About Nita K II
NITA K II is in impeccable condition in all respects, and is cruise-ready with an exstensive $5 million refit in 2026 Stunning, custom interior design by Alberto Pinto and Laura Sessa Accommodations for up to 12 guests in 5 staterooms, including a full-beam…
- 52.01 mLength
- 2004YearRefit 2026
- 5Guest cabins12 guests
- 2 × Cummins KTAEngines2,400 hp
- 5,000 nmRange12 kn cruise
- 8.96 mBeam

About Nita K II
NITA K II is in impeccable condition in all respects, and is cruise-ready with an exstensive $5 million refit in 2026 Stunning, custom interior design by Alberto Pinto and Laura Sessa Accommodations for up to 12 guests in 5 staterooms, including a full-beam master stateroom with an attached lounge/office Crew accommodations for up to 14 in 7 cabins At-anchor stabilization 24 ft. RIB stored on foredeck, leaving exterior decks open for owner and guest use Full-displacement, steel hull and aluminum superstructure 628 gross tons Additional refit and 20-year Lloyd’s survey completed 2024 MCA compliant
Layout of Nita K II
Nita K II, AMELS Amels 171 – Layout
Specifications
Dimensions
- Length
- 52.01 m
- Beam
- 8.96 m
- Draught
- 3.04 m
- Gross tonnage
- 628
- Decks
- 3
Accommodation
- Guests
- 12
- Guest cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 14
- Crew cabins
- 7
Build
- Model
- Amels 171
- Year
- 2004
- Refit
- 2026
- Hull
- Mono Hull
- Hull material
- steel
- Superstructure
- aluminium
- Classification
- Lloyd's Register
Performance
- Engines
- 2 × Cummins KTA 38-M2
- Total power
- 1,789.6 kW · 2,400 hp
- Max speed
- 15 kn
- Cruising speed
- 12 kn
- Range
- 5,000 nm
- Fuel capacity
- 118,014 l
- Water capacity
- 17,999.63 l
Design & history
- Naval architect
- Amels
- Exterior design
- Terence Disdale
- Interior design
- Alberto Pinto and Laura Sessa
- Previous names
- Felix, Marjorie Morningstar, Lady in Blue
More about Nita K II
Construction
- Steel hull, aluminum superstructure, teak decks
Dimensions
- General ·
- Length Overall (L.O.A.)· 170.61 feet (52.00 meters)
- Beam (molded)· 29.60 feet ( 9.00 meters)
- Draft (loaded)· 10.00 feet ( 3.05 meters)
- Tonnage· 628 gross tons; 188 net tons; 653 displacement tons
- ·
- Capacities · ·
- Fuel Capacity· 31,176 US Gallons · (118,000 liters)
- Water Capacity· 4,755 US Gallons · ( 17,997 liters)
- Watermakers· (1) @ 4,808 US Gallons · ( 18,200 liters)
- · (1) @ 2,404 US Gallons · ( 9,100 liters)
- Lube Oil· 557 US Gallons · ( 2,110 liters)
- Waste Oil· 520 US Gallons · ( 1,970 liters)
- Waste Water· 1,442 US Gallons · ( 5,460 liters)
- · ·
- · Speed · Consumption per hours · Range · RPM
- Maximum· 15.0 knots · 400 liters/hr · 3,200 NM · 385
- Cruising· 12.5 knots · 280 liters/hr · 3,950 NM · 325
- Economical· 11.0 knots · 220 liters/hr · 5,000 NM · 290
Machinery
Generators & Electricity
- Generators
- (2) 145 kW John Deer Generators (New July 2014)
- (1) 50 kW Cummins 4B 3.9 emergency generator
- Generator Fuel Consumption
- 520 liters/day per Generator
- Shore Power
- (2) 62.5 KVA Atlas shore power SPA 3 Phase
- Output volts 400 output amps
- 230/400/50 Hz
- Input Volt
- Atlas shore power conversion system
- Batteries
- Main engine startair; charged: compressors
- Generator start
- 24V batteries charged Mastervolt charger
Air Conditioning
- TypeMarine Air – 52 Air handlers
Other Machinery
- Watermakers
- (1) Watermakers WMSQ-45000 (rebuilt Feb/2024)
- (1) Watermaker WMSQ-3000 (rebuilt Feb/2024)
- Stabilizers
- Koopnautic SR3575/4080 SVA (At Anchor)
- Bow Thruster
- HRP 200-60E 110 kW Hp (rebuilt 02/2024)
- Steering System
- Rolls Royce/Tenjford JR 2.160 ram type
- Fuel Separator & Filtration
- Alfa Laval MIB 303
- Sewage System
- Headhunter
- Helm/Control Stations
- (4) Located bridge/Port wing station/Stbd wing station/Emergency Local Engine Control Completely renewed new control system (Oct/2022)
Communication, Navigation & Entertainment Systems
Communication Systems
- VSAT
- SeaTel VSAT
- SATcom
- (1) new 2022 Iridium LT-3100s GMDSS system
- Starlink
- (2) new 2022 Starlink Maritime installed onboard
- GSM internet
- (2) new 2022 PEPWAVE 5G antennas
- Telephone System
- Panasonic
- SSB
- Sailor 6301 MF/HF
- VHF Fixed
- (1) Furuno FM8800S DSC-VHF
- (1) Sailor RT4822 VHF-DSC
- VHF Handheld
- (2) Icom IC-M87
- Cellular Phone System
- (3) + Globesurfer
- Intercom
- Panasonic
- Internal Ship’s Communication
- Phontech
- Hattera Screens
- (1) 22” Touch screen
- (4) 19” screens
- Furuno Sat C
- (1) new 2017 with Furuno printer
Navigation Systems
- Radar
- (1) Furuno 2110 X-Band; Range 120 nm
- (1) Furuno 2110 S-Band; Range 120 nm
- Gyrocompass
- (1) C-Plath Navigat MK1 (new Nov 2015)
- Magnetic Compass
- (1) C-Plath
- Auto Pilot
- (1) C-Plath Navipilot V HSC
- Depth Sounder
- (1) Furuno ED2200 wing station repeaters
- Video Sounder
- (2) Furuno FCV-585 with (2) transducers fwd and (1) aft
- GPS
- (2) Simrad MX 612
- Ships Computer
- (2) Nav PC Custom
- (4) HP PC
- (1) HP PC
- IT Server
- (3) New servers and complete new state of the art IT/WI-FI throughout vessel
- Printers
- (4) HP
- Chart Plotter
- (2) new 2023 Wartsila RS8 full ECDIS
- (1) Maxsea new September 2017
- Wind Indicator
- (1) Thomas Walker (relative) + Furuno RD-30 weather station
- Speed Indicator
- (1) C-Plath Naviknot III speed log
- Navtex
- (1) Furuno NX-500
- AIS
- (1) Furuno FA-150 universal
Entertainment System
- Central Ship’s Audio
- Complete new A/V throughout vessel e.g. Central system includes a Kaleidescape server linked to a new RTI control system. In addition there are new Mini iPads throughout the vessel for controlling the A/V and music server in addition to public areas (Party Mode), Apple TV, airplay.
- All lower Guest cabins A/V systems are in two individual racks with dual SAT TV/DVD/Kaleidescape
- (Complete new AV system July 2014)
- All apple tv devices renewed Mar/2023
- All access points renewed Mar/2023
- Audio/Video Equipment
- TV’s
- (2) KVH HD 11 TV antenna’s (new 2016)
- (1) Samsung Flatscreen 26’ – Captain cabin (multisystem)
- (12) Samsung 22’ LCD/DVD – 6 Crew cabins (multisystem)
- (1) Samsung 50” curve – Crew mess
- (1) Samsung 85” – Skylounge
- (1) Samsung65” – Main salon
- (1) Samsung 55” – Master cabin
- (1) Samsung 55” Master office
- (2) Samsung 42” – Guest cabins
- (2) Samsung 33” – Guest cabins
- (1) Marantz – Crew mess
- (1) Marantz – Skylounge (new 2017)
- (4) Marantz – Guest cabins
- Stereos
- (1) Marantz – Skylounge
- (1) Marantz – Master cabin
- (1) Marantz – Main salon
- iPod Stations
- (2) Bridge
Galley & Laundry Equipment
Main Galley Equipment
- Cooking Equipment
- (1) Schott 4-burner range
- (1) Wolf 30’’ E Series convection steam oven (CSO30PE/S/PH) (new Feb/2024)
- (1) Mielie oven H 2455 BP active
- Refrigeration/Freezer
- (2) Metos MMC 600 refrigerators
- (1) Liebherr Freezer
- (1) Dometic wine fridge (Pantry)
- Dishwasher
- (1) Winterhalter UC Series dishwasher
- Other
- (1) Dumbwaiter located galley/pantry/Sundeck
- General Galley
- Built in deep fryer, built in grill, Kitchen Aid mixer, Hans Dampf Combi steamer 6.23, Paco Jet ice cream maker
Crew Galley/Mess Equipment
- Cooking Equipment
- (1) Severin 900 microwave
- Refrigeration/Freezer
- (1) Smeg fridge
- (1) Liebherr 4177 wine cooler
- Other
- (1) Miele 67856 dishwasher
- (1) Uson Marine AB trash compactor
Additional Galley Equipment
- Refrigeration/Freezer
- Fridina BV built in walk-in 2.7m2 refrigerator
- Fridina BV built in walk-in 1.65m2 freezer
- Other
- (4) Ice machines
- (1) main deck aft
- (1) sundeck
- (1) pantry
- (1) Lazerette
Laundry Equipment
- Main Laundry Equipment
- (3) Miele Professional dryers
- (1) Sanuzzi Lindo 100 Washers
- (2) Miele Washers
Deck Equipment
- Anchor Windlass System
- Steen, single motor horizontal axis
- Aft Warping Capstans
- (4) Steen; (2) Fwd and (2) Aft
- Anchors
- (2) Pool
- Anchor Chain
- 22mm X 630’ (192m)
- Boat Crane and Davits
- (2) Vandriel (1 fwd, 1 aft) – 2000 kg capacity
- Accommodation Ladders
- Stbd side electric-hydraulic (Overhauled 2022)
- Stern Boarding Gangway
- Aljo Yacht equipment, electric-hydraulic (Overhauled, including paint, new teak and lights 2024)
- Spotlights
- (2) Handheld Fenix LR80R
- Jacuzzi
- Located on Sundeck for 6-8 people (Fully refurbished 2023 including paint, jets, lights, all pumps, motors, heater, wiring, plumbing)
Security, Fire Fighting & Safety Equipment
Security Equipment
- CCTV System
- Luma surveillance system (New 2020)
- Cameras
- (16) Engine room, Port/Stbd side decks, Aft deck, Mast, Bridge deck fwd and aft, Swim platform
- Monitors
- (3) Radio room, Crew mess, Bridge
- Deck Sensors
- Palladium Technologies; Three zones of deck sensors
- Biometric Door Locks
- (2) Biometric door entrances, Guest door, Crew door
- Ship’s Safe
- (6) Guest cabins, Master cabin, Captain’s cabin
Fire Fighting Equipment
- Fire Control System
- (2) Fixed CO2, engine room + galley range hood
- Various smoke detectors, (41) smoke, (5) heat, (3) gas
- (1) Sprinkler system throughout vessel
- (All machinery, control, and salient components renewed Including new sprinkler pump and new stainless steel Freshwater water tanks 2024)
- (2) Asbestos firefighting suits – Viking Professional fire fighting suits, BA locker
- (14) Seawater firefighting stations within 15m of any point on the vessel
- Fire and Bilge Fixed Systems
- (2) Fire/Bilge pumps (renewed Feb/2024)
- (1) Emergency Fire/Bilge pump (renewed Feb/2024)
- (15) Pneumatic control valves (renewed 2024)
- Portable CO2
- (9) Near major electrical installations
- Fire Extinguishers
- (25) Various locations throughout vessel
- Alarms
- All door entries are connected to the Palladium Technologies, alarm system with door sensors
- Alarm Key Pad
- (2) Monitors, Crew door and Radio room
Safety Equipment
- Life Rafts
- (4) RFD Surviva MKII, 16-person, Class A
- Life Rings
- (8) Solas approved
- EPIRBS
- (2) ACR Globalfix with built in GPS
- Flares
- Assorted
- Line Throwers
- (4) Pains Wessex linethrower 250
- Medical Equipment
- Medlink supplied and approved first aid and medical kits
Accommodations
- Sleeps up to 12 in the owner’s party in 5 staterooms with crew accommodations for up to 14 in 7 cabins
Refit Summary
2023/2024
- Novurania completely refurbished as “better than new” tender
- DPF systems installed on Generators, which now runs extremely clean and silently
- (ieNo louder than a tumble dryer)
- Installed full ECDIS onboard
- New carpets have been installed in all guest areas
- Spa pool completely re-furbished and all associated parts renewed
- AV/IT system upgraded & updated
Interior
- All marble polished
- Main deck – bridge staircase refurbished
- Bridge and stew pantry floors revarnished
- Bridge doors revarnished
- Bridge seats reupholstered
- Master cabin bathroom floor revarnished
- Installed additional towel rail in Master cabin bathroom
- Main deck aft fridge replaced
- Lower guest cabin safes replaced
- All air handler bearings changed out to ensure low noise
- All lower guest cabin mirrors replaced
- All guest bathroom silicone replaced
- Misc. cosmetic wood touchups throughout all guest areas
- New galley steam/convection oven installed
Exterior
- Entire boat has been polished and ceramic coated
- All teak decks sanded
- Main deck teak re-seamed
- Passerelle teak replaced
- Sundeck loose furniture replaced with new
- Misc. paint repairs on exterior
- Anchor bash plates polished
- Anchors and chains re-galvanized
- New inflatable slide
- Boston whaler tender cushions replaced, tender polished and overall service performed.
Engineering:Lloyds 20 year special survey completed.
- In depth inspection and Survey of Main Engines, Gearboxes, Generators and Emergency Generator including borescope inspections of all salient parts. Remedial work carried out as per findings including replacement of all fuel injectors, thermostatic valves, and engine safety devices.
- Critical motors and pumps replaced
- Stern tube serviced including new bearings and seals
- Upgraded shaft grounding device installed
- Main engine mounts replaced, and drive train realigned
- Rudders serviced including new bearings and seals
- Steering gear surveyed and serviced; hydraulic hoses replaced
- Stabilizers serviced, accumulators and suppressors overhauled
- Cranes refurbished
- Refrigeration system refurbished
- All batteries onboard replaced
- All tank sensors replaced
- All shipside and sea water system valves replaced
- Water makers refurbished
- Misc. pipework was replaced as required
- Bow Thruster Leg Serviced
- Bottom sand blasted and new barrier coating & antifouling system applied
Works planned for March/April shipyard 2024
- Replace sprinkler system tanks
- Replace hot water heaters
- Full service on bow thruster motor
- Replace air compressors
- Replace sun deck teak caulking
- Upgrade lighting system
2021
- Complete Zero Time Major overhaul of Main Engines including Gear Boxes
- Complete Zero Time Major overhaul of Port & Starboard Generators
- Complete Major overhaul of Stabilizers
- Re-building of every principle pump aboard
- Full Bottom paint & inspection of Running Gear & Bow Thruster
- Removal & repair of Fore Deck Crane
- Updating of NavCom equipment
- Galley Renovation – incl. new floor, overheads, cabinet doors, new cooktop, & full service of all equipment, etc…
- Misc exterior paint touch up & repaint of all overhead deck panels
- Re-varnish of all cap & hand rails
- Re-fit of aft lazzarette
- Misc interior woodwork refinishing













