JFA 53 DS - ALUMINIUM BUILT FOR BLUEWATER CRUISING

Built by the French yard JFA, a recognised name in custom metal construction, this 2003 53 DS is aimed at crews who want to go far without giving up comfort. Deck saloon, aluminium hull, serious range: the brief is clear, a true long-distance cruiser equally at home in high latitudes and on ocean passages, under FRANCE flag. Price: 459,000 € VAT paid.

Build and seakeeping

16.30 m overall, 4.69 m beam, 3.30 m draft and 22,000 kg: the proportions speak of a genuine seaboat, stable and reassuring at the helm. The aluminium hull brings the strength and longevity typical of the material, while the deck is laid in teak. The sail wardrobe includes a fully battened in-mast mainsail, genoa, furling jib, staysail, storm jib, spinnaker and gennaker, with boom fitted with lazy jacks and lazy bag for easy shorthanded handling.

Power and autonomy

The 115 hp NANNI N4.115, seawater cooled, shaft drive, shows 1 hour. At a 7-knot cruising speed for 7 l/h, and with 1,400 litres of fuel and 1,400 litres of fresh water, range matches the programme. Below, 3 cabins and 8 berths, up to 14 people on board, with convertible saloon, hot water, full galley and 12V, 24V and 220V circuits.

Inventory

- Mainsail, furling, battened
- Genoa
- Furling jib
- Staysail
- Storm jib
- Spinnaker, spinnaker rig and snuffer
- Gennaker (2024)
- Boom with lazy jacks + lazy bag
- Bowsprit, backstay, mainsail traveller, winch handle, anti-UV strip
- NANNI N4.115 115 hp engine (2003), seawater cooled, 1 h
- Bow thruster
- Autopilot x2
- Navigation system and repeater
- Compass, depth sounder, GPS, radar, speed log, wind instrument
- VHF (2026)
- Liferaft serviced in 2025
- Bilge pumps
- Batteries (2023) and service batteries, battery charger
- Generator (2023)
- Solar panels (2025), wind generator
- Shore power inlet, 12V / 24V / 220V circuits
- Anchor, electric windlass, davits, rope cutter
- Antifouling
- Hot water, hob, oven, electric fridge (2023), freezer (2024)
- Bimini, companionway sprayhood, bathing platform, gangway, deck shower
- Teak cockpit, cockpit table, exterior and cockpit cushions, cockpit lighting
- Radio / hi-fi, television
- Convertible saloon
- Tender and outboard

An opportunity not to be missed

A French-built aluminium yacht, equipped for voyaging and with an inventory steadily updated: anyone planning to cast off will know what that means. We invite you to come and see her.

Viewing by appointment at Port Navy Service.

Viewing by appointment at Port Navy Service. Contact: Philippe Froment or Christophe Buhot - Tel: +33 (0)4 42 11 00 55

Port Navy Service is the largest dry port in Europe with 30 hectares of storage, 120 tonnes of lifting capacity and 35 years of experience at your service