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2009 STEVE WARD

“THILA”Location on request

$4,850,000Used

About this yacht

Launched in 2009 by Australian shipyard S.E. Ward & Co and designed by Dubois Naval Architects with interiors by Rhoades Young Design, the 29.1‑metre sailing yacht Thila blends performance with luxury. Comissioned by an experienced Olympic sailor, her aluminium hull and superstructure underpin a sleek, stylish profile suitable for both dynamic sailing and comfortable cruising.

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Detailed Description

Having undergone professional operation and meticulous maintenance since her inception, THILA has been maintained in pristine condition. Noteworthy modifications include a fully moulded bowsprit extension installed in 2016, specifically designed to accommodate one of her two impressive gennakers which were delivered in 2025.

In 2022, THILA underwent an extensive refit program that included the installation of new generators, sails, and a comprehensive rig service.

Following her acquisition in 2024, THILA was extensively optimised and upgraded over the Winter of 2024/2025, with a significant number of technical and cosmetic upgrades, detailed in the latter part of the specification. This included many technical upgrades such as the installation of dual Starlink Satellite receivers, in addition to a full interior and engineering refit.

This meticulous attention to upgrades and maintenance ensures that she is now presented in turn-key condition, ready to charm a new owner with her sleek design and top- notch performance.

THILA's exterior is designed with a family-friendly approach, offering a line-free cockpit lounge that serves as an ideal setting for dining and entertainment. This inviting space is shaded by a bimini and shielded from the breeze by a transparent screen forward, which can be extended to fully enclose the area for added comfort. The cockpit features two opposing U-shaped banks of seating around tables, creating a convivial atmosphere for socializing. The companionway is thoughtfully offset to the port side, enhancing the flow of movement within the space.

The aft deck of THILA provides ample sun lounging space, and its transom folds down, ingeniously creating a swim platform complete with a ladder for easy access to the water. This innovative design enhances the yacht's versatility, offering both relaxation and water activities.

Furthermore, when at anchor, additional sun lounging space is available between the winches, providing a tranquil spot for guests to soak up the sun while enjoying the serenity of the open sea. A practical touch includes the foredeck stowage of a 445 Williams Jet tender during passages, showcasing the yacht's commitment to combining functionality with elegant design.

THILA's interior is a showcase of elegance and comfort, beginning with a raised saloon that offers breathtaking panoramic views through large picture windows. This elevated space creates a light-filled and open atmosphere, inviting guests to immerse themselves in the surrounding beauty of the sea. The saloon features a formal dining area to port, providing an intimate setting for delightful meals, while seating to starboard adds to the overall sense of luxury and sophistication.

Descending steps from the raised saloon leads to a spacious second saloon, where guests can unwind and relax in style. To port, a TV lounge creates a cozy entertainment area, perfect for enjoying movies or catching up on the latest news. On the starboard side, additional seating complements the layout, allowing for versatile and comfortable social spaces. Large hull ports provide stunning views of the maritime surroundings, connecting the interior with the ever-changing scenery outside.

THILA graciously accommodates six guests in three thoughtfully designed cabins, ensuring a comfortable and intimate stay on board. The owner's suite, located aft and spanning the full beam of the yacht, epitomizes luxury with its spacious layout. Within this opulent sanctuary, guests are treated to a seating area to port, situated aft of the marble bathroom equipped with a shower, a vanity table, and ample storage space. The owner's suite is a private haven where every detail contributes to a sense of refined comfort.

Adjacent to the owner's suite, there is a twin cabin to port and a double cabin to starboard, both featuring en-suite facilities for added convenience. Additionally, each cabin is equipped with a pipe cot, providing flexibility for accommodating additional guests if needed.

In addition to the guest cabins, THILA is well-appointed to host a dedicated crew, with accommodations for up to four crew members.

MAIN SPECIFICATIONS:

TYPE Auxiliary Sailing

FLAG Cayman Islands

DIMENSIONS Length O.A. 29.1m (96ft)

Length W.L. 25m (82ft)

Beam 7.4m (24ft)

Draft 3.8m (13ft)

DISPLACEMENT 108 tonnes

YEAR BUILT 2009

BUILDER Steve Ward & Co, Perth, Australia

EXTERIOR Dubois Naval Architects

INTERIOR. Rhoades Young, United Kingdom

CONSTRUCTION Aluminium Hull and Superstructure

CLASSIFICATION Hull Built under Lloyd’s supervision

MAIN ENGINE 1 x 318Hp Scania DI9 6cyl diesel

GEAR BOX Twin Disc MG5082A

SHAFTS & PROPELLER 1 x Hundested VP5 FREL variable pitch propeller & stainless steel shaft

SPEEDS Cruising speed – 10.5 knots

Maximum speed - 12 knots

RANGE 2,300 nm

ENGINE HOURS October 2023:

7,973 hours (fully rebuilt winter 2022)

GENERATORS 2 x Northern lights MWM944W3G (30KW)

GENERATOR HOURS October 2023:

Port: 3,199 hours (new in 2022)

Stbd: 2,764 hours (new in 2022)

ELECTRICITY Custom Twin bus 230VAC 50Hz system, with quiet ship 10kW & 2.5kW inverters fed from 1200Ah@24VDC main

SHORE POWER/CONVERTER 35 KVh shore power transformer new 2022 125A

BATTERIES 24V Service Batt 1500A Sonnenschein 24V replaced 2022 Emergency 150A Full River 12V Service Batt 50A Full River 12V Emergency 150A Full River (2017)

SAILS & RIGGING

RIG MEASUREMENTS P (mainsail luff) 33.7m

E (mainsail foot) 12.2m

I (fore triangle hoist) 36.9m

Genoa I (fore triangle hoist) 34.6m

Blade J (fore triangle base) 10.9m

Genoa J (fore triangle base) 9.9m

Blade Air draft (incl antennas) 41.0m to DWL SPARS (Last out 2021)

STANDING RIGGING Ocean Yacht Systems UK Stainless Rod Shrouds Aramid backstays

FURLING GEAR Mainsail: Southern Spars Captive Winch Main Halyard / Furling Boom system

Genoa: Reckmann RF90-4 RT Real Time Adjust Blade: Reckmann RF9

WINCHES Mainsheet & Main Halyard Winch: Below Deck 2 x Custom OBS Captive Winch

SAIL WARDROBE North sails (New 2022)

Main 251 sqm

Genoa 298 sqm

Blade 185 sqm

Gennaker 565 sqm

Asymmetric spinnaker

STEERING SYSTEM Jefa direct response system fitted in 2016

BOW THRUSTER Lewmar Type 400SVTAH 40Hp

FIRE/BILGE PUMP Fire: 230VAC Pedrollo Centrifugal

Bilge: 230VAC Johnson Impeller

WC's 4 x SeaLand / Dometic Fresh Water Flush

AIRCONDITIONING Comprehensive Marine Air Chilled Water 96K BTU system, reverse cycle, 12 Air Handers throughout

NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

MAGNETIC COMPASS 2 x Suunto

AUTOMATIC PILOT Raymarine S3G with ST8002 Controllers at helm and interior nav station

RADAR Raymarine 10Kw (2011) overhauled 2023

PLOTTER & GPS Full networked Raymarine package including:

3x Axiom chart plotters new 2023 6 x ST290 Graphic Displays

SAILING INSTRUMENTS Comprehensive Raymarine ST290 package

ANCHOR WINDLASS 2 x Lewmar 4000 series Stainless Steel

ANCHOR 2 x 132kg CQR Stainless Steel Chain

2 x 110m 16mm short link L grade chain New 2023

SWIM PLATFORM Hydraulic folding aft swim platform & ladder

AWNING Fully enclosed high visibility clear with fully enclosed insect proof screen

WORKS LIST WINTER 2022:

  • • 2 x generator change out
  • • Main engine removal and full overhaul
  • • Mast and rig removal and full overhaul
  • • Paint and antifouling works
  • • Electrical DC issues – upgrades
  • • Varnish and capping works
  • • Hydraulic system overhaul and maintenance
  • • Air conditioning works – coil-fan cleaning
  • • Water makers upgrades
  • • SOLAS equipment service and overhaul
  • • Electrical battery changeout/upgrade
  • • Interior works – carpet, linen change out

WORKS LIST WINTER 2024/2025

Interior

Cabinet installed a the base of the mast, additional storage TV cabinet modified Hallway to master, all panels removed and replaced Coffee/ glass cupboard installed

New cockpit table insert Lighting changed from Halogen to LED 24vdc Interior step facia’s replaced Respray of interior trim near tv in lower salon

Galley

New Dishwasher installed New Microwave New Hot plate Extractor serviced

Plumbing

Freshwater piping replaced throughout with Hep2o Replacement of 2 X 200 litre water cylinders

Transom Door

Replaced by i3 composites from Aluminium to composite

Stainless Steel Modifications/Upgrades/Upgrades

New aft deck seating installed to Pushpit Ladders modified to more practical stowage system Bow rollers serviced and replaced where necessary 4 stanchion based repaired and fitted with new threaded Rivet

Varnish, Painting, Signage

Cove stripe covered with vinyl Hull and Superstructure polished with Polymer by ISHine Capping rail and cockpit tables varnished with 2 coats

Anfifoul

2 Coates of Jotun Superyacht Propspeed to shaft and propeller

Canvas

All Canvas work replaced New Foredeck Canopy built Refurnishment of cockpit binimi

Tender

Williams Tender serviced by local dealer

Engine room

All pumps serviced and tested Bilge manifold, all pipes replaced

Generators

PTO’s and Clutches Serviced Starter Batteries replaced 4 2 per unit

Main Engine

PTO removed and serviced

Air Conditioning

New AC Plant installed, Titan All air handlers removed and serviced, ducting for 13 units cleaned

Alfa Laval

2 Year Service

Fire and Bilge Pump

Removed and Serviced

Refrigeration

Condensing unit removed and replaced, Titan Marine Refrigeration deep freezer condenser unit replaced

Valves and Flanges

All ships valves replaced and flanges serviced

Winches

Captive winches removed and serviced by Winch Works

DC Hydraulics

DC Hydraulic motor removed and serviced

Anchor System

2 x Anchor windlasses serviced, stripped and refurbished

Passerelle

Removed for service, fully rebuilt by Tecnocean

Alarm Monitoring System

New Alarm Monitoring System installed by Etouch

PLC

All monitors replaced by Etouch Computer monitor replaced

Hydraulic

PLC replaced by Etouch Aft valve block removed and serviced Lazarette door cylinders serviced

Chargers & Inverters

New chargers and inverters installed by Etouch Battery banks tested

Deck Instruments

Raymarine I70’s replaced with new

LSA Equipment

All Solas Equipment Serviced 1 x New Liferaft 2 x New Jon Bouy’s

AV/IT

2 x New Starlink Maritime Units installed at spreader 1 Guest cabin TV’s upgraded to Smart TV’s with pivoting mechanism New Fusion Guest Cabin Stereos installed DVD Player added to the Master Cabin

Watermaker

Membranes cleaned by HEM High pressure pump serviced b

Sails

Serviced by North Sails Plama Cleaned by Elvstrom 2 x New Spinnakers

In Boom Furler

New Mandrel Motor installed

Specification

Builder
STEVE WARD
Year
2009
Length overall
95.47′
Beam
7.4′
Draft
3.8′
Hull material
Aluminum
Cabins
3
Heads
4
Berths
6
Engines
1 × Diesel
Total power
318 hp
Engine hours
9000
Cruising speed
11 kn
Maximum speed
12 kn
Drive
Inboard

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