S/V Aquavite for SaleOverviewS/V Aquavite is now on the market! This 1983 Nautilus 40 Pilothouse was built by Aztec Yachts in St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada and designed by Henry Adriaanse. These vessels have a high-performance hull design that is built for offshore sailing with comfortable accommodations for cruising. This highly sought after pilothouse is unique with two helm stations and a spacious interior layout. Exterior FeaturesOn the exterior, this vessel has a deep, roomy cockpit with storage compartments under the lazarettes. The decks are solid fiberglass with plenty of walk around space. The helm station is equipped with a Raymarine autopilot, compass, and depth sounder. The bimini and dodger are new, installed 2024. Interior FeaturesThe interior is a unique, open layout with another complete helm station in the salon, equipped with autopilot, Standard Horizon HX400 Handheld VHF radio, rcom -718 SSB, and Tuner. This is a one cabin layout that sleeps 2 in the vberth and 2 more in the quarter berths in the salon. Two steps down from the salon is the galley to starboard with a cozy dinette to port. The galley is equipped with:
Hill Range 3 burner Propane stove with oven
Adler Barber refrigeration box
Stainless sink

Water filter system with manifold, either water tank can access it


Going forward, the head is on the portside with a Wilcox Critton marine toilet, and to starboard is a large locker. The vberth has plenty of storage space throughout and a large hatch overhead. Engine and PerformanceS/V Aquavite is powered by a 1983 55hp Perkins 4-108, fully rebuilt in 2024 with only 2 hours on it! Her sails are in good condition: the Mainsail is made by Hood with in-mast furling, there is a 150% headsail and a Yankee sail, both roller furling, and there’s a new Radial Head Spinnaker and a staysail. There are 12 Lewmar manual winches: 5 in the cockpit, 4 on top of the pilothouse, and 3 on the boom. There is no shortage of ground tackle which includes:
Seawolf electric windlass
50lb Bruce anchor with 120ft of chain
35lb CQR anchor with 60ft of chain and 60ft rode
Owner's ExperienceThe current owners have owned S/V Aquavite for 25 years and have been very happy with her. They say she is very reliable and easily sails to her numbers and points into the wind within 37’, which allows for quick comfortable passages; she sails at a good pace of 6 knots in reasonable winds and has reached up to 7.7 knots at times. S/V Aquavite has been sailed down from Canada through the USA, Bahamas, and all over the Caribbean and to Central America, finally to Guatemala. Since 2011, they have been cruising regularly in and out using the Rio Dulce as their home port. UpgradesOver the years, there have been upgrades made:
Custom-made stainless-steel davits
Stainless steel solar panel mount
Custom-made stainless-steel BBQ rail mount
The anti-fouling paint and the hull paint were done 2 years ago, and the bottom has just been cleaned by a diver. ConclusionIf you are looking for a proven high performance blue water cruiser, then S/V Aquavite is a must see!
This 1983 Nautilus 40 Pilothouse is listed for sale in Río Dulce, Izabal Department. With a 40ft layout and used condition, this boat is suited to buyers looking for sail options in this location. View full details, photos and specifications for reference RB622934 on Rightboat.