Tatouga Blanca (White Turtle) is a Menorquin 130 (43ft) built by Sasga Menorquin Yachts the highly regarded yacht builder of Spain.

The Sasga Menorquín yachts echoes the history and elegance of the island’s traditional fishing boats. Their boatbuilding journey has spanned four decades evolving into one of the finest semi-displacement full keel motor yachts on the market. State-of-the-art boat building technology, an experienced yacht designer and a passion to maintain their rich history are key attributes in every yacht built. Known for the unique hull design with amazing seakeeping abilities that provide fuel efficient cruising speeds of 10 knots with hull plaining speeds of 16 + knots. The build is exceptional; with solid fiberglass decks and hull that are built to CE class B European standards. This yacht is all about quality workmanship, style, and comfort. Old world traditional charm on a modern platform. 

Main Description

Tatouga Blanca (White Turtle) is a Menorquin 130 (43ft) built by Sasga Menorquin Yachts the highly regarded yacht builder of Spain.

The Sasga Menorquín yachts echoes the history and elegance of the island’s traditional fishing boats. Their boatbuilding journey has spanned four decades evolving into one of the finest semi-displacement full keel motor yachts on the market. State-of-the-art boat building technology, an experienced yacht designer and a passion to maintain their rich history are key attributes in every yacht built. Known for the unique hull design with amazing seakeeping abilities that provide fuel efficient cruising speeds of 10 knots with hull plaining speeds of 16 + knots. The build is exceptional; with solid fiberglass decks and hull that are built to CE class B European standards. This yacht is all about quality workmanship, style, and comfort. Old world traditional charm on a modern platform. 

Totouga Blanca Highlights

Full keel, yet semi displacement hull for economical trawler speeds or “get there” speeds

Bow thruster (new batteries)

Elegant interior with teak woodwork

Master stateroom island queen (easy to make up)

Guest stateroom 2 single berths (not bunks)

Decks and Hull are SOLID fiberglass

Only 120 hours on engines since Full engine service by Volvo Tech in 9/2020

Interior woodwork was revarnished in 9/2019

Exterior bright work completely striped and revarnished 9/2019 maintenance touch up as needed by current owner

Popular Volvo D6-310EVC twin engines and transmissions

Spacious swim platform integrated into hull

Avon 10’ rib tender with 2020 Mercury 6hp 4 stroke

Bridge clearance 11ft. hinged mast folded down, 15ft with mast up. Ideal for all routes of the Great Loop.

Tour of Tortuga Blanca

Walkthrough:

As you approach from the dock on the water, this one is a standout head-turner. Her plum bow, rounded stern and widebody look is classic styling yet the semi displacement hull with full keel, large rudders is a modern seaworthy design with an amazing ride and very maneuverable.

You can board from the spacious integrated platform or from either side on to wide side decks. Boarding from the stern swim platform you step down two steps through the transom door on to a spacious aft nonskid cockpit. The rounded stern design provides more usable deck space for port and starboard built in seating for six, and a unique folding teak table and chairs (seats 6 open) for an alfresco dining option. The hardtop extends over of the aft deck providing sun and rain protection. An in-deck hatch provides access to the engine room and lazarette. This is in addition to the wheelhouse deck engine room access. From the cockpit four teak and glass bifold doors provide entrance to the wheelhouse (helm & seating area). When fully opened the wheelhouse and cockpit become one spacious contiguous area. This unique feature makes a seamless space, great for entertaining.

From the cockpit moving forward around the sides there are wide uncluttered decks with high stainless-steel handrails continuing around the bow pulpit. The side decks are, highlighted with, a teak capped toe rail. The forward bow deck has a large lazarette providing lots of storage and access to dedicated batteries powering the bow thruster and windless. Handrails are also found on the top the house as you move along the sides.

The wheelhouse helm area is unique, providing a panoramic view for the captain and quest. The helm seating is on the starboard in front of a well configured helm will all electronics and engine controls within easy reach. Below the helm seat is a built-in refrigerator with freezer compartment. On the port side of the wheelhouse is an L-shaped settee covered with “Alcantara” fabric from Italy an exceptionally durable yet soft super fabric. 

Four wide steps downward provide easy access to the salon dinning and galley area. The first impression is “WOW” as old-world artisanship combined with modern appliances provide for a comfortable stylish galley and dining area. The use of teak walls and doors combined with white overhead bead board style paneling provides a richly unique, yet cozy feel. The galley is to starboard with an adjacent dining area. The seating is an L-shaped settee covered in blue Alcantara fabric with under seat storage. A fixed dining table with inlay and under table draw storage is a focal point. On the port side of the solon are solid teak doors. In order: aft is the guest stateroom, midship the head, and forward the owner’s stateroom.

The owner’s stateroom has excellent storage with draws and lockers, full length mirror, two opening port lights and an overhead hatch all with covering treatments. The focal point is an island queen surrounded by beautiful teak shelving and built-in storage draws and lockers. The bed is framed by two reading lights. 

The Head has success from solon dining area and is well designed and bright. The space is white with teak for the cabinetry and trim. The countertop is made of light colored "Silestone" with storage located beneath. The head is an electric vacuum-flush style made by Tecma, with a macerating unit providing a push button flush. The shower area is large and shares space with the head and closes from the rest of this area with a bifold style sliding door.

The Guest stateroom is located port side aft of the Head. Accommodations are two single berths one aft and one forward. Aft berth is lower than forward berth with storage beneath and the forward berth higher and has a large locker and drawers below. Directly outboard is a large hanging locker and just aft of this is more shelf storage closed with louvered doors.

The galley located to starboard, is stylish and functional with Silestone counter tops, three a burner Kenyon stove, microwave / convection, and under- counter Indel refrigerator (AC/DC). There is a second refrigerator under the Wheelhouse Helm seat and a Rovsun (AC) freezer aft in salon under the entry stairs. 

This link provides 360 picture views of vessel salon, master stateroom and guest stateroom. Please copy and paste to your browser after reading the walkthrough text.

https://momento360.com/e/uc/c9b23a8821ca474190e4e78fe1192acb?utm_campaign=embed&utm_source=other&size=medium&autoplay-annotations=true&autoplay-collection=true 

Electronics

At the Wheelhouse Helm

VHF ICOM 502

New hand held Uniden Atlantis 270 VHF

Tridata ST 60 Raymarine

Autopilot ST 7001+ Raymarine

Raystar 120 WAAS GPS

New Garmin model 942 XPS Chart plotter 

Compass- Pastimo offshore 135

Mastervolt remote Generator controller

Bow Thruster Control - Maxpower

Spotlight Controls

Air Horn Controls

Engine Controls - Volvo

Engine Gauges - Volvo (Full set of gauges, lights & alarms)

Dry Exhaust Alarm

Windlass Controls – Lonrafs

Bilge Pump Switches, Alarms and Lights

Breaker Panel

Battery Switches

Fuel Gauge

Fresh Water Gauge

Other Electronics 

Track Vision (current owner has not subscribed, prior owner reports it worked)  

Flat screen TV Wheelhouse and Owners stateroom

Electrical System

Note: this vessel was built in Spain, however the electrical system is USA type not European

(1) 50 Amp Service

(1) 50 Amp Entrance Breaker

(2) 30 Amp 50' Power Cords

Y-Adaptor for 2-30 Amp 120 Volt to (1) 50 Amp

Battery Charger (Mastervolt) 50 AH

GFCI Protected Receptacles

(2) 16,000 BTU Reverse Cycle Heat Pumps (A/C)

Batteries - house and start 4 8D’s West Marine

Battery Parallel Switch

Water Heater (120V. with Engine Heat Exchanger)

Bow Thruster new 2019 a Lofrans Falcon 1500 watt 12V

Deck

Extended Hardtop (Covers most of the cockpit)

Anchor Platform (2) Anchor Rollers

Windlass (new 2019) Lafrons Falcon 1500 watt 12V

Stainless Steel Claw Anchor (44lb)

Stainless Steel Anchor Rode 260' x 12 mm (15/32 inch) Stainless Steel Chain

Stainless Steel Bow Pulpit W/ Stainless Steel Side Rails to Cockpit w/ Port and Starboard Boarding Gates

Stern Rails Stainless Steel w/ Teak Cap

Saltwater Deck Wash

Shore Water Hook Up

Built-In Folding Fender Racks

Fenders

Remote Operated Spot/ Flood Light (rotation broken)

Running Lights

Anchor Lights - Aqua Signal

Foredeck Lounging Pads (64 Square Feet)

Cockpit Shower (Hot & Cold)

Windshield Wipers (3) & Windshield Washers

Swim Platform

Swim Ladder (Stainless Steel and Teak

General build info

All Interior Woodwork (re-varnished September 2019)

Windows and Portholes Constructed of Anodized Aluminum & Safety Glass

Built to CE Class B standards (European CE CLASS B yachts are designed to travel off the coast (200 miles or less) in which the winds can be up to force 8 (not exceeding 40 knots) and waves can reach a height up to 4 meters (13ft) (not exceeding)

Teak cap rail (9/2019 varnish compete strip, stainless off, re-varnished; maintained since with touch up as needed)

Hull solid fiberglass reinforced w/ fiberglass stringers

Deck Solid Fiberglass

Deck, cabin Top, side decks & cockpit molded slip resistant pattern

Extended hardtop

Hull integrated fiberglass Swim Platform

Bulkheads and internal cabinetry are Iroko (African Teak) Teak and Iroko Ply (lighter in color that traditional teak)

Engine / Generator

The owners just returned from a round trip Norfolk to Charleston and Tortuga Blanca perform flawlessly.

Powered by twin Volvo D6-310EVC 318hp diesel engines with 1075 hours. 140 hours runtime since full service was performed in spring of 2020.  

Engine spec sheet link below please cut and paste to your browser.

https://shop.toadmarinesupply.com/utility/includes/content/volvo/sales_lit/D6-310-I.pdf

Generator a Mastervolt Whisper 8 KW in sound case. When the current owners purchased Tortuga Balanca the generator was not working and thus vessel sale was treated as, not having a generator. The Current owners, after buying, had generator inspected, repaired, and serviced, it runs great now. Prior owners reported they had not used in 7 years.

Disclaimer

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.

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