2008 Africat Marine 420

SummaryThe Africat 420 is a robustly built and beautifully finished power cat that is rare on the market. This specific unit, aptly named AFRICA 3, is in impeccable condition and recently upgraded and maintained by its second owners. The first owner kept the boat in Key Largo and used it very lightly in the Florida Keys. The Volvo IPS 500 engines (pod drive transmission) have only 800 hours on them and have been recently serviced for optimum performance. The current owners, who have previously owned top-end sailing multihulls, are currently cruising in the Bahamas.AFRICA 3 features a 2 cabin/3 head interior layout. The starboard hull is dedicated to the owner with a queen berth aft and a large en-suite with walk-in shower forward. The port hull has a guest cabin aft with queen bunk and en-suite and a large cabin forward with vast storage capacity, walk-in shower, washer/dryer and workshop space. This is an ideal layout for long term liveaboard for a couple or small family.Some of the quality equipment that distinguishes this Africat 420 from other power cats: Volvo IPS 500 engines for ease of maneuvering Full length fly-bridge with pilot station and settee aft Solid (monolithic) construction under the waterline Tempered glass salon windows and sliding doors (no Perspex or plexiglass) Stainless steel safety rails Rubbing strake Lithium batteriesThe IPS500 drives are controlled by electronic throttles from three different positions in the cockpit, interior helm and flybridge. The IPS pods greatly facilitate maneuvers in port and in tight quarters compared to a straight shaft propulsion arrangement. The attached video walk-though details these throttle positions.AFRICA 3 is a 110V boat originally built for the US market. The current owners added a lithium battery bank and solar panels. The boat is also equipped with a 9KVA Onan generator, water maker, washer dryer to complete the comfort amenities. A brand new Highfield RIB dinghy + brand new Suzuki outboard (2026) is maneuvered on and off the boat with a hydraulic crane positioned on the foredeck.A turn key, proven yacht that is ready to go. Please contact us for more details or to arrange a showing. CONSTRUCTIONComposite construction with vinyl-ester and polyester resins sandwich hull and deck designSolid hull construction (monolithic) below water lineSolid fiberglass internal modulesBulkheads, sandwich construction as per designer drawingsDECK EQUIPMENTRubbing strake for hull protection10 Mooring cleats 4x Dock lines 6 x FendersElectrical windlass 1200w with controls at locker and Flybridge HelmStainless steel safety rails including pulpits & seat2 stainless steel cable gates at stern1 navigational stalk for lights on radar archAnchor pod for anchor storage with Rocna Vulcan 55 lbsSecond anchor CQRMolded toe rail12 opening port lights4 Lewmar size 60 hatches2 Lewmar size 54 hatchesAluminum companionway door with shatterproof glassFreshwater washdownDECKAft Self-draining cockpitMarine deck 2000 flooringLarge molded swivel cockpit tableSettee for 6 personsTrampoline with teak walkwaySundowner seats facing aftSliding window linking cockpit to salon/bar area7 cockpit lockers for storageSalon settee table complete with 2 heights. 1 for dining, the other drops down to form a King size bed5 cockpit down lightsCourtesy lightsHot and cold freshwater showerFreshwater deck washdownFLY-BRIDGEAccess via molded stairs from cockpitMolded radar archSeating for 10 personsMolded table12v Coolmatic fridge under seatLocker space for storageMarine deck 2000 Teak flooringStainless steel safety rails2 down lighters in radar archHelm station including 2 x STIDD pilot chairsHydraulic steering wheelFly by wire engine controlsFull Volvo engine monitorsWindlass ControlsCompassHard top BiminiENGINE ROOMSTwin Volvo IPS500 HP Diesel EnginesPod drive transmissionOnan 9kw GensetSound proof compartmentsAir intakes2 Electric Bilge pumpsEngine access through Deck and Aft bunkLights Dual Racor fuel Pre-filters2 x 210 gal (2 x 800lt) fuel tanksAdditional 2 x 105 gal (2 x 400lt) Fuel tanks with Racor filters between tanksFuel transfer systemTank monitoring system2 x Automatic Halon Fire extinguishersDual Reverso oil change system to main engines and generatorVillage Marine Tec. Water MakerPLUMBING2 x 105 gal (2 x 400lt) water tanksExcaliber Hot & Cold pressurized water system throughout110v Water heater2 electric bilge pumpsELECTRIC12v Distribution board with switches110V AC panel with 12 switchesNavigation light selection panelWater and diesel sentry system2 x engine start batteries 140amp/hr600 amp/hr house Lithium batteries110V Salon/Bar/Galley & Cabin outletsCharger / Inverter 12/110V 2500W110 / 50Amp Dock inlet2 x Solar Panels (New)INSTRUMENTATIONRaymarine – ST 60 Plus speed/depthWind Raymarine – ST 6001 Auto PilotRaymarine – E120 Chart plotterRaymarine Axiom 12 Chartplotter with new AIS System (new 2024)Raymarine – 48NM Radar (Fly bridge)Raymarine – VHF at Fly bridge & VHF at Interior helm stationRecent upgrades and maintenanceNew Highfield RIB dinghy 10.5 ft Classic with brand new (2026) Suzuki outboard engine 15hp.New Lithium battery bank 660Ah and accessories.New Victron Multiplus monitoring system etc.New Raymarine Axiom 12 Chartplotter with new AIS System.New VHF Handheld Standard Horizon HX890All cockpit and flybrige cushions are new (Sunbrella)New cockpit enclosures.New replaced upholstery for the Stidd pilotchairs.New Rocna Vulcan 55lbs anchor.New 250 foot anchor chainNew solar panels 2 x 250 wattsThe following work was completed in January/February 2024:Full Bottom job including sand blasting, epoxy coating, primer and antifouling, Volvo pods and props with prop speed.All through hull valves are replaced and new including the engine valves.All Pods and engines are serviced, the starboard engine is rebuilt.Gel coat repairs, partly painted.Full cleaning, compound, polish and wax.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.DisclaimerThe 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.Additional DetailsCONSTRUCTIONComposite construction with vinyl-ester and polyester resins sandwich hull and deck designSolid hull construction (monolithic) below water lineSolid fiberglass internal modulesBulkheads, sandwich construction as per designer drawingsAdditional DetailsDECK EQUIPMENTRubbing strake for hull protection10 Mooring cleats 4x Dock lines 6 x FendersElectrical windlass 1200w with controls at locker and Flybridge HelmStainless steel safety rails including pulpits & seat2 stainless steel cable gates at stern1 navigational stalk for lights on radar archAnchor pod for anchor storage with Rocna Vulcan 55 lbsSecond anchor CQRMolded toe rail12 opening port lights4 Lewmar size 60 hatches2 Lewmar size 54 hatchesAluminum companionway door with shatterproof glassFreshwater washdownAdditional DetailsDECKAft Self-draining cockpitMarine deck 2000 flooringLarge molded swivel cockpit tableSettee for 6 personsTrampoline with teak walkwaySundowner seats facing aftSliding window linking cockpit to salon/bar area7 cockpit lockers for storageSalon settee table complete with 2 heights. 1 for dining, the other drops down to form a King size bed5 cockpit down lightsCourtesy lightsHot and cold freshwater showerFreshwater deck washdownAdditional DetailsFLY-BRIDGEAccess via molded stairs from cockpitMolded radar archSeating for 10 personsMolded table12v Coolmatic fridge under seatLocker space for storageMarine deck 2000 Teak flooringStainless steel safety rails2 down lighters in radar archHelm station including 2 x STIDD pilot chairsHydraulic steering wheelFly by wire engine controlsFull Volvo engine monitorsWindlass ControlsCompassHard top BiminiAdditional DetailsENGINE ROOMSTwin Volvo IPS500 HP Diesel EnginesPod drive transmissionOnan 9kw GensetSound proof compartmentsAir intakes2 Electric Bilge pumpsEngine access through Deck and Aft bunkLights Dual Racor fuel Pre-filters2 x 210 gal (2 x 800lt) fuel tanksAdditional 2 x 105 gal (2 x 400lt) Fuel tanks with Racor filters between tanksFuel transfer systemTank monitoring system2 x Automatic Halon Fire extinguishersDual Reverso oil change system to main engines and generatorVillage Marine Tec. Water MakerAdditional DetailsPLUMBING2 x 105 gal (2 x 400lt) water tanksExcaliber Hot & Cold pressurized water system throughout110v Water heater2 electric bilge pumpsAdditional DetailsELECTRIC12v Distribution board with switches110V AC panel with 12 switchesNavigation light selection panelWater and diesel sentry system2 x engine start batteries 140amp/hr600 amp/hr house Lithium batteries110V Salon/Bar/Galley & Cabin outletsCharger / Inverter 12/110V 2500W110 / 50Amp Dock inlet2 x Solar Panels (New)Additional DetailsINSTRUMENTATIONRaymarine – ST 60 Plus speed/depthWind Raymarine – ST 6001 Auto PilotRaymarine – E120 Chart plotterRaymarine Axiom 12 Chartplotter with new AIS System (new 2024)Raymarine – 48NM Radar (Fly bridge)Raymarine – VHF at Fly bridge & VHF at Interior helm stationAdditional DetailsRecent upgrades and maintenanceNew Highfield RIB dinghy 10.5 ft Classic with brand new (2026) Suzuki outboard engine 15hp.New Lithium battery bank 660Ah and accessories.New Victron Multiplus monitoring system etc.New Raymarine Axiom 12 Chartplotter with new AIS System.New VHF Handheld Standard Horizon HX890All cockpit and flybrige cushions are new (Sunbrella)New cockpit enclosures.New replaced upholstery for the Stidd pilotchairs.New Rocna Vulcan 55lbs anchor.New 250 foot anchor chainNew solar panels 2 x 250 wattsThe following work was completed in January/February 2024:Full Bottom job including sand blasting, epoxy coating, primer and antifouling, Volvo pods and props with prop speed.All through hull valves are replaced and new including the engine valves.All Pods and engines are serviced, the starboard engine is rebuilt.Gel coat repairs, partly painted.Full cleaning, compound, polish and wax.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.Additional DetailsDisclaimerThe 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.