DISCOVERY 55

CASAMARA is a well-maintained Discovery 55, from 2008. Having successfully completed a circumnavigation, she combines proven bluewater capability with exceptional comfort. Accommodating seven guests across three cabins, she features a spacious deck saloon, a well-equipped galley and a comfortable owner's cabin. With extensive upgrades, fresh standing rigging and a renewed sail wardrobe, CASAMARA is a capable, well-equipped ocean cruiser, ready for her next adventure.

Construction

RCD Status: The yacht conforms with the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC (Recreational Craft Directive) and is categorised A – “Ocean”

 

Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:

• White GRP construction to Lloyds and CE Category A Ocean.
• 2 x Coats of isothalic gelcoat, non-pigmented below the waterline followed by a powder bound matt. Vinylester resin is used throughout the hull.
• 5-year guarantee against osmosis from build.
• Lay-up incorporates an end-grain balsa core, and this is laid up under vacuum.
• Woven mat is used for optimum strength to weight ratio, and this is further strengthened with a layer of woven Kevlar through the forward part of the hull.
• Stringers run the full length of the yacht incorporating engine beds and tank supports.
• There are 2 watertight bulkheads forward.
• The hull is epoxy painted beneath the waterline with moulded boot top gelcoat together with the cavita line.
• New antifoul (October 2026).
• Deck in GRP with balsa core, with load bearing areas in marine ply with aluminium and with stainless steel backing plates where needed.
• Deck incorporates 2-fold down access steps amid ships (retro fitted as per Discovery Mk 2s) 2 lockers in the transom, 2 lazarette steps, self-draining gas locker, fender locker amidships, fold out bathing ladder, transom shower with hot and cold water.
• Weather deck, forward coachroof, cockpit seats, helmsman’s seat, forward cockpit sole and transom steps, teak laid in quarter sawn teak with teak capping rail.
• The hull to deck join incorporates a raised flange from the bulwark which is bonded to the matching hull flange with epoxy bonding paste.
• The side decks drain through scupper drains so that fresh water may be diverted to one of the water tanks.
• All windows are constructed of toughened safety glass set in marine grade aluminium frames.
• The main saloon windows are part double glazed and port and starboard windows facing forward are opening, 6 opening ports in hull, portlight above pilot berth.
• Air Draft: 77’1” / 23.52m.

 

Keel & Rudder:

• Ballast: 9,500kg / 20,900lb; ratio 42.2% (half load).

Machinery

Engine & Gearboxes:

• Yanmar 4LHA-HTP 160hp 4-cylinder, turbo charged diesel engine with gearbox ratio of 2:68:1.
• Engine is flexibly mounted with Aquadrive coupling and stainless-steel shaft to cast bronze p bracket. Engine mounts replaced in 2021.
• Engine room in lined with fire retardant insulation faced to avoid contamination. Ventilation ducting is also sound insulated where required.
• Duplex Racor switchable filters for fuel for engine, additional Separ filter for generator.
• Stainless steel manifold which dramatically reduces the number of through hull fittings.
• Engine fully reconditioned, July 2025 and August 2026 including turbo reconditioned, seawater pump overhauled (bearings and seals), injectors overhauled with new seals fitted, valve clearances reset with covers and gaskets fitted and exhaust water injection elbow replaced July 2025 and reinspected in 2026. Engine, exhaust, and plumbing thoroughly checked for signs of corrosion, misalignment, security/collapsing and lubricant/seawater leaks. Repainted July 2025.
• Engine hours approx. 4,200.

 

Maintenance & Performance:

• CASAMARA’s systems have been regularly serviced throughout the last 10 years.

 

Propulsion & Steering:

• 24” Gori propeller with overdrive and ropecutter (new in 2024).
• Maxpower 125 composite bow thruster - new gearbox and props in 2021.

Electrical Systems

Voltage Systems:

• 220V sockets throughout ship including in engine room + 12V socket.
• There is a 24 to 12V convertor for 12V use.
• All wiring is tinned, multi-strand marine cable.
• Heavy duty battery switches isolate all circuits apart from the independent bilge pump system.

 

Battery Management

• Victron GX 50 Touch screen display at chart table (new 2025).
• Victron Cerbo CX Mk2 (new 2026).
• Victron Smart Battery monitor.
• Victron Smartsolar MPPT 150/45 (new 2022).
• Rutland 1200 Hybrid MPPT Solar/wind controller Inc remote display at chart table (new 2020).

 

Battery Banks:

• 12 x Rolls batteries @ 750amp (New July 2025).
• Starter and generator battery (2020).
• Emergency switch linking domestic and engine start batteries.

 

Battery Chargers:

• 1 x 3000 Multiplus Victron inverter/battery charger(new 2018).
• 1 x Christec battery charger (new 2018).

 

Alternators:

• Engine and generator start are charged by their own alternators. This provides secure back-up with 2 120amp hour separate batteries, both systems at 12v. The main engine has a 55-amp hour alternator.
• There is an emergency link which allows charging from either alternator or power to be drawn from either set of batteries.

 

Generator:

• M673L3.5 Northern Lights 5kw generator with custom mountings (replaced 2025).
• Fully reconditioned in August 2025 inc new seawater pump seals.

 

Solar Power

• 2 x Sunware 4 panel 240wp 24V foldable mountable on bimini (New 2022).
• 2 x Tommatech Flexible 170w solar panels mounted on davits. (New Jan 2026).
• Victron Smartsolar MPPT controller 150/45.
• Rutland 1200 Hybrid MPPT Solar/wind controller Inc remote display at chart table (new 2018).

 

Wind Power

• Rutland 1200 Marine Wind charger (new 2018).

 

Shore Power:

• 220V Ring main. External sockets replaced 2024. Internal sockets replaced 2026.

Plumbing Systems

Fresh Water & Water Heating System:

• Eberspacher D10W central heating system. Refurbished April 2021.
• 240V heated towel rail in both heads compartment.
• 50 litre calorifier with 220V immersion (replaced 2020).

 

Watermaker:

• Dessalator Freedom 24V watermaker (fitted new in 2020) 460 hours. Spares available.

 

Bilge Pumps:

• Bilges are separated into 2 areas. The forward cabin has its own electric bilge pump. The main cabin drains via limber holes to a deep sump fitted with high output electric bilge pump. There is also an electric bilge pump for the forward sail locker. All 3 pumps are fitted with automatic floats and 2 position switch. A manual bilge pump fitted with strum box can be operated from the cockpit.
• Spare manual and electric pumps available which conform to the World Cruising Club safety regulations.

Tankage

Fuel:

• Total fuel capacity of 1,334 litres in 3 x diesel high density polyethylene tanks with baffles and inspection hatches.
• Tank 1 = 344 litres, tank 2 = 600 litres and tank 3 = 390 litres.
• Each tank has a drain point at the bottom to permit the removal of water or contaminants.
• The main fuel feed is then led to Racor fuel filters and water separator. There are contents gauges for both tanks at main switch panel. Generator draws only from tank 3 via a separate Separ fuel filter.
• Motoring range of approx. 1600 miles.

 

Fresh Water:

• Total fresh water capacity of 1,008 litres 2 x fresh water food grade high density polyethylene tanks from Tec Tanks, fitted with inspection hatches and baffles.
• Tank 1 = 576 litres, tank 2 = 432 litres.
• There are also deck feeds for these and a rain water catching system. Contents gauge at main switch panel.

 

Grey/Blackwater Holding Tanks:

• Total blackwater capacity of 120 litres in 2 x 60 litre tanks.
• Small grey water holding tanks with automatic float switches attached to both heads.

Navigation Equipment

• ST60 Raymarine speed and depth separately.
• ST 60 Raymarine wind vane system.
• ST7002 Raymarine Plus Pilot control display at Helm with second unit as spare.
• Raymarine SG3 corepack for full MARPA facility with second corepack installed adjacent.
• Change over switch fitted to switch between the main and backup autopilot system.
• Raymarine Quantum Wi-Fi connected radar.
• Raymarine Raystar 125 GPS antennae.
• Stand-alone Garmin 152 GPS.
• Raymarine Smart Pilot controller – handheld wireless remote autopilot.
• Raymarine Axiom 12’’ touch screen plotter at chart table.
• Raymarine Axiom 9’’ touch screen plotter at binnacle with manual controls.
• AIT250 AIS Class B AIS transponder – send and receive.
• ICOM 505 VHF at chart table on deck fitted with loud hailer at mast.
• Integrated ICOM HM162E VHF fitted at binnacle.
• ICOM801 SSB with isolator on backstay.
• Furuno Navtex.
• Predict Wind Data hub.
• Wireless router to distribute internet throughout the ship.
• ACR EPIRB – new 2020. Exp 2030.
• YB3i tracker hard wired. (Subscription required).
• Iridium 9555 mounted at chart table. Ariel on aft mast. (subscription required).
• KVH Fleet track phone FB250, fax, phone, and data. Available - but not fitted.
• Digital Vion barometer.

Domestic Equipment

Galley:

• Salt water pump and tap at sink.
• Frigomatic deep freeze with volume of 170 litres.
• Frigomatic fridge with capacity of 300 litres which is front opening.
• New condenser unit 2021 and compressors 2024.
• The cooker is a gimbaled 4 burner Ocean Chef cooker with Nereus remote gas solenoid shut off valve. New 2019.
• Additional double plate induction cooker which mounts on top of the Ocean Chef allowing for all electric cooking in port if required.
• 240V microwave.
• Complete set of CASAMARA branded glasses, mugs, and ice bucket.
• Full sized AEG 7kg washer/dryer machine.

 

Heads/Showers:

• 2 x Manual toilets and 2 separated shower stalls.

 

Heating & Ventilation:

• Full air-conditioning to all cabins and salon (reconditioned 2026).
• 2 x Scirocco 24V fans in aft cabin, 2 in forward cabin, 2 in Pullman cabin and 2 in the galley. All replaced post 2020.

 

Entertainment:

• Fusion Sirius XM Radio/CD player with both internal and cockpit speakers. New 2020.

 

Lighting:

• LED down lighters throughout yacht.
• Red floor level night lights throughout.

 

Workbench:

• Bespoke work bench in ash and vice which fits over pilot berth in main saloon.

Accommodation

Summary of Accommodation:

• 7 berths in 3 cabins.
• The interior is designed by Ken Freivokh.
• Cherry interior with clear lacquer finish and teak and holly sole boards throughout.
• Stainless steel bars for aft cabin, forward cabin, and both saloon overhead hatches for security purposes, together with additional fixings to companionway hatch.
• Upholstery in Sycamore Iris blue material with cream parchment navigator’s seat (new 2018).
• Curtains in Turnberry Atlantic fabric.
• Lee cloths throughout.
• Garbage chute.
• Drinks locker opposite pilot berth.

Description of layout from forwards:

Forward Cabin:

• V-berth cabin with infill with footstalls and ample lockers including high level lockers.
• Double V berth with split mattress and leecloths.
• Good ventilation and large hatch.

Forward Port Cabin:

• Upper and lower berth.
• Good stowage and plenty of light.

Guest Heads:

• Heads, shower, and basin with pump out.
• Corian surfaces.

Saloon:

• Main saloon raised seating area with a table that allows space for 7 people to dine but which will fold down to coffee table size.
• This is a true deck saloon offering panoramic views.
• FOC clock and barometer and Wempe thermometer/hygrometer. All 3 mounted on saloon bulkhead.
• Fittings for fruit storage nets in main saloon.

Nav Station:

• The raised navigator’s station gives true 270-degree visibility from the chart table.
• There are red and white lights in this area and a separate working light at the chart table.
• Pilot berth and cherry cover for use for as a full-sized navigation table or a workbench with vice as needed. Chart drawer below.

Galley:

• Surfaces are in blue patterned Corian.
• The galley has a double sink near the centreline of the yacht.
• Cherry fiddles.
• Separate foot operated fresh water pump with a large draining bin beside the sink so that washing up can be left to dry naturally.
• Ample food storage throughout the galley.
• 8 x Mugs with rack.
• 2 x Opening ports in the coachroof for ventilation, an opening hatch overhead and a hatch into the cockpit.

Owner’s Cabin:

• The Owners’ cabin has a king size centreline double with split mattress and leecloths.
• Extensive wardrobes and locker space as well as ample bookshelves.
• Central dressing table and a separate heads to starboard with heads, basin, white fleck Corian surfaces, and separate shower stall.
• Full sized AEG 7kg washer/dryer machine behind nav seat accessed via shower stall.
• The main engine room access is here and comes complete with a bespoke set of tools mounted on the back of the engine room door.

Deck Equipment

Rig:

• Selden silver anodised aluminium alloy masthead spar with twin swept back spreaders and B&R rig. Electric in-mast furling.
• Harken manual furling system for both jibs.
• Selden hydraulic rod kicker new 2018.
• Sea Me active radar reflector.
• Passive radar reflector.
• Spinnaker halyard and boom light.
• Internal halyards, self-tacking staysail.
• Masthead VHF antennae and cable, Lopo Light masthead tricolour (new 2025), and anchor lights, steaming, and deck lights. Windex wind indicator.
• Standing rigging of 1 x 19 stainless steel wire. All standing and running rigging replaced in 2018. Most subsequently replaced in 2025/6 with Dyform rigging fitted to V1s.
• Running rigging (with gauges as appropriate), webbing jackstay lines with leather protectors.
• 2 x Seldon spinnaker poles. One mounted on mast, one on deck. All lines and halyards as required.
• 1.5m removeable bowsprit at bow.

 

Winches:

• 1 x Lewmar 54st Mainsheet electric winch cockpit.
• 2 x Lewmar 64 ECST primaries electric cockpit.
• 1 x Lewmar 54 ECST main halyard, self-tacking sheet electric under sprayhood.
• 1 x Lewmar 54 CST manual winch.
• 2 x Lewmar 48 CST manual halyard winches at mast.

 

Sails:

• Dolphin sails Mainsail (2025).
• Dolphin sails Genoa (2025).
• Dolphin Sails jib (2020).
• Dolphin Sails lightweight genoa (which fits on inner forestay and matches main genoa) New 2025.
• Parasailor (new 2025).
• 3 x Older sails available.

General:

• Permanent gas supply and bayonet fitting to barbeque on aft deck, secured by Nereus alarm system.
• Lightly used Magma BBQ.
• Salt water pressure pump for deck wash fitted at anchor well. 15m of hose and hose gun.
• Integrated side gates port and starboard retro fitted (as per Mk 2 Discovery 55s).
• Varnished fixed cockpit table with cold storage internally.
• Teak grating in aft of cockpit. (No Discovery hot tub plumbing).
• Starboard aft antennae mast for GPS, VHF, AIS, sat phone & Yellow Brick ariels etc.
• All stainless-steel fabrications in 316 marine grade stainless steel mirror polished.
• Stern rail extends with opening gate to transom.
• Gin and tonic seats on pushpit.
• Double stainless steel guard wires replaced 2018.
• Stainless steel guard rails over all dorade boxes and grab handles along deck saloon roof.
• Passerelle with rope handrail.

 

Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:

• Lewmar Ocean 3 vertical capstan windlass with foot switches and 2-way control switch at binnacle. The main roller is set forward with an oversized Delrin roller for a perfect fit for the chain. There is a second roller to port. 1.5m stainless bowsprit.
• ROCNA anchor self-stowing, with 100m calibrated galvanised chain new 2020.
• FX55 stern anchor with 10m chain and 50m warp.
• 6 x Stainless Mooring cleats.

 

Covers, Canvas & Cushions:

• Sprayhood with oversized stainless frame and grab handle. (new 2025).
• Large bimini covering the whole cockpit (new 2025) with detachable side sunshades.
• 1 x Foredeck sun cover . 1 x coachroof sun cover.
• Table cover. Helm cover.
• Full set of blue cockpit cushions.

 

Tender & Outboard:

• 150kg manual stainless-steel davits.
• Mariner 20hp F20 EFI outboard engine. Pad for outboard on pushpit.
• AB AL10 RIB with alloy hull (reconditioned 2025). With ‘chaps’ fitted.

Safety Equipment

• 3 x Stainless steel U-bolts in cockpit for safety harness attachment.
• Custom stainless steel liferaft cradle on pushpit + 8-person ocean safety liferaft (serviced July 2025. Exp Aug 2028).
• Jonbuoy serviced July 2025. Exp 2028.
• Auto Danbuoy (Jon Buoy) serviced July 2025. Exp 2028.
• 2 x Liferings (new 2026), complete with drogues, whistles, and auto lights.
• Lopo light LED Nav lights at bow.
• 12V searchlight (steamer scarer) with extension lead.

 

Fire-Fighting Equipment:

• Fire blanket adjacent to companionway
• Fire extinguishers in every cabin (serviced 2025) 3 x auto fire extinguishers in engine room (Serviced 2025)
• 2 x Smoke alarms as recommended by Discovery in aft cabin and main saloon.

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