s/v Ripple

2023 Antares Hybrid

The Antares 44 has been known for over two decades as the world’s finest blue-water cruising catamaran. It’s been meticulously built and improved over the years based on extensive worldwide testing and the feedback of the now 72 dedicated hull owners. In 2022, the Argentinian yacht builder, 40 Grados Sur, changed the game again when it launched its eco-friendly 44 Hybrid cruising yacht – designed from the ground up to be capable of off-grid sailing for months. This perfect balance of style, safety, comfort, and electrification has quickly become Antares’ most popular version, and the next available delivery date is three years out – in 2027. For those ready for the future now, there is Ripple – a less than one-year-old 44 Hybrid available in Merritt, North Carolina.

Ripple was completed in October 2023, and she’s gorgeous and tremendously well-outfitted. The owners spared no expense on her factory-installed options and upgrades, such as the modern, lighter-colored wood interior, innovative aft cabin twin bed design, second and third fridge/freezer drawers, hand-made teak cockpit dining table, custom helm with dual 12-inch B&G chart plotters and forward sonar, back-up autopilot system, Maxwell 48v windlass with handheld chain counter, self-tacking jib, Highfield CL360 dinghy with 30hp electric start Tohatsu outboard, and more in the many options listed below.

Ripple’s new owners will also appreciate that she’s been extensively tested and optimized and is just through her new-owner shakedown period. All the systems were fully commissioned in Argentina and underwent extensive sea trials (~8,000 nautical miles from Argentina to North Carolina from October 2023 to June 2024). The owner and builder have spared no expense to dial in every opportunity, and Ripple is prepared to sail confidently anywhere in the world.

The ground-breaking Antares 44 Hybrid works with a parallel electric/diesel hybrid, a fully integrated solar array on the cabin top, and hydro-regeneration while sailing. The design offers many energy production and propulsion options, given its innovation and flexibility.

For energy, the parallel electric/diesel hybrid engines, 40kW Victron LiFePO4 Lithium battery, dual Victron inverter, and 1,800 watts of integrated solar (built into the cockpit roof) power all the boat’s electric systems without any need for a generator or its extra weight. If more regeneration is necessary than the available solar, the electric motors/generators serve a dual purpose. With the Yanmars at ~1,400 rpm, the liquid-cooled, brushless electric motors/generators can take the batteries from 30% to 90% in about two hours. There’s also the option of regeneration of ~640 watts per hour at 7 knots SOG. When it does come time to return to land, Ripple is internally wired to support US and European standard grid power and can connect to any marina worldwide.

The 44 Hybrid has the option of full diesel, full electric, or both for propulsion.  The Yanmar 40-hp diesel engines are proven and highly dependable in all conditions, with a cruising speed of about 5.5 knots with one engine and 7.0 knots with two. The Hybrid Marine electric motors deliver instant torque for maneuvering and silent, fume-free motoring at up to 7 knots for about 2-3 hours at 70% DoD. And finally, there’s the dual option of using one diesel engine and one electric engine, which does not drain the house bank a bit and uses half the fuel.

Equally impressive, the parallel electric/diesel hybrid system is easy to service thanks to the electric motors/generators sitting atop and in front of Yanmar engines. They are also connected to the driveshaft after the gearbox, so any failure would not disable the Yanmar engines.

In 2020, the Antares 44 cockpit was entirely redesigned by increasing the overall and covered space, integrating more solar into the bimini roof, and creating more modern and comfortable seating areas throughout – without compromising the excellent helm position or the ability to manage all lines in the cockpit easily. The Antares 44 Hybrid and Ripple incorporate these beautiful changes.

Key Features & Upgrades

Ground-Breaking Hybrid

40kW Victrion LiFePO4 Lithium

2.1kW Solar

$75,000 USD in Upgrades

4-Year Factory Warranty

Like New Condition

s/v Ripple Equipment List

Specifications

Dimensions
LOA: 44 ft 0 in
Beam: 21 ft 9 in
LWL: 43 ft 6 in
Minimum Draft: 4 ft 0 in
Displacement: 22500 lbs
Bridge Clearance: 62 ft 3 in

Engines

Engine 1 and 2:
Engine Brand: Yanmar 3JH40
Year Built: 2022
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Propeller: Hydralign 3-Blade feathering
Drive Type: Shaft Drive
Engine Power: 40 HP
Hybrid Marine Drive: 10kW Motor
Hybrid Generation: 6kW

Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: (2 ea. X 60 Gal, Total 120 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (2 ea. X 90 Gal, Total 180 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: (2 ea. X 30 Gallons)

Accommodations
Number of double berths: 3
Number of cabins: 3
Number of heads: 2

Construction

The hull and deck are made of Isophthalic acid resin and tri-axial knitted fiberglass fabric. The exterior layer is 100% vinylester, while the interior layer is polyester. Corecell foam is used for coring above the waterline, except for hardware attachment points. All coring is vacuum infused to ensure complete adhesion. Below the waterline, the hulls are solid fiberglass. Two forward watertight compartments are inside each bow locker, and four watertight bulkheads – two forward and two aft. The standard fin keels have a sacrificial section to sustain substantial damage without affecting hull integrity.

Accomodations

Exceptional craftsmanship and industry-leading fit-and-finish are evident throughout, with foam core furniture, superior joinery, and top-of-the-line fixtures.

Salon

Ripple’s salon is open and inviting, featuring striped ash wood throughout and large panoramic tinted windows.

  • The L-shaped settee is elevated on a platform to provide superior visibility and copious storage underneath
  • The striped ash wood table adjusts vertically and horizontally to act as a dining table, coffee table, or bed; the folding dining table corners allow the table to be expanded or reduced as needed
  • The custom cabinetry across from the settee includes the washer/dryer and lots of storage under a Carbon Concrete Corian countertop
  • Splendide washer/dryer with external vent
  • 55” Samsung Smart-TV
  • Fusion surround sound system with Bose speakers and sub-woofer
  • Extraordinary ventilation with two opening hatches and two opening portlights
  • Two Caframo Sirocco 12v fans
  • Mabru 17,000 BTU 230v air-conditioning unit and touchscreen controller

Galley

The galley is on the port side, open to the salon, and accessed by two “household” steps. The cabinetry is phenomenally crafted, and striped ash wood has been used throughout, making it light and airy.

  • Sparkling White Corian countertops
  • Stainless backsplashes
  • Upgraded, oversized, flush-mounted, one-basin, stainless steel sink with Kohler single-hole pull-down faucet, Acuva self-cleaning intelligent filter and faucet, and freshwater hand pump
  • Custom 7.3 ft capacity fridge with (3) shelves
  • Custom 4.3 ft capacity chest freezer
  • Extra Vitrifrigo DRW70A stainless steel drawer refrigerator-freezer
  • Upgraded Bosch Series 8 electric steam oven
  • Upgraded Bosch Series 8 induction stovetop
  • Multiple 110v outlets and one 220v outlet
  • One USB outlet and one USBc outlet
  • Extraordinary amounts of storage
  • One opening portlight
  • One opening hatch

Starboard Cabin

The entire starboard hull is dedicated to the primary suite, with a large stateroom, dressing area, and head. Beautiful striped ash wood is used throughout.

  • Standard queen-size mattress (60” W x 80” L x 6” D) with memory foam topper and under-mounted ventilation pad
  • Build-in bedside nightstand with two drawers and four additional drawers under berth (significant additional storage under berth)
  • Two touch-enabled dimmable bedside reading lamps
  • Mabru 7,000 BTU DC air-conditioning unit and touchscreen controller
  • Extraordinary ventilation with two opening hatches and three opening portlights
  • Two Caframo Sirocco 12v fans
  • Two 110v outlets, two USB outlets, and two USBc outlets
  • Dressing area with two spacious 6-foot-high closets (one is for hanging clothes, and the other includes five shelves) and six cupboards of varying size
  • Full-length dressing mirror
  • Cushioned dressing seat over escape hatch

Starboard Head

  • Walk-in shower with molded shelf and seat and a handheld spray hose separated by an acrylic shower door to keep the rest of the spaces dry
  • Oversized, flush-mounted stainless-steel sink complemented by a stainless faucet, Sparking White Corian countertop, and storage below
  • Over-sink mirrored vanity with two deep shelves
  • Towel rack/towel ring
  • Two towel hooks
  • Jabsco Quiet flush freshwater electric head with integrated Brondello SimpleSpa SS-250 bidet
  • Shower sump pump on an independent circuit
  • Two overhead hatches and one opening portlight
  • Two 110v outlets

Port Aft Cabin

On the port side, aft of the galley is one guest cabin configured with two single beds and custom cabinetry.

  • Two single mattresses with under-mounted ventilation pads
  • Built-in bedside nightstand with cupboard, three additional drawers under one berth (additional storage under berth), and two cupboards forward
  • Two touch-enabled dimmable bedside reading lamps
  • Mabru 7,000 BTU DC air-conditioning unit and touchscreen controller
  • Large hanging closet
  • Cushioned dressing seat over escape hatch
  • Extraordinary ventilation with one opening hatch and three opening portlights
  • Two Caframo Sirocco 12v fans
  • Two 110v outlets, one USB outlet, and one USBc outlet

Port Forward Cabin

The second guest cabin is located just forward of the galley on the port side.

  • Elevated sleeping area with double berth (52” W x 76” L x 6” D) mattress and under-mounted ventilation pad
  • Built-in bedside shelves with top opening door; two additional cupboards at the foot of the bed with two shelves each; additional storage under berth
  • Two touch-enabled dimmable bedside reading lamps
  • Dedicated air-conditioning vent from the 17,000 BTU Mabru 230v air-conditioning unit in the salon
  • Extraordinary ventilation with two opening hatches and one opening portlight
  • One Caframo Sirocco 12v fan
  • Two 110v outlets, one USB outlet, and one USBc outlet

Port Forward Head

  • Step-in shower with molded shelf and handheld spray hose separated by an acrylic shower door to keep the rest of the spaces dry
  • Flush-mounted stainless-steel sink complemented by a stainless faucet, Sparking White Corian countertop, and storage below
  • Over-sink vanity with two deep shelves
  • Mirror on primary door
  • Towel rack/towel ring
  • Two towel hooks
  • Jabsco Quietflush freshwater electric head
  • Shower sump pump on an independent circuit
  • One overhead hatch and one opening portlight
  • Two 110v outlets

Lighting

All the interior lights are dimmable LEDs and provide extraordinary energy savings.

  • Salon – seven overhead lights; four courtesy lights in the salon step
  • Galley – four overhead lights; three under-cabinet lights; floor-level under-cabinet rope lighting; courtesy lights in the access steps
  • Primary Cabin – two overhead lights and touch-enabled dimmable bedside reading lamps in the cabin; two overhead lights in the dressing area; courtesy lights in the access steps; floor-level under-cabinet rope lighting
  • Master Head – two overhead lights
  • Port Forward Cabin – two overhead lights; two touch-enabled dimmable bedside reading lamps
  • Port Aft Cabin – two overhead lights; two touch-enabled dimmable bedside reading lamps
  • Port Head – two overhead lights
  • Cockpit – six overhead lights and color-changing rope lighting mounted on the hardtop; courtesy lights in transom steps and companion wells
  • Mast – two spreader lights

Steering

  • 30” JEFA [leather, locking wheel with stainless steel spokes]
  • Skegged rudders for extra strength and stability, linked by an aluminum tiller bar
  • Jefa shaft drive MAMBA system
  • UHMW polyethylene bearings
  • Accommodation for emergency steering through transom stairs/emergency tiller

Anchoring and Docking

  • Rocna 33 primary anchor with 180ft of 10mm high test galvanized chain and 180ft of nylon rode
  • Integrated roller and chainstop
  • Integrated nylon bridle system
  • 48v Maxwell RC 10-10 windlass with handheld remote and chain counter
  • Saltwater and freshwater wash down on the foredeck
  • Six large white inflatable fenders
  • Six dock lines
  • Fortress FX-37 stern anchor with 50 ft high test galvanized chain and 250 ft nylon rode
  • Two 50ft 50-amp 120v US shore power cord
  • One 50ft 16-amp 230V Euro shore power cord

Sails

UK Sailmakers designed all the performance cruising sails: the Main, 130% Genoa, Furling Screecher, and Self-Tacking Jib.

Mainsail (includes clew block & horizontal battens) – XRP-CL Laminate Mainsail by UK Sailmakers

  • Fully battened
  • 2:1 main halyard with a headboard block and shackle
  • Harken sliding luff car system
  • Lazy jacks
  • Single-line reefing for two reef points
  • Telltales
  • Sunbrella canvas sail cover

130% Genoa – Roller Furling Genoa XRP-CL Laminate by UK Sailmakers

  • Selden Furlex furling gear
  • Sheets lead aft to track-mounted blocks and Harken sheet winches
  • Telltales and sail bag

Furling Screecher – X-Drive taffeta-carbon with UV cover by UK Sailmakers

  • Permanent bowsprit mounted on the front crossbeam
  • Selden furling gear mounted on bowsprit
  • A continuous furling line leads below the floor to the aft power winch
  • Telltales and sail bag

95% Self-Tacking Jib by UK Sailmakers

  • Harken self-tacking jib traveler installed on the foredeck
  • Single Line Jib sheet leads to the electric winch at the helm
  • Telltales and sail bag

Mast and Rigging

  • Deck-stepped anodized aluminum Selden Mast; double diamond stay configuration; protected internal conduit for all electrical wiring
  • Mast is outfitted with steaming light/deck light, spreader lights, LED anchor, tri-color navigation lights, and various antennas
  • Running rigging lead through the underdeck raceway to two clutch-equipped cockpit winch pedestals
  • One Forestay and two Dyform wire cap shrouds
  • All stays have swagged terminals & open-body turnbuckles
  • Anti-chafe sail rollers on spreaders

Engine/Mechanical

Engine Overview

The 44 Hybrid’s groundbreaking propulsion utilizes an external parallel hybrid system engineered in the UK and has proven successful in the marine industry for over fifteen years.

  • Hybrid Marine 40 HP Yanmar Parallel hybrid system, shaft drive (1.25” – 3.18cm shafts) located midships in a sound-shielded compartment
  • Each electric motor generates 6kW of power, providing a total charging capability of 12kW. This setup allows the 40kW Victron Lithium battery bank to be recharged in 2-3 hours. In comparison, most alternators output about 1.5kW individually or 3kW when both engines are running. The hybrid marine system allows for a 400% faster recharge than alternators.
  • 640 watts of regeneration while sailing at 7kts
  • An optional remote control controls both electric motors anywhere on the boat, which is particularly useful while deploying and retrieving the anchor
  • Engine room blowers take heat from the engine rooms
  • Full engine instrumentation panel includes push-button engine start and integrated gauges for engine temperature, water temperature, oil pressure, and tachometer/hour meter
  • Dual Racor fuel filters – inline, vacuum gauges on top of the filter; each engine
  • Twin 90-gallon aluminum diesel fuel tanks mounted mid-ship below the water line with two fuel deck inlets located at mid-ship
  • Fuel transfer pump with piping to pump fuel between the fuel tanks
  • Digital fuel level gauges located at the helm
  • Spares kit, including filters, impellers, belts, etc.
  • Hydralign feathering props

Climate Control

The entire interior is climate-controlled by three separate DC systems. Each has its own water pump and controller and uses circulating seawater to provide cooling, heating, and dehumidification modes to the interior space.

  • Upgraded 7,000 BTU Mabru DC unit location under the primary cabin bed
  • Upgraded 7,000 BTU Mabru DC unit located in the aft guest cabin
  • 17,000 BTU Mabru 230v unit located in the salon provides climate control to the salon, galley, and port forward cabin

Exterior

Deck Hardware

  • Stainless steel chain plates through-bolted into primary reinforcements
  • Aluminum front-beam compression member that supports the forestay, bowsprit, wire bridle, and tie-down for the trampoline
  • Trampolines are woven and sewn Vinyl-dipped Dacron material for excellent comfort and durability
  • Spinlock line clutches: seven at the aft winch, four at the forward winch, and two on the mast
  • Mooring cleats: five 12” stainless mooring cleats per hull
    • One bow cleat with two fairleads
    • Two amidship cleats with one fairlead
    • One stern cleat with one fairlead
    • One transom cleat
  • Stanchions: six 30”-high stanchions with double Dyneema lifelines per hull; two gates with pelican hooks per hull
  • Stainless hand holds on stern for boarding; integrated stainless hand holds along salon roof
  • Recessed swim ladder mounted on port side sugar scoop; easily deployed from in the water
  • Stainless steel bow pulpits with integrated starboard seats
  • Clear-anodized toe-rail mounted on the deck and hull’s external flange

Windows / Portlights

  • Complete wrap-around tinted polycarbonate Plexiglas in saloon
  • Fourteen Bomar portlights: three in the starboard cabin, three in the port aft cabin, one in the port forward cabin, two in the starboard hull, two in the salon, one in the galley, and one in each head
  • Eleven Bomar hatches with screens/blackout shades: one over the galley, two over the salon, two over port forward cabin, two over port head*, one over port aft cabin, one over starboard cabin, two over starboard shower*, one over starboard head, and one over starboard forward compartment* (* one without screen/ blackout shade)
  • Two Goïot emergency hatches with reinforced lens frames: one in the starboard cabin and one in the port aft cabin

Cockpit

  • Large hardtop with an integrated water-catching system that covers the entire cockpit
  • Glass windshield with dual-speed wiper
  • Two integrated rainwater collection ports
  • Two overhead hinged hatches (great to view mainsail and for ventilation)
  • All lines for halyards, furlers, boom vang, and topping lift are led aft to two power winch stations
  • Two Harken 50.2 STEA powered winches: one at the helm and one at the aft pedestal
  • Two Harken 46.2 STA manual self-tailing head sail sheet winches
  • Two winch handles
  • Double helm seat with reversible backrest, covered in white polyethylene
  • Moveable step stool at the helm
  • Cockpit seating with premium Sunbrella upholstery
  • Three stainless steel grab rails mounted on the cockpit ceiling
  • Fridge/freezer at the base of the starboard door provides convenient access to up to 72 cans of your favorite cold beverage.
  • Full set of removable clear ventilated enclosure panels
  • Two speakers

Davits and Transoms

  • Davit system with 2:1 purchase blocks is suitable for dinghies up to 12 ft in length, with two line clutches
  • Custom-designed surfboard/toy racks on top of davits
  • Electric BBQ grill
  • Shower with hot and cold adjustment on the port side
  • Stern navigation light

Transoms feature

  • Stainless handrails
  • Emergency tiller access ports
  • Four courtesy lights
  • Telescoping swim ladder on port transom

Helm station

  • Two B&G Zeus 3 12” chartplotters
  • Two B&G instrument displays
  • Dual Yanmar digital controls
  • Dual Hybrid Marine hybrid display panels
  • Dual throttle controls
  • 12V panel switches for instruments/lighting
  • Tethered Vesper VHF radio handheld
  • Windshield wiper controller
  • Three bilge Switches
  • Two USB outlets and two USBc outlets

Canvas Package

  • A complete Sunbrella canvas package provides style and sun protection for the helm, helm seat, and winches.

Deck Lockers

  • Starboard forward locker via Bomar hatch: integrated steps on the outboard wall provide access to the sail locker, plumbing, and tons of storage
  • Center forward locker via Bomar hatch: stainless steel ladder provides access to the battery locker (40kW of Victron Lithium batteries), windlass motor, halyards, rope chase under the bridge deck, fuel transfer pump, and storage
  • Cockpit lazarette with double door entry gives access to refrigeration compressors & steering components and tons of storage
  • Twin aft transom lockers via large opening hatches: integrated steps on the bulkhead wall provide access to the shaft steering system, water maker, emergency tiller, dock water filtration system, high-capacity manual bilge pump, and tons of storage
  • Twin aft pedestal lockers with starboard dividers create four rope compartments and space to store dive tanks and gear, toys, and more

Electrical

Ripple is an Antares Hybrid designed for extensive off-grid cruising, utilizing solar and hydro generation.

  • House Batteries: 40kW Victron Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO) batteries with Bluetooth monitoring
  • System Controller. The Victron Cerbo GX with color display is the brain of the Victron system and provides local and internet-based system control and monitoring
    • Integrated ventilation system with fans to keep equipment cool
  • Inverter/chargers: Two Victron MultiPlus 12/3000 Inverter Chargers connected in parallel provide true sine wave output, located under the salon settee; integrated ventilation system with fans to keep equipment cool
  • Solar Power: 1,890 watts of solar
    • Four 360-watt Panasonic solar panels controlled by 1x Victron SmartSolar MPPT 250/100 Charge controller located under starboard cockpit floor
    • Three 150-watt walk-on Solara solar panels controlled by 1x Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/45 Charge controller located under starboard cockpit floor
  • Two DC-DC chargers wired to the ignition of each engine/alternator; they isolate the lithium from starter batteries but allow the engine to charge the lithium when running.
  • Battery Monitoring: In addition to the Victron BMV-712 battery monitor, the system incorporates complete monitoring of all shipboard batteries via Bluetooth mobile apps.
  • Shore Power: Three water-tight Marinco inlets mounted near the helm.
    • US shore power via two 125V / 30A inlet and additional 50ft Marinco shore cord
    • European shore power via 230V / 50A inlet and additional 50ft Marinco shore cord

Electronics

Navigation Systems

The fully integrated B&G/Simrad system is conveniently integrated with the Victron Cerbo controller and Yanmar.

  • Two B&G Zeus3 12” ChartPlotters
  • One B&G Zeus3 9” ChartPlotter
  • B&G 4G broadband radar mounted on the mast
  • Two B&G NAC-3 Core Pack autopilots
  • Vesper Marine Cortex VHF and AIS
  • B&G wind sensor
  • B&G DST-800 (speed/depth/temp). Depth transducer mounted on the port hull
  • B&G Forward-Scan sonar
  • Jefa auto-pilot transmission drive

Communications

  • Vesper Marine Cortex VHF radio at Nav Station with a second handheld at the helm; antenna mounted on the mast

Entertainment

  • Garmin Fusion 12V audio system with Bluetooth; premium amplifier & receiver with two Bose interior speakers and subwoofer and two exterior Fusion cockpit speakers
  • Samsung 55” Smart TV in the salon

Plumbing

  • Two independent 60-gallon aluminum water tanks mounted amidships below the water line, each with a fill port and air vent located in the chain locker
  • Shurflo 4 gallons/hour water pump (with a pressure gauge) pressurizes the house water system
  • Ability to designate draw from either port/starboard fresh water tank
  • Two 5-gallon Quick Nautic Boiler 20 hot water tanks, one in each hull, combination electric/engine heat
  • Two 30-gallon holding tanks located adjacent to the heads; “Y” valves installed to select deck or overboard discharge and configured to be secured in the closed position
  • Port holding tank macerator pump
  • Three electric Rule 1500-gph bilge pumps with float switches and integrated high-water alarms
  • Fresh water hot & cold hand-held shower adjacent to port transom stairs.
  • Saltwater washdown port is conveniently located in the anchor locker; the pump is mounted in the port hull.
  • Dock water inlet port on the starboard transom stem enables pressurized dock water to feed the internal freshwater system; when in a marina, there is no need to run the onboard water pump or drain the water tanks
  • Two fresh/saltwater deck washdown ports in the anchor locker
  • Two deck holding tank pump-out ports
  • Two deck fuel inlets
  • Two deck water inlets
  • Whale Gusher 30 manual bilge pump

Starboard Forward Compartment

Steps lead down into the vast 6’+ headroom space of the multi-purpose starboard forward locker

  • With two raised shelves, this massive space offers dry storage for sails, running rigging, mooring lines, and much more
  • Starboard head 30-gallon black-water gravity-drop holding tank with Y valve; no macerator pump needed
  • Access to numerous sea cocks and the sonar transducer
  • Whale shower sump pump
  • Rule 1500 bilge pump with float switch

Dinghy

  • Highfield CL360 inflatable dinghy
  • 30hp Tohatsu outboard engine with electric start/tilt

Extras

  • B&G forward looking sonar
  • B&G Zeus9 at nav station
  • Second B&G Zeus12 at helm station
  • Dry bilges, Attwood 4141-4
  • High water bilge alarms
  • Electric bi-directional fuel transfer
  • Pressurized shore water connection
  • Mila Flatiron sink in the master head
  • Acuva Arrow 5 water purifier with brushed nickel faucet in galley
  • Bosch 8 series 220v cooktop
  • Bosch HRG635BS1 oven
  • Extra Vitrifrigo fridge/freezer in galley
  • Isotherm refrigerator in cockpit
  • Kuuma electric grill in cockpit (removable)
  • Echotech 48V 120l/hr watermaker
  • Dyneema lifelines
  • Two fishing rod holders at aft transoms
  • Upgraded 48v Harken winches
  • Two extra fairleads on the bow
  • Two extra sets of dock lines
  • Extra thick cockpit cushions
  • Teak table in cockpit
  • Phifertex salon window covers
  • Highfield CL360 tender
  • Tohatsu 30hp dinghy outboard with electric start/tilt
  • Maxwell 48v RC 10-10 windlass
  • Line cutters on shafts
  • LED flood accent lighting interior
  • Vesper Marine Cortex
  • Iridium GO! antenna and cable run to the Salon storage
  • Brondell Bidet installed master head
  • Custom port aft cabin with two twin beds

Safety Gear

  • McMurdo G8 Smartfind EPIRB – GNSS & AIS
  • Three fire extinguishers: salon, starboard cabin, port aft cabin
  • Horseshoe-type throwable floatation device
  • 75ft floating line in a throw bag
  • IridiumGO! Antenna and cable run to Salon storage
  • Assortment of flares
Owner Overview

We’re The McLeans from Bend, Oregon, the original owners of Ripple. We spent eleven months in Argentina working with 40 Grados Sur on her every detail, and we set sail in October 2023. Our mission is to learn about and give back to new cultures, become better global citizens, and strengthen our already tight bonds. Over the last nine months, we’ve done that and more, and our lifestyle and kids have made it clear we will prefer a larger catamaran and some time on land each year. Therefore, we’re selling Ripple to make it all possible. It’s a terribly difficult decision, but when you’re following your dreams, there are a few of those. Ripple is like no other, and her new owners will undoubtedly be able to follow their dreams as well.

Please contact us for more information