Designed by Marc Lombard and professionally built by the CNAC shipyard from Sealium-grade aluminum and launched in 2012, this lift-keel Alezan 495 is a true expedition-style yacht built and designed to sail fast, safely and in comfort to the farthest reaches and look good doing it. The T-bulb hydraulic lift keel (1.4m up - 3.0m down) opens up shoal cruising grounds while delivering race yacht performance on passage. Under original ownership, the design brief centered on the owners' requirement for a bulletproof yacht easily sailed and managed by a cruising couple. The interior fit out is largely built from lightweight composite materials and features a master island double forward with ensuite and two large double cabins with aft day head and shower. Cutter rigged with Doyle sails, the yacht has quality Harken deck hardware and a full suite of NKE marine electronics including hydraulic auto pilot. With extended boarding platform and full walk-thru transom the Alezan 495 is a swift performer turning in easy 200-mile days. The engineering and systems are robust and accessible and have been professionally maintained over the yacht's life. Power if from a low-hour Yanmar 75HP on shaft with a generous 300L fuel capacity. Energy requirements are adequately serviced with solar and hydro generation. The yacht's 400L integrated water tanks are supplemented with a 12V 60 l/PH Aqua Base water maker. The retiring owner is motivated to sell and delivery options from Tahiti to New Zealand or Australia can be discussed. The vessel is fully tax-paid in French Polynesia but taxes (GST) is payable upon delivery to NZ/AUS. The yacht is priced at Euro 265,000. This is a serious go-anywhere blue water yacht designed by one of the best and built from the highest grade materials. To find out more please contact the team at Busfield Marine.
