Lindenberg Custom 65
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XPresented For Sale By:
The Multihull Company
United States
| Make | Lindenberg |
|---|---|
| Model | Custom 65 |
| Year | 1992 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$495,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Catamaran |
| Length | 65 ft |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Other |
| Location | San Salvador, El Salvador |
| LOA | 64 ft 9 in |
|---|---|
| Beam | 30 ft |
| Max Draft | 4 ft 5 in |
| Displacement | 39683 lb |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 4JH4-TE |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 2013 |
| Power | 75 hp |
| Engine Location | Port |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 4JH4-TE |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 2013 |
| Power | 75 hp |
| Engine Location | Starboard |
Description
Overview
Meet FORCE, a rare and rugged Lindenberg 65 performance cruising catamaran, custom-built with epoxy glass foam sandwich construction. Inspired by the legendary Gunboat 66 and retrofitted with carbon fiber rigging from the Gunboat Coco de Mer, FORCE is a “poor man’s Gunboat” ready for global cruising. She has a rich sailing history across the Atlantic and Mediterranean and has recently completed her Central American voyage. Designed for autonomy, speed, and serious adventure, FORCE is a standout vessel with massive beam, daggerboards, and updated systems throughout.
Specifications
Make / Model: Custom Lindenberg 65
Designer: Paul Lindenberg
Year Launched: 1992
LOA: 64.9 ft
Beam: 30 ft
Draft: 4.5 ft (daggerboards up)
Displacement: 18 tons
Fuel Capacity: 320 gallons (4 x 80 gal)
Water Capacity: 100 gallons (2 x 50 gal)
Hull/Deck Construction: Epoxy glass foam sandwich
Keel Type: Twin daggerboards
Rudders: Dual spade rudders
Last Antifoul: December 2024
Paint Finish: Awlgrip, repainted November 2024
Engines & Performance
Engines: 2 x Yanmar 4JH4-TE (75 HP each) – Installed 2013
Cruise Speed: 7 knots
Max Speed: 9 knots
Drive Type: Shaft
Propellers: Gori 3-blade, two-speed (Port: 18x14, Starboard: 19x15)
Steering: Hydraulic (port rudder) + cable (starboard)
Last Service: May 2024 (engine and transmission oil change)
Battery & Electrical Systems
House Batteries: 4 x SOK 200Ah LiFePO4 (Installed Dec 2021)
Solar: 6 x 200W = 1200W total
Inverter: Needs replacement
Shore Power: 110/220V transformer installed
Watermaker: Spectra (9–18 GPH depending on pump use)
Heater: Propane (not vented, discharges into saloon)
No Generator, Wind Generator, or Washing Machine
Electronics
Chartplotters: Raymarine (2021) + additional unit (2024)
Radar: Raymarine
Autopilot: Raymarine hydraulic + electric backup
Depth Sounder, Wind Instruments, GPS: Raymarine (wind instruments not accurate)
VHF Radios: ICOM fixed + handheld
Satellite Communications: Iridium + Starlink
Stereo: Jensen
Rigging and Sales
Rigging & Sails
Mast/Boom: Carbon fiber (ex-Gunboat 66)
Standing Rigging: Kevlar from Future Fibers (2024)
Running Rigging: Mostly functional, main & jib sheets are aged
Sails:
Main: 5.5 years old, fair condition, repaired headboard
Jib: Spectra, 2 years old, good condition
Reacher: 2 years old, good condition
Spinnakers: 3 total (2 from Gunboat 66 – 1 like new, 1 worn; 1 original to FORCE)
Reefing System: 3 reef points
Electric Furler: Jib
Winches: 13 Harken (including 2 x 74, 2 x 64, 6 x 53, 2 x 32, 1 x 46), 1 electric for main halyard
Spinnaker Pole: Aluminum
Bowsprit: Aluminum
Accommodations
Interior / Accommodations
Cabins: 2
Berths: Sleeps 7 (3 doubles, 1 single + double berth in saloon)
Headroom: 6.5 ft saloon / >6 ft master cabin
Heads: 2 manual saltwater toilets
Showers: 1 interior, 1 exterior
Holding Tanks: 2 x 25 gallons (no pump-out fittings)
Galley:
Stove/Oven: Propane
Microwave: 110V
Refrigeration/Freezer: 12V only
Sink: Stainless steel
Water Heater: 5 gallons for galley and shower
Propane System: 3 aluminum tanks in vented locker
Deck
Deck & Ground Tackle
Anchor: Delta 100 lb (re-galvanized 2024)
Chain: 200 ft of 3/8" stainless steel
Spare Anchor: Fortress 65 lb with 15 ft chain
Windlass: Serviced in 2022
Davits & Swim Ladder: Yes
Deck Wash: Saltwater
Deck Shower: Cold
Bimini: Solid
Cockpit Cushions: Yes
Safety
Safety Equipment
Liferaft: Present but expired
EPIRB: Valid until Feb 2025
Life Jackets: 2 inflatable, 6 standard, 3 in dinghy
MOB Lights: 2
Bilge Pumps: 9 automatic + 1 manual
Flares / Fire Extinguishers: Present but expired
Bosun’s Chair / Harnesses: Included
First Aid Kit: Included (needs updating)
Tender & Accessories
Tender: 3D Tender 12 ft hypalon aluminum (2025)
Outboard: 2025 Honda 20 HP
Accessories:
Fenders: 10
Mooring Lines: Yes
BBQ: None
Boat Hooks
Additional Information
Refit & Upgrade Highlights (Past 5 Years)
New mainsail (2020), jib and reacher (2023)
New chartplotter, radar, AIS (2021)
Kevlar standing rigging (2024)
New dinghy and outboard (2025)
New exterior paint and stack pack (2024)
New windows, sunshade, deck wash pump, VHF (2021–2024)
Sailing History
Originally launched in Costa Rica as Starchaser, FORCE has sailed:
US East Coast (VA, DC, NYC, Newport, Maine)
The Caribbean (Bahamas, DR, Bermuda, Virgin Islands)
Transatlantic to the Azores, Lisbon, Netherlands, Barcelona, Greece, and back
Through the Canaries, Cape Verde, Barbados, Grenadines, Trinidad, Panama Canal, and now lies in El Salvador
Special Features
Carbon fiber rig from Gunboat 66
Modeled after Gunboat – high performance on a budget
Dual daggerboards for versatility and shallow draft
Global cruising ready with proven ocean-passage track reco
Presented For Sale By:
The Multihull Company
United States
Presented For Sale By:
The Multihull Company
United States
