Fantastically fast Dixon 65 sailing yacht which has a great interior for entertaining below - in high gloss mahogany and with lovely mahogany floors. She has been substantially updated and improved in this ownership including new paint and a review of all her systems. This was to prepare her for a serious world cruise to be undertaken mainly 2-handed. Sadly bad health has intervened and they will now not take her so she is being offered for sale. Immaculate good looks, epic sailing and comfortable accommodation. She is ready to sail.ConstructionRCD Status: The yacht conforms with the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC or RCDII (2013/53/EU as appropriate (Recreational Craft Directive) and is categorised A – “Ocean” Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:Structural engineering is by High Modulus, LIARA is constructed using foam with a single skin. E-glass/aramid hybrid fibre is used for durability and the cabin structure, moulded chain plates and deck are reinforced with carbon fibre.Carbon vacuum infused cored hull construction using E-Glass.Carbon superstructure and deck construction.Cored composite deck construction.Bonded teak laid decks to ring deck and to the cockpit area.Stainless steel and teak external trim.Use of Nomex core on interior joinery.Hull repainted Matterhorn white in Awlcraft (2017).Antifouling applied (2024).All joints on the teak deck checked and repaired where necessary (2025). The foredeck gelcoat repainted with an anti-slip paint (2025). The entire gelcoat on the deck waxed and polished (2025). Minor paint repairs (2025).Decks recaulked and new deck paint Spring 2025. Keel & Rudder:Bizalloy 80 fin keel and lead cast bulb reduce draft and wetted surface area. At the same time stability is maintained.Fully balanced, foam filled carbon rudder.Emergency jury steering tiller.MachineryEngine & Gearboxes:1 x Yanmar 190hp Turbo 4LHA-DTP.Hurth gearbox (overhauled November 2024).Air intake tube extended for the engine room air intake. Maintenance & Performance:Engine RPM and hours counter broke in Nov 2020 @ 4604 hours. New counter @ 160 hours.Every second year the engine received a 500-h service. In the other year, the engine received a 1000 h service, regardless of run time hours, and a 2000 h service in 2018.Full engine service (2024 – including replacement of zinc anodes, impeller, all filters, and engine oil).New oil cooler (October 2024).New gearbox hydraulic oil cooler (October 2024).Cruising speed – approx. 7 knots @ 1750rpm.Maximum speed – approx. 9.5 knots @ 2400rpm.Fuel consumption at cruising speed – approx. 7 litres per hour.Range @ cruising speed – approx. 1000Nm. Propulsion & Steering:MaxProp self-feathering 3 blades propeller.Bowthruster Max-Power Retract R200 with twin 2-blade aluminium propeller which now requires servicing. Bow thruster lifting/lowering mechanism checked 2024.2 x custom carbon steering wheels. Other Mechanical Equipment:Hydraulic power pack to drive the vang, outhaul, backstays.Air conditioning ducting and equipment fitted but not operational at this time.Electrical SystemsThe AC system may be powered by generator, inverter or 16-amp shore power connection.The DC system is powered by individual Mastervolt and Zenith battery banks (5) for Service, Navigation, Generator starting, Main engine starting and Bow Thrusters/Capstan. DC-DC converter 24 to 12V for loading the navigation batteries installed.Residual current circuit breaker incorporated in 220 V panel.24 V high amp plug for tender and fender air pump.ISO isolation transformer 220V/110V 8 kva. Battery Banks:Battery management system Mastervolt BTM III.Main batteries - Mastervolt 750-amp 24V MVSV 12 cells.Generator battery.Engine battery.Additional anchor capstan and bow thruster batteries.Bow thruster batteries replaced 2024Battery switch to isolate navigation battery from the main batteriesEngine battery replaced 2017 and generator 2022. Battery Chargers:2 pcs. Mastervolt 24/100.1 pcs. Mastervolt 12/15.1 pcs. Mastervolt 24/6. Inverter:Mastervolt 2500 Watt DC-to-AC inverter.Mastervolt DC-DC 24/12. Alternator:175-Amp engine-mounted alternator. Generator:1 x Lugger Northern Light generator M843 NW 2.3.Every second year the generator received a 200-h service. In the other year, the generator received a 500-h service, regardless of run time hours. 1000 hours service 2018.Serviced and replace zinc anodes, impeller, etc. (2023). Shore Power:220V shore power system delivering both 220V via ring main and 12V and 24V ships’ power. ISO-Transformer 8kVa 220V/110V resin encapsulated and overload protection with soft start.Plumbing SystemsFresh Water & Water Heating System:Isotherm Basic 50 water boiler run from shore power and engine.Pressure water system.Circulation pump 24V for the hot water. Watermaker:SeaFresh watermaker, osmosis type (approx. 120 litres/hour). Bilge Pumps:Primary 4 standalone bilge pumps (serviced Nov 2021) with automatic switches and independent high water alarm switches.Emergency bilge / fire pumping by engine-driven clutch pump with 4 suctions. The respective areas can be pumped out by selecting the appropriate set of valves. The pump can also function as a fire pump. Gray & Black Water:Gray water tank for the galley sink.Black water tank 200 lt with Mercator pump and connection for shore-based suction system.Every toilette has a two-way tap (Blackwater tank or sea).TankageFuel:1,090 litres in 3 tanks.Fuel transfer pump to shift the fuel between the tanks. Fresh Water:900 litres in 2 tanks.Navigation EquipmentFuruno TZT 14 touch multifunction computer/display at helm station.Marine PC system 250 GB SSD.The board computer as well as the MaySea TZT 14 has the MaxSea Navigator program with the radar, AIS, and weather routing modules.The PC and Furuno TZ touch 14, radar etc. were installed 2014. The TZ touch 14 had a new display in 2022.Furuno remote display RD 33.Furuno radar DRS4D 4kw with radar protection basket.Furuno GP 33 GPS.Furuno FA 50 AIS transceiver.Furuno NX-300 Navtex receiver.ICOM M 603 DSC transceiver.Yacht router Locomarine mini-installed for data transfer with satellite/GSM/WLAN-booster and vessel network.B&G Hydra 2000.B&G Hydra Pilot.B&G displays at the Nav Station, both Helm Stations and the owner cabin.LCD touch screen boat monitoring and alarm system (tanks, lights, pumps, bilge alarms, etc.).Autopilot - B&G T3 24V with hydraulic pump and ram.Domestic EquipmentGalley:Force 10 4 burner stove with grill and oven.Bosch microwave.Propane/Butane gas detection and alarm system.Washing machine.200 litre fridge and 230 litre freezer. Water-cooled Magnum cooling units for refrigeration (replaced 2022). Cockpit:Vitrifrigo compressor cool box 24V integrated in the cockpit table. Heads/Showers:Mobiflash electric freshwater toilets in the owner and guest head.Mobiflash electric fresh and seawater toilet in the crew head. Heating & Ventilation:4 x Dometic Crusair 220V seawater cooled units with a 220 V central sea water pump (not operating). Entertainment:Radio with speakers in master cabin, saloon ceiling and waterproof speakers in cockpit. Lighting:LED lighting throughout.Lopolight at masthead.AccommodationSummary of Accommodation:8 berths in 4 cabins.LIARA has versatile and well-designed accommodation for easy shipboard life - whether she is run as a family yacht or with crew.Maritime Interiors and Esme McDonald specified the interior. The interior woodwork is executed in Sapele mahogany veneer which is applied over foam core.The detailing in LIARA’s interior – cappings, fiddles and corner posts are built in either solid burr, ebony, or white oak. There are mahogany margin boards around the cabin soles which are inlaid.All cabin doors are built of lightweight composite foam core. These are veneered. The door frames are built in solid wood.The companionway has a recessed washboard, which is counter balanced.All hatches are fitted with integral blackouts and fly screens.Mahogany floorboards throughout. Description of layout from forwards: Forepeak:Stowage for sails, aluminium alloy boarding ladder, outboard, etc. Guest Head:Located forward for the two guest cabins with a spacious shower. Forward Guest Cabin (Port):With double berth.Full length hanging lockers with drawer beneath and cupboards above the berth providing lots of storage. Forward Guest Cabin (Starboard):With upper and lower berths.Ample storage including full height hanging lockers and pull-out drawers below and cupboards above beds. Saloon & Navigation Area:Sofa to port with matching chairs. There is a dining table with lovely marquetry. There is a lift out leaf to increase or reduce its size as you wish.Ocean Air blinds are fitted in the upper windows and all the port lights have lined curtains.Navigation area to starboard. Galley:The countertop as well as the looker above the countertop are in Corian 'Azure'.Ample storage locker with a lot of space.Plenty of workspace.Four sockets 220V for kitchen machines and food processors/coffeemaker.Sink with pressurized water and a gray water tank 100lt. Aft Guest/Crew Cabin: Upper and lower berth cabin.Combined heads compartment for crew or guests. The Master Stateroom: Large centreline double berth.Comfortable sofas both port and starboard.Lots of storage with numerous drawers, cupboards and cedar lined wardrobes.Generous en-suite heads compartment. The surfaces are in Corian Azure.Deck EquipmentRig: Southern Spars masthead sloop rig.Triple spreaders in hollow carbon, swept back 22 degrees and with recessed deck lights.Navtec high-strength Nitronic-50 stainless steel rods.Hydraulic jack cylinder for lifting the mast and adjusting rod tension. Navtec hydraulic vang, outhaul, and backstay (2020) ram.In-boom furling.Navtec series 800 bottle screws with stainless sleeves for cap shrouds and lower diagonals.Removable inner forestay.Spectra running rigging.The rig was dismantled, and rods and turnbuckles replaced, and the mast and boom was painted in 2015 by Rigging Solutions Mallorca – the Southern Spars Service centre. Winches: Lewmar 77/3EST A Primary winches.Lewmar 66/ST A Secondary winches.Lewmar 66/3EST Three speed mainsheet winch.Lewmar 50/EST traveller winch.Lewmar 66/3EST Three speed halyard winch. Cruising Sails:Genoa - Bfast double taffeta Kevlar 28000dpi.Mainsail - North Sails 3DL carbon Kevlar, 28000dpi.Spectra staysail.Istec AG Parasailor.Sails removed by North Sails and fully serviced autumn 2023. Storm Sails:Dacron storm jib.Dacron trysail. Noted: Every winter the sails are put into storage with North Sails, and they are serviced and laundered. Mainsail 2014, Genoa 2017, Parasailor 2019. General:Cockpit table with cover.Mark IV design 700x700 clear opening FRP sandwich teak hatch for forward lazarette.Teak bracket for the outboard engines on the barbeque stern rail.Stainless steel Simpson Marine davits, 175 kg manual.Stainless steel chafe guards.Lewmar deck hatches.Removable stainless steel bathing ladder for the bathing platform. Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:Lewmar V6 Capstan with wireless remote control and chain counter.ROCNA 55 kg stainless steel anchor.Cromox Premium 35 duplex anchor chain, 110m, 10mm, WL 52kN, BF 104kN.Stainless steel anchor arm with gas springs to support large ROCNA anchor.Fiorentino para-anchor 21’ diameter with 2 x 100m 24mm rope.Additional aluminium Spade 200 anchor with 80m anchor rope.Fiorentino Shark storm drogue large Multiplex carbon fibre gangway.Douglas Marine mooring shock absorber, working load 14 to, braking load 27 tons.6 x Maxistove HD fenders 42cm diameter with covers (new). Covers, Canvas & Cushions:Sprayhood.Side and aft sun protectors.Cockpit table cover.Winch covers.Bimini and hatch covers replaced (2023).The mast foot cover and capstan cover have been replaced (2025). Tender & Outboard:Zodiac Fastroller 2.85 Acti-V.Yamaha F6C outboard engine.2 x additional clamps for springs / towing tender at stern.Safety Equipment2 x Plastimo liferafts 6 persons, and 4 Persons (bought 2017 and serviced May October 2024).Epirb MacMurdo Smartfind G8 (2020).Flares (serviced/certified 2024). Fire-Fighting Equipment:9 x fire extinguishers.FM200 fire suppression bottle in the engine room (serviced November 2020) with remote release station in the galley.Fire hose located in the forward lazarette.