2005 Royal Huisman Ketch Sailing Yacht 131'
Port de Vilanova Spain
131'
2"
An exceptional quality Royal Huisman built yacht thoughtfully designed by Bill Dixon & Rhoades/Young. ANTARES has been a private family yacht her entire life, lovingly cared for by long term professional crew and impressively upgraded by her owner.
Lloyds 20-year class survey completing in May 2025.
Versatile ketch rig ideal for long distance fast cruising. Commodious four (4) stateroom ensuite guest accommodations, upper & lower saloons opening to a generous exterior cockpit, full beam owner’s stateroom with private aft deck entrance.
World proven capable, Superb Dutch quality and impressively maintained and upgraded.
IKONIC Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Fraser Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Name: ANTARES
Type: Ketch Sailing Yacht
Builder: Royal Huisman Shipyard B.V, Vollenhove. Holland
Naval Architecture: Dixon Yacht Designs
Interior Designer: Dick Young Designs
Project Management: Patrick Yeoward
Year Delivered: May 2005
Refit Year(s): 2012 / 2018-2020 / 2022 / 2025
Hull No: 379
LOA: 40.00 M 131’ 03”
LWL: 33.75 M 110’ 09”
Length COR: 36.57 M 120’ 00”
Beam: 8.77 M 28’ 09”
Draft incl. Keel: 4.22 M 13’ 10”
Gross Tonnage: 218 tons
Displacement: 211 tons / 518,086 lbs
Ballast: 59.63 tons / 131,461 lbs
Main Sail Area: 282 M² 3,035 FT²
Rig: Southern Spars & Gleistein Dyneema
Hull Material: Aluminum
Hull Configuration: Monohull
Superstructure: Aluminum
Decks: Teak
Flag: British
Classification: Lloyds 100A1, SSC Yacht, Mono, G6, LMC, UMS
*ANTARES has never operated commercially – only ever for private use.
MCA: Full compliance to MCA Large Yacht Code (LY2)
Main Engine: Caterpillar 6-cyl, 533kW / 715HP, C18 ACERT (New 2012)
Speed Under Power: 11.0 Knots / 12.5 Max – 2,000nm
Range: 3,500 nm @ 8 knots
Guest Accommodation: 8-10 Guests in 4 Staterooms
Crew Accommodation: 6 Crew in 3 Cabins
COMMENTS AND NOTEWORTHY FEATURES AT A GLANCE
Current ownership has family cruised ANTARES in the South Pacific regions for last five years and adapted the yacht to be redundant and robust for expedition style service.
Superb Royal Huisman quality and proven world cruising Bill Dixon design
Comfortable layout offering protected cockpit and four-stateroom plus six crew
Immaculate condition due to several notable and expansive refits over the last years
Massive spare parts inventory and diving and water sports equipment
LLOYDS classification 20-year special survey completing May 2025
CLASSIFICATION
Flag: United Kingdom
Port of Registry: Jersey
Classification: Member of IACS
IACS Society: Lloyds 100A1, SSC Yacht, Mono, G6, LMC, UMS
*ANTARES has never operated commercially – only ever for private use.
EU Tax Status: Not VAT Paid
CONSTRUCTION
Aluminum hull, deck, superstructure & extrusions (Corus Alustar Temper H321 & H112)
Painted navy-blue hull with gold cove line (complete repaint in 2022)
White above decks superstructure (Complete repaint 2018)
Teak laid decks, cockpit & swim platform (New teak decking in 2018)
CAPACITIES
Gross Tonnage: 218 tons
Net Tonnage: 65 tons
Displacement Tons: 211 tons
Fuel Capacity: 16,837 Litres 4,448 Gallons
Fresh Water Capacity: 4,067 Litres 1,074 Gallons
Water Makers (Per Day): 14,000 Litres 3,698 Gallons
Grey Water: 2,385 Litres 630 Gallons
Black Water: 981 Litres 259 Gallons
Day: 400 Litres 106 Gallons
Hydraulic Oil: 774 Litres 204 Gallons
Lubrication: 300 Litres 79 Gallons
Sludge: 300 Litres 79 Gallons
Bilge: 470 Litres 124 Gallons
Overflow: 925 Litres 244 Gallons
ACCOMMODATIONS
OVERVIEW:
ANTARES’ subtly styled 1930’s Art Deco interior is the work of internationally reputed designers Rhoades Young. The interior was thoroughly refitted in 2016 with contemporary upgrading, replacing all hardware and designing the interior for the purpose of extended world family cruising.
DECKHOUSE:
The deckhouse is the main entrance to the yacht and one of the best features aboard ANTARES. 360-degree visibility afforded by large deckhouse windows. A unique feature is lowering glass panels that connect the deckhouse with the exterior central cockpit that creates a large and very sociable entertaining area with cocktail bar, large fridge & icemaker. The deckhouse is adorned with teak joinery and flooring complimenting the large sofas which surround a low teak coffee table. This table opens up and out to create a stunning dining table seating 12 persons.
The yacht’s internal navigation, communications center and chart table as well as internal helm station is to starboard. Entering the yacht down a few steps from the Deckhouse and to Port is a large intimate saloon, featuring a large flatscreen television with surround sound. To starboard is the dining area with space to seat 8 persons. This dining area has been converted into a massive iPad workstation for family study and creativity.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
ANTARES can sleep nine guests in four staterooms; a double master cabin aft, double VIP cabin to port, a twin cabin stbd. (including option to fold down a Pullman berth) & a converting double cabin forward in the yacht’s office/study. All guest cabins were fitted with new carpets & upholstery and hardware/fittings in 2016 and feature ensuite bathrooms & showers (including the office/4th cabin). Crew accommodation for 6 crew in 3 dedicated cabins, each with an ensuite.
MASTER STATEROOM:
The master stateroom is accessed via a private entrance aft of the deckhouse and is one of the most desirable features and focal points of the yacht. It has a private deck entrance and is luxuriously decorated. Featuring a king-sized bed, a drinks fridge, a vanity table/writing desk, and an ensuite with twin sinks and marble surfaces, there is also plenty of wardrobe space and storage available.
The three remaining guest cabins are all styled and finished to the same exceptional standard as the Master cabin with proper ventilation, A/C, and wardrobe / drawer space.
OFFICE / 4th STATEROOM:
Forward of the saloon is the large Owner’s study / office. This private room has a fitted desk, computer, widescreen television and numerous book shelving. The L-shaped sofa can be converted into a large double bed plus a single pullman berth has been added to this cabin which also has a full ensuite head/shower.
GALLEY / CREW ACCOMMODATIONS:
The galley on the yacht is centrally located and there is a crew companionway that leads forward. The crew mess includes a flat screen television, a raised dinette that can seat four people and laundry a Miele washer and dryer. The crew accommodation consists of a double Captain's cabin, and twin bunk cabins to port and starboard. Each crew cabin features an adjoining head and shower.
MAIN MACHINERY & ELECTRICITY
Main Engine: Caterpillar C18 ACERT 6-cyl, 533kW / 715HP (New 2012)
Hours (April 2026): 13,500 hours (had a full rebuild at 10,000 hours in 2022).
Consumption: 70 LPH / 18.5 GPH
Propulsion Type: Wärtsilä propulsion, 4CLF40AH, diam. 1200 mm, four blades with high skew
Gear Box: ZF 2150A, Angle down 10º, Reduction 3:1
New spare shaft in solid duplex plus new propeller in storage in Holland
Output/Electricity: 230/400 VAC - 50Hz 3 phase system
Power Management System: 1 x service battery bank (1500 Ah)
2 x starting battery banks, 1 x navigation battery bank
Generators: 2 x Generators MTU / Leroy Somer, LSA(M) 44.2 S7/4P (75kW each) Rebuilt in 2015.
New cylinder heads in 2020, Injector Pumps 2022, new Injectors and borescope 2025
Hours (April 2026): 2 x 19,500 hours
Generator Consumption: 11.5 LPH / 3 GPH
AUXILIARY MACHINERY
Steering System: Mechanically and hydraulically operated steering system
2 x outside steering positions
1 x inside steering position
Bow Thruster: Hundested FT 3 R hinged thruster, 75hp - SERVICED 2025
Stern Thruster: Hundested FT 3 R hinged thruster, 75 hp - SERVICED 2025
Fresh Water Makers: HEM 30/4000 modular, 14,000 LPD / 3,698 GPD, (4 membranes)
Hot Water Boilers: ACV remote water heater
Black/Grey Water Treatment: 1x Hamann Mini Compact Big
Air Conditioning: Heinen en Hopman climate control system Capacity: 216,000 BTU
3 x Marine Air chillers / Salor components AC System replaced in 2017 / all Air handlers replaced 2024
Air Compressor: Compressor unit: custom built RHS
Hydraulic System: Custom Bosch Rexroth / RHS manifold system
2 x PTO off the main engine
1 x PTO off each generator
SAILS & RIGGING
Rig: Southern Spars carbon masts & booms
Mainsail & Mizzen are fitted with Southern Spars in-boom furling (New Mandrel Motors 2022)
Fore Mast Dimensions:
L = 44.45m / 97.995ft
P = 40.41m / 89.0891ft
E = 11.66m / 25.706ft
J = 13.11m / 28.903ft
Mizzen Mast Dimensions:
L = 31.64m / 69.75ft
P = 27.51m / 60.65ft
E = 7.91m / 17.44ft
Sails: 2018 - NORTH 3Di
Mainsail fully battened
Reacher
Mizzen
Staysail
Sails 2022 – North 3Di Ocean
Mainsail with full battens
Blade (jib)
Sail area: Main sail: 282 m² / 3,035 ft²
Mizzen sail: 131 m² / 1,410 ft²
Reacher: 389 m² / 4,187 ft²
Jib: 253 m² / 2,723 ft²
Staysail: 85 m² / 915 ft²
Rigging: 2022 – New Stainless Steel BSI rigging fitted
New running rigging and Halyards 2025
Lloyds Rigging Survey 2025
Backstays, runners & the inner forestay are hydraulically tensioned by Rondal rams or Rondal underdeck captive winches (all controlled at the helm)
NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
NAVIGATION SYSTEMS
Navigation Bridge: B&G Hydra 5000 (speed, log, depth & wind)
Monitors: Glass top monitor screens operating TimeZero
Radar: Koden MDC 1810 radar (backs up Nobeltec)
Radar / Chart: TimeZero
Charts: Unlimited global charts run from four independent computers. One screen in the deckhouse & one each at the Stbd & Port helms plus crew mess
Admiralty Digital chart package
Compass: Furuno SCX 21 Satellite Compass and LT500 Fluxgate (New 2024)
GPS / AIS: SIMRAD MX 612 (new 2020) / Furuno FA’170 AIS (2020)
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
SAT Com C: Sailor H2095 C & Starlink Marine 1 TB system (New 2023) + Roman Unlimited 2025 Antenna
Iridium Transceiver: 2 X Iridium 9555 Handheld Sat Phones
WIFI: Wireless aerial on mast to pick up shore wireless supply
4G: 4G Antenna on mast for mobile internet
VHF / UHF: ICOM GM 600 & Sailor RT4801
SSB: Nasa HF-4E Receiver
Ship Monitoring: Schneider Ships ‘Alarm Monitoring System’ @ 4 x stations (engine room, deckhouse, crew mess & helm) allowing complete monitoring of the ships onboard systems. Also remotely accessed by Royal Huisman shipyard.
DECK MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT
Deck Gear: Custom deck gear by Rondal (hydraulic vangs, backstay rams, blocks, tracks etc)
Rondal Headsail Furlers (New Motors 2022)
Rondal deck hatches (with electronic lift & close mechanisms)
Stainless steel Rondal reel & drum winches
Various deck lockers port & stbd for bosun, deck gear fenders etc.
Crane: Akerboom (1250kg) hydraulic deck crane stored under deck. Providing a smooth and easy launch – SERVICED 2025
Ground Tackle: All surveys 2025 for Lloyds
2 x 500 lbs CQR bow anchors permanently stowed on the bow
2 x 31.3 kgs Fortress FX125 stern anchor
2 x 155 metres of anchor chain w/ chain counters at windlass
2 x Steen 23-09 electrical anchor winches & SS capstans above deck
Winches: 2 x main mast runners
2 x controlling Port & Stbd Reacher sheets
2 x controlling Port & Stbd Jib sheets
2 x controlling Port & Stbd Mainsail sheets
1 x for Mainsail halyard
1 x for Mizzen sail sheet
Passerelle / Side Gangway: Yacht Tec Hydraulic operated side boarding gangway on stbd side. Teak steps & stainless-steel handrails - SERVICED 2025
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
All deck safety equipment serviced annually
Fixed Firefighting System: Novec 1230 extinguisher for engine room
Firefighting Equipment: Sea water fire extinguishing system on deck
Life Rafts: 2 x Zodiac 16 pers life rafts stored either side of the main mast. Hydrostatically released hatches w/2 x Zodiac 8 man liferafts on pushpits port and starboard/ 2 x Jon Buoy recovery module (pushpit mounted)
Life Rings: 2 x liferings connected to Comet light & smoke signal recovery lines (pushpit mounted)
EPIRB: 1 x Fixed ACR EPIRP – Hydrostatically released from pushpit
2 x handheld EPIRB
SART: 2 x
Medical Equipment: A1 commercial medical kit MSOS plus NUVO Oxygen generator
GALLEY & LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT
MAIN GALLEY EQUIPMENT
Gaggeneau 5 ring Induction hob
Gaggeneau Electric oven
Extractor fan above
Combination Miele Microwave Oven
Extensive cold storage and freezers custom built Rovasta/RHS
Volume fridges approx. 1,209 l
Volume freezers approx. 896 l
Drop down breakfast bar access aft to guest dining area
2 x Ice Makers in Galley and Pilothouse
LAUNDRY
Miele Washing Machine
Miele Dryer
TENDERS & TOYS
Tenders: 2019 Smuggler Strata 600 Rib w/ Yamaha 130 hp
2022 Zobiac Cadet 350 w/ Yamaha 15 hp
Dive Equipment: 2018 High-Capacity Nitrox System
Bauer Mariner 320 dive compressor
Nuvair LP 300 Nitrox Generator
16 x dive bottles
MAJOR REFIT ITEMS SINCE 2017 – IN ADDITION TO STANDARD MAINTENANCE
2025
Lloyds special survey (20-year) completed in May 2025
New stern tube, shaft bearings, couplings, prop & shaft with vibration survey before and after
Engine, gearbox, OD box & shaft re-aligned
Main Engine cylinder head service
Gearbox borescope inspection, OD box seals replaced.
Generators - compression test and borescope cylinder liners
New main electrical breakers
New Generator fuel injectors
Bow and stern thrusters removed, seals and props replaced, painted
Rudder removed, shaft NDT tested, bearings serviced, and clearances checked
Water tanks and keel tanks sandblasted and painted, Fuel tanks cleaned and inspected
Passarelle removed, serviced (hydraulics & wiring)
Through-hull fittings serviced and surveyed
Hull and Deck thickness survey
Fire Main, crash pump, main fire pump and valves serviced & painted.
Bow and side deck lockers painted; Deck planking edge seams replaced.
Windlasses serviced, chain & ground tackle inspected and calibrated
Running rigging replaced in the past year - Main halyard, sheets, runners & preventer, Blade halyard, Staysail halyard
Crane lifting strop replaced, crane, passarelle, side ladder load tested
Autopilot frequency driver replaced
Rig survey as part of special survey (May) RSB Rigging Palma have surveyed the rigs and rigging to the acceptance of Lloyds/next surveys in 2027
All aircon fan units replaced (2024)
2 x new icemakers
2023
Starlink 1 TB Marine high-power antenna
Watermaker New Membranes
Cathodic Protection MME system replaced
Dive & O2 Tanks Hydrostatic testing
Furuno Radar (FAR 1518) RF tray replaced
Furuno network radar New magnetron
Nav computers 4 new nav computers
Tender Completely re-wired, new steering and engine controls.
2022
Rig Refit New rods & fittings
Masts, booms painted
New mandrels & furler motors
Sails New main and Jib (North 3di Ocean)
Hull Topsides full repaint
Varnish all varnish on deck, cap rail wooded
Haul out (Brisbane) Intermediate survey, rudder & thrusters inspection, antifouling
Prop and shaft Removed, NDT tested, stern tube inspected
Lloyds Surveys Bottom, Shaft & Prop
Main Engine 10 000 hour service. A full engine rebuild including: cylinder head replaced, pistons, liners, rings, bearings, torsional coupling, new turbo
Electrical New emergency battery chargers installed.
Generators serviced Injector pumps rebuilt
Tanks Water tanks painted, diesel tanks cleaned
VSAT Antenna service, new control unit
Anchor system windlasses & motors serviced
anchors and chains regalvanised
Bow rollers, arms removed and serviced
Tender Bottom gelcoat, electronics updated
Outboards serviced, new covers
new 3.5m crew tender
Interior New washer dryer installed
2021
Aircon / Refrigeration system overall, Crew area airconditioning upgraded.
Bauer HP dive compressor Full rebuild.
I.T. New wifi routers throughout the boat
Engineering Spare shaft and propeller purchased.
Spare hydraulic pump for sailing systems purchased
New fire detection alarm panel installed
2020
Generators 10,000-hour service
New cylinder heads installed
injectors
engine mounts, heat exchangers, coolant pump
turbo rebuild
Hydraulics system service & flush, various hoses changed
Electronics upgrades simrad autopilot CPU
new Sat C unit, Icom VHF
New Iridium handheld phones
B&G updates
Haulout (Singapore) Antifouling
4 through hull valves replaced.
2019
Tender New Smuggler 6m and 130hp Outboard
Lloyds Survey 5 yr Special survey, bottom, tailshaft
Electric system Inspection and mega load test (survey)
Tanks Keel tanks, blasted, painted, surveyed
water tanks, inspected, painted
diesel tanks inspected, cleaned
Anchor system full service, chain lengthened
Haulout (Brisbane) 5-year special survey, antifouling, rudder, Prop & shaft pulled for survey, Exhaust gas overboard standpipes replaced.
Through hulls All through hull valves removed, standpipes shot blasted then coated with a high-quality corrosion resistant coating.
Pneumatics New air compressors and reservoirs installed
Hydraulics Hydraulic cylinders overhauled - both vangs, all four backstays,
Titanium core installed in main hydraulic oil cooler.
2018
Decks New Teak
Superstructure full repaint
Dive compressor New Bauer dive compressor, Nitrox and O2 generators
Hailout (Auckland) Antifouling, rudder, prop & shaft, thrusters
New propshaft P bracket installed
Propeller pitch oil injection box and thrust bearing fully stripped and serviced.
Steering cylinders rebuilt
Electronics
New screens at helm stations, engine room
New Alphatron Gyro
B&G upgrades
New Furuno radar (2nd radar)
Hatch seals
All air seal replaced - owners hatch, transom door, pasarelle, side ladder, crew hatch
Rigs Main mast removed and serviced
Sails New full set - Main, Mizzen, Jib, Reacher
2017
Aircon Chiller plant and electrical control cabinet replaced
Electronics
New furuno network radar
New B&G Hydra 5000 system installed
New autopliot CPU and displays
New Magnus shore power converter installed
Ships emergency batteries replaced
New VSAT antenna and controls installed
New monitoring cameras installed on deck and in engine room.
All new computers installed for alarm and monitoring and navigation.
Engineering
All sea water pumps replaced and complete spares carried onboard.
Bilge pump replaced with upgraded type.
New steering power pack installed and frequency drive
New watermaker and membranes installed and a complete spare unit carried onboard.
New silver ion and UV water treatment units installed
Hamman sewage treatment plant fully serviced and all pumps replaced.
Cathodic protection
Installed a MME marine growth prevention system
Audio visual system
New Sonos and Apple TV integrated system installed.
Generators
New local operating panels installed
Interior
New washing machines and dryer installed
Camera table / Pulman berth in study / extra storage unit in galley roof / crew beds widened / crew area floors replaced / headlining's replaced / Saloon redesigned… / All mattresses replaced
Deck
New spinaker pole
Two extra liferafts added to pushpit.
PLC’s Over the years numerous modifications have been made to the PLC programming on all systems onboard to improve, streamline and make Antares safer to operate.
Significant investment was spent on refitting, maintenance and upgrading since 2016 when current owner purchased her. Additionally, a vast array of spare parts are stored at Huisman Shipyard in Holland to allow seamless service while she cruised the Pacific over the last years.
DISCLAIMER
NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR CHARTER TO U.S RESIDENTS WHILE IN U.S. WATERS
All speeds, capacities, consumption, etc. are approximate or estimated; measurements can also be approximate. Specifications are provided for information only and particulars herein obtained from sources believed to be correct but are not guaranteed. Buyer should instruct his agent and/or surveyor to check all details for accuracy. Offered subject to prior sale, price and/or inventory change, or withdrawal from the market without notification.
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