A LA VIE Boat for Sale

• Cruising Speed: 9 kn
• Maximum Speed: 11 kn
• Beam: 13' 9''
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Fuel Tank: 2 x 300|gallon
• Fresh Water: 1 x 80|gallon
• Holding: 1 x 50|gallon
• Cabins: 2
• Heads: 2

A nicely sized larger salon occupies the mid section of the yacht with a side door to starboard. Teak and Ebony laminate flooring, Large curved settee to port, wood two leaf folding table.

To Starboard and aft is the chart table with a full size chart locker.

• 16,000 BTU Air Conditioning
• LCD TV mounted on moveable bracket
• Entertainment Center w Direct TV
• Engine Room Access in floor and under forward steps
• Large sliding windows with blinds
• Central Vacuum System

The line type galley is to port and just aft of the salon, nicely thought thru as to design. 

• Kenyon 3-burner stove
• Panasonic microwave/convection oven
• Ceramic Flooring
• Cherry wood cabinets
• Corian Countertop
• Overhead glass cabinet
• Pull-out spray faucet
• Large Isotherm Refrigerator and freezer

• Teak and Ebony laminate flooring
• Custom QUEEN bed with storage
• Cherry Wood Cabinets
• Opening port holes
• Opening deck Hatch
• Separate Bathtub shower stall with glass door
• Head: cherry cabinets, large mirror, electric toilet, corian countertops, sink

A delightful aft cabin with a super desirable Queen sized island bed with access to both sides. Large spaces in a 44 foot hull.

• Bed side end tables with lamps
• Cherry cabinets
• cedar lined walk in closet to port
• Air conditioning with selector panel
• Opening Hatch and Port Holes
• Separate Shower 
• Head has Ceramic flooring, large mirrors, cabinets, corian countertop and sink

The North Atlantic Trawler is a product of serious fishing boats living in cold water and by experience and genetics, have become stronger and more resilient to difficult conditions. A La Vie shares these traits with many of her sister-ships. A number of impressive construction details are also inherent in this vessel.

First, she is of course hand built in female molds along with having Eastman vinyl-ester resin, and a high strength, light weight structural Nida-Core honeycomb core, high-end gelcoat, Awlgrip paint treatment above the water line. What is not so obvious however is her Aluminum framed floor system - no wood to rot, and the cabin soles secure to this.

Additionally:

DAVITS: She has St Croix davits for the tender.

WINDOWS: Windows are all NOMOR brand and are built stronger for use in heavier seas. Storm covers are still recommended depending on conditions.

STAINLESS STEEL RAILING: She also has a custom Stainless Steel railing system of certainly oversized Stainless Steel, with large pads impressive welds and well polished.

GROUND TACKEL AND WINDLASS: Anchor Pulpit with Stainless Steel Bow Roller; Anchorlift/Mako 1200 electric windlass (3 control stations); Stainless cleats

TRANSOM DOOR: Transom door with molded steps 

Teak Caprail

Molded non-skid

Molded steps to access aft deck and bridge

Custom Stainless handrails

Molded seating for 12 adults on bridge

Courtesy lights

Folding & removeable teak table on bridge

Attwood captains chair w/ two co captains chairs

Swim Platform

BBQ: Stainless gas BBQ grill on bridge

MAST: Aluminum Mast w/SAT TV & Radar Domes, VHF &WIFI antennas

The A LA Vie has a 50 amp shore power system system with a 50 am cord

GENERATOR: NOR PRO 12 kW Diesel Generator

SOLAR system mounted aloft, on Bimini top generates 800 Watts of power, charging batteries and keeping refrigerators going when cruising on the hook. Usually no generator necessary.

BATTERY CHARGERS: A Victron 3000 Inverter Charger 

Promariner 40amp Battery Charger as backup 

BATTERY SYSTEM: there are four individual banks of the batteries were replaced in 2023 during the summer.Group 31 AGM batteries each providing power for specific systems. 

The main House bank of batteries consists of four of these batteries. The bow and stern thrusters also have individual banks; the engine and generator also have a bank and electronics have a bank.

A La Vies electrical system is a professionally installed, properly engineered system that over the years has been significantly upgraded for the purpose of making her durable and easy to use. She has four banks of batteries, all Group 31 series AGM batteries offering shorter charging times and longer life cycles.

• Victron 3000 Inverter/charger
• Heavy duty battery charger (Pro Marine)
• Elevyn Batteries for engines, thrusters, generator and house
• Two 4D AGM batteries for thrusters
• Four AGM Group 31 Series for house bank replaced in 2022
• One AGM 31 Series Electronics possibly
• Two Group 31 batteries for engines.
• Vetus bow and stern thrusters
• 50 Amp 120V AC shore power with 240 V side for hi load items such as 
• 2 AGM 31 Series (starting bank)
• 50 amp Shore power cord
• Three zones of Air conditioning and also reverse cycle heating

Impressive engine space beneath the salon with a clean and light presentation. Insulation in engine space makes this yacht exceptionally quiet.

A Single CAT 3126B Caterpillar 3126 with 315hp propels the yacht to 11 knots max speed and 9 knot cruise. 2000 hours.

• Duramax shaft seal system
• Thrust bearing giving long life to the transmission
• Aquamet shaft with self aligning flexible coupling forward of thrust bearing
• Racor Fuel filters, 500 series with manifold to easily change filter being used.
• Groco water strainers
• Aluminum Fuel tanks (600 gallons) yield 
• Soundown insulation - impressive quiet even while engine and generator running
• Composite mufflers for sound attenuation
• 12.5 KW NorPro Genset with sound enclosure. Very quiet.
• Seafire FM200 Fire Extinguishing System

There are three zones of Air conditioning and also reverse cycle heating.

• Polyethylene fresh water tank 80 gallons
• Water Pump
• hot water heater
• shower sumps
• 50 gallon waste tank with macerator
• Two electric heads with fresh water flush

CAT Power Electronic Engine Controls

Navigation on the flying bridge:

• Furuno NAV NET 3D 12 inch display at upper helm and smaller display lower
• Furuno Auto pilot 711
• Ritchie Compass
• Icom-M604
• Raymarine Depth Sounder
• Vetus Bow and Stern Thrusters

Navigation at the helm area in the salon:

Furuno Nav Net with 8" screen on flying bridge with nearly all similar controls

Furuno Auto Pilot

Searchlight controls

Ritchie Compass

VHF radio

Bow and stern Thruster controls

A solar array is on top of the bimini putting out 12VDC to keep batteries charged and keep the vessel self sufficient. When electricity is used carefully, she can stay on a mooring or at anchor for long periods of time.

Approximately 3 gallons per hour at 7 to 8 knots! This is an average over time. Note this depends on conditions. At 9 to 10 knots the fuel burn is 6-8 gallons per hour.