For Sale: Pro Kennex 420/445 Catamaran

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Pro Kennex 420 / 445. 43’ Fast Cruiser catamaran for sale by owner.
*Kennex is a well-known tennis rackets manufacturing company. They were one of the first companies in the world using hi-tech composite materials and vacuum bag /infusion technics. They built high quality catamarans for a decade in 90’s, before selling the boat division to Dufour (Nautitec). First Nautitec catamarans were built with Kennex molds, knowhow and technics.
Price is USD 260.000.-
It was launch from the boatyard as a Pro Kennex 420 model. But it is basically a Pro Kennex 445 with shorter transoms. Same molds used, same hulls, interior, layout, width, installations, sail plan, everything.
6 cabins: 4 double berth with private head and shower + 2 single berth cabins with door access from fore double berth cabins and hatch access from deck.
Most likely sailing plan is (in order to arrange for visiting or inspection):
Panama (San Blas) until end of April 2024. USA (Florida) from April 2024 to June 2024. Atlantic crossing to Portugal in June 2024. Portugal or Med from July 2024 to December 2024.
Ready to sail anywhere in the world right now.
The widest (24.7' / 7.5 mts) catamaran of its range (this width is even hard to find in 50 foot or larger catamarans). Catamaran safety and stability is given by its width!!!
There is no wood, plywood or balsa anywhere in the superstructure (deck, hulls, bulkheads, reinforcements) of this boat. Solid wood and some plywood was used in the interior furnitures ONLY. Hulls and all bulkheads are built in vacuum infusion polyester resin over Airex (closed cells PVC foam). Hulls below waterline are vacuum infusion solid fiberglass. Deck is vacuum infusion polyester resin over Nomex. Very light and reliable. This catamaran will never have any Osmosis, rotten balsa issues or bulkheads issues.
All the bulkheads (8 per hull) are made of fiberglass over Airex sheets and glassed to the hull. Not sika-glued like many mass production catamarans.
Please do not compare with wooden (plywood core or balsa core) or Nidacore (honeycomb) catamarans.
Designed by the world renowned Van Peteghem and Lauriot Prevost (VPLP). Was built in France in 1992. The boat is capable of sailing around the world. This catamaran has had many upgrades over the years from new sails to galley stove and new engine (2004).

In the last 3 years, a full deep refit was done:
New mainsail (January 2023) 3 reefs, 6 full battens, 135% Roach.
New (2023) 70 mts 3/8 galvanized chain + 30 mts older. Total 100 mts.
Stainless Steel 35 kg custom built anchor.
New (2021) custom built hard top bimini, made of Nidacore and fiberglass (no plywood or balsa). Designed for solar pannels installation and rain water collection. Gelcoat paint underneath and polyurethane and nonskid on top.
New (2021) sunbrella cockpit enclosure.
New (2021) custom built fiberglass and Nidacore dinghy davits (no plywood or balsa), gelcoat.
New (2021) Nidacore and fiberglass cockpit table, gelcoat.
New (2021) exterior paint. 7 coats of Gelcoat (everything but deck, original nonskid surface kept).
New solar panels (1800 watts) and 3 victron energy MPPT regulators.
New (2020) Victron Energy Multiplus 3000 watts 120 volts pure sine inverter/charger.
New (2021) 4x220 amp/h deep cycle AGM Victron Energy batteries. Previous 3x110 AGM batteries still working fine. Total battery service battery capacity 1200 amp/h.
New (2023) Bottom paint. 3 coats (20 gallons) of Sigma Antifouling.
All new (12) underwater thru hulls (2020).
All new (20) hutches plexiglass lens + new hutches rubber seals (2021).
All new (12) portlights rubber seals (2021).
All New (12) fiberglass custom built portlight rain covers (2021).
Most of the plexiglass windows replaced. Rest of the windows are not replaced yet, because not leaking.
New (2021) sumbrella window covers.
New (2021) rudder stock bushes.
New (2021) trampoline nets.
New (2021) ceiling lining and walls lining (faux leather fabric used) replaced (more than a 200 mts/yards of fabric)
New (2021) upholstery in dinnette and cockpit.
New (2021) furniture varnish.
New (2021) rigid core PVC plank floating floor (water proof) in 6 cabins, dinnete, galley.
New (2021) heads furnitures paint and formica laminates.
New (2021) head marine hoses.
New (2021) sinks and faussets in 4 heads.
New (2021) double stainless steel sink and faussets in galley.
New (2021) drawers and furnitures doors locks.
New (2023) 12 volts fans in the 6 cabins.
New (2021) top load 5 kg (11 pounds) electric washing machine.
All new (2021) flash mount ceiling LED natural lightning (cabins, galley, heads, dinnette, cockpit).
Water maker: New (2023) membrane, new (2022) seal kit and o’rings replaced and new (2023) water pump on spectra ventura 150 deluxe (one water pump and one pump head as spare). With Z-brane system.
All 6 winches serviced in september 2021 (cleaned and greased).
Windlass was inspected, cleaned and serviced in November 2022. New brushes and new oil (2022).
All (2023) new kitchen appliances (2 pounds bread maker, ice maker, others).
New heavy dutty Singer sewing machine.
Genoa is in good conditions.
Standing rigging was inspected by a professional rigger in November 2020 and no observations were received. Previous owner replaced in 2008 (no proof as no invoice are available). New standing rigging will be installed before next Atlantic Crossing or price will be discounted of the listing price.
Diesel Jerry cans for 220 liters (55 gallons).
Dinghy: Achilles (made in Japan) Fiberglass bottom, hypalon tubes 3.1 mts. Sumbrella covers (for tubes) done in October 2020.
Outboard Yamaha 15 hp 2 strokes + Mercury 15 hp 2 stroke (as spare outboard).
One double kayak with 2 paddles.
One brand new (2022) inflatable stand up paddle board with paddle and kayaking kit (sit, bar and paddle).

Saloon and Galley:
The cockpit entree to the saloon and galley is through aluminium/prexiglass doors with vertical hinges and can open to double width when wanted. The saloon with 6 ft plus head-room, has seating for 8. The saloon table has a fiberglass fridge cabinet underneath. Compressor and plate were not installed yet.
There is a built-in seating on three sides with a large amount of storage underneath. A navigation table is adjacent to the saloon table, top opens-up to access the washing machine.
To the right (fore) of the navigation table is the Raytheon 24 mile radar, VHF radio, Hi-Seas Icom IC-M700 single side band radio and a simrad GPS + AIS transponder.
The galley with 6 ft. head-room, has a new (2021) stainless steel double sink, 4 burner stainless steel LPG electric ignition stove and stainless steel oven.
There is plenty of storage spaces for glasses, dishes, food, etc. on the shelves and in drawers below the burner, the oven, and the 66 inch separator counter/cabinet in the galley area. The fridge is built-in to the bulkhead located below the large port/window in the Galley area. Freezer is a portable 12v/110v Engel.
The propane tanks (cockpit area) are connected to a Trident Marine L.P. gas duel control & detection system including alarm sensors there and inside, under the gas burners.
Two separate water tanks (one in each keel) each with a 400 lts capacity have separate water pumps with independent on/off switches located in the saloon and each tank has a check-valve in the line, allowing either tank to supply water to any outlet on the boat without any effect on the other tank.

Port and Starboard Hulls:
On each side of the saloon is a stairway leading to the berthing in the hulls with headroom 6 ft. plus throughout. Each hull has 3 separate cabins, with its own entry door. Four cabins have a double size berth and private head, wash basin with storage underneath, and shower. Each shower area has a drain area and sump pump (there is also a fifth shower, at the outside steps aft on the starboard side, good for washing off the salt and sand when coming aboard. The 4 cabins have both hanging cabinets/lockers and drawer cabinets for clothes, as well as a seat with storage underneath. The two aft cabins have a writing desk with storage for paper, pads, pens, etc. In the forepeak of each hull there is a single berth cabin, with full door access from the fore double cabin and from a big hatch on deck. Total of 10 berths in cabins (not counting dinette or cockpit).

Propulsion:
Both 30 hp diesel (straight shaft drive) are in very good working conditions, starting right away. Located in the aft of each hull are the huge engine rooms, with a watertight bulkhead (airex and fiberglas) separating them from the rest of the boat. Entry is by a large hatch from above at the top of the steps. Both engines are 30 hp 3 cylinder diesels. The port engine is a beta marine type BD1005, the starboard engine a Perkins Perama. The footprint, dimensions, weight, HP, are the same. Transmissions are Hurth ZF-15 miv (2.134: 1) v-drive, propelling 16 inch 3 blade propellers. The steering is rack and pinion.

The Rig:
Mast height is 60 ft above the water. Fixed Bridges on ICW have 65ft clearance at mean High Water. The Main (135% roach) is heavy dutty, brand new (2023), Loose Footed with Lazy bag, an outhaul and three Reefing Lines from the sail over sheaves go through the Boom to cams at the Mast. The main sail cover is a Mack Pack (with lazy jack) with both a Zipper and Twist Snaps. Material SUNBRELLA®. The Jib/Genoa is on a PROFURL Furler and sail cover material is SUNBRELLA fabric. There is one Asymmetric spinnaker and one symmetric spinnaker, including sheets, blocks, etc.

All Winches are Andersen, Two Speed, and Self Tailing. Six total, Two 52ST, and Four 46ST. All winch top rings are new (2023).

The Cockpit:
The cockpit has a 4x5 ft table (Nidacore, new in 2021) that can seat 7/8 people. Yet, by folding down the leafs, it collapses to just 8 inches x 5ft. Underneath the sitting areas are large deep storage lockers. Below the Deck is the "Garage”. Lifting either of the 2 Deck Gates allows access to storage spaces, each about 3 ft x 10 ft x 1.5 ft. Running all the way to the stern, where each half of the "Garage" has its own opening hatch, large enough to store a Surf Board, outboard, small kayak, etc. It can be accessed from above or via the Deck Gates.



Specifications:
Builder: Pro Kennex Multicoques.
Designer: Van Petheghem/Lauriot Prévost
Make/Model: Pro Kennex 420
Year Built: 1992
Flag: Poland. Previous owner had her registered in the US (US Coast Guards)
Construction: Vacuum-bagged process and composite (Polyester resin + PVC foam) sandwich technique including the use of carbon-fibre reinforcement.
LOA : 42 ft 9 in (13.15 m.)
LWL : 40 ft 4 in (12.3 m.)
Beam : 24 ft 7 in (7.5 m.)
Draft : 4 ft 4 in (1.3 m.)
Mast Height: 60' 0" (18.3 m.)
Displacement: 18000 lbs / 8165kg
Main sail: Heavy Duty, Loose Footed, Full batten Mainsail (2023)
Genoa: PROFURL Furling, 500 sf, Sunbrella cover
Spinnakers: 1 Asymmetrical 1120 sf + a symmetrical (Triradial 1240 sf)
"Mack Pack" Sunbrella cover / lazybag.
Engines: 2 x Diesel (Starbd. Perkins 3 cyl. 30 hp. Port, Beta Marine 3 cyl. 30 hp. coupled to V-Drive, Hurth Transmissions
Keels: 2 (approx. 2 ft. x 12 ft)
Freeboard: 6 ft.(1.83m)
Opening Ports: 34 (all open/close)
Cruising Speed: 7 knots (motoring @ 2800 RPM)
Water Tank: 2 (in keels) 100 gallons / 380 ltr each.
Fuel Tank: 2 x 75 Gallons (570 ltr.)
Holding Tank: 1 x 21 gal. (80 ltr)
Cabins: 6
Double Berths: 4
Heads: 4
Showers: 5 - (4 in ensuite heads, 1 deck shower at rear boarding area)



Electronics & Navigation:
Steering compass at each helm
Autohelm Autopilot at portside helm
1 Depth Sounder at helm.
IC-M422 Icom VHF Radio at helm (separate antenna on rail).
Self-Steering Fleming WIND VANE
INTERPHASE COLOR 1200 ft. Forward Looking 600 ft. Depth SONAR UNIT (stopped working suddenly last year. Should be check by a technician.
ICOM IC-M700 PRO Single Side-Band Radio and ICOM antenna Tuner (ground currently not installed).
24 Mile Raytheon Radar
Wind speed and direction at helm.
Ipad used exclusively as chartploter, mounted under the cockpit hardtop with dedicated 12 volts
GALLEY:
LED lighting
4 burner stove
Separate oven
Fridge 5 cu. ft
TRIDENT Marine L.P. Gas Control
Gas Detection System with Alarm Sensors
2 cutlery drawers

Electric:
Shore power in port side transom.
XANTREX LINK 2000 Battery Monitor
Victron Energy Battery monitor.
6 large Solar Panels (1800 watts total) and 3 MPPT Victron Energy regulators.
Automatic Battery Switch Combiner
4 220 amp hour AGM victron Energy (2019) service batteries.
2 110 amp hour deep cycle start batteries
2 pressure pumps (1 for each water tank)
4 x 12V automatic bilge pumps

Cockpit:
Custom built Nidacore and fiberglass hard top bimini over cockpit
2 helm Stations (1 each side)
5 Ft. table (folding Leafs)
Seating for 8
Large Storage lockers under seating
Large Storage below cockpit deck
Custom 2021 sumbrella cushions for all seatings.

Engine & Mechanical:
SPECTRA VENTURA 150 Gal. per day watermaker.
Hot water system (11 gal hot water heater and engine heat exchanger)
Diesel Engine: Starbd. Perkins Perama 3 cyl. 30 hp.
Diesel Engine: Port, Beta Marine BD1005 3 cyl. 30 hp
Water tanks: 2 (in-keels) about 800 lts. total
Fuel tanks: 400 lts total.

Deck & Equipment:
4 Stainless steel Andersen 46ST 2 Speed, Self Tailing Winches
1 Stainless steel Andersen 52ST 2 Speed, Self Tailing Winch (on Mast)
1 Stainless steel Andersen 52ST 2 speed, Self tailing Winch (for traveller and main sail sheet).
Lots of spare parts and electric tools.
Custom built fiberglass dinghy davits.
Stainless steel Outboard crane.
Anchoring / Docking:
LOFRAN 1200 WATT ANCHOR WINDLESS
300 ft 3/8 Hi-Test Galvanized Anchor Chain.
Stainless steel 70 pounds custom built anchor.
Fortress 20 pounds aluminium spare anchor.
Fenders and dock lines

Safety:
2 Stainless steel emergency tiller
10 Person old Inflatable Liferaft (last check is expire),
EPIRB (PLB new in 2019)
Flares
Medical kit
18 life vests (4 autoinflatable)
Fire extinguishers.
Horseshoe Throw Life Saver


Electric Tools:
2 Makita 115V orbital sanders.
1 Makita cordless drill.
1 Makita cordless impact driver.
1 115V generic drill.
1 Makita 115V Angle Grinder.
1 Weller 115V soldering iron.
1 115V Dremel multitool, 1 115V generic heat gun.
Several electric and mechanical materials and tools.

For more pictures and videos, please check following Google drive space:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...0O?usp=sharing



https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX4...ARziZOdb1LbomQ

*Delivery by current owner possible, after contract.
Catamaran is in a Marina in Panama right now. It can be visited from August 2023.
Email contact: kennexcatamaran@gmail.com