Nauticat 521 Pilot Saloon
This Australian Registered Nauticat 521 is a Pilot Saloon ketch rigged Staysail cutter, built to Sparkman and Stephens exacting standards by Siltala Yachts of Finland. Nauticat are the builders of world leading traditional motor-sailer and pilothouse sailing yachts. She is a genuine blue water cruiser, an extremely safe and comfortable vessel with many of the comforts of home that comfortably accommodates eight people in four bedrooms, with two bathrooms and showers. A separate dining room to starboard in lower level close to the portside galley and forward accommodation cabins. Up in the saloon you have the internal helm station to starboard and a decent sized u-shapped seating arrangement around another table. This section of the yacht has fully protected forward, port and starboard vision at anchor or under way. A real bonus while keeping watch. With in-mast furling, electric headsail furling and two autopilot helms, S/V Forever Young can be comfortably sailed by one person, or bring family and guests along for the adventure of a lifetime. The yacht is loaded with spares and gear, to numerous to document.
Region
Queensland
Location
Brisbane Area Scarborough QLD
Reference
YDSRDNAU52
Usage
Family, Cruising, Live Aboard
Launch Year
1982
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Designer
Off the pen of world famous navel architects Sparkman and Stevens
Builder
Siltala Yachts of Finland
Length
51' 2" - 15.60m
Beam
4.6m.
Draft
2.2m lightship, 2.3m loaded.
Displacement
25,000kg approx. Full fuel 27,000kgs approx.
Keel / Ballast
Lead keel 8,000kg.
Deck Material
Fiberglass Solid
Engine
Easy access to the engine room and the Yanmar 4JH4-HTE 110hp diesel turbo charged. (New 2015)
Engine has had a Balmar high output Alternator XT170 added 2022.
Controls: Cable, 2 x helm stations, in Pilot House and Cockpit.
Morse engine control at internal helm station and cockpit.
Cooling System: Heat exchange.
Exhaust System: Wet.
Twin Racor fuel filters.
Propeller: 1 x 3 blade, folding MaxProp, 23 inches.
Propeller Shaft: 1 x diameter 40mm, AISI329 material.
The steering and auto helm are all on the same hydraulic system. The auto helm brand is NECO.
Steering Equipment: Lower Primary, Wheel. Secondary, Wheel in Cockpit.
Rudder: 1 x Balanced, Skeg hung.
Bulkheads : 3 x structural, 1 x watertight.
Seacocks: 10 x below waterline, two x above. All double hose clamped.
Bilge Pumps: 3 x 12v submersible with automatic float switches. 2 x Johnson 4000 gallons per hour. 1 x Johnson 1600 gallons an hour
Whale Gusher 25 manual bilge pump.
Fresh Water : 1 x 12v Pressure pump, 1 x 12 v salt water pressure pump.
Sewerage : 1 x 12v Macerator on black water tank. 2 x diaphragm pumps on Grey water tanks.
Number Engines
1
Fuel Type
Diesel in two fuel tanks. P: 830lts and S:740lts. Total 1,570lts giving a range of 2,000 nm.
Engine Hours
Engine Hours 2,797 approx at time of listing.
Thrusters
VETUS Bow thruster.
Genset
1 x Westebeke 3 cyl BT8KW, 3,900hrs approx at time of listing. Exhaust System: Wet Cooling System via Heat exchange.
Water
3 x Stainless Steel tanks, 490lts on stb side, 585lts in centre and 490lts on port side; 1,565 litres in total.
Accommodation
There are four separate cabins,
1: The forward cabin has double bed sized bed, 2.1m by 1.2m. Has a Froli travel system under the mattress as well, this is a good comfortable cabin.
2: The forward bunk cabin has two bunks; bottom bunk is 2m long by 0.79m at head end down to 0.53m at foot end. Top bunk is 2m long, 0.67m at head end and 0.62m at foot end.
3: Aft bunk room is currently being used as a utility room, it has the 3.2kg RV washing machine, Engle 38lt fridge/freezer, bread-maker and tools/spares on and under the bottom bunk. The top bunk can be used and is 1.96m long and 0.7m wide. This cabin is also the access to the engine room thus not in use as a sleeping cabin unless needed.
4: The aft cabin in the master stateroom with a queen sized bed 2.0m x 1.5m. The cabin has loads of space and storage areas. The bed has a Froli Travel system under the mattress as well as latex topper for extra comfort. Large makeup desk with mirrorin here
Teak and holly cabin soles.
Curtins throughout.
1: The forward cabin has double bed sized bed, 2.1m by 1.2m. Has a Froli travel system under the mattress as well, this is a good comfortable cabin.
2: The forward bunk cabin has two bunks; bottom bunk is 2m long by 0.79m at head end down to 0.53m at foot end. Top bunk is 2m long, 0.67m at head end and 0.62m at foot end.
3: Aft bunk room is currently being used as a utility room, it has the 3.2kg RV washing machine, Engle 38lt fridge/freezer, bread-maker and tools/spares on and under the bottom bunk. The top bunk can be used and is 1.96m long and 0.7m wide. This cabin is also the access to the engine room thus not in use as a sleeping cabin unless needed.
4: The aft cabin in the master stateroom with a queen sized bed 2.0m x 1.5m. The cabin has loads of space and storage areas. The bed has a Froli Travel system under the mattress as well as latex topper for extra comfort. Large makeup desk with mirrorin here
Teak and holly cabin soles.
Curtins throughout.
Galley
Large galley, gimbaling gas stove, microwave, twin stainless steel sinks, good sized storage areas and bench space.
Domestic Appl: 1x Smev, 4 burner LPG stove (gimbaling).
1 x Panasonic Microwave.
Domestic Appl: 1x Smev, 4 burner LPG stove (gimbaling).
1 x Panasonic Microwave.
Refrigeration
Main fridge is a twin door Nova Kool RFU6800, fridge is 123 ltr and freezer is 70ltr.
Drinks fridge is Waco 51lts.
Chest freezer has eutectic plates and has about 100 ltr usable space. Running on 240v.
Engle portable is 38ltrs and can be used as fridge or freezer.
All new 2015.
Drinks fridge is Waco 51lts.
Chest freezer has eutectic plates and has about 100 ltr usable space. Running on 240v.
Engle portable is 38ltrs and can be used as fridge or freezer.
All new 2015.
Water Maker
Stella 180 l/h water maker. (new 2015).
Hotwater System
1 x Kuma 75 litre, 240v or Heat exchange.
Shower
Two showers hot and cold water Hot water system Kuuma 75lts 240v or heat exchange off engine.
Toilet
Toilets x 2,(Vetus and Johnson) both 12v macerating pumps (new 2015). Black water holding tank 230lts. Grey Water : 2 x stainless steel grey water tanks Fwd approx 150lts. Aft is approx 127lts.
Air Conditioning
Belair 3400 Deck mounted Reverse cycle AC.
Dinghy
Zodiac 3.0 rib. Zodiac 3.1m inflatable floor with hard floor inserts on davits.
Outboard
Yamaha x 15hp and Suzuki x 6hp.
Covers
Cockpit dodger.
Assorted winch covers.
Hatch covers.
Assorted winch covers.
Hatch covers.
Ground Tackle
Anchor Winch: 1 x Horizontal capstan winch 3000w Nilsson with twin gypsy.
Main anchor, SARCA EXCEL 40kg anchor.
Second anchor, CRQ 40kg.
Chain x 100m of Grade P G5 10mm Gal chain. (new Feb 2025)
1 x Kedge Anchor.
Twin bow rollers.
Main anchor, SARCA EXCEL 40kg anchor.
Second anchor, CRQ 40kg.
Chain x 100m of Grade P G5 10mm Gal chain. (new Feb 2025)
1 x Kedge Anchor.
Twin bow rollers.
Safety Gear
Assorted safety gear including but not limited to, Life raft: 1 x 6 man Great Circle Oceanmaster in service, serviced January 2024.
Has Hydrostatic release in service.
2 x EPIRB's.
4 x PLBS.
4 x Man AIS overboards.
6 x life vests.
Para anchor and 80m of line.
Twin horns on deck.
Horseshoe throw life ring.
Has Hydrostatic release in service.
2 x EPIRB's.
4 x PLBS.
4 x Man AIS overboards.
6 x life vests.
Para anchor and 80m of line.
Twin horns on deck.
Horseshoe throw life ring.
Bilge Pumps
3x 12v submersible with automatic float switches. 2 x Johnson 4000 gallons per hour, 1 x Johnson 160
Fire Protection
Assorted extinguishers.
Electrics
Yacht runs on 12v and 240v via either shore power, inverter or generator.
Inverter x 2: 1 x 3,000w iTechworld and 1 x 600w Mastervolt.
There are three battery banks that are connected to the charging unit, it is a Enerdrive Epower - 12 Volt - 60 Amp which also has a full-function remote that allows you to monitor and control battery charger performance located in the pilothouse.
The first battery bank is made up of CALT 12 x 3.2v 271amp 813cells lithium to make a battery, new in Feb 2022. Are for House use.
Second bank is the engine starter ans it is a lead acid no-maintenance sealed battery new in 2022.
Third battery bank is made up of 3 x lead acid no-maintenance sealed batteries new in 2022. They are located under forward bunk and are solely for the Bow-Thruster.
There is a stand-alone battery for the starting battery for the Generator, located in a wooden box in front of battery bank. This is only wired to generator and is charged also by the alternator on the generator. It is an Marine sealed maintenance free battery, new 2022.
Solar Panels 3 X 450 watt panels via a Victron MPPT 150/60 to house bank.
Fans throughout.
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Inverter x 2: 1 x 3,000w iTechworld and 1 x 600w Mastervolt.
There are three battery banks that are connected to the charging unit, it is a Enerdrive Epower - 12 Volt - 60 Amp which also has a full-function remote that allows you to monitor and control battery charger performance located in the pilothouse.
The first battery bank is made up of CALT 12 x 3.2v 271amp 813cells lithium to make a battery, new in Feb 2022. Are for House use.
Second bank is the engine starter ans it is a lead acid no-maintenance sealed battery new in 2022.
Third battery bank is made up of 3 x lead acid no-maintenance sealed batteries new in 2022. They are located under forward bunk and are solely for the Bow-Thruster.
There is a stand-alone battery for the starting battery for the Generator, located in a wooden box in front of battery bank. This is only wired to generator and is charged also by the alternator on the generator. It is an Marine sealed maintenance free battery, new 2022.
Solar Panels 3 X 450 watt panels via a Victron MPPT 150/60 to house bank.
Fans throughout.
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Electronics
Autopilot: 1x Neco 16H12-62.
Sounder: 1 x Interphase Sonar.
1 x Raytheon ST60.
Radar: 1 x Raymarine RL80C.
1x Raystar 590, GPS.
Raymarine ST60. Depth, wind, compass, rudder position via Seatalk.
AIS. GME class B.
NMEA 2000 to WiFi.
Icom VHF M423G new in October 2018 has a built in GPS so any distress on the DSC will have MMSI and GPS position sent out.
Spare VHF Garmin that works well also has DSC.
Hand held Icom VHF.
GPS Simrad; all via NMEA2000 and Yacht Devices wi fi
Navigation is Time Zero navigator.
Ritchie compass at internal helm.
Suunto compass at helm in cockpit.
Hisense TV with remote in lower saloon.
Ships Clock and Barometer.
Sounder: 1 x Interphase Sonar.
1 x Raytheon ST60.
Radar: 1 x Raymarine RL80C.
1x Raystar 590, GPS.
Raymarine ST60. Depth, wind, compass, rudder position via Seatalk.
AIS. GME class B.
NMEA 2000 to WiFi.
Icom VHF M423G new in October 2018 has a built in GPS so any distress on the DSC will have MMSI and GPS position sent out.
Spare VHF Garmin that works well also has DSC.
Hand held Icom VHF.
GPS Simrad; all via NMEA2000 and Yacht Devices wi fi
Navigation is Time Zero navigator.
Ritchie compass at internal helm.
Suunto compass at helm in cockpit.
Hisense TV with remote in lower saloon.
Ships Clock and Barometer.
Sail Inventory
The yacht is the traditional ketch rig favoured by shorthanded offshore cruisers.
Genoa (new Oct 2018) on electrical furler.
Staysail on manual furler.
Mainsail is In-mast furling, via manual furling system.
Mizzen in mast furling, manual.
Genoa, North, new 2019.
Spinnaker, Symmetrical 220m2 never used, as new.
Spare genoa fair condition, spare mainsail good condition original but slab reef and replaced for in- mast furling after first year.
Genoa (new Oct 2018) on electrical furler.
Staysail on manual furler.
Mainsail is In-mast furling, via manual furling system.
Mizzen in mast furling, manual.
Genoa, North, new 2019.
Spinnaker, Symmetrical 220m2 never used, as new.
Spare genoa fair condition, spare mainsail good condition original but slab reef and replaced for in- mast furling after first year.
Mast / Rigging
1 x Main Mast Aluminium, with 2 x spreaders, stepped on keel.
1 x Mizzen Aluminium, 1 x spreader deck stepped with compression post.
Alloy booms on both main and mizzen.
Self tacking inner.
Stainless steel rigging (new 2021). With parts supplied by Sta Lok, UK.
Solid vang.
Spinnaker pole.
1 x Mizzen Aluminium, 1 x spreader deck stepped with compression post.
Alloy booms on both main and mizzen.
Self tacking inner.
Stainless steel rigging (new 2021). With parts supplied by Sta Lok, UK.
Solid vang.
Spinnaker pole.
Deck Gear
Deck: Moulded fibreglass, Solid fibreglass.
Superstructure : Moulded fibreglass.
Windows: Toughened Safety Glass in Aluminium frames.
Handrails: Main deck, Timber cap rail and 1 x guardrail.
Bulwarks: Aluminium toe rail.
Winches: 2 x Lewmar 65ST 2-speed self-tailing manual primary winches in cockpit.
1 x Harken 55ST 2-speed self-tailing manual secondary winch in cockpit.
2 x Lewmar 40ST 2-speed self-tailing manual companionway winches.
1 x Lewmar 40ST 2-speed self-tailing halyard winch on main mast.
1 x Lewmar 30ST 2-speed self-tailing halyard winch on main mast.
2 x Lewmar 30ST 2-speed self-tailing halyard/reefing winches on main mast.
2 x Lewmar 16 halyard/reefing winches on mizzen mast.
1 x Lewmar 8 halyard/reefing winch on mizzen mast.
Fold down cockpit seats.
Stainless steel destroyer style wheel in cockpit.
Cockpit table.
BBQ.
Jerry jugs.
Outboard mount on aft rail.
Numerous spare lines.
Fenders.
Mooring lines.
Stern boarding gate.
Port and starboard boarding gates.
Superstructure : Moulded fibreglass.
Windows: Toughened Safety Glass in Aluminium frames.
Handrails: Main deck, Timber cap rail and 1 x guardrail.
Bulwarks: Aluminium toe rail.
Winches: 2 x Lewmar 65ST 2-speed self-tailing manual primary winches in cockpit.
1 x Harken 55ST 2-speed self-tailing manual secondary winch in cockpit.
2 x Lewmar 40ST 2-speed self-tailing manual companionway winches.
1 x Lewmar 40ST 2-speed self-tailing halyard winch on main mast.
1 x Lewmar 30ST 2-speed self-tailing halyard winch on main mast.
2 x Lewmar 30ST 2-speed self-tailing halyard/reefing winches on main mast.
2 x Lewmar 16 halyard/reefing winches on mizzen mast.
1 x Lewmar 8 halyard/reefing winch on mizzen mast.
Fold down cockpit seats.
Stainless steel destroyer style wheel in cockpit.
Cockpit table.
BBQ.
Jerry jugs.
Outboard mount on aft rail.
Numerous spare lines.
Fenders.
Mooring lines.
Stern boarding gate.
Port and starboard boarding gates.
Remarks
This outstanding global cruising yacht had a major refit in 2015 with many upgrades including engine. The hull had a complete peel to ensure she was fit for purpose while the owners sailed extensively through the Asia, Western Pacific region. The bow thrust-er installed (Vetus), aft hatch installed, Davits relocated (Simpson 200kg rated), new safety gear, new toilets and fridges, watermaker installed. She is a true blue water cruiser in all sense of the word. Currently cruising North on the Queensland coast and available for inspections with reasonable notice to sellers.
Please feel free to contact listing broker Rob Devers on Mob: or Email: for further information or to arrange an inspection.
Disclaimer:
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Please feel free to contact listing broker Rob Devers on Mob: or Email: for further information or to arrange an inspection.
Disclaimer:
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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