SOLD – Vickers 41 Sailing Cruiser – R750 000 | $ 47,000 USD | € 39,500 Euro
Description
The 1997 Vickers 41 is a well-proven bluewater cruiser designed by Angelo Lavranos. With her solid fiberglass construction, sugar scoop stern, and swim ladder, she offers both safety and comfort for extended passages. This yacht has successfully cruised Madagascar, Mayotte, Tanzania, and Mozambique, demonstrating her seaworthiness and reliability.
Meticulously maintained, with major updates including new standing rigging (2022) and Coppercoat antifoul (2024), she is equipped and ready for her next adventure.
Year: 1997
Length: 41ft
Designer: Angelo Lavranos
Location: South Africa
Specifications & Inventory
Construction & Rigging
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Fiberglass hull and deck
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Aluminium mast, stainless steel standing rigging (replaced 2022)
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Main sail in good condition with new halyard and sheet
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Furling genoa (very good condition, new furling line)
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Spinnaker + 3 additional sails (in storage, condition TBD)
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Stackpack (needs attention)
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6 x Harken 2-speed self-tailing winches
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Harken furling system
Engine & Mechanical
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43hp Volvo Penta 2003T with Volvo saildrive and 17” 3-blade prop
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190L stainless steel diesel tank
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Engine serviced April 2025 (by Volvo agents IMC)
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Coppercoat antifoul (2018, refreshed October 2024 at RCYC)
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Through-hull fittings inspected/replaced 2023
Deck & Cockpit
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Lofrans windlass with new Rocna anchor & 50m chain
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Wheel steering system
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Cockpit table, spray dodger, bimini & extra shade canvas
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Cockpit cushions
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Swim ladder
Navigation & Electronics
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ST1000 autopilot with Windpilot wind vane (highly efficient)
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EPIRB (2019), ICOM DSC VHF (2019)
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Em-trak B921 AIS (2019)
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Navman chartplotter, Raytheon depth sounder
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New 6-man liferaft (2024)
Power & Charging
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220W solar panels
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6 x 12V batteries (4 in good condition, 2 new deep-cycle)
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Air X 400 wind charger
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Shore power trickle charger
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Inverter supplying 220V to saloon & chart table
Interior & Accommodation
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Spacious saloon with ample storage
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Galley: gimballed Defy Traveler stove/oven/grill, 60L top-loading fridge
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Freshwater system: pressurized cold water
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2 water tanks: 120L (starboard) + 100L (port)
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Manual heads with new flush system and cold-water wash basin
Safety
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Equipped for Cat C but carries most Cat A gear
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SAMSA certifications current
Highlights
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Proven bluewater cruiser with offshore history
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Recent rigging, Coppercoat, and safety upgrades
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Energy-efficient systems with solar and wind generation
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Fully equipped and ready for extended cruising
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We are available seven days a week to offer our personal attention and expertise.
Angela Collins +27 64 913 8516 | angela@angelacollinsyachts.com
Darrel Collins +27 64 721 1176 | darrel@angelacollinsyachts.com
