Via 52

S/Y NINNA is a VIA 52, built at the French shipyard Chantiers Maritimes de Paimpol et Fécamp and designed by the renowned naval architect Jean-Louis Noir. 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

• Medium-range mobile signal reception (up to 25 Nm) via Yacht Router antennas
• Local WiFi network onboard distributed by Yacht Router and Garmin plotter
• Connection to harbour and local WiFi via dedicated antenna
• CD/Radio/USB player (noted to attract dolphins during voyages)
• Colour printer Epson L3250

TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT

The electrical system is modern and powerful, designed for long-term autonomy. With 1,100 W of solar panels, a large battery bank, inverter and backup generator, S/Y NINNA is built for extensive off-grid living.

Electrical Systems

• AC system: 240 V, heavy duty 30A shore power lead with Hubbell inlet
• 30A residual current operated circuit breaker (RCD)
• SHARK 12/1200W inverter 12V → 230V
• TECPRO 12V / 40A battery charger
• Off-grid AC power via portable Honda generator (connected to Hubbell inlet)
• Water heater, washing machine and vacuum cleaner require 230V

Batteries

• House bank: 2 × 230Ah AGM + 1 × 170Ah AGM (all new 2022)
• Engine start batteries:
  • Port: 12V, 110Ah AGM (2022)
  • Starboard: 12V, 110Ah AGM (2022)

Charging Systems

• 3 solar panels, total output 1,100 W (2022)
• 2 × interconnected 60A MPPT controllers (2022)
• Main engines each fitted with isolated 90A 12V alternators (2024)
• 2 × prop shaft alternators (dismounted, can be reinstalled)
• Portable Honda EU20i petrol generator (used for 220V washing machine off-grid)

Plumbing & Tankage

• Fresh water: 2 × aluminium tanks (1,000 L total), integrated in hull with inspection hatches
• Water hoses renewed in 2022
• Spectra Ventura 200R-T watermaker (12VDC/6A), commissioned 2024, capacity 31 L/hour
• Hot water: 45 L Raritan heater (engine or shore power)
• No holding tank (NB!)

DECK EQUIPMENT

The deck layout is robust and functional with powerful winches, a protected cockpit and practical anchoring and davit solutions. Stainless davits with solar frame (2022) make her well suited for serious passagemaking.

Winches & Steering

• Mast winches:
  • 1 × Barbarossa #41.2 ST
  • 1 × Andersen #46 ST
• Cockpit/deck winches:
  • 4 × Barbarossa #41.2 ST
  • 2 × Barbarossa #65.2 ST
  • 2 × Andersen #46 non-ST
• Canvas covers for all winches (2024)
• Specially designed aluminium pedestal guard for Garmin navigation equipment (2022)
• Single wheel steering with chain/wire rudder control
• Canvas covers for steering wheel, compass, and pedestal guard (2024)
• 2 × LED lights in pedestal guard, illuminating foldable cockpit table

Cockpit & Protection

• Sun cover attached to boom and mast/pulpit (2024)
• 4 cockpit lockers
• Bimini and sprayhood
• Two-folded aluminium gangway

Gas & Cooking on Deck

• 2 × 13 kg gas bottles in ventilated aft starboard cockpit locker
• 1 × 8 kg gas bottle (for Magma grill) in non-ventilated starboard locker

Davits & Boarding

• Stainless steel davits with frame for dinghy, solar panels, and antennas (2022)
• Swing-down boarding ladder at sugar scoop
• Cold water shower at sugar scoop

Deck Fittings & Safety

• Stainless steel pushpit, pulpits, and granny bars (deck-insulated)
• Sturdy aluminium stanchions
• Teak observation bench on pulpit (for dolphin watching, 2022)
• 4x Dorade vents
• Goiot deck hatches

Anchoring & Ground Tackle

• Goiot 1,500 W electric windlass, overhauled 2022
• Chain counter Coastline with 2 remote controls (2023)
• Windlass control from bow, starboard cockpit locker, and remote
• 60 m of 12 mm chain (re-galvanised 2014) + 40 m rode (2023)
• Manual windlass with chain in aft port cockpit locker (unused)
• Coastline trip-hook (2023)
• Main anchor: 34 kg Spade
• Secondary anchors: 30 kg FOB + 2 × 20 kg FOB spares
• Laser Range Finder
• Osculati Chain Boy (Not installed)

SAILS & RIGGING

Rigging

• Cutter rig with triple spreaders
• Mast unstepped and repainted by Precision Shipwrights (Phuket, 2018)
• New lights, halyards, and fittings installed (2018)
• Standing rigging replaced in 2019:
  • 14 mm headstay with titanium Profurl system
  • 12 mm staysail stay with titanium Profurl 42 system
  • 14 mm adjustable backstay
  • 12 mm shrouds
  • ACMO turnbuckles
• Oversized and reinforced rigging for safety
• Deck-stepped mast with three spreaders
• Navigation lights and LED spreader lights on mast
• 2 × spinnaker poles, deck-stored and easily rigged
• All running rigging replaced in 2024
• New canvas covers for outboards, dinghy etc. (2024)

Sails

• Mainsail: 52 m² fully battened, cross-cut, 12 oz Dacron (2019), three slab reefs, with Lazy Jacks/Stackpack (2011, overhauled 2024)
• Genoa: 90 m² furling genoa (2000, overhauled 2024, currently in cockpit storage)
• Solent jib: 55 m² (2018, overhauled with new UV cover 2024)
• Staysail: 25 m² (2011, overhauled 2024)

SAFETY

Safety onboard is enhanced through five watertight bulkheads, modern life-saving equipment and redundant communications. Everything is designed to provide maximum security on ocean passages.

• Watertight bulkheads (2 aft, 3 forward)
• Emergency tiller
• IRIDIUM GO! satellite communication (2022)
• Liferaft: 4-person ISO 9650-1 (new 2022)
• Standard Horizon handheld VHF (2019)
• McMurdo SmartFind EPIRB G8AIS CAT II (2022)
• MOB equipment:
  • Throw line
  • Horseshoe lifebuoy with attached LED light (2024)
  • 2 × SeaAngel SA15 AIS Flare – ECO (2022)
• Echomax EM230BR passive radar reflector (SOLAS, 2022)
• Andersen manual bilge pump
• 6 × automatic bilge pumps
• 10 × life vests
• Optical fire detector
• Fire extinguisher
• Carbon monoxide alarm (diesel heater leak detection)
• Propane alarm (galley stove leak detection)
• Foghorns
• Search lamp, 12V
• Asian blink lights (several)

OTHER EQUIPMENT

S/Y NINNA comes equipped with a wide range of gear for safe and comfortable long-distance sailing. Dinghy, outboards, grill, spares and tools are included, with additional optional equipment available by agreement.

Tenders & Outboards

• Dinghy: 2.8 m Hypalon AB Lamina alloy RIB (2012)
• Outboards:
  • Yamaha 15 hp (2006)
  • Yamaha 2 hp (2006)

Diving & Water Equipment

• 12V diving compressor with 20 m hose and mouthpiece
• Snorkeling and diving gear (optional, see below)

Cooking & Deck Accessories

• Round Magma grill with cover

Tools & Spares

• General spare parts onboard
• Full set of normal tools

Optional / To Be Discussed with Owner

• Diving compressor 12V/30Bar (not installed)
• Complete male diving gear set (M/L), incl. tank and computer
• Male & female snorkeling equipment (M/L, Medium)
• Dometic MasterFlush MF 7160 12V toilet for master head (not installed)
• Garmin Panoptix PS31 forward-looking sonar (not installed)
• Special engine tools and Dremel toolbox

The information provided is expected to be correct but not guaranteed.