Extensively Upgraded Bluewater Cruising Catamaran

A spacious, well-equipped South African-built cruising catamaran offering an excellent combination of comfortable liveaboard accommodation, proven blue water cruising capability and significant recent upgrades.

Designed by Phil Southwell and built by Fortuna, the Island Spirit is a practical, capable cruising catamaran with generous living space, shallow draft and a solid construction philosophy.

Extensive upgrades completed in 2024, including the
- installation of two new Yanmar 30 diesel engines,
- electrical rewiring,
- replacement plumbing and seacocks, and
- new trampolines.

Key Features

4 double cabins accommodating up to 8 people
2 bathrooms
Twin Yanmar 30 diesel engines (new November 2024)
Extensive electrical and plumbing upgrades (2024)
Mainsail renewed in 2022
Solar power system
Watermaker
Dinghy with outboard
New trampolines (2024)
Approximately 2.05 m interior headroom
Antifouled October 2025
Cruising the Indian Ocean

Currently lying at Dar es Salaam Yacht Club, the boat is ideally positioned for exploring the spectacular cruising grounds of East Africa, including Zanzibar, Mafia Island and the wider western Indian Ocean.

With four private double cabins, generous living areas and independent onboard systems, this catamaran is particularly appealing to cruising couples, families or buyers seeking an extended liveaboard lifestyle.