meters in cockpit. 1 alternator for engine start battery charging. Flexible coupling for fly wheel. Flexible mounts for engine and gears minimizing noise and vibration.
Propeller and Stern Gear
4 blade Varifold folding propeller. Corrosion resistant steel shaft. Flexible shaft coupling Centaflex CF-AGM-200. Shaft supported by water lubricated rubber bearings at bracket and stern tube. Drip free shaft seal PYI PSS high speed (new 2019).
Exhaust System
Wet exhaust system with fiberglass silencers and gas/water separators installed for both main engine and generators. Water is discharged below the waterline. Exhaust gases exit under the transom. Silencers are provided with a drain tap. Silencers are flexibly supported on vibration dampening brackets.
Cooling System
Thermostat-controlled fresh water cooling with heat exchanger for engine and generator. Sea water intake with strainer. Discharge through the exhaust system.
Fuel System
2480 liters of fuel capacity in 2 x stainless steel tanks. Each tank has a level indicator and filler lines. Tanks are vented via a Racor Lifeguard LG100 fuel/air separator. Tanks are equipped with hatches of adequate size to permit inspection and cleaning. Shutoff valves are provided for each tank. Tanks pressure tested to 0.3 bar.
The fuel feed line to the engine is equipped with Racor 900's Duel Set up fuel filter/water separators, vacuum gauges with water alarm mounted to promote uninterrupted running of the engine during a filter change.
The diesel generators have their own single Racor 500 MAM-P-10 fuel/water separator with water alarm.
Lubricating System
2 x oil tanks are provided, 1 x 80 liter oil tank and 1 x 80 liter waste oil tank. The waste oil tank can be filled and emptied by an electric pump Reverso GP602-24 connected via a valve chest.
Generator and main engine oil sump can be and emptied via a valve chest.
Starting System
The engine and diesel generator each have a starting battery.
Controls
Throttle, switches, tachometer, warning lights, audible alarms, gauges and bow thruster controls all at the starboard helm station.
HYDRAULICS
Hydraulic system was totally overhauled and replaced in 2019 with a more powerful and up to date system.
Bosch Rexroth system custom designed to supply all hydraulic functions quietly and smoothly, eliminating inherent hydraulic noise.
The system has 2 sources that work independent from each other. 1) a PTO on each generator, 15kw each. 2) 2 permanent magnetic motors (new 2012).
Hydraulics is for the demands of the sail handling equipment. 6 valve blocks. Hydraulic functions are: mooring winch, inner forestay, anchor windlass, jib furler, anchor arm, bow thruster, mainsail outhaul, jib halyard tensioner, boom vang, Cunningham, sail handling winches, dinghy winch, backstay tensioner, autopilot back-up and transom hatch.
In 2011 winches were fitted with proportional valves, digitally controlled form the panel to adjust winch speed.
BOWTHRUSTER
Max Power R321, 21kw, retractable (new bushings 2019, overhauled and painted 2019).
VIBRATION AND NOISE CONTROL
Main engine
Engine with elastic mounts (new 2019). Exhaust piping and silencers elastically mounted.
Generator
Equipped with elastic mounts (new 2019).
Fans
Mounted on anti-vibration rubber mounts. Attached to ducting via flexible bellows.
Pumps and Compressors
All noise emitting machinery is elastically mounted to reduce noise.
The following partial list is what was accomplished during the 2018/2019 refit at the famed Lyman Morse Boat Yard in Maine. A more in depth description of the refit may be presented upon request:
PLUMBING
Access to all pumps and valves was improved for easier maintenance (2019). Pressure hot and cold water to all heads, galley, deck shower (located in dinghy garage) and bar. Water tank filler line on side deck is led to a valve chest. Valve chest has valves to each water tank and water pressure pumps. AC water pump (new 2015). DC water pump (new 2012).
Water Tanks
2 x stainless steel tanks with a total capacity of 1520 liters. Tanks have baffles, hatches, level indicators and vent pipes. Tanks are pressure tested to 0.3bar. Tank levels displayed at main switch panel.
Hot Water System
1 stainless steel, 220-liter, water heater.
Water Maker
1 Sea recovery Aqua Whisper 1500-2 water maker, capable of producing 5600 liters per day. Pre- filters and charcoal filters.
City Water
Allows for shore side water to be provided direct to the pressure water system via regulator and check valve.
Sea Water System
Electric anchor wash/fire pump with connections fore and aft.
DRAINAGE SYSTEM
Grey Water Tanks
2x stainless steel grey water tanks, 1 fwd. and 1 aft, with a total capacity of 710 liters. Level switches on each tank. Emptied via an electrical pump. The black water electrical pump acts as a back-up.
Sinks and Fan Coils
All sinks, shower trays and air-conditioning units drain to the grey water tanks.
Bilge Pumps
4 separate bilges, forepeak, main, engine room and lazarette. Each bilge has a DC driven submersible Maxi-sub pump with a capacity of 140 liters per minute. 1 manual Whale Gusher pumps in the forepeak for forward bilge and aft for 1 engine room and lazarette.
Heads
Heads are electric Tecma Standard Plus, fresh water flush.
2 Stainless steel black water tanks, 1 for the fwd. heads, 1 for the aft heads, with a total capacity of 690 liters. Tanks are emptied via an electric pump or via a deck suction line. The grey water electric pump acts as a back-up.
Treatment System
In 2019 a Headhunter Tidal Wave HMX wastewater treatment system was added with the ability to treat black and grey water.
VENTILATION
Forced Air
There is a forced air ventilation system supplying all cabins. Exhaust fans are located in the heads and galley. Fans (new 2012).
Air Conditioning
Condaria, 90,000BTU, central chilled waterborne system, air conditioning. Includes electric heating mode. Individual temperature controls in each cabin. Air handlers were overhauled or replaced (2019). Some of the ducting was replaced with upgraded ducts (2019).
Engine Room
Air inlet and outlet with water trap. Entire system contolled by temp and pressure. Power supply to fans is interrupted when fire extinguisher is released.
Battery Boxes
Box extractor fan to outside. Air supply to boxes from the bilge. Fans (rebuilt 2019).
Air Compressors
To operate main entrance hatch, drop board, drop board seal and transom seal. Quick acting couplings in fore peak, engine and lazarette. Air compressor was overhauled and moved for easier access (2019).
ELECTRICAL
DC System
2 pole 24 volt system.
Batteries
House Service: 2 banks of Mastervolt MLI Ultra 24 Class 5000 Lithium Ion @25 KVH each bank.
Machinery Service: Starting batteries are Optima maintenance free type. 1 bank for the engine and 1 bank for the generators. 50ah/20h each. 2 cells of 12volt providing 24volts.
AC System
230volt 50Hz single phase 3 wire system. Fed via diesel generator, shore power or DC/AC inverter.
Power Sources
2 Northern Lights M944, 26kw generators (new 2019) each in a sound shield. 15m shore power cable provides 230volt to a Magnus SP100 25kw continuous frequency converter. Converter accepts 180 to 520volts and 47 to 64Hz single or 3 phase. Cable master unit.
Inverters
Conversion of 24volt DC to 230volt AC 50Hz. 1 x Mastervolt 24/4000VA. 1 x Mastervolt 24/1500VA. Mastervolt inverters (new 2019).
Battery Charging
28volt 140A alternators for service batteries run off the main engine. 1 x 28volt 60A alternator for the engine battery run off the engine. Temperature sensing at the batteries. The diesel generator starting battery is charged by a 35A alternator on the generator.
4 Mastervolt Mass 24volt 100A chargers with 3 step chargers characteristics, for service batteries (2 chargers per battery set). 1 x Mastervolt 24volt 25A charger for the starting batteries. Mastervolt chargers new 2019.
Monitoring/Control panel
In 2019, a new monitoring/control panel was installed which combines electric, hydraulic, air and water monitoring and control.
Interior Lights
All cabins have their own master switch for lighting. Ceiling lights and berth lights are either Cantalupi or Vibia.
Exterior Lights
Lopo lights for navigation and steaming. Deck lights under the lower spreaders and rigging lights over the other spreaders. 2 x boom lights. 1 x Windex light. 1 x Obelux all around red light at mast top. 2 x hull lights at the stern and 2 x hull lights amidships.
INSTRUMENTATION
Sailing Instruments
B&G H5000 (new 2017/18) with central processor unit, masthead unit, speed/temperature sensor, depth sensor and precision 9 and ZG 1000 compasses.
B&G digital full function displays (FFDs) located at navigation station, helm, owner’s cabin, and captain’s cabin. 20/20s in cockpit at sofa wings and companionway coaming. FFDs can also display hydraulic pressures for backstay, jib halyard and forestay.
Autopilot
Simrad autopilot driving the quadrant via twin Rexroth low friction cylinders. Control units at both helms and navigation station. There is a hydraulic back up for emergency use supplied from the main hydraulic system.
Navigation
Furuno Nav Net TZTBB radar/chart plotter (new 2017/18) with 2 x LCD displays. Displays are located at the navigation station and at the main sheet island. Time Zero software (new 2017/18).
Radar
36 mile Furuno radar integrated with the Furuno Nav net Time Zero. AIS Furuno FA-170 class-a (new 2017/18).
GPS
Furuno GPS with antenna (new 2017/18) mounted on the pushpit. Furuno GP-37 back-up GPS at the navigation station with the antenna (new 2017/18) located on the pushpit.
Compasses
Precision 9 compass and ZG 1000 compass (new 2017/18) used for the B&G system, autopilot and radar.
2 x Major Sirs Navigation compasses (new 2015), 1 at each pedestal.
Communications
Simrad RS90 VHF with 2 handsets, 1 at the navigation station and 1 at the helm with intercom feature between the two.
V-Sat KVH V7HS for phone and internet (new 2017/18).
Miscellaneous
Network accessible QNap NAS drive, 8 terabyte (new 2017/18).
2 x Microsoft computers with screen (new 2017/18).
Multi LAN router Peplink (new 2017/18).
Peplink access point (new 2017/18).
Peplink Wi-Fi and cellular receivers (new 2017/18).
Cannon printer/scanner/copier.
Samsung 40” TV in saloon.
Samsung 32” Smart TV in owner’s cabin with SONOS.
Samsung 22” Roku TV in each aft guest cabin with SONOS.
SONOS audio system (2017/18).
Cockpit speakers.
Mast
Offshore Spars intermediate modulus carbon mast painted white with 4 sets of swept spreaders. A flying inner forestay and removable runners for heavy weather sailing.
Boom
Poles
Rig Hydraulics
Running Rigging
Sails
Sailing Gear
MISCELLANEOUS
Canvas
Fire Prevention
Safety Equipment
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