Dean 5000 Manila Spirit

Boat Overview

Model: Dean Catamarans 5000

Name: Manila Spirit

Current Location: Panama Shelter Bay Marina

Condition: A Cherished Home, Not a Charter Boat

Turnkey Readiness: The Pinnacle of Turnkey Readiness

Manila Spirit is an exceptional offering: the legendary Dean 5000, known as the precursor to the award-winning Xquisite X5. She is a robust, ocean-ready vessel built to the highest Category A - Altamar (Ocean) standard, combining high performance with the safety and spaciousness required for world cruising. This catamaran is reluctantly offered for sale due to the owners' change in long-term onboard living plans for health reasons. Consequently, Manila Spirit is maintained in immaculate condition with an extraordinary list of high-end, nearly new equipment—a genuine turnkey opportunity where all systems are ready for immediate departure.

Standout Features

1. Unmatched Power and Energy Independence

• Massive Battery Bank: New (2024) Mastervolt 1000 Ah Gel house battery bank provides superior endurance.


• Hybrid Charging: Power is managed by a Silent Wind Generator (new 2018) and a solar array totaling 1670 Watts from three separate installations (new).


• On-Demand Water: A Sea-R.O. 220 V water maker (new 2024) guarantees fresh water for unlimited cruising.


• Redundant Propulsion: Twin 80 HP Yanmar Commonrail Marine Diesels (new 2017, serviced 2024) with folding propellers and a Maxpower bow thruster (new 2024 battery/charger).

2. Exceptional Blue-Water Capability & Ease of Sail

• New Ullman Sail Inventory (2024): Includes a new Mainsail (1076 sq ft), a new Reacher (968 sq ft on an electric furler), and a new Jib (452 sq ft on a 2nd electric furler). An Asymmetrical Spinnaker (1722 sq ft) provides downwind speed.


• Effortless Handling: Equipped with 2 electric Harken winches and 2 Selden electric furlers, all sail handling can be managed with minimal effort.


• Hydro Upgrades: Hydraulic steering system upgrades (new 2019) ensure precise control and reliability.

3. State-of-the-Art Navigation and Connectivity

• Global Connectivity: Features Starlink (new 09/2024), KVH V3-HTS MiniVSAT (new 2021), and an ICOM SSB radio (new 2021).


• Advanced Navigation Suite: Full Furuno TZT14 14 plotter (new 2018), Furuno HD Radar DRS4NXT with Doppler receiver (new 2018), and dual autopilot systems.


• Visibility & Safety: Includes a forward echo sounder (pre-installed 2018), AIS (new 2016), and a Viking 8 man life raft (serviced 2024).

4. Luxurious Owner's Version Interior

• Salon Comfort: Air conditioning (40,000 BTU total) and ambient LED strip lighting create a refined atmosphere.


• Gourmet Galley: A fully equipped galley includes a SMEG dishwasher, SMEG washer/dryer, separate Vitrifrigo fridges/freezers, and an extra freezer in the hull.


• Entertainment & Finesse: Includes a Custom Kawai MP10 electric piano, 43 inch Samsung LED TV, and a dedicated workshop with basic tools.

Full Inventory Highlights

• Antifouling: Trinidad hard antifouling (3 coats, last painted March 2024).


• Deck: Extended bathing platforms (new 2019), high-power SeaBlaze X2 underwater lights (new 2019).


• Water Toys: Aluminum-hull tender (3D Tender UL 310) with both a Tohatsu 9.9 hp motor and a Torqueedo electric motor.


• Spares: An extensive inventory of spare parts for all critical systems, including engines, generator, water maker, and rigging.

Full Spec Sheet

• Builder: Dean Catamarans


• Model: 5000


• Year Built: 2012


• Condition: Excellent condition


• Length Overall (LOA): 15.39 m


• Beam: 8.00 m


• Draft: 1.50 m


• Weight/Displacement: 19,000 kg


• Material: Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP)


• Design Category: A - Ocean


• Accommodation: 3 Cabins, 3 Berths, 3 Heads (Owner's Version Layout)

Engine and Propulsion

• Engines: 2 Yanmar 4JH80 Commonrail Marine Diesel


• Power: 280 HP/59 kW (approx. 1700 hours)


• History: New in 2017, fully serviced in 2024, with a 250h service scheduled for 2025.


• Drives: SD-60 sail drives (new 2017)


• Propellers: SPW Varioprop DF112 4-bladed folding propellers (new 2016)


• Alternators: 2 Yanmar 90 A standard and 2 Yanmar 110 A High Output (new 2017)


• Bow Thruster: Maxpower 60 with 24 V Gel battery bank (new 2024) and 24 V charger (new 2024)


• Hydraulic Steering Upgrade: Electro-hydraulic autopilot pump EHPE12R, hydraulic steering cylinders MTP175, steering pump HTP42R (new 2019)


• Other: Soundproofing in engine rooms (new 2023), Fuel transfer pump with Parker filters.

Sails and Rigging

• Mainsail: Ullman Sails 100 m2 (new 2024)


• Reacher: 90 m2 on electric furler (new 2024)


• Jib: 42 m2 on 2nd electric furler (new 2024)


• Asymmetrical Spinnaker: 160 m2 with Top down furler (new 2020)


• Mast: Custom made by Southern Spars / Cape Town


• Winches: 2 Harken electric winches, Manual Harken winch foredeck, 2 Selden electric furlers for jib and reacher sails (new 2017).

Electrical System and Power

• House Batteries: Mastervolt 5200 Ah 12 V Gel, totaling 1000 Ah (new 2024)


• Starting Batteries: 2110 Ah AGM (new 2024)


• Generator: Fischer Panda 8000i 8 kW - 220 V - with sound insulation shell (serviced 2025)


• Solar Power: 6145 W on salon coach roof (recessed, hinged, and adjustable) (new), on dinghy supports (new), on coach roof in front of helm (new 2021)


• Solar Chargers: Mastervolt 60 A MPPT (new 2018), Victronic 40 A and 30 A MPPT (new 2017)


• Wind Generator: Silent Wind Generator 400 W (new 2018)


• Inverter/Charger: Mastervolt Combi Ultra 12 V/3000 W/150 (new 2017)


• System Management: Mastervolt DC heavy current distribution and shunt connected to Masterbus network (new 2018), Mastervolt EasyView5 control touchscreen at the nav station (new 2019).

Navigation and Electronics

• Plotter/Radar: Furuno Touch TZT14 14 (new 2018), Furuno HD Radar DRS4NXT with Doppler receiver (new 2018)


• Autopilot: Furuno Navpilot711 at helm station (new 2024), Furuno Navpilot7002 autopilot processor (new 2024)


• Instrumentation: Furuno wind transducer (new 2022), Furuno FI501 (wind) and FI503 (multi) instruments at helm station, Airmar DST800 Tridata (speed/depth/temp) transducer (new 2018)


• Communications/Safety: KVH V3-HTS MiniVSAT (new 2021), Starlink (new 09/2024), ICOM IC M506 VHF radio with Command MIC 3 in cockpit (new 2018), SSB ICOM IC-803 (new 2021), Furuno AIS FA50 Transceiver (new 2016)


• Other: Forward echo sounder Echopilot 2D Gemeco (pre-installed 2018), Quick chain counter and control in cockpit, MaxSea TimeZero navigation software on PC.

Plumbing and Wet Amenities

• Water Maker: Sea-R.O. 220 V (new 2024)


• Water Heater: Quick 60 L water heater (new anode 2024)


• Heads: 3 Vetus WCS2 electric toilets with fresh water or sea water flushing in each cabin


• Through Hulls: Through hull fittings / sea cocks with high quality GROCO fittings (11) (new 2019)


• Wash Downs: Sea water and fresh water wash down at anchor hatch, Freshwater washdown in cockpit settee, Cockpit shower with hot/cold water.


• Tankage: Water tank 790 L, Waste tank 300 L.

Interior and Comfort

• Layout: Owner's version layout with a unique combination of living space and working space.


• Climate Control: Dometic Marine Air air conditioners and 212000 BTU units, Heater, 7 Caframo fans in salon and cabins (new 2017).


• Entertainment: Samsung 43 inch LED flat screen TV in salon on custom folding bracket (new), LED flat screen TV in starboard aft cabin, Hifi: Krell amplifier, NAIM HDX streamer, Blue Ray player, B& salon speaker, cockpit speaker (new 2017), Kawai MP10 electric piano in custom made furniture, connected to internal/external speakers, Bluetooth connectivity, Satellite Internet.


• Other: Workshop with storage including basic tools, Complete vinyl headliner replacement (new 2023).

Galley and Appliances

• Refrigeration: 2-drawer Vitrifrigo fridge in galley, Vitrifrigo freezer in galley, Vitrifrigo fridge in cockpit, Extra Vitrifrigo freezer in starboard hull, Ice maker.


• Cooking: Smeg oven (incl. Microwave) 220 V (new 2017), 2-burner gas cooker (new 2017), 2-burner electric cooker (new 2017), Extractor hood.


• Other: SMEG washer/dryer, SMEG dishwasher, Filtered water/fresh water/salt water faucets in kitchen.

Hull and Deck

• Platforms: Extended sugar scoops/bathing platforms (new 2019)


• Lighting: LED Courtesy lights in cockpit and sugar scoops (blue), SeaBlaze X2 underwater lights (high power blue/white LED, new July 2025).


• Anchoring Gear: Main anchor Ultra 45 Kg with 50 m of 10 mm stainless chain, Secondary anchor Ultra 25 Kg with 50 m of 10 mm stainless chain.


• Anti-Fouling: Underwater epoxy primer 2 coats (new 2019), Trinidad hard antifouling - 3 coats (last painted March 2024), Sacrificial anodes (new 2024).


• Covers/Canvas: Extended sunshade for cockpit (new 2017), Cockpit cushions (new 2019), Sliding cloth bimini above helm chair (new 2018)


• Other: Davit, BBQ with gas line supply on transom.

Water Toys and Extras

• Dinghy: 3D Tender UL 310 with aluminum hull


• Dinghy Motors: Tohatsu 2-stroke 9.9 hp, Torqueedo electric 1 kw


• Water Sports: Stand up paddle board


• Gear: Offshore fishing gear, Spearfishing gear (new 2025), 2 Zizzo Ferro folding bikes (new 2025)