MULTIPLAST Orange 2 VITALIA II

A Legend of the Jules Verne Trophy

Becoming the fastest sailing yacht in the world, the maxi-catamaran Orange II (36.80 meters) was launched at the Multiplast yard in 2003. It quickly accumulated the largest list of records and performances of its time. These include the Jules Verne Trophy (record for the fastest circumnavigation) in 50 days 16 hours and 20 minutes, the fastest crossing of the Atlantic, and setting the 24-hour speed record. In 2015, under the guidance of its new owner, it was refitted at the Multiplast yard in France to become a private pleasure yacht - VITALIA II.

The Refit: An Exceptional Project

This audacious project preserved the soul of the racing catamaran while allowing for a navigation program around the world. It took 30,000 hours and a great number of people to achieve this transformation. For Jack Michal, Frank Martin, and Yann Penfornis, it was an emotional project. Having participated in the original design alongside Gilles Ollier, they would now be a part of its new beginning. They utilized the original plans and calculations to prepare the amendments for VITALIA II.

Cruising the World's Oceans

VITALIA II cruises at 15 kts and reaches speeds in the 30 kts range. No other private sailing yacht can match such performance under sail. This is achieved in the comfort of a catamaran platform with uncommonly high bridge-deck clearance and freeboard, affording a dry and safe ride in all sea conditions. VITALIA II has benefited from meticulous monitoring and exemplary preventative maintenance. The yacht has always been managed by a full-time crew of 4-5. It is hauled at four-year intervals, and the mast is stepped and inspected every two years. Today, she presents herself as a reliable, perfectly sound, and remarkably seaworthy sailboat, ready to continue long voyages in complete safety.

The yacht has just completed a recent ocean passage and is now back at the Multiplast yard for maintenance. We can provide a detailed maintenance history and a list of work in progress to serious parties. The engines, generator, electronics, sails, running rigging, and water-maker are all new in the last 12-18 months. The standing rigging is scheduled for replacement in the next months. The yacht is ready to embark on a new circumnavigation. Call us for details or to arrange a showing of this remarkable yacht.

Steering System

Joystick Control

General Specifications

Vessel Name: VITALIA II

Make: Multiplast

Model: High Performance Catamaran

Year: 2003, Refit 2015

Designer: Gilles Ollier – Multiplast

Classification: Pleasure Yacht

Flag: London, UK

Length Overall: 37.75m

Beam: 16.9m

Draft: 2.95m minimum/5.85m maximum

Tonnage Gross/Net: 104/31

Fuel capacity: 3,500 L

Water capacity: 1,000 L

Hull material: Carbon Fiber

Accommodations

No. of Cabins: 7 (1 Master, 3 Guest, 1 Captain, 2 Crew)

AC in Master Cabin

Galley

Stove / Oven: Miele, Induction and gas hob

Refrigeration: 3 fridges + 2 outside fridges and 1 outside freezer

Freezer: Two upright freezers, 1 chest freezer

Microwave: Yes

Ice maker: Yes

Engines

Make: Volvo D4 (NEW January 2025)

# of Engines: 2

Horsepower: 175 each

Engine hours: 500 each

Cruise Speed: 15Knts

Max Speed: 34Knts

Range: Ocean Crossing

Electrical Equipment

Electricity: Mastervolt System

Batteries: Lithium

Generator: 27 KW, port ~1000h (NEW January 2025)

Washing machine: Yes, with dry mode

Air conditioning: in Master Cabin

Solar: (NEW January 2025)

Watermaker: NEW January 2024

Shore power: Yes

Electrical/Batteries

Batteries: Lithium

Electricity: Mastervolt System

Electronics

Radar: Furuno Radar and screens, B&G system (NEW 2023)

Starlink Maritime

NAS System

Wifi

Bose Sound System

Apple TV

TV: in each cabin

Sat phone: Thrane SatCom Iridium Phone

Mast And Rigging

Mast and boom construction: Full carbon

Standing Rigging type: Kevlar rigging

Running rigging replaced: October 2024

Standing rigging scheduled for replacement: this winter

Sails/Age/Condition

Sails: North Sails 3DI black sails (NEW October 2024)

Mainsail

Gennaker

Solent

Safety Equipment

Life raft: 2

Life jacket: Spinlock Life Jackets with AIS Beacon

First aid: MedAire full medical pack + stretcher

Jon buoy: Yes, 2

Full fire and bilge system

EPIRB

All security equipment above is less than a year old

Ground Tackle

Lewmar Winches

Harken & Lewmar blocks

Accessories

Tender/ brand and size: Two tenders: Highfield 4.2m with Yamaha 70hp tiller (NEW 2024) and Highfield 6m with Honda 100hp (New 2023)

Inflatable paddle and kayak

Surf, wakeboard and water skis

Snorkeling gear

3 diving kits + compressor