Proven Veteran of 7 Ocean Crossings

4,000nm Indian Ocean Voyage (2025)

Location: Langkawi, Malaysia (Duty-Free Port)

Price: EUR 49'000 | USD 56'000 | CHF 46'000

Status: Fully refitted (2026) and available for immediate viewing
 

Contact:  Text me on WhatsApp
 

SV Flycatcher: 50ft Steel Blue Water Ketch — Priced Below Market (Fully Refitted 2026)

SV Flycatcher is a proven blue-water voyager — a veteran of seven ocean crossings, including six trans-Atlantic passages and a recent 4,000nm Indian Ocean voyage in 2025 (Kenya – Seychelles – Maldives – Malaysia). Designed by D. Duvergie and built for extreme durability and oceanic comfort, she's listed at EUR 49,000 against a realistic market value of EUR 60,000+ for a steel bluewater ketch in this condition — priced for a quick sale, not to test the market.

Instead of passing scheduled maintenance to the next owner, Flycatcher has just undergone a massive, fully documented two-month refit in Langkawi (an investment of over €12,500 in materials and yard fees). She is now 100% turn-key and ready to sail anytime, anywhere. You are acquiring a world-class, freshly treated steel hull equipped with over €4,400 in modern 2024/25 electronics.

Current Status 
2026 Extensive Refit (Ready to Sail) All upgrades and expenses are fully documented with receipts.

Hull & Deck Treatment
• Hauled out and placed on a hardstand for two months. 
• Hull stripped entirely to bare metal for a complete examination.
• Ultrasonic thickness test performed to verify steel integrity.
• Premium Jotun underwater coating system applied:
  2 coats of Jotamastic 90 (Primer)
  1 coat of Safeguard Universal ES Plum (Tie Coat)
  2 coats of SeaForce Active Dark Red (Antifouling). 

• Installed 11 new hull anodes for full galvanic corrosion protection.

• Interior steel checked for rust and treated where necessary.
• All seacock valves inspected; any blocked valves fully replaced.
• Freshly painted topsides (blue upper hull) and deck (white).
 

Engine & Mechanical Service
• Comprehensive engine service, fresh oil and a new oil filter.
• Engine valve clearance adjusted.
• All pipe connections thoroughly inspected.
• Seawater cooler removed, fully cleaned, and reinstalled.
• Propeller shaft sealing replaced.
 

Sails & Rigging
• Brand new Genoa sail acquired.
• Standing rigging fully inspected by a professional,
  with the port-side forward lower shroud on the main mast
  proactively replaced to ensure maximum offshore safety.
 

Electrical & Equipment Upgrades
• New Bosch T4 Mega Power N150-M starter battery installed.
• New solar/house battery bank installed (2x 150AH).
• Old dinghy replaced with a brand new tender.
 

Modern Off-Grid Upgrades (2024–2025)
Flycatcher has been fully modernized for the 2025 cruising season with high-end connectivity and navigation systems:
 

• Global Connectivity: Starlink Mini (included) and Iridium Go with external antenna for high-speed internet and weather data anywhere on earth.
 

• Professional Navigation: Timezero Navigator Suite with routing module, weather forecasting, and complete Indian Ocean offline maps ($1,275 value).
 

• Smart Vessel Integration: Quark-Elec WiFi Router/NMEA Gateway, integrated 3-axis Compass, and Wind direction sensors.

• Energy Independence (600W Total Solar):
○ Service Bank: 2x 150Ah FelicitySolar batteries supported by 450W solar (250W + 200W).

○ Starter Bank: 2x 150Ah dedicated starter batteries with a separated 150W solar panel for total redundancy.

○ 125A Alternator - Powermax PM125
 

Technical Specifications
• Hull: 1976 Galapagos 50, USINOR Steel. 

• Engine: Reliable 80 HP Ford diesel, marinized by Renault. Meticulously maintained by a ship engineer; fully functional and sea-ready.

• Steering: Goiot, Aries Windvane (silent self-steering) and Raymarine ST Pinnenpilot (Autopilot).

• Accommodations: 3 Cabins, 7 Berths, 2 Toilets. Light and airy interior with 8 hatches.

• Galley: Large custom fridge (Danfoss compressor), gas kitchen, and twin stainless sinks.

• Extra: Dedicated workshop with a full set of electrical and manual tools for onboard maintenance.  
 

Pricing
By pricing her at EUR 49,000, I'm offering a fully upgraded, turn-key blue-water cruiser well below her market value. The boat has just completed a fully documented EUR 12,500 hull, engine, rigging, and electronics refit, with two months of hands-on work on the hardstand, all receipts available. Zero yard-work required on your end. Ready to sail immediately.
 

Why Langkawi?
Langkawi is a true tropical paradise that offers the perfect balance between island adventure and practical yacht ownership. Known as the "Jewel of Kedah," it provides an incredibly high quality of life for liveaboards, long-term travelers, and digital nomads.

• The Duty-Free Yachting Advantage: As a duty-free port, all marine parts, sails, and rigging materials can be imported without tax. The local boatyards offer high-quality labor at a fraction of European or Australian costs. Furthermore, provisioning the yacht and daily living are highly affordable, from vibrant local night markets to modern western-style cafes.

• Royal Langkawi Yacht Club (Walking Distance): Kuah is home to the award-winning Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, located just minutes away. This 250-berth marina offers world-class facilities, including a waterfront clubhouse with a swimming pool, Fisherman's Wharf, and Charlie's Place Restaurant & Bar. It serves as a fantastic social and lifestyle hub for international cruisers, with immigration and customs offices conveniently located within a 5-minute walk.

• Breathtaking Nature & Beaches: Langkawi is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark, featuring 99 islands. You will live right next to stunning white-sand beaches, ancient rainforests, hidden waterfalls, and dramatic limestone cliffs. It’s a paradise for hiking, kayaking through mangroves, and world-class sailing.

• Safe & Welcoming Vibe: The island is exceptionally safe, peaceful, and known for its warm, welcoming local community. There is also a growing and active international expat and digital nomad scene.

• Strategic Southeast Asia Hub: With its international airport, Langkawi serves as the perfect basecamp. Taking a quick break to explore the Philippines, ride through Vietnam, or visit Singapore is just a cheap flight away. Even better, Thailand is right on your doorstep—you can simply cast off and enjoy a legendary, easy coastal sail up to Phuket. The route allows for incredible day-hopping through world-famous anchorages like Koh Lipe, Koh Lanta, and Koh Phi Phi whenever you want a change of scenery.

Contact: indianocean.ahoy(at)gmail.com
 

Direct Contact: Message me on WhatsApp
 

Pictures: About Flycatcher
 

Video showing Flycatcher 
 

Video running the engine
 

Owner travel website: Flycatcher.cc
 

SPECIFICATIONS
 

This proven blue water ketch has cruised six North and South Atlantic crossings. Successful 4,000nm Indian Ocean crossing in 2025 (Kenya – Seychelles – Maldives – Malaysia. She's a comfortable and sturdy sea boat.

She is a simple, and practical boat to run and maintain, and as you can see by her pictures, a fabulous sailing boat, and a spacious live aboard. Safe and capable, she can take you anywhere and the owner is a motivated seller who is excited to see her moving on to a new owner.

General Specification

SV FLYCATCHER, PANAMA REG. No 6444-76
 

"FLYCATCHER" is a very strong, well-built monohull sailing yacht. Built in 1976 of USINOR steel at IDEC marine shipyard, Lorient-France. Sandblasted at shipyard and coated with 6 coats of 2-part epoxy paint, inside and out.

Hull Type GALAPAGOS 50, designed by D. Duvergie, also known for designing the aluminum PEN DUICK of Eric Tabarly, which won the Sidney - Hobart race two times. Flycatcher is of similar design, but build in steel and specially adapted to long distance cruising in warm climates.

Flycatcher is a stable and comfortable cruising Yacht. Kind motion and fast upwind, thanks to her modern fin keel configuration. She is set up to be sailed by a crew of two. Spacious and cool interior, ideal for living aboard. Regularly maintained and upgraded by the owner.

She was owned since new till 2018 by the same careful Swiss owner and has been sailed by the same husband and wife team (non-smokers) since new. Six North and South Atlantic crossings. Very safe in bad weather. Accident free.

She can sail anywhere in the world and is being sold because of family changes. 
 

Dimensions
 

• - Length 15.20 m
• - Beam 4.40 m
• - Draught 2.20 m
• - Weight 14 t

Sales & Rigging
 

• - Rigging and masts by Victor Tonnere, Lorient
• - Sails by Victor Tonnere & Lee, Hongkong
• - Sail surface 115 sqm
• - The rigging of the main mast has been replaced in 2004

Engine
 

• - Reliable 80 HP Ford diesel, marinized by Renault with PowerMax 125A alternator
• - 2020 Cylinder head and injectors overhauled and piston rings replaced
• - 900 l steel diesel tanks
• - 4 x 200 liters Plastimo water tanks. Inside of hull fully isolated. Easy to maintain.

Deck
 

• - Aries wind vane steering with autopilot upgrade
• - Best quality fittings such as Goiot steering and electrical anchor winch
• - Barbarossa & Barton winches
• - Profurl Roller reefing
• - Goiot electrical windlass. 2019 overhauled
• - 100 m of 12 mm chain. 3 heavy duty anchors.
• - Goiot steering with Sestrel major compass.

Galley
 

• - Kitchen with Gas
• - Two stainless sinks
• - Sweet water and sea-water foot and hand pump
• - 1 Whale electric pump between the 400 l left and 400 l right tanks operated

Accommodations
 

• - Single Berth: six (6)
• - Double Berth: one (1)
• - No. Cabins: three (3)
• - Storage: many lockers, beneath seating, behind settees
• - Total Berths: seven (7)
• - Toilet: two (2)

Light and airy interior with 8 hatches.
Separate workshop and engine room with full set of tools and electrical power tools.

Electrical

• Energy Independence (600W Total Solar):
• - Service Bank: 2x 150Ah FelicitySolar batteries supported by 450W solar (250W + 200W).
• - Starter Bank: 2x 150Ah dedicated starter batteries with a separated 150W solar panel for total redundancy.
• - 125 amps Powermax alternator
• - 12V – 230 V Convertor 1000W + 3000W
• - 220V battery charger
• - One big custom fridge with Danfoss compressor
• - One Yamaha portable generator

   

Electronics
 

• - TIMEZERO TZ Navigation Software and Indian Ocean Maps
• - Quark-Elec WiFi Router/NMEA Gateway, integrated 3-axis Compass, and Wind direction sensors.
• - FURUNO 1ST WATCH WIRELESS RADAR DRS4W
• - AIS Receiver for iPad Timezero Nobeltec
• - Garmin Striker Plus 4 Deepsounder & Fishfinder
• - Uniden VHF

Tenders
 

• - Caribe inflatable with fibreglass bottom
• - One rowing fibreglass dinghy
• - One 15 HP Johnson
• - One 3.5 Hp Johnson

Complete set of charts and pilot books of the North and South Atlantic, the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean. Big game fishing equipment.

Big selection of stainless fittings, shackles, running rigging, nylon anchor ropes etc.

Spares for almost everything.