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65' 2023 Jeanneau 65

Overall Length
65 ft
Location



Nanny Cay, Tortola Virgin Islands (British)

Category
Sail
Year
2023
Name
Limax II
Model
65
Fuel Tank Capacity
218 Gallons
Beam
17' 9"
Draft
Minimum 9' 7" Maximum 9' 7"
LOA


66'

3"

Displacement
60,000 lbs
Cabin Count
3
Head Count
3
Fresh Water Capacity
264 Gallons
Hull Material
Fiberglass
Ballast
20,500
Bridge Clearance
96' "
Engine

2022 Volvo Penta
Diesel
D4-175

Direct
175Hp
131Kw
1,443Hrs

Description

Limax II sits at the very top of the Jeanneau Yachts range. As the flagship Jeanneau Yacht 65, she was conceived as a true custom bluewater cruising yacht. This 65 blends long-range offshore capability, short-handed ease of handling, and the volume and comfort only a yacht of this class can offer.


The long waterline and efficient hull deliver excellent performance both under sail and power. She is notably strong in light air, yet carries the displacement, form stability, and twin-rudder configuration that provide real security and control in heavy weather. Under power, practical passagemaking speeds sit comfortably in the high-8-knot range, with a maximum speed of approximately 10–10.5 knots when required for weather management or port timing. This is a yacht designed around efficiency, control, and endurance.


What truly sets Limax II apart is how she was specified and used. The owner set out to solve what is often missing in this model: genuine offshore sailing capability combined with true family liveaboard comfort. While many Jeanneau 65s remain lightly optioned and oriented toward dockside luxury or coastal cruising, Limax II was deliberately customized for real sailing, long passages, and short handed operation, without compromising the refinement expected of a flagship yacht.


Over six months of focused preparation, the yacht was upgraded with:


A proper offshore sail plan, including a full North Sails performance inventory (main, genoa, jib, and gennaker), inner forestay, running backstays, and dual boom-preventer systems


Energy independence and redundancy, combining a new high-capacity diesel generator, dual Remoran hydro-generators, expanded battery capacity, and upgraded charging systems


Serious offshore safety equipment, including dual Viking liferafts and comprehensive long-range safety and recovery systems


Family-friendly liveaboard comfort, with hardtop protection, full air-conditioning, quiet systems, and a layout well suited to extended cruising with children aboard


The resul is the nicest possible Jeanneau 65 - one that is fully prepared and immediately ready to sail away, and already where you want to sail this winter.  Based on current market pricing and documented installations, the actual installed cost of these upgrades sits comfortably in the high six figures and realistically approaches seven figures USD, excluding the owner’s time, logistics, and the months of lost sailing typically required to complete this work. That investment has already been made—properly, coherently, and with the benefit of experience.


Operationally, Limax II has been used exactly as intended: long-range island cruising, ocean-passage preparation, and family holidays, with the flexibility to remain in the Caribbean seasonally or sail back to Europe under her own keel, VAT paid. Her dark blue hull further distinguishes her visually from standard production finishes, reinforcing her bespoke, owner-driven character.


Importantly, EU VAT has been fully paid on Limax II. On a yacht of this value, this represents a substantial sunk cost already absorbed by the current owners, directly benefiting the next owner. For European buyers in particular, this removes uncertainty, administrative delay, and significant additional expense, materially increasing the yacht’s effective value compared with non-VAT-paid sisterships.


Today, Limax II is ashore at Nanny Cay, fully prepared, EU VAT paid, and available for immediate takeover. Worldwide delivery can be arranged.


This is a rare opportunity to step directly into a turn-key Jeanneau Yacht 65 that genuinely bridges the gap between luxury cruising yacht and serious offshore sailing platform—without compromise, delay, or uncertainty.

Contact Brian Duff

Accommodation


• Owner’s Version layout designed as a true long-range owner’s yacht, prioritizing privacy, separation of spaces, and liveability over charter density

• 3-cabin / 3-head owner configuration plus dedicated crew accommodation

• Layout optimized for extended cruising, passagemaking, and comfortable full-time living aboard


Aft Owner’s Suite (Full Beam)

• Full-beam aft owner’s suite offering maximum volume, privacy, and quiet underway

• Central island berth

• Extensive wardrobe and storage capacity

• Large hull windows providing abundant natural light

• Private en-suite head with separate shower stall


Forward Guest Cabins (2)

• Two spacious forward guest cabins

• Each cabin fitted with its own private en-suite head

• Proper storage, ventilation, and comfortable berths suitable for extended stays

• Ideal for family cruising or hosting guests long-term


Lateral Cabin – Starboard

• Starboard-side lateral cabin with air-conditioning

• Flexible-use space suitable as an occasional guest cabin, children’s cabin, office, or dedicated storage

• Particularly valuable for liveaboard and long-distance cruising


Day Head

• Dedicated day head located off the port-side passageway

• Allows guest use without entering private cabins

• Highly practical for daily life aboard and entertaining


Crew / Skipper’s Cabin

• Forward crew/skipper cabin accessed via sail locker

• Sleeping accommodation for two

• Excellent separation when operating with professional crew

• Also functions well as additional storage or passage-berth space


Interior Design & Atmosphere

• Interior by Winch Design in collaboration with Jeanneau Design

• White Oak joinery throughout

• Large hull and deck windows for a bright, open interior

• Indirect LED lighting and generous headroom

• Calm, modern atmosphere more akin to a waterfront apartment than a traditional sailing yacht

• Saloon, galley, and navigation areas arranged for safe movement underway and strong indoor–outdoor connection



Interior Comforts and Amenities


Interior Finish & Furnishings

• White Oak interior joinery

• Jeanneau luxury saloon and cabin carpet package

• Folding luxury saloon table on electric pedestal

• Innerspring mattress in aft master cabin

• Electronic safe in aft master cabin


Galley Equipment

• Electric galley with ceramic cooktop and electric oven (Force 10)

• Convection microwave oven (combined unit)

• Dishwasher (Miele)

• Washing machine with combined dryer

• Large refrigerator and freezer capacity

• Icemaker

• Wine / drinks fridge

• Galley extractor fan


Audio / Visual

• Fusion audio system throughout

• BOSE Acoustimass system in saloon

• BOSE cockpit speakers

• TV in aft master cabin


Ventilation & Climate

• Cabin fans in all cabins

• Chilled-water air-conditioning system approx. 60,000 BTU

• Additional air-conditioning air handlers for lateral cabin and skipper cabin


Plumbing & Deck Services

• Watermaker: Dessalator Duo 95 L/hr (230V)

• Hot and cold cockpit shower (garage)



Electronics and Navigation


• Raymarine navigation suite

• (2) Raymarine Axiom 16XL multifunction displays

• Additional Raymarine multi-screen displays under sprayhood for offshore navigation

• Raymarine Quantum radar

• Dual autopilot system with second autopilot and additional control head

• Autopilot wireless remote (Smart Controller)

• Raymarine AIS 700 transceiver (upgraded system)

• Raymarine RAY90 VHF with second handset at starboard helm station

• Thermal camera installed in engine room

• Mechanical XL wind indicator

• Raymarine electric wind indicator with new cabling

• New VHF cabling

• Echomax Active-X radar target enhancer

• Starlink satellite internet system installed



Electrical Systems


Electrical

• 24V DC primary onboard electrical system

• 12V DC sub-circuits via converters

• 230V / 50Hz AC system


Battery & Charging

• Primary 24V house battery system with additional 420 Ah house bank installed

• New house batteries installed (Summer 2024)

• Additional 100A charger fitted

• Separate isolated engine start battery bank


Charging Sources

• Charging via Cummins generator with dedicated control panel

• Shore power charging

• Renewable charging via (2) Remoran hydro-generators (port and starboard)

• New Cummins diesel generator approx. 19 kW with dedicated control panel



Deck and Hull Equipment


Deck, Cockpit & Exterior

• Rigid hardtop with opening roof

• Sprayhood upgraded with enhanced side visibility

• Composite steering wheels

• Aft cockpit bench with sink and hot & cold water

• Cockpit refrigerator integrated in aft bench

• Forward sun deck mattress with cupholders and protective cover

• Aft sun mattress with protective cover

• Cockpit cushions

• Cockpit table cushions (starboard side)

• Protective covers for helm stations

• Protective covers for cockpit tables

• LED lighting along side decks

• Underwater blue LED lights (4)

• LED spreader lights (6)

• Electric fresh and saltwater washdown pump (anchor locker)

• Second windlass control at helm with chain counter

• Dinghy garage with hoisting system and door protection


Ground Tackle & Mooring

• Primary anchor: ULTRA 60 kg stainless steel (new)

• Secondary anchor: Fortress FX-85 (new)

• Dyneema anchor snubber lines (2)

• Mooring kit

• New mooring lines


Hull, Keel & Certification

• Vacuum-infused fiberglass hull and deck

• Solid laminate keel zone with anti-osmosis barrier coat

• Cast-iron shoal-draft L-shaped keel

• Twin helms with self-aligning bearings



Sails and Rigging


Rig, Deck Hardware & Sail Handling

• Painted furling mast, boom, and boom vang (white finish)

• Arch-mounted mainsheet system

• Electric halyard winches (2) size 60

• Electric genoa winches (2) size 70

• Electric furler for primary forestay

• Inner forestay on self-tacking system

• Adjustable running backstays

• Deck rigging provisioned for Code 0

• Double boom preventer system using friction rings

• All running rigging upgraded to heavy-duty Dyneema


Sail Inventory

• North Sails furling mainsail, tri-radial NLUC440 (Spectra/Carbon)

• North Sails self-tacking jib, tri-radial NLUC440

• Brand-new North Sails jib for inner forestay

• Brand-new North Sails performance genoa approx. 109 m² with vertical battens



Mechanical Equipment


Safety & Offshore Equipment

• Viking 6-person liferafts with HRUs (2)

• EPIRBs (2)

• SART (Search and Rescue Transponder)

• AIS personal MOB beacons (7)

• Ocean Safety Jon Buoy MOB recovery module (MK6)

• Horseshoe buoys (2) with brackets

• Offshore-rated defibrillator

• Professional offshore first-aid kit

• Emergency food packs and grab bags to offshore standards

• Professional climbing harness

• Extensive offshore tools, spares, and equipment

• Bow thruster (tunnel type)

• Stern thruster (retractable)



Engine Info


• Volvo Penta D4 – 175 HP (shaft drive)

• Rope cutter on prop shaft

• (2) complete Volvo engine maintenance kits onboard



Tankage


• Fuel: approx. 825 L / 218 US gal

• Fresh water: approx. 1,000 L / 264 US gal

• Black water: multiple holding tanks with upgraded sensors



Owners Comments and Boat History


From the beginning, our goal with Limax II was to create a yacht we could trust completely. Having owned and sailed many yachts over the years, we approached this boat with clear priorities shaped by experience: genuine offshore capability, systems we could rely on, and a platform that also works beautifully for safe, comfortable family cruising. We wanted a yacht that could cross oceans with confidence, yet remain easy to live aboard and genuinely relaxing to sail.


We invested significant time and care—more than six months of focused preparation—to thoughtfully outfit the yacht for Atlantic crossings and long-range cruising. Every upgrade was selected based on real-world use and past lessons learned: sail handling, redundancy, energy independence, safety systems, and offshore reliability. The result is a Jeanneau 65 that feels settled, proven, and ready, rather than a factory-spec yacht still needing refinement.


Alongside her offshore capability, Limax II has been an exceptional family yacht. She is quiet, comfortable, and reassuring underway, with excellent protection, effective climate control, and a layout that works extremely well for extended time aboard with children. Whether on longer passages or relaxed island cruising, she has consistently proven to be both capable and enjoyable to live on.


We have taken great pride in caring for the yacht, and she is kept as close as possible to immaculate condition, both mechanically and cosmetically, reflecting thoughtful ownership and professional oversight throughout.


Limax II has been privately owned and professionally operated, with a dedicated captain responsible for day-to-day care, preventative maintenance, and system oversight. This professional management ensured that all systems were operated correctly, maintained on schedule, and monitored continuously.


The yacht has been used exactly as intended: long-range cruising, ocean passages, and some short cruises for family sailing. She has benefited from conservative operation, proactive servicing, and careful attention to detail throughout her ownership. All maintenance has been carried out with a long-term view toward reliability and safety.


The yacht has no history of damage or structural issues, and all systems are reported to be functioning as intended. Service records and logs are up to date, and the yacht’s condition reflects both professional oversight and thoughtful private ownership.


Today, Limax II is presented as a fully prepared, turn-key Jeanneau Yacht 65, ready for immediate use—whether for offshore passagemaking, extended cruising, or refined family sailing. Her EU VAT–paid status further simplifies ownership and enhances her appeal for European and international buyers.


The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

Listing MLS by Yachtr.com

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