EC 24m Sailing Yacht

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The yacht is designed by renowned Italian naval architect Andrea Vallicelli with elegance, speed and comfort in mind. 'La Cardinala' was built by the famous De Cesari shipyard in Italy, of cold moulded mahogany and teak. The De Cesari Boatyard, located in Cesenatico, Italy, is renowned for its craftsmanship in traditional wooden boat building. Established in 1947, it blends classic techniques with modern innovations, producing high-quality vessels. The boatyard's expertise attracts maritime enthusiasts worldwide, maintaining a legacy of Italian nautical excellence.

While she is fast under sail, she maintains steady motion giving great comfort for longer sailing passages. Ample living space and cabins provide a stylish and comfortable stay for up to 6 guests (+3 professional crew).

There are 6 cabins onboard offering flexibilty for sailing with famly and friends. This De Cesari 24m Sailing Yacht is powered by a Cummins marine diesel engine, and benefits from having been rebuilt.   This De Cesari 24m Sailing Yacht benefits from a full time captain looking after the boat in tip top condition.  

EquipmentEngine: Cummins 6BT5.9M Diesel 210Hp Consumption 10Lph

Range 1200nm Cruising speed 7 Knots Max speed 8 Knots Generators: Northern Lights 16KVA 220V/50Hz Engine hours - 3,289 (October 2023) Fisher Panda 6.5KVA 220V/50Hz Generator Engine hours - 4,950 (October 2023) Watermakers: Schenker 100Lph Sea Recovey 240Lph Batteries: 12 x 24V Service batteries (700Ah - new 2020) 4 x 24V Engine start batteries (300Ah - new 2021) 2 x 12V Generator start batteries (150Ah - new 2020)

2 x 12V Radio batteries (300Ah - new 2018) Deck equipment: Titan B Lotrans (2011) electric windlass 2000W, 24V 110m of 14mm chain

Custom aluminium davits

Stainless steel swim ladder

Navigation equipment: Raymarine i70 Autopilot

Raymarine Radar Raymarine E125 GPS/ Chartplotter x 2 Raymarine i70 echosounder ICOM IC7200 HF SSB Radio Navtex Compass x 2 Safety equipment: CSM 8 person liferaft 12 lifejackets 3 lifebuoys 7 portable fire extinguishers Automatic engine room fire extinguisher Emergency tiller Bilge alarm Tenders: CARIBE tender with Suzuki 40Hp and Yamaha 30Hp outboards CARIBE 3m tender with Mercury 5Hp outboard Galley equipment: Alpes 4 burner stove with oven Vitrifrigo freezer x 2 Custom fridge LG Washine machine (8Kg) Bosch Dishwasher Other equipment: Air conditioning with reverse cycle heating (needs servicing) Sails and hardware: Mainsail - Dacron, Neil Pryde, 2018 Genoa - Dacron, Neil Pryde, 2019 Genoa 2 - Dacron, 2008 Staysails - Dacron, Doyle sails, 2014 2 aluminium spinnaker poles 13 Harken self tailing winches (of which 4 are electric)     X
Sail area104 m² Mainsail
105 m² Jib
159 m² (Roller Furling) Genoa
300 m² Spinnaker
Refit works2023
Windlass complete service. New gypsy
Replacement of genoa halyard block
Service of all pulleys and blocks
Service of all winches
Service of Navtec hydraulic unit
New genoa sheets
Service of Marsili steering central unit
Replacement of plastic laminate in starboard heads
Service of fresh water pumps
Service of hydraulic winches Harken pumps
New battery charger
Service of all outboard engines
Service of Cummins engine
Thorough general inspection of all the yacht's systems and parts.

2019/20
Hull, cockpit and coachroot: minor reparations, paint retouches and polish
Newmainsall halyardsnydraulic winch
New steering unit and piston
Engine overhaul. Newpropeller
New batteries
New water heater
Newfreezers and fridges' compressors and evaporators
Service in workshop of all electric motors and pumps
Bilges and lazaret repainting
Interior re-varnishing
Diesel and water tanks inspection and cleaning
salls and canvas reparations
New awning
New 30 cv outboard
Dinghies inspection and completeservice
New battery charger
Replacement of most hoses in the hydraulic system
Navtec unit and pistons servIce
winches hydraulic pumps service and high pressure hoses replacement
Windlass complete overhaul in workshop
Anchor chain and anchors galvanization
General Inspection and service or all mechanics and systems

2017
Hull and rudder inspection
Cockpit, transom andcoachroot minor reparations and repainting
Hull, cockpit and coachroot polish
Dismasting and rigging check. Holler turiers service in workshop
Lower mast and boom repainting
New genoa
New mainsail halyard
New lifelines
Deck minor reparations and teak planing
New cocKpIt Toot grating
New anchor chain.
Heads upgrades: newlaminates and teak refinements
Engine and generators complete service
Main water maker new membranes and electronic unit
Complete serviceo f N a v e unit and pistons
Complete service of winches' hydraulic pumps
Fresh water pumps rebuilt to new.
Winches service and parts replacement.
New spray hoods
New mainsail
Outboards check and service
General Inspection and service of all mechanics and systems

2015/16
Rigging and mast inspection
Rudder: removal, inspection and new bearings.
Steering system service.
All hatches and portholes rebuilt to new
New Northern Light generator
Davits inspection and repaint
Engine and Panda generator complete service
New Schenker water maker.
Main water maker p u m p s complete service.
New inflatablesmall dinghy and 5 hp outboard
Newbatterycharger and main inverter
Sails and canvas minor reparations. New genoa
Windlass repainting and service
General Inspection and service ot all mechanics and systems

2014
Hull and rudder inspection; minor reparations and paint retouches
Rigging inspection, new forestay
Newroller turlers
Hydraulic systems service
Newmainsail and staysail
Heads upgrade; new electric tollets
Galley revarnishing and retinements
New Caribe dinghy
New bIminI
Engine complete service. Newinjection pump
New life raft and safety gear
Service of all electric motors and pumps
Diesel and water tanks inspection andcleaning
New electronics :computer, radar, AlS, plotters.
General inspection and service of all mechanics and systems

2008/2010
Hull andcoachroof inspection and minor reparations
Hull and coachroof repainting
New teak deck
Rudder removal and rudder bearings replacement
Engine complete overhaul in Cummings' official workshop
New rigging and mast repainting
Deck titting complete service /replacement
New awnings / spray noods
e w ropes and runningrigging
New outboards
New Panda generator
Newwindlass and anchor chain
New batteries
New sails
General inspection / service / upgrade of all systems and machines


FeaturesMain sail area - 104.00
Head sail area - 159.00
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This boat is lying near Trieste, Italy
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