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McConaghy MC53
Summary
- Make McConaghy
- Model MC53
- Year 2022
- LOA 53ft/16m
- Class Multihull
- Hull Carbon Fibre
- Keel Drop Keel/Centre Board
- Rig Sloop
- Engine Twin Diesel
- Drive Sail Drive
- Berths 6
- Cabins 3
- Aft Cabins 2
- Ancasta Ref 37878
Overview
Introducing the MC53. Completed and ready for delivery now. The MC53 is the updated version of the Mc50.360 Tour
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Build
McConaghy MC53 performance cruising catamaran. The MC53 is built by McConaghy Boats to a very high specification. Available now in Southampton, UK.Designer: Ker Yacht Design
Interior: Design Unlimited
CE Certified
Principal dimensions:
LOA 16.15m
LWL 14.99m
Beam 8.0m
Draught 1.35m - 3.75m
Mast height above W/L 26.2m
Headroom saloon 2.0-2.3m
Headroom hulls 2.0-2.3m
Construction in epoxy resin, controlled vacuum infusion and pressed panels utilizing E-glass. Carbon composite construction of structural elements and Corecell foam cores. State of art full carbon compression post next to navigation table, and advanced circular carbon bulkhead to carry loads aft..
Center boards in housing within hull, flush with hull when retracted, push button deploy. Carbon Composite Longeron.
Balanced spade twin rudders, Self-aligning bearings, hydraulic steering.
Hull painted grey with house painted in white. Non-skid Areas on side deck. Epoxy primer below waterline.
Flybridge helm station with twin McConaghy carbon fibre steering wheels, C-shaped aft settee with handrail, built-in helm station, courtesy floor lighting and 12V and USB sockets.
Aft cockpit with carbon stairs to flybridge with handrail, storage below deck. Courtesy floor lighting on cockpit and transom.
Carbon flagpole w. socket/holder located centrally, on the back of the flybridge structure
Rig
Carbon fibre single diamond fractional rig. Mainsail attached via Harken batten car system.
RIG DIMENSIONS
I= 20.50
P = 21.80
J= 5.79
E= 7.00
# SPREADERS = 1
SPREADER SWEEP 20 degrees
BOOM
• Composite carbon fibre V-Boom prepreg with internal and external reinforcements for fittings as required
STANDING RIGGING
• Complete Rigging package including tangs, turn buckles, seats, and miscellaneous fittings to suit designer's
specifications.
• Cap and lower Shrouds to be pin direct to chainplates.
• Forestay to have Turnbuckle.
• Cap Shrouds and lower Shrouds to be K49 Kevlar Rigging with a Technora over braided jacket for chafe protection.
• Diamonds and Forestay to be in Rod.
• Diamonds to be Linked at the Diamond to Ensure they load correctly
SAILS
Performance sails incl. Main, jib & code 0. Code 0 with tack-line tension brought back to helm. All sailhandling from helm.
Harken main traveller electric line feeder
Accommodation
INTERIOR FINISHThis modern and elegant interior combines the Bermuda and Sweden colour themes offered by McConaghy.
The cabinetry and joinery is oak, the sole is white ash, the overheads wall liners are white with soft grey upholstery on the sofas and deck cushions.
Air conditioning with reverse cycle heating for all cabins and saloon
Blinds and screens for all overhead hatches.
Blinds for side windows
SALOON
Panoramic views, electric sliding saloon windows, full beam doors that fold back into pockets
L shaped settee with bench seats aft starboard, L shaped Settee forward starboard, dining table aft starboard with electrical lift leg.
Under seating storage areas
Galley area to port
LED lighting throughout and courtesy lighting at floor and sealing level
230 V Sockets
NAVIGATION STATION TO PORT SIDE OF SALOON
Port nav seat, spacious chart table with storage, navigation electronics panel
Red/white lighting, Electrical Panel, 12V and USB sockets, 230 V Sockets
Flatscreen bracket for 49" Smart TV by navigation station (electrically deployed/stowed, articulating) (TV not included)
ISLAND GALLEY
Corian Counter tops with Twin stainless steel sink and mixer tap
Isotherm Drawer Fridge S/S 160 L,
Isotherm Drawer Freezer S/S 160L
Cabinet to accommodate microwave oven
Electrical stove with 4 burners and oven (never used)
Storage under worktop, cupboard & drawers, built in garbage bin
3 CABIN LAYOUT
All cabins include ensuite bathrooms with electric toilets, vanity, sink, mixers and mirrors. Port aft. cabin with split beds, with option to arrange double bed.
Machinery
PROPULSION2 x 57hp Yanmar engines in insulated bays
460L diesel capacity with fuel sensor
Sail Drives with Feathering propellers
Electronic throttle control with engine panels at starboard helm + Glendenning remote engine control with 3 outlets
130Amp, 12v alternator
Racor500 fuel filters
STANDARD PLUMBING
2 x automatic bilge pumps (2,000 GPM each ) and 2 x Henderson MK 5 manual bilge pumps
Hot & cold pressure water system
2 x 40L Isotherm water heaters
Fresh water and black water level Sensors
Plumbing for air con(pre-fit) and water maker(pre-fit) and genset(pre-fit)
Upgrade to dual fresh water pump+bracket
POWER SUPPLY
Generator: Fischer Panda 12kW
Lithium house battery upgrade - 2 x 12/360 AH
MasterVolt Inverter x 1
Shower power circuit with combination inverter
Galvanic Isolator
Engine start batteries
DC and AC panels
AC sockets throughout
LIGHTING (DC)
3 emergency light fittings, 6 utility lights, 8 reading lights, 42 down lights
8 cockpit Lights, 10 courtesy lights, red/white nav. stn. light
All round white light, stern light, port and starboard lights, masthead light
ADDITIONAL MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING OPTIONS ON THIS YACHT
C-Zone digital electronic switching system
Climma reverse cycle air conditioning, 47000 BTU
Water maker 67 L/hour (Spectra Newport 400cc)
Lightningmaster protection
TANKAGE
Fuel 460L
Water 460L
Black water tanks approx. 2*80L & 1*60L with electronic valve discharge to sea or marina pump-out facility
Inventory
RAYMARINE NAVIGATION PACKAGE2 × Axiom Pro 16-inch screens on the Flybridge
1 x Axiom Pro 16-inch screens at navstation.
Mast base instrument display - 2 units
2 × i70 Displays for wind, speed and depth
1 x i70 Displays for wind, speed and depth at navstation
Precision-9 Compass
Evolution Autopilot with p70 control head and ACU-400
Glendenning Yacht Controller
AIS 650 Class B Transceiver + Active AIS splitter
4kW 18" HD Colour Radar with bracket and cable
Raystar 130 GPS antenna
Ray260 VHF Marine Radio
VHF ports at both helms
VHF Antenna
ANCHORING AND MOORING:
1 Lewmar V4V5 electric windlass
25 kg anchor, 80 m chain, and 30m (100 ft) rope
6 x 200mm folding cleats
2 x Seasmart pop-up stern cleats
2 x blue LED Underwater Lights
ADDITIONAL DECK INVENTORY OPTIONS INCLUDED
Teak on cockpit, side decks, swim platform, stairs to deck, stairs to flybridge, flybridge sole
Hydraulic Lifting swim and Tender platform with safety locks and four folding padeyes. Pockets for swimladder installed.
Fold down/up dinghy chocks with teak top-layer
Carbon fibre swim ladder with multiple positions
Carbon fibre passerelle
Seasmart folding steps to coachroof x 2
Composite stairwell cover
Chain counter at flybridge
Deck wash pump sea water / fresh water in chain locker
Canvas covers for helm stations.
Broker Comments
The MC53 is the improved or optimized version of the MC50, by extending the swim platform on both hulls, both stepping onboard and the sailing performance are improved. McConaghy's excellence and high standards are evident in the joinery, mechanical and composite work. A world class yacht ready to be shipped to you now.A carbon fibre rig, with park avenue boom, is included in this specification. So is 3 sails - main, jib and code 0, all operated on furlers brought back to helm.