Her hull was built in 1984 but she was not commissioned until 2000, which means much of her equipment and installations are younger than the hull date suggests. She has only had two owners and is now looking for her third – someone ready to explore the world under sail. The VIA 52 model was created for long-distance voyaging and ocean crossings, with a focus on strength, seaworthiness, and long-term self-sufficiency.

The hull is constructed in marine-grade aluminium (AG4MC/5083) with 12 mm bottom plating, 6 mm sides and 5 mm deck, providing an exceptionally robust structure. Combined with five watertight bulkheads, this gives a very high level of safety. Thanks to her hydraulic centerboard she combines a shallow draft of just 1.1 m – ideal for exploring shallow waters and anchoring close to shore – with a maximum draft of 3.3 m for optimal performance and stability offshore.

Her rig was completely renewed in 2019 with extra-strong dimensions for maximum safety and durability on long passages. Together with well-maintained sails, twin rudders, and a proven cutter rig design, S/Y NINNA is both powerful and flexible in all conditions.

Onboard she offers everything needed for comfortable living at sea: three cabins with a total of eight berths, two bathrooms with showers, a washing machine, a fully equipped galley, and a bright and welcoming saloon. For climate comfort she is fitted with a modern diesel heater and a portable AC unit for use in harbour in tropical climates.

Self-sufficiency is at the core of her design. With 1,100 W of solar panels, a large AGM battery bank, twin engines with alternators, inverter, and a backup generator, S/Y NINNA has a powerful and modern energy system optimised for long-term off-grid cruising. Combined with 1,000 litres of water tanks and a watermaker, she is designed for true autonomy on extended voyages.

In short: S/Y NINNA is more than a yacht – she is a safe and reliable expedition vessel, ready to take her next owner on secure and comfortable journeys across the world’s oceans.

LIST OF EQUIPMENT

ENGINE & PROPULSION

With twin engines and recently overhauled gearboxes, S/Y NINNA offers reliable and strong propulsion even in demanding conditions. Both engines are well maintained with renewed systems and modern charging capacity.

2 × Perkins 4.108M, 50 hp each (100 hp total)
Year built: 1984, fully overhauled in 2023
Engine hours: Starboard 735 h, Portside 371 h
Inboard engines with direct shaft drive
Located in dual watertight engine compartments
2 × Hurth HBW 250 gearboxes (1984, fully overhauled in 2024)
Dual isolated 90A alternators (new 2024)
Air intake: dual new hoses (2022)
Shaft generators (disengaged, can be reinstalled)
2 × shaft ball bearings (new 2022)
2 × PSS shaft sealings (new 2022)
2 × cutlass bearings (new 2022)
2 × fixed 3-blade propellers
NAVIGATION & INSTRUMENTS

Navigation was fully upgraded in 2022 with a complete Garmin suite, including plotter, radar, AIS, VHF and backup systems. Everything is installed with modern ergonomics and clear overview both at the chart table and in the cockpit.

Full Garmin navigation suite (new 2022)
Plotter: GPSMAP 1223xsv with AIS & radar overlay, ready for forward-looking sonar. The plotter is remote controlled by mobile devices with the app “Active Captain”
Radar: Garmin GMR Fantom 18x
Wind instrument: Garmin GMI 20, with gateway to Raytheon wind instrument and tridata (below deck)
Autopilot instrument: Garmin GHC 20 (not connected to Simrad AP22)
AIS 800 Class B transponder with VHF splitter
VHF 215 with masthead antenna (30 Nm range)
Chart table instruments:
Raytheon i50 Tridata (2015)
Raytheon i60 Wind instrument (2015)
Autopilot: Robertson hydraulic system with Simrad AP22 control (new display 2022)
Plastimo compass (2019)
MATSUTEC HP-33A Class B transponder as emergency spare (with separate emergency VHF & GPS antennas)
Pedestal (designed and installed 2022) with:
Garmin Plotter, GMI 20, GHC 20
2 cockpit table lamps
Yacht Router Micro S5 Global with 3 × SCAN UHF5G antennas (2022)
Yacht Router WiFi booster (2022)
Clock and barometer
INTERIOR & COMFORT

The interior is bright and welcoming with light elm wood and an open layout. Three cabins provide eight berths, with a large owner’s cabin forward and two doubles aft. Two bathrooms, showers, a washing machine and a fully equipped galley make life onboard comfortable even on extended voyages. Built for all climates, S/Y NINNA is insulated with 50 mm Armaflex for warmth in colder regions and comfort in the tropics. A diesel heater ensures heating in cooler conditions, while sun shades and a portable AC unit provide relief in hot climates.

Saloon

U-shaped sofa with comfortable seating on both tacks
Double foldable leaf table
Bright interior in light elm wood
Open-plan layout with galley adjacent
Galley

Stainless steel countertop
Double stainless steel sinks + separate deep draining sink
Hot & cold pressurised water
Foot-pumped fresh water and seawater
Stainless steel EQUATOR 2 oven with 2 burners
Refrigeration:
Top-loading 120 L Frigstar (new compressor 2023)
50 L fridge/freezer (12VDC & 220VAC, 2022)
Raritan 45 L hot water heater (engine heat exchanger or shore power)
Cabins

3 cabins, 8 berths
Aft: 2 double cabins (1.5 × 2.0 m beds) with shared bathroom/day head
Forward: Owner’s cabin with large double bed (2.0 × 2.0 m) and ensuite bathroom
Heads & Showers

Aft head: Vacuum Lavac converted to electric (2024), basin with hot/cold water + manual foot pump
Forward head: Jabsco electric toilet (2015), shower, basin with hot/cold water + manual foot pump
2 showers: one inside, one on aft bathing platform
3.5 kg washing machine (220V, new 2024) in forward bathroom
Climate

Autoterm Air 4D diesel heater installed 2025 (main saloon + master cabin outlets)
Option to add second heater for aft cabins
230V “window AC” for harbour use in warm climates
Sun protection system (2024) for anchorage in hot climates
ENTERTAINMENT

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