50.49' Dean 2012

BLISS III, a Dean 5000, is a very unique and beautiful Rudolf Jonker design with an unusual and distinctive arch along the stern.  This design was introduced in 2010 at the La Rochelle boat show with a short production run as this South African builder ,Dean, went out of business in 2013.  It is a solidly built, comfortable and luxurious blue water ocean going catamaran, Cat A, capable of extended passages anywhere around the world.Xquisite Yachts now build a modified Dean 5000 design called the X5 at a different yard in South Africa (Phoenix Marine).  Xquisite Yachts are rapidly gaining brand strength and their X5 cats are a high end build with extraordinary quality.BLISS III is hull number 3 of the Dean 5000 boats and comes to the market as an exceedingly well equipped boat.  She may even eclipse some of the newer X5 boats in terms of equipment and extras.  Her present owners are the third and have invested extensively in their boat. Immediately upon purchase in 2020 the boat underwent a comprehensive refit which included re- building the engines, adding a new Whisper Power genset, upgrading all boat systems, applying new Awlgrip Yacht paint on hulls and wing as well as new gelcoat and non-skid surfaces, refinishing all the interior with new coverings and teak counter tops and so much more..BLISS III boasts so many new inventory items:  new standing rigging, new high roach mainsail, new lithium batteries, full digital control and monitoring system and a long list of new electronic navigation gear to name but a few.…BLISS III has sailed halfway around the world and has proven to be stable in all kinds of seas, winds and currents.  She also sails well in light winds, with its beautiful and efficient ParaSailor foresail.At sea, her energy requirements are met by the new 2000 A-h LIFePO4 battery banks as well as the new solar panels, the wind generator and the Watt & Sea 600 hydro-generator.

Please read on to discover more amazing details about this remarkable, versatile, and comfortable catamaran for your future adventures.

Accommodation

The interior of BLISS III has a stunning fit and finish.  Constant upgrades and renewals have maintained the boat in an almost as-new condition and this is discernible in her interior and exterior.  All bulkhead and deckhead linings were replaced in 2020.  All hull windows have new fitted window coverings (2023). Goiot shade/mosquito screens on deck hatches (recessed in saloon, surface mount in hulls) – new from 2021.  Mosquito screens for all ports.

All settees are new red leather upholstered (2021).  Lighting throughout is LED with additional red courtesy lights and ambient strip lighting.  The same lighting style is repeated in the cockpit, where life aboard is shared with the saloon.

Relax in style to watch the 43 inch 3D LED flatscreen on an electro-mechanical lift system and enjoy sounds via the Bose soundbar with subwoofer in the saloon, additional speakers in cockpit.

Three air-conditioning units cool the whole interior complete with Breathe Easy air purifiers.  There is even a mist system in the cockpit !  When it’s time to cook you may choose a gas or electric induction oven.  A dishwasher and a washer/dryer add yet more to your comfort aboard.

BLISS III is an owner's version cat, the whole starboard hull dedicated as such.  The port hull has two double cabins, each with its own en-suite bathroom.

Galley

• 2 drawer fridge in the galley - VITRIFRIGO DW210-2RF – new from 2023
• 2 drawer freezer in galley - VITRIFRIGO DW210-2BT – new from 2023
• Extra fridge in the galley - 115 LTR- VITRIFRIGO C115iX
• Extra drinks fridge in cockpit or forward locker – 96 LTR – new from 2023
• Oven - SMEG 60cm Linea SC112PZ-8 (electric)
• Induction glass hob 2 burners - SMEG SI321D
• Gas cooker - SMEG 4 burner PV640S
• Electronic gas shut off with galley sensor
• Air fryer – new from 2023
• Microwave oven – new from 2023

Heads

3 x VETUS electric toilets with fresh or salt water flushing.

Engines, drives, props, etc

• 2 x CRAFTSMAN CM4.80 marine diesel engines – fully rebuilt in 2020
• SD-12 ZF sail drives with 2.49:1 reduction ratio
• Alternators – 2 x MASTERVOLT 12/90 incl 3 step Alpha Pro – new from 2020
• FLEXOFOLD 3 bladed folding propellers 20x14
• Rope strippers - Ambassador Marine - 2 x 3 bladed
• Oil change pumps 12V for 2 x engines and 2 x sail drives
• Fuel cleaner centrifugal system (2022) in both engine rooms 

Electronics & Navigation

• FURUNO TZTouch 14" including remote control and 16” ViewSonic Touch Screen at helm
• FURUNO TZTouch3 16" at the helm – new from 2021
• FURUNO GP330B GPS aerial – new from 2022
• FURUNO Radome (19")(DRS2D-NXT) Radar dome fitted on mast – new from 2022
• FURUNO FA 50 AIS transceiver c/w GPA 0175 with AC Marine CX-4 1.2m whip aerial on stbd spreader
• FURUNO Navpilot 711 Autopilot at Nav Station
• FURUNO Navpilot 711C Autopilot at bridge – new from 2021
• FURUNO PG700 heading sensor – new from 2022
• FURUNO FAP7002 Autopilot Processor Unit – new from 2024
• Spare FURUNO FAP7002 Autopilot Processor Unit – refurbished 2024 (Complete spare/programmed unit ready for installation)
• FURUNO weather fax FAX 30 with FAX 5 preamp and 1.2m whip BANTEN aerial
• FURUNO - 2 x RD-33 repeaters
• FURUNO wind FI501 instrument with FI5001 anemometer – new from 2024
• FURUNO depth/fish finder with bottom discrimination BBDS1 with 520-5PSD
• AIRMAR DST810 Smart Multi Sensor speed/temp/depth transducer – new from 2022
• AIRMAR UDST 800 Ultrasonic Multi Sensor speed/temp/depth transducer – new from 2024
• MARETRON Fuel Flow Monitoring System for both engines – NEMA 2000 – new from 2022/2024
• ECHOMAX Active XS dual band radar target enhancer
• ECHOPILOT 3D forward looking sonar
• ICOM IC M505 VHF radio with Commander III MIC in cockpit
• ICOM IC-M802E/with AT-141 ATU, cabling, copper strap, 455x152mm ground plate, Banten 7m whip with brackets etc fit port side
• Upgrade all mast co-axial cable to RG-214 double screen (VHF/AIS/Weather Fax)
• One hailer/fog horn on mast connected to M505 VHF radio – fitted under port spreader – new from 2024
• AIRMAR WX220 ultrasonic weather station NMEA 2000 – new from 2022
• SAMSUNG 43 inch 3D LED flat screen TV – new from 2024
• Electro-mechanical TV lift system for TV (stainless steel custom manufactured)
• STARLINK Maritime Package – new from 2024
• IRIDIUM Go Exec portable – new from 2024
• RedBox router integrating satellite communications, 4G cellular and WiFi connectivity
• WI-FI antennae for Redbox - BANTEN 02188 fibreglass stubby whip
• FUSION® Apollo™ MS-RA770 Marine Stereo – new from 2022• Speakers   2 x FUSION® Signature Series 3i Marine Coaxial Speakers in targa –     new from 2022   2 x FUSION® at helm station,   BOSE soundbar in salon with subwoofer
• Chain counter and control on Bridge (by Quick) – new from 2023
• FLIR M625 installed on Stbd Mast Spreader – refurbished in 2022
• AXIS Camera P5655-E 50HZ installed on Port Mast Spreader – new from 2023

Batteries & Electrics

• Batteries - WINSTON LiFePO4 2,000 Amp Hours in 2 banks – new from 2023
• 2 EMUS Battery Monitoring Systems – new from 2023
• CZone full Digital AC 220V switching – 3 CZone AC modules
• CZone full Digital switching 12V DC equipment – 34 CZone DC Modules
• CZone USB built-in connection at nav station
• CZone Touch-10” screen at nav station – rebuild 2022
• CZone Touch-7” screen in Master Cabin – new from 2021
• Genset – WHISPER POWER 12KW - variable speed - 220V/50 HZ - sound insulation shell – new from 2024
• MASTERVOLT DC-DC Charger for charging of engine batteries by house batteries with on/off switch – port/stbd
• Remote Emergency Engine Battery Crossover Switch from Bridge
• WATT&SEA Cruising 600W Hydro Generator with bracket on starboard transom – new from 2023
• SILENT WIND 400+ generator mounted on stainless steel pole on starboard aft deck – 2015
• MASTERVOLT EasyView control touchscreen at the nav station – total of 19 Mastervolt modules
• MASTERVOLT MasterAdjust USB built-in connection at the nav station
• MASTERVOLT - Inverter / charger - Mass Combi 12/3000-150 Pro units x 2 in parallel – new from 2021
• MASTERVOLT MAS GI 3.5 and MAS GI 7.0 Isolation transformers for 2 Shore Power inlets – new from 2022
• Solar panels - 6 x 200 Watt on saloon coach roof (recessed) and hinged on inside and adjustable (gullwing) – new from 2024
• 2 Solar chargers – VICTRON – new from 2024
• Analog fuel, water, waste tank gauges at nav station (white face-chromed ring) 2 x water/2 x fuel/3 x waste
• Fans x 3 units - one for each cabin, mounted on ceiling
• Fans x 3 units – one for each engine room, one for port forward deep storage locker

Mast & Rigging

• Custom mast by Southern Spars / Cape Town
• Hamma Standing Rigging – new from 2024
• Boom gantry system
• 2 Electrical Harken 3 speed E70 winches on bridge servicing all lines
• Most line replaced between 2022 and 2024
• Aqua Signal LED Tri-anchor/anchor/strobe light combination on mast top
• Hella foredeck floodlight
• Hella side decks floodlights x 2 – new from 2023

Sail Inventory

• 100m2 main sail cross-cut high roach mainsail from South East Asia Sails – new from 2023
• 90 m2 North Sail reacher on HARKEN Mk 3 furler – new aluminum cups on furler from 2023
• 42 m2 North Sail jib (self tacking) on 2nd HARKEN Mk 3 furler – new aluminum cups on furler from 2023
• 207 m2 ISTEC Parasailor with guy lines leading to bridge

Ground Tackle

• 2 QUICK anchor windlasses – refurbished 2021
• Main anchor - Ultra anchor - 45Kg 316 stainless steel with 60 meters of 10mm Aqua 7 (G7) chain by MAGGIE Italy plus 21 meters braided nylon anchor line – new from 2021
• Secondary anchor - Ultra anchor - 27Kg 316 stainless steel with 28 meters of 10mm Aqua 7 (G7) chain by MAGGIE Italy plus plus 52 meters braided nylon anchor line
• 2 x 13mm ultra flip swivel 316 SS UAUFS13
• QUICKLINE 80m sinking flat rope with stainless reel mounted on transom x 2 (port and stbd)
• Ultra big trip hook UAUBTH
• Ultra 13mm Chain Grab UAUCGS
• 2 x handheld wired remotes for windlasses with chain counter Quick Model CHC 1102M

Hull & Deck

• Hull and wings painted with AWLGrip – SunFast Red – new from 2023
• All other above waterline areas of the outside surfaces have been recoated with gelcoat and polished – new from 2023
• All non-skid areas painted white with anti skid material (super yacht method) – new from 2023
• Stainless steel rope deflector in front of rudders
• Overhead cockpit LED strip lighting
• Davits on aft deck in stainless steel with winches, jammers
• Dinghy support on aft deck
• Trampolines - DYNEEMA with a rope border
• Teak bow seats – new from 2024
• Bridge glass windscreen
• Fully enclosed bimini for bridge station – new from 2022
• Teak on cockpit floor and aft deck – refurbished 2023 and teak transom steps – new from 2023
• 2 x multicolor LED underwater lights with control at nav station – new from 2023
• Mist system in cockpit with separate pump
• 9 POLYFORM US fenders in various sizes - 18mm and 20 mm tie up ropes
• Composite gas bottles - 2 x 7.5Kg and 1 x 5Kg
• Sovereign BBQ with gas line supply on transom

• TURTLEPAC fuel bladder – 425 liter – new from 2024
• 7 x 20 litter fuel jerry cans

Plumbing

• Shore water connection on transom
• QUICK 60 litre water heater – new from 2024
• Vessel water filter - a changeable 'water maker type filter' fitted on shore water connection in starboard engine room to filter city water
• Washer / dryer 7 kg wash and 3kg dry - SMEG model no WDF147XS
• Dishwasher - stainless steel 45cm - SMEG LSA4845X
• Water maker - DESSALATOR - 12V/220V - 100 lph control panel in cockpit table base with diverter valves
• JABSCO seawater pump supplying 3 outlets - 1 x anchor locker - 1 x stbd cockpit floor locker - 1 x at galley sink and toilets (if required) – new from 2024
• Fresh water washdown in cockpit (Hot & Cold) and in anchor locker (Cold only)
• Freshwater manifold system allowing use of each tank and each pump separately and tanks fill from shore water connection
• 2 JABSCO fresh water pumps – main and back-up – new from 2024
• General Ecology Seagull IV X-2KF ACCUFLOW System drinking water filter for galley

Machinery

• 2 x CRAFTSMAN CM 4.80 main engines c/w SD-12 ZF sail drives 
• 1 x WHISPER POWER 12KW genset c/w sound shielding
• Air conditioners - DOMETIC Marine Air - 1 x 16000 and 2 x 12000 BTU units - 220V 50 HZ

Dinghy & Outboards

• HIGHFIELD centre console RIB (2023)
• SUZUKI 20 hp four stroke (2023)

Safety Gear

• SEAFIRE automatic/manual engine room fire extinguishing system with automatic shut down of engines and genset – port and stbd system operates independently – new from 2022
• 8 person life raft (VIKING Rescyou 8 UKL) (ISO 9650-1 Class A – emergency package >24Hrs)
• EPIRB ACR GlobalFix V5 AIS Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon – new from 2024
• ACR RESQLINK AIS Personal Locator Beacon - GPS PLB with AIS, RLS and Accessory Clips (Model PLB-450) Qty 2 – new from 2024
• 2 Kisby Rings with required attachments
• FX-37 Fortress anchor stowed in front locker
• 21' FIORENTINO ParaAnchor
• Large FIORENTINO Shark Drogue
• Bridle and 300' of DYNEEMA line for attachment to 21' FIORENTINO ParaAnchor and Large FIORENTINO Shark Drogue
• Emergency permanent bilge pump in cockpit on port and starboard
• Emergency steering lines (5m line stbd side/16m line port side with HARKEN blocks leading to left winch
• Emergency bilge pump – 220V – 95L/M – new from 2024
• Emergency portable manual WHALE Bilge Pump installed on wood plate with 10m hose – new from 2024
• Long range HELLA handheld search light with 12v water proof plug on bridge and in dinghy – new from 2024
• ECHOMAX EM230i Inflatable radar reflector – new from 2024
• 5 fire extinguishers – new from 2024
• JON BUOY Mk 6 – The JBRM6 is a full man overboard solution enabling deployment of a device that can locate, support and recover a MOB  – new from 2024
• Jack Lines covering entire boat – 8 mm DYNEEMA – new from 2024
• Emergency tiller for port rudder – new from 2024

Antifouling

• Underwater antifouling applied 2023
• Sonihull ultrasonic antifouling - 2 x control units - 4 transducers mounted forward and aft in each hull

DisclaimerThe Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.