Erik Lerouge Ville Audrain 45 Just Listed

TALULAH is a 2002 VILLE AUDRAIN 45 (extended to 47), designed by Erik Lerouge, constructed using vacuum-infused epoxy/Airex foam sandwich with monolithic epoxy bottoms, she combines the strength, rigidity and lightweight characteristics for which Lerouge catamarans are particularly respected.

One of TALULAH's standout characteristics is her impressive performance for a fully equipped bluewater cruising catamaran. She regularly sails between 8 and 10 knots in light conditions, with recorded average speeds up to 14 knots when conditions allow.

TALULAH offers an excellent balance between safety, seaworthiness and performance.

Since 2014, her current owners have undertaken an ambitious long-term refit program. The yacht underwent an extensive professional refit at Chantier Navibois with all major systems replaced, upgraded or redesigned for more than 190k Euros in total.

The first refit phase (2016-2017) included significant structural and ergonomic improvements such as: Extended aft sugar scoops with integrated crashboxes and swim access, rigid bimini with solar integration, redesigned helm station with wheel steering, enlarged saloon access, upgraded deck hardware, redesigned anchoring system, and extensive plumbing modernization.

The second refit phase (2022-2023) included: new Z-Spars mast and complete standing rigging, chainplates and furling systems, new sails set (main, genoa, staysail, asymmetric spinnaker, gennaker and a 160m² symmetric spinnaker. )

Also, new Volvo D1-30 engines and saildrives, new generator, complete electronics replacement, new lithium battery bank, add second independent autopilot, redesigned saloon and interior spaces, new rudders and steering systems, and extensive cosmetic and structural refinements.

The result is an exceptionally coherent and optimised offshore cruising catamaran, fully prepared for long-distance passagemaking.

KEY FEATURES

- Privately owned, never chartered, 3rd owners with documented history

- New Z-Spars mast and standing rigging (2022)

- New Volvo D1-30 engines and saildrives (2023 - approx. 670h) and new genset

- Extensive offshore sail set

- Lithium battery bank + solar + generator + hydrogenerator

- Dual independent autopilot systems

- Garmin radar + AIS + Raymarine navigation suite and Starlink connectivity

- 65L/h watermaker (2026)

She is unquestionably a true turn-key bluewater yacht, fully equipped and immediately ready to continue cruising around the world.

The current owners would also be delighted to provide a complete handover to the new owners and share their extensive knowledge of the boat. She is Tax paid in Europe.

Contact Eric today to find out more or to request the full inventory.

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