[OFF MARKET] Discovery 55 (SYLVIA), with Sue Grant - Yacht for Sale - Berthon International
21 February 2024 · 13 min · 17K views · Tahiti
What this video covers
The 2008 Discovery 55, named Sylvia, is a blue-hulled, Solent-rigged cruising yacht currently located in Tahiti.0:19 The vessel features a fully automated sail handling system, including powered Reckman furling for the mainsail, genoa, and staysail, controlled by a utility winch at the pedestal.9:35 Recent upgrades include a 2023 mainsail made of Vectran, 2020 standing rigging, and a SunPower Maxion solar array.11:30 The electrical system centers on a lithium-ion battery bank managed by new Victron inverter chargers and a CAN bus monitoring system.5:11 Propulsion is provided by a Yanmar engine with a 2023 AquaDrive and a dry exhaust system.5:35 Onboard amenities include tropical air conditioning, central heating, a SeaFresh water maker, and a Miele washer-dryer.4:36 Navigation and communication equipment includes a Raymarine Axiom plotter, i170 instruments, Starlink, and pre-wired Iridium and SSB systems.10:05 The interior features maple joinery, updated upholstery, and new Mark II-style saloon windows.1:35 The yacht carries an Avon 340 Hyperlon RIB with a 20-horsepower Yamaha outboard.12:14
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