'Luana Moon', a Wharram Tiki 38 Catamaran for Sale
by owner Captain Laurance Ottley

'Luana Moon1', my Wharram Tiki 38 catamaran is for sale near Barcelona, Spain. She was launched in 2020 but has been very little used. She's been recently copper-coated, has had her topsides re-painted and all beam lashings renewed.

'Luana Moon', a Wharram Tiki 38

SailboatCruising.com says:

James Wharram's catamaran designs are known for several unique features that set them apart:

Inspired by Polynesian Double Canoes: Wharram's designs are heavily influenced by the traditional double canoes of the Polynesians, which are known for their stability and seaworthiness.

Self-Build Friendly: His plans are specifically designed for first-time builders, making it easier for amateurs to construct their own catamarans.

Seaworthiness and Stability: Wharram catamarans are renowned for their stability and ability to handle heavy weather, making them suitable for long ocean voyages.

Simple Construction: The designs often use plywood and epoxy, which are cost-effective and relatively easy to work with.

Wingsail Rig: A unique sail rig that is simple, aerodynamically clean, and reduces the capsizing force compared to single-masted rigs.

Adaptable Living Spaces: The designs often include flexible living spaces with awning fabrics, webbing straps, Velcro, and zippers, allowing for various configurations.

Global Community: Wharram catamarans have been built and sailed in oceans around the world, creating a global community of builders and sailors.

These features make Wharram's catamarans not only practical and seaworthy but also accessible for those who dream of building and sailing their own boats.

'Luana Moon' was built in accordance with the plans, aside from a solid bimini/solar support and being fitted with twin 12hp diesel engines in place of the usual outboard motors. These are fitted in boxes that pivot as the connected prop shafts are raised and lowered by tackles from the cockpit.

Each engine is fed from an adjacent 60 litre plastic fuel tank with a further space provided to carry 80 litres in jerrycans.

With her easily driven hulls, fuel efficient engines and ample fuel capacity, she has the range needed for summer cruising in the Mediterranean.

Recently painted topsides and copper-coated below the waterline

Accommodation

Starboard hull: Forward, single bunk, main compartment, double bunk and galley, aft, storage;

Port hull: Forward, single keen to get the boat in the water after a 3.5 year build did rather a rushed job down below. The interior is functional but fit and finish could be improved.

Double berth in the starboard hull

Wharram Tiki 38 Standard Accommodation Plan

Hull, deck and beams
Okume ply was used throughout including the deck pod, the whole covered with two layers of glass to all exterior above waterline surfaces, with four layers below waterline. Longleaf pine was used in the beams, and Afromosia for slatted decks

Liferaft stowage on deck

Sails and Rigging

Tiki Wingsail rig;

Both masts are made from 4mm 6086 T6 aluminium extrusions;

Mainsail, foresail and jib by Jeckells using the premium choice Marblehead cloth;

Jib on a Facnor furler.

Double wingsail rig

Propulsion

Engines, twin Vetus M2.13, manufactured in 2020 now run approximately 150 hours;

Gearboxes, Vetus V-drive ZF 15MIV;

Prop shafts, custom-made with substantial external bracing;

Propellers, Vetus P3b 17” bronze.

One of the twin 12hp diesel engines

Electrics/navigation

12 Volt electrical system

Service batteries: Two 100ah LifePo;

Solar PV’s: Twin Trini Solar 410w with isolation switches;

Solar charge controllers: Victron 100/30 MPPT;

Inverter: Solartronics 1,500w pure sine wave Auto pilot: CPT. This type uses a belt drive direct to the steering wheel from a motor box. It uses minimal power and happily runs 24/7 from the solar;

Navigation lights: Tricolor, sidelights, stern, steaming, anchor;

Instruments: Navtex & Icom VHF.

Adjustable solar panels

Anchor gear

Windlass: Quick Hector series 1500w with corded controller;

Main anchor: 16 kg Delta on 70 m of 8 mm chain cable;

Kedge anchor: 12 kg Danforth on 7 mm chain cable leader spliced to 70 m of 18 mm 3-strand polyester cable.

The foredeck

Galley, plumbing and toilet

2 burner gas hob;

Stainless steel sink 12v water pump in each hull;

Gas stove with 2 stove flames 12 volt;

45 litre refrigerator;

50 litre blackwater holding tank I manual and 1 electric bilge pump fitted in each hull;

Jabsco Twist-n-Lock manual toilet.

The galley is in the starboard hull

Tender

A Plastimo 3 person dinghy with 3hp Honda air cooled engine is included in the sale.

Asking Price & Contacting the Owner

'Luana Moon'

I'm asking €65,000 for 'Luana Moon', my Wharram Tiki 38 Catamaran, currently berthed near Barcelona, Spain

If you're interested in becoming her new owner and would like more information you can contact me, Captain Laurance Ottley, here...

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