2001 Vitters 147' For Sale

2001 Vitters 147' CATALINA for Sale: Exceptional Ketch in Saint George's, Grenada

Not for sale to US residents while in US waters*.

A Masterpiece of Sailing Craftsmanship

The 2001 Vitters 147' is a remarkable ketch that embodies the pinnacle of sailing performance and elegant design. Built by the renowned Vitters shipyard in the Netherlands, this vessel is crafted for both adventure and comfort on the open seas. With a sleek profile and a spacious layout, she is perfect for long voyages or entertaining guests. The ketch rigging provides versatility in various wind conditions, making her an ideal choice for discerning sailors.

Spacious Accommodations and Thoughtful Features

Below deck, CATALINA offers generous accommodations for up to 8 guests across 5 cabins, ensuring comfort during extended journeys. Each cabin features en-suite facilities, providing privacy and convenience. The main salon, with its inviting atmosphere, is perfect for relaxation or socializing after a day on the water. The well-equipped galley and dining area cater to all culinary needs, making onboard living enjoyable and practical.

Specifications - 2001 Vitters 147' CATALINA

Builder: Vitters
Model: 147'
Year: 2001
Location: Saint George's, Grenada
Length Overall: 147 feet
Beam: 30 feet
Displacement: 683,432 lbs
Draft: 13.2 feet
Accommodations: 5 cabins, 8 guests
Engine: Caterpillar 3412E DITA, 890 HP

CATALINA, formerly TIMONEER, is a custom ketch rigged sailing yacht designed by the renown naval architect, Ed Dubois, and built of aluminum by the Dutch yard, Vitters. She has a very comfortable, stunning John Munford interior which is finished in solid cherry and cherry veneer in the owner’s area. Her layout includes a large master with his and her heads, two guest staterooms with ensuite baths, plus two single berth staterooms, all aft. In addition, she has ample crews’ quarters with a separate captain’s cabin and captain’s office, plus a very well laid out engine room with stand-up headroom.

Accommodations

Lower Guest Accommodations:
 

•    Fully carpeted cabins with varnished teak and holly hard flooring centerline passageway leading aft 

•    Port side cabin with single berth, was originally an office 

•    Starboard side cabin with single berth with Pullman and ensuite head 

•    Further aft port and starboard twin cabins each with two single berths and ensuite heads

•    Full beam master stateroom aft with two ensuite heads (his and hers). Comfy armchairs on the starboard side, desk on port 

•    Emergency escape hatch from master to deck
 

Bridge:

•    Accessed from deck salon or from the main salon forward 

•    Teak flooring and counters and console with seating aft, port, and starboard Hydraulic pantograph doors port and starboard with drop down windows Double electric door aft to main deck salon 

•    Sofas facing forward
 

Deck Salon:
     

• Large dining area port and seating area starboard with small bar forward 

•    Double electric hinged doors forward and aft 

•    Teak flooring varnished 

•    Nine (9) electric drop windows all with blinds so this area can be fully opened up if desired, giving an "outside" feel to this space. Each of the windows are fitted with sun blinds. 

•    Adjustable sliding table to seat up to 9 for dining 

•    Broan Compactor 

•    U-Line icemaker 

•    Standalone fridge 

•    Dedicated shoe locker 

•    This area is also fully air conditioned (entire living area air conditioned and heated)

Interior

Interior design is by John Munford. The owner’s areas are all done in hand polished solid cherry and cherry veneer. Most of the cabin soles are carpet. Overheads are mainly covered removable panels. An extraordinarily rich paneled interior creates a Classic and elegant atmosphere.
 

Crew:
 

•    3 crew cabins fwd. Each with ensuite heads: 7 crew 

•    1 captain cabin head & double berth: 2 crew – if Capt. has partner 

•    TOTAL Crew: 8/9
 

Crew Quarters:
 

•    All done with varnished birch trim and veneer and teak and holly soles 

•    Accessible from the forward side of the main salon or from the deck hatch. Three (3) forward cabins with upper and lower berths and ensuite heads. 

•    Starboard side captain’s cabin with double berth and ensuite head 

•    Port aide crew mess seating for eight (8)

•    Port side galley 

•    Starboard forward laundry 

•    Crew mess foyer with deck hatch and stairs down to engine control room and engine room. Access to a large storage area with racks is from the engineers control room. This storage stretches all the way under the crew accommodations and is about 4 feet in height. Forward of this there is more storage in a watertight compartment known as the bow thruster room.
 

Captains Office

•    CCTV monitor with new controller and four (4) cameras all pan tilt zoom color (old controller still in place) 

•    ICOM VHF Handheld 

•    C-Plath Compass and Monitor 

•    Two (2) B&G H5000 

•    B&G 360 wind 

•    Standalone computer and monitor 

•    Barometer 

•    HP Printer 

•    Private communication receiver (unused) 

•    VHF Speaker 

•    Handheld iridium 

•    Panasonic PABX 

•    Starlink 

•    NTI switch for Time Zero which has a second computer, therefore there is one (1) unit at the helm station and one (1) unit in the office.
 

Mechanical

MAIN ENGINE:

Manufacturer: Caterpillar 3412 DI-TA, 890 hp

Hour Meter: 26,764. Hours at last rebuild: 25,755. Main engine rebuilt at Pon Cat in the Netherlands April 2024. Hours zeroed.

ENGINE ROOM:

Although the engine room is located under the main salon, it is one of the best ERs of any sailboat of this size and has full standing headroom throughout. There are two entrances, one from the crew area via the Engineer's control room and the other from port side deck; both are watertight. Great thought was put into the layout of the engine room and as a result all machinery and equipment is reasonably easy to access.

Gear and Equipment includes the Following:
 

•    Main engine

•    Fuel pumps and system

•    Fresh water pumps and system

•    2 x Watermakers

•    Lube oil and waste oil pumps

•    Bilge and fire pumps and bilge manifold

•    Main sea water intakes

•    Air conditioning chiller

•    Compressed air system

•    DC hydraulic pumps, hydraulic reservoir & engine & generator driven pumps

•    All start batteries

•    Hamman Waste Treatment System

•    Oily water separator

GENERATORS (3):

•    Manufacturer: Northern Lights

•    Output: 208/120, 3phase, 60 hertz

•    Model: Port MT-0059964-0318, 65 kW, new 2018

•    Model: Starboard M1064TI, 55 kW

•    Model: Starboard Aft M4039D, 40 kW
                  

Running Gear

•    Manufacturer: New KORSOR controllable propeller

•    Model: CP 18 HRS

•    Propeller: Four bladed bronze, 1300 mm diameter (approx.)

•    Propeller Shaft: 120 mm stainless steel (nonmagnetic)

Steering

•    Type: Hydraulic electric hand steering plus full autopilot control with jog lever

•    Main Pumps: Manual Wheel driven from each helm station

Auto Pilot: Simrad follow up system 2018
 

Rudder:

•    Construction: Carbon

•    Type: Full skeg hung rudder

Bow and Stern Thrusters:

•    Manufacturer: Hydrostat

•    Type: Hinged retractable – hydraulic

•    Rating: 100 horsepower each

2024 Upgrades

1. Full rig service - All new hardware, turnbuckles, Toggles, tang fittings, Tip cups for the ends of the spreaders on both masts.
2. Both Headsail Furlers serviced
3. Full hull respray
4. Full Super Structure respray.
5. New Anchor chains
6. New wooden trims on Super Structure. (Joggles).
7. New Prop shaft and new Variable Pitch Prop.
8. Re-Built Main Engine. Back to Zero hours at time of rebuild, 2023/24.
9. Fully serviced Pitch Control unit.
10. New stern tube liner (GRE Material).
11. Complete new Alarm and Monitoring system (AMS) made by Marble.
12. Side Boarding ladders serviced
13. Passerelle serviced including re-paint.
14. Swim platform fully serviced and painted.
15. Complete new Copper/nickel (CUNI) Longships fire main.
16. 2 New make-up air FAMU units and feed ducting.
17. Gear box full service.
18. New main engine exhaust pots.
19. All new exhaust runs from Engine room to Laz for the Main Engine and 3 generators.
20. 2 new overboard stacks and new Sea Chest crossover pipework.
21. New hull valves.
22. New Magnus Shore Power unit. 50/60 Hz.
23. Starlink upgrade, with Domes removed. Some new replacement electronics.
24. New bank of Domestic Batteries (12)
25. Complete tender service and paint.
26. Lots of other small maintenance works, pump servicing, etc.

Refit and Maintenance Notes

•    2017-2018: Pendennis Shipyard, Falmouth, England

•    2023-2024: Pendennis Shipyard, Falmouth, England

•    Total Intermediate ABS Survey. In ABS Class, 2025

Exclusions

All artwork, books, and artifacts are excluded from the sale. A detailed list will be provided prior to an acceptance of offer.

Remarks

Having had only two owners during her lifetime, CATALINA benefits from having a history of conscientious and proactive maintenance. Her present owner has enjoyed living and cruising on her in various parts of the world in all sorts of climates and conditions. As he is no longer able to use a yacht of this size, he has come to terms with selling her. CATALINA’s superb condition, excellent sea-keeping ability, and very attractive exterior and interior make her a unique and sought-after offering. 

* Not for sale to US residents while in US waters — This is a standard regulatory formality for vessels currently in U.S. waters that have not yet had import duty paid. It does not prevent a sale to U.S. residents; it simply means the transaction typically closes in international waters (such as the Bahamas). This is a routine process in the yachting industry. For a step-by-step guide on how this works for this specific vessel, please reach out to the listing agent.

Contact Luke Brown Yachts

For more information or to schedule a private viewing of 2001 Vitters 147' CATALINA, contact Luke Brown Yachts today at +1 (954) 525-6617. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.