2001 Voyage Yachts 500
“ Turquoise Turtle ”
This Voyage 500 is a superb example of a true-blue-water cruising catamaran. Designed by Alexander Simonis and built in South Africa to exacting standards, the Voyage 500 is widely respected for its strength, stability, and long-range capability.
Overview
It is a proven design that delivers excellent performance under sail while offering the comfort and volume demanded by serious cruisers and charter guests.
The model began life in 1993 as the Mayotte 470 and was refined under Voyage Yachts from 1994 onward, with further development from Tom Lubbe in consultation with Simonis. The modern Voyage 500 has been in continuous production since 1996 and is regarded as one of the most capable and practical cruising catamarans in its class. The line recently evolved into the new Voyage 590, yet the 500 remains sought after for its robust construction and well-considered layout.
This particular vessel has been owner-operated and professionally maintained for the past eight years. She has served both as a comfortable live-aboard home, which has been replaced, renewed, or modernized, and as a reflection of the high level of care she has received. The focus has always been reliability, safety, and presenting a welcoming environment for guests.
Well equipped, well maintained, and already proven on extended voyages, she is a capable cruising catamaran ready for her next adventure. and as a successful term charter yacht, benefiting from continuous upgrades throughout current ownership. All major systems and components have been
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Specifications
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Accommodation
Performance
Tank Capacities
Registration
Engines
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Full Details
Layout & Accommodations
● Interior Features:
● Saloon and cabin hatches fitted with Oceanair surround screens (new 2023)
● Cockpit cushions in vinyl (new 2024)
● Aft cabins upgraded with extra cabinetry built by a professional cabinet maker
● Fifth cabin currently used as a storage area
● Fifth head converted to storage, pantry, and laundry space
Galley
● Refrigeration and Freezer:
● 1 freezer with modified plate and electronic thermostat (2020)
● 2 refrigerators with electronic thermostats (one compressor new 2025)
● 1 external WACO 12 V or 110 V or 220 V fridge freezer in cockpit
● Galley:
● Propane hob
● Propane oven
● Laundry:
● Top loading clothes washer
● Water Maker:
● 800 gallons per day
Electronics & Navigation
● Raymarine Axiom Pro 12 RVX touch screen (new 2023)
● Raymarine ST60 Plus wind instrument
● Raymarine ST60 Plus Tridata depth, speed, and temperature
● Raymarine P70 S autopilot control head (new 2020)
● Raymarine EV1 autopilot computer (new 2023)
● Raymarine ACU 400 actuator unit (new 2020)
● Raymarine AIS 650 transceiver (new 2020)
● Raymarine MOB system with two wrist sensors
● Raymarine Quantum 2 digital Doppler radar (new 2024)
● Raymarine fish finder sonar (new 2023)
● SeaTalk STNG converter
● Ritchie standby compass
● Standard Horizon VHF radio with helm remote (new 2019)
● Fusion Link UD 750 sound system with helm remote, Bluetooth connectivity, and speakers located in the saloon, cockpit, and mast.
● 12 V Jensen TV (new 2018)
● 2 x Ocean LED multicolor underwater lights (new 2021)
● Radios and speakers in each cabin
● LED lighting throughout
● USB charging ports at helm, nav station, and in each cabin
● Printer
Electrical, Power & Plumbing
● Battery Banks:
● 2 banks, each with 3 x 100 Ah Battleborn LiPo4 batteries
● Total 600 Ah LiPo4 (new 2025)
● Charging and Power:
● Victron 3000 W 12 V to 110 V inverter charger (new 2023)
● Victron touch screen color controller (new 2022)
● Victron Cerbo GX (new 2022) with WiFi for remote monitoring
● 2 x Victron DC to DC chargers (new 2025)
● Solar:
● 3 panels totaling 680 W
● MPPT solar controller
● Shore Power:
● Two 110 V 30 A shore power inputs with splitter cable
● Northern Lights Generator OM673L (new 2018), approximately 6000 hours
● Air Conditioning:
● 4 units, one per cabin spilling over into saloon (three units new 2018)
● Heads and Hot Water:
● Jabsco silent flush electric heads
● 2 x water heaters (one new 2025), electric and engine heated
Engine & Mechanical
● Engines:
● 2 x 50 hp Beta Marine (new 2015), approximately 2072 hours
● Each engine equipped with two alternators (two alternators replaced 2025)
● 2 x Balmar M614 regulators (new 2023)
● Saildrives:
● 2 x Twin Disc Sea Prop 60 (new 2015)
● Propellers:
● 2 x Flexofold three bladed folding 17 x 13 (new 2018)
● 2 x spare three bladed fixed props
● Generator:
● Northern Lights OM673L (new 2018), approximately 6000 hour
Sails & Rigging
Sails
● Main sail Ullman (new 2018, good condition)
● Quantum Genoa (good condition)
● Asymmetric spinnaker (good condition)
● Storm sail in excellent condition, never used
Standing Rigging:
● Mast diamonds replaced 2022
● Four main shrouds, forestay, and inner stay replaced in 2023
● Four shroud bottle screws replaced in 2023
● Seagull striker replaced 2023
● Running Rigging:
● Replaced as needed
● Winches and Deck Gear:
● Port main winch powered, with new motor and gearbox (2022)
● 2 trampoline nets by Multihull Nets (new 2021)
Other
● Design category A
● Maximum recommended load 1000 kg
● Maximum recommended persons 10
● Maximum rated engine power 50 hp
● Fuel capacity 500 L
● Water capacity 900 L
● Chaps (new 2025)
● Main anchor Mantus 105 lb
● Second anchor Fortress FX-32
● Additional spare Fortress FX-32
● 200 ft of 3 to 8 in G4 chain (new 2025)
● Lofrans Tigress windlass (new 2025)
● Mantus bridle hook (new 2023)
Safety Equipment
● MCA approved with current SCV2 certificate
● EPIRB (new 2019)
● Propane sensor
● Propane solenoid
● Smoke detectors
● 6 fire extinguishers (4 powder, 2 CO2)
Extras and Inventory
● Starlink system
● Bauer compressor (Utilus)
● 9 scuba tanks
● Assorted fins, masks, and snorkels
● Pulling tube
● Knee board
● Floating mat island
● Nespresso machine
● Tools and spares
● Pots, plates, cutlery
● Air fryer
● Blender
● 3 fishing poles
● Speargun
● Pole spears
● Barbecue
● 3 deck beanbag cushions
● 2 inflatable deck seats
● 6 deck mattresses
● Assorted board games
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