SV Nova is a professional yard-built 1992 Dinieper Tropic 1200 in flame sprayed galvanized
steel. Designed by a mixture of Joubert and Carroff and built by Dinnieper, the French influence is pretty clear here putting this
hull in the same category as the
Ovni and Garcia type
boats.
You’ve probably seen this boat's sibling (child?) on YouTube as SV Odd from “Oddlife Crafting” (
and
).
https://www.instagram.com/oddlifecrafting/?hl=en
SV Nova is a bit special - it was the first one ever made and equipped a bit more “expedition” than the later models. I actually have the original and the revision blueprints onboard as well as the magazine articles with this very
hull advertising the models (see them on the instagram -
https://www.instagram.com/nova_at_sea/) Both the yard and the
designer kept updating the design over the years and some of the features of this
boat never made it into the mainstream models. Unlike SV Odd, SV Nova features
bowsprit and stern platform made from large stainless pipe welded directly to the hull as opposed to painted mild
steel. Oddlife Crafting recently
sold their Tropic 1200 for ~$250,000USD. You can see it at
https://www.instagram.com/expedition_karambak/
This hull is hard chined and designed with an almost entirely flush
deck, half hard
dodger, hydraulically actuated
centerboard (unlike the typical
rope or cable
lift of the other Tropics), lifting
rudder, and a
diesel engine designed to go UP the amazon river - making this
boat a formidable beast. A true
shallow draft boat, the Tropic 1200 is designed to dry out fully for skinny
water exploration or
repairs and can be stored
on the hard LOW to the ground. A proven
hurricane boat.
No
portlights below the
deck joint mean that common failure point has been eliminated. All
portlights (opening or fixed) are fastened into stainless frames set into the
steel hull welded with 319L (no rusting or lifting). Fully insulated against the heat of the tropics or the cold of the poles and dead quiet in even the noisiest of
marinas. Nova is an exceptionally dry boat to the point that dust collecting in corners was actually a problem. There is no greasy
bilge or abyssal sump, it's all clean, white
epoxy.
The
interior is a combo of old growth mahogany, brazilian cherry, and
teak along with white laminates giving you that
classic boat
interior without being too dark and impractical to keep up. The
galley features a dual sink setup with 3 burner
stove and vertical swing out
refrigerator and
freezer (like in a
commercial kitchen). The counter tops, actually just about ALL of the horizontal surfaces, are solid Corian for the ultimate combination of looks and practicality.
SV Nova is currently
on the hard in South
Florida undergoing
refit. I’d love to keep her but life changes mean I won’t be taking the kind of trips she was designed for any time soon. I spent 5 years finding this boat... I've done the big
repairs and now it's just on to personal preferences.
Located in a
DIY and
liveaboard friendly yard in a desirable part of South
Florida,
USA, SV Nova is a rare opportunity to get into a true
shallow draft expedition boat located in the
USA.
HULL,
RIGGING,
SAILS
42’
LOA
37' LWL (estimated from plans)
13.5’ Beam
3.9’ft
draft to 7.5’
draft (hydraulic centerboard)
galvanized
steel hull made in the Carroff/Joubert strong-AL style - but in galvanized steel. Very very few ribs (we all know it goes wrong in the ribs). Galvanizing in great condition. Aludine or similar coating on deck plates to counter
condensation corrosion (none found where
work was done)
Full
survey in 2019 prior to previous
sale (before me).
Rigging surveyed in 2022.
All stainless fittings welded directly into the hull or attached with isolated flanges. All stanchions isolated with monel bushings
Fully insulated with 2” of
insulation, batting, and sealed ceilings
Flush decks
Entrance into
cabin through a 24" ocean style angled, waterproof
hatch like you see on lots of French designed cruisers/racers. No leaky slats.
14 Tons empty, 16.5 Tons at full
tanks and loaded for cruising
Center cockpit
Hydraulically powered
centerboard
Double spreader rigged in a Solent style.
Mast steps and
mast terminate in a gimbal. Twin
backstays with fittings welded into the hull for
single back stays and Over-built. Rigger checked a year ago to find everything sound but up there in years.
100% mechanical fittings.
Mast is stepped on a gimballed stainless bearing for adjusting rake - beefy doesn't do it justice.
Main (decent condition, needs new battens)
120%
Genoa and 100%
jib on pro furl furlers (good used condition)
Cruising
spinnaker (unknown but looks decent condition)
Lots more, just ask!
$80,000