About Road Taken
Road Taken is a proven blue-water performance cruiser, built for global adventures without compromise. Designed with a perfect balance of elegance and functionality, her overall concept and interior/exterior styling were envisioned by Nauta Design, while Farr Yacht Design provided the expert naval architecture, including the sail plan and appendages. Bringing this vision to life, Southern Wind Shipyard combined advanced materials and cutting-edge construction techniques with its renowned craftsmanship.
- 23.99 m78′ 8″Length
- 2003YearRefit 2020
- 3Guest cabins7 guests
- 1 ×Engines230 hp, 3,760 h
- 5.9 m19′ 4″Beam
- 3.8 m12′ 6″Draught
Specifications
Road Taken at a glance
Dimensions
- Length
- 23.99 m78′ 8″
- Beam
- 5.9 m19′ 4″
- Draught
- 3.8 m12′ 6″
Accommodation
- Guests
- 7 in 3 cabins
- Crew
- 4 in 2 cabins
Build
- Model
- SW80 Deck Saloon
- Year
- 2003 · refit 2020
- Hull
- Mono Hull · composite
Performance
- Engines
- 1 × Yanmar 4LV-STE
- Total power
- 171.5 kW · 230 hp
- Engine hours
- 3,760 h
- Fuel capacity
- 2,500 l
- Water capacity
- 1,500 l
Design & history
- Naval architect
- Farr Yacht Design
- Exterior design
- Nauta Design
- Interior design
- Nauta Design
- Previous names
- Skip N'Bou, Acaia Cube
SW80DS Road Taken
- LENGTH OVERALL · Meters · 23.99 · Feet · 78.70
- LENGTH OF WATERLINE · M · 20.92 · Ft · 68.63
- BEAM · M · 5.90 · Ft · 19.35
- DRAFT · M · 3.80 · Ft · 12.46
- DISPLACEMENT (LIGHT) · Kg · 39,490 · Lbs · 87,060
- BALLAST · Kg · 12,800 · Lbs · 28,219
Naval architect
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Interior designer
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Hull colour
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Classification
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Construction material
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Engine
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Tanks
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Electrical system
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Mast & boom
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Southern Spars Carbon mast and park avenue boom
- DELIVERED ·
2003 (refit 2020)
- FLAG – PORT OF REGISTRY ·
Montreal, Canada
- LYING IN ·
Cogolin, France
- ASKING PRICE ·
Eur 2,500,000
- COMMENTS
- Road Taken is a proven blue-water performance cruiser, built for global adventures without compromise. Designed with a perfect balance of elegance and functionality, its overall concept and interior/exterior styling were envisioned by Nauta Design, while Farr Yacht Design provided the expert naval architecture, including the sail plan and appendages. Bringing this vision to life, Southern Wind Shipyard combined advanced materials and cutting-edge construction techniques with its renowned craftsmanship.
- With a modern and striking aesthetic, Road Taken offers an exceptional on-deck experience. Its panoramic deck saloon provides a 270-degree view, seamlessly complemented by a spacious sunbathing area nestled between the crew quarters and the dedicated guest cockpit. Designed for both long-range cruising and day sailing, the deck layout features ergonomic solutions that enhance comfort and ease of navigation. Inside, the rational and thoughtfully designed layout ensures a harmonious blend of luxury and practicality.
- Since her sale in 2019, Road Taken has mainly cruised in the Mediterranean except for a summer cruise in Scotland in 2022 and a crossing to the Caribbean for winter 2024/2025. In 2026, she cruised in Scotland and the Hebrides in the summer months, returning to her home base in the Golfe de St. Tropez in the autumn.
- Meticulously maintained to the highest standards, Road Taken has undergone a continuous program upgrades and improvements to keep her working like new. Below is a brief summary of recent work with additional details about recent improvement interspersed in the vessel description.
- Spring 2026
- Main engine revision including new turbo and intercooler
- New 50hp outboard engine for tender
- New air conditioning circulation pump
- New bow thruster
- Galley revision with new Corian countertops, varnish and induction stove top
- Spring 2025
- New North Sails 3Di Mainsail
- New North Sails Gennaker with sock and inflatable bucket
- Fresh coat of antifouling in late June
- Full service to Navtec hydraulic system
- Full service of main engine and generators
- Autumn 2024 - Monaco Marine Cogolin
- Full service of mast and rigging
- NDT on mast tube and boom
- Full revision of rod rigging by Navtex
- Full rebuild of Reckmann jib and staysail furlers
- All new halyards, and sheets for main, jib, staysail and gennaker
- Rudder removed, new JP3 upper and lower bearings
- New service alternator and PTO on main engine
- New mattress in Owner’s cabin
- Haul out with service of propeller, changing of anodes and 2-coats antifouling
- New membranes for both water makers
- Two new 24v pumps for bilge and fire fighting
- Two new sprayhoods and a new bimini
- New Iridium sat phone handset
- New H5000 autopilot display on steering pedestal
- Four new B&G GFD displays (Helm stations, Owner & Captain cabins)
- Two new 6-person liferafts + grab bags,
- Spring 2024 - Monaco Marine Cogolin
- Removal and full rebuild of Onan 17kva genset
- New stuffing box PSS
- New Aquadrive thrust bearing
- New exhaust elbow on main engine
- New Sonnenschein AGM service batteries (12)
- Two new freshwater pumps Ecojet2 BB 24v
- Replacement of electronic cards in winches
- Replacement of hydraulic system on autopilot
- Removal of fuel tanks, deep cleaning
- Spring 2023 - Monaco Marine Cogolin
- New furling jib from North Sails
- Removal and service of bow thruster
- Removal, service and improvement of gangway
- New computer
- New Starlink Maritime installation with antenna on pushpit
- 2x new ZF throttle controls (both steering pedestals
Winter 2021/2022 - Monaco Marine Cogolin
- All new mattresses for crew and guest bunks
- New canvas covers for tender and steering wheels
- New Rocna 70Kg anchor, new 12mm chain
- New Lemar V8 anchor windlass with capstan
- Major service of main engine and both generators
- New hot water heater in guest area
- New Furuno EPIRB, GPS33 LCD colour, NavNet Z touch 9” on port helm
- New Dometic blinds/mosquito screens in all (14) deck hatches
- Modification to saloon staircase to allow direct access to 7Kw genset
- New alloy flooring in engine room
- New Yamaha 50Hp outboard for tender
- New Mastervolt 24v/110a charger
- Major service of both water makers, replacement of membranes
- New cream leather upholstery for saloon and owner cabin
- New electrical relays for 220v system
- Major revision of air conditioning system, new hoses, plumbing, and fan coils
2020 Refit at Monaco Marine Cogolin
- Replacement of teak decking with Flexiteek approx. 500kg weight saving compared to natural teak
- Repainting of hull in grey Awlgrip with red boot/cove stripes
- Full service of mast and rigging (rod rigging was new in 2017)
- Rewiring of mast, new spreader lights, new antennas
- Powder coating of deck hatch gutters, replacement of hatch glass
- Major revision of electronic systems
- New B&G H5000 instruments, processor, sensors, displays
- New KVH V3 Vsat system
- New 28-inch LCD smart TV plus Apple TV system
- New Fusion marine radio and speakers
- All new LED lighting for interior
- Major service of hydraulic gangway, new electronic mother board
- HULL & APPENDAGES
- Construction
- The hull was built on a male mould in advanced composite sandwich construction. Wet layup using vacuum bagging and post curing techniques. Epoxy resins, Corecell foam and a combination of carbon fibre, Kevlar and e-glass fibres.
- Hull Finish
- Topsides are painted in grey Awlgrip (2020)
- Cove and boot stripes in red Awlgrip (2020)
- Below the waterline, finished in International Micron 66 antifouling, black (most recently applied June 2025)
- Thrusters
- Retractable Max Power R300/21 bow thruster
- Hydraulically powered by P.T.O. on 17kva generator
Keel
- Fin weight is 2,500 kg, according to designer specifications
- Bulb weight is 10,300 kg, according to designer specifications
- Keel bolts most recently checked in 2024
Rudder
- Carbon Fibre rudder stock and blade. Most recently serviced in autumn 2024 with new upper and lower JP3 bearings and seals
Steering Systems
- Twin steering pedestals with flush mounted control panel, instrument and steering compass
- Twin carbon fibre wheels. Sprocket & chain steering system on alloy quadrant
- Simrad AP26 autopilot with 2x hydraulic cylinders
Transom
- Opening transom door to reveal swim platform, storage lockers and hot/cold deck shower
- DECK
- Deck Construction
- Deck is built on a female mould in advanced composite sandwich construction. Wet layup using vacuum bagging and post curing techniques. Epoxy resins, Corecell foam and a combination of carbon fibre, Kevlar and e-glass fibres.
- Hi-density core used in load bearing areas
Deck Finish
- FlexiTeek fitted on side decks, foredeck, aft deck, cockpit floors and seats (new 2020). Approx 500kg weight saving when compared to original natural teak decking.
- Remaining areas finished in ‘Matterhorn White’ Awlgrip paint
- Deck Lockers
- Large forepeak with storage for ropes, sails and equipment
- Life raft lockers on either side of cockpit coaming, accommodating a 6-pax soft valise life raft in each locker
- Two new 6-person liferafts in 2024
- Lazarette lockers on either side aft.
- Hatches & Windows
- Solimar flush deck hatches
- Anchoring & Mooring
- Eight stainless steel mooring cleats with teak covers
- Stainless steel fairleads on bow, stern and midship
- Aluminium anchor arm
- Lewmar V8 electric windlass and capstan (new windlass, gear box and 24v relay in 2022)
- Galvanized Rocna 70Kg anchor (new 2023)
- 150m of 12mm galvanised steel anchor chain (new 2023)
- Bow protection in carbon fibre (new 2024)
- Fortress spare anchor
- Deck Fittings & Equipment
- Centre cockpit table with integrated locker
- Stainless steel stanchions with lifeline gates on either side midship
- Stainless steel opening bow pulpit with integrated teak seat
- Stainless push pit with opening gate and integrated teak seats on either side
- Solimar flush deck hatches
- Oceanair mosquito screens and blinds over each deck hatch
- Deck Arrangement
Sailing Hardware
- Lewmar deck hardware
- Custom fittings from SWS
- Winches by Lewmar
- Quantity · Function · Model · Description
- 2 · Primary · 111 · Three speed, electric
- 2 · Secondary · 77 · Two speed, manual
- 1 · Mainsheet · 111 · Three speed, electric
- 2 · Halyard · 66 · Three speed, electric (new 2013)
- 2 · Halyard · 66 · Two speed, manual (new 2023)
- 1 · Windlass & Capstan · V8 · Electric (new 2022)
- Deck Canvas
- Grey sunbrella bimini with leather trim (new 2024) on stainless steel frame
- Grey sunbrella spray hoods for both companionways (new 2024) on stainless steel frame
- Grey sunbrella sail cover
- Sun awning that connects to boom on both sides
- Foredeck sun awning
- Tender cover
- Wheel and pedestal covers
- Centre cockpit table cover
- Black netting cover for exterior of saloon windows
- INTERIOR
General
- Satin finished varnished teak interior
- Recessed overhead warm LED lighting
- Reading lights at the head of each berth
- Lee boards for each berth
- Removable vinyl covered overhead panels
- 12v Hella ventilation fans in each cabin
- New cream leather upholstery in upper/lower saloon and master cabin (2020)
- Accommodation
- Seven guests in three guest cabins plus one additional Pullman berth in starboard guest cabin
- Owner’s cabin forward with 160 x 200cm bed
- 2x twin guest cabins on either side aft of saloon
- Accommodation for up to four crew in two crew cabins
Interior ArrangementForward Cabin (Owner)
- Centreline 160 x 200cm bed with storage drawers below and night stands with drawers on either side
- Two-person settee to starboard with storage drawers and hanging locker forward and aft
- Storage lockers to port with hanging locker on aft end and writing desk forward
- Ensuite head with separate shower compartment, WC, bidet, washbasin, mirrors and storage lockers
Forward Lounge/Bar
- Bar area to starboard with teak finished countertops and storage lockers for table and glassware
- Front loading drinks refrigerator inboard near mast
- Seating area to port with two settees
- Folding table converts seating area into a studio with desk
- Storage lockers beneath seats, bookshelves outboard and above seats
- Ice maker, drinks refrigerator and Nespresso machine
Saloon
- Dining table to port with seating for 6-8 guests
- Settee to port
Engine Room
- Accessed via watertight door in aft corridor
- Workbench on port side with vice
- Vibration and sound dampening
Aft Cabin (Port)
- Single berths on either side, 80cm x 190cm
- Storage lockers beneath berths and nightstand with reading lights at the head, bookshelves above
- Storage lockers above and outboard with hanging locker forward
- Ensuite head with separate shower compartment, WC, washbasin, mirror and storage lockers
Aft Cabin (Starboard)
- Single berths on either side, 80cm x 190cm plus additional pullman berth inboard
- Storage lockers beneath berths and nightstand with reading lights at the head, bookshelves above
- Storage lockers above and outboard with hanging locker forward
- Ensuite head with separate shower compartment, WC, washbasin, mirror and storage lockers
Galley & Crew Mess
- Open plan galley with work surfaces in Corian, storage lockers and drawers
- New Corian work surfaces in 2026
- Double sinks outboard with Quooker hot water tap
- Central island doubles as work surface and dining table with stools
- Stainless-steel front-loading refrigerator, 180lt capacity
- Stainless front-loading freezer below, 200lt capacity
Galley Equipment
- Four-burner induction hob on gimballed mounting (new 2026)
- Bosch electric oven
- Baraldi overhead extraction hood with lights
- Comenda dishwasher
- Miele microwave
- Miele combi washing machine and dryer
- Nespresso machine
Nav Station
- Forward facing navigation desk with opening top table and flush mounted instruments and displays
- Storage lockers and book shelves outboard
- Crew Cabins
- Two crew cabins located aft on either side, both with upper/lower single fixed berths, accommodating two crew members in each cabin
- Storage lockers and drawers
- Crew Head
- Located on starboard side of crew cabin, aft of nav station.
- Contains separate shower compartment, WC, washbasin, mirror and storage lockers
- ENGINE & SYSTEMS
- Yanmar 4LV-STE 230Hp @3300 RPM (new 2018) [5041 hours in October 2026]
- Engine revision in 2026 including new intercooler and turbo
- ZF800/A2 gearbox with ratio 2.85:1
- 50mm Shaft in Aquamet 22 (new 2018)
- PSS stuffing box (new 2024)
- 5-blade Max Prop folding propeller (new 2018)
- PTO drive for service alternator (new 2024)
- Fuel System
- 4x stainless steel fuel tanks plus 1x stainless steel day tank (full revision in 2024)
- Total fuel capacity 2,500 litters
- Day tank capacity about 100 litres
- Two new electro valves and new transfer pump (2023) for pumping fuel to day tank, from port and starboard storage tanks
- Digital tank monitoring system with display at nav station
- All new Racor filter cases
Plumbing Systems
- Hot/cold pressurized fresh water system
- Two (2) water tanks, total capacity 1500 litres, in stainless steel with internal wash baffles
- Digital tank monitoring system with display at nav station
- 2x G&R 24v fresh water pumps (new 2023)
- 2x 65-litre hot water heaters -one forward and one aft.
- The aft boiler is also linked to main engine calorifier
- 2x HEM 220v 180 l/h water makers (new membranes 2024)
- Sea water piping in engine room replaced in cupro nickel
Ventilation System
- 24v Hella fans in guest cabins
- Frigomar central air conditioning unit with reversible Summer-Winter cycle
- Two 220v compressors, producing 72000 BTU, new circulating water pump in 2026
- Six fan coils with LCD display and control
- Natural ventilation via dedicated conduits throughout the yacht.
- Refrigeration Systems
- Frigomar refrigeration system
- 2x Frigomar 24vDC/220vAC – 50/60Hz refrigeration compressors
- Double column refrigerator in galley, about 400 litre capacity
- One 250 litre freezer and one 130 litre freezer in aft corridor
- U-line ice maker in bar
- Frigo bar in saloon
- Outboard condensers recessed into hull
Drainage System
- Two composite grey water tank with approximately 200 litres total capacity
- Two (2) black water tanks total capacity 318 litres (new 2024)
- Manual and electric bilge pumps
- Fire pump can also be used as emergency bilge pump
- Bilge system valves replaced in 2024
Hydraulic Systems
- Max Power R300 bow thruster is powered by a PTO on 17Kva genset
- Manual Navtec hydraulic system for backstay, outhaul, vang, inner forestay and jib halyard tensioner (Full revision in 2024)
- Pneumatic System
- Air blower for inflation of fenders, paddle boards, tender and toys
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- General
- Electric system is installed in conduits, alongside the hull, with junction boxes provided and secondary distribution panels. Wiring numbered on both ends and laid down to be accessible for checking and servicing.
DC System
- Service Batteries 12x Sonnenschein AGM batteries – total capacity 1400Ah 24v (new 2024)
- Navigation Batteries Two (2) Mastervolt 12/200 AGM batteries for total of 200Ah 24V
- Engine & Genset start Two independent banks of Two (2) Mastervolt 12/120 batteries
AC System
- 220V AC 50Hz single phase onboard system, with power supplied by
- -Shore power system with 25m shore power cable
- -Port Genset - Onan 7 Kva 50 Hz mounted in a sound insulation box (new 2018, 4247 hours October 2026)
- -Starboard Genset - Onan 17 kw 50 Hz with PTO) mounted in a sound insulation box (8108 hours October 2026, fully rebuilt in 2024)
- New PTO for 17kva genset in 2024
- All new 220v relays and breakers in 2023
Chargers/Inverters
- 2x Mastervolt Charger/Inverter units (70a charging, 2500w inverter each) (new 2023)
- Delstar 250-amp service alternator on main engine, powered by PTO (new 2024)
- Engine and genset batteries charged via dedicated alternators on each engine
- ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
Navigation Instruments
- B&G H5000 processor, Precision 9 compass, mast head unit (wind speed/direction, speed sensor, and depth sensors
- 2x GFD on deck – helm stations
- 2x Triton displays in aft cockpit
- 3x 20/20 displays above aft companionway (crew)
- 1x GFD in captain cabin
- 1x GFD in Owner cabin (new 2024)
- 1x GFD at nav station
- Furuno 16” chart plotter/radar system at port steering pedestal and nav station (2024)
- Radar B&G 4G broadband radar antenna
- GPS B&G ZG100
- Autopilot B&G system with displays at nav station and port steering pedestals with Marsili hydraulic drive. Pilot control on steering pedestal, new 2024
Computer Systems
- NISE 3900 i5 computer (new 2023)
Communications Systems
- Starlink Maritime – with antenna mounted on pushpit (2023)
- Iridium PTT 9575 Extreme handset and telephone installation
- 4G Pepwave system – new antenna 2024
- Wi-Fi router – linked to 4G and Starlink systems 3x Icom handheld VHF AIS active/passive (2025)
Entertainment Systems
- 28” TC LCD smart television in saloon on port side, aft of table
- Apple TV
- Fusion Marine hi-fi system with speakers in saloon and both cockpits
Monitoring & Control Systems
- San Giorgio Sein monitoring for fuel and water tank
- MAST & RIGGING
- Mast Hall Spars – 3-spreader carbon fibre mast
- Boom Hall Spars V-boom - Carbon Fibre
- Standing Rigging Navtec stainless steel rod
- Genoa furler Reckmann electric
- Staysail furler Reckmann electric
- Mast was unstepped and fully serviced in autumn 2024 including NDT of mast and boom.
- Spring 2025, revision of rod rigging by Navtex
- During 2020 service, mast was fully rewired, new spreader lights and replacement/upgrade of antennas
- Mast and boom painted white
- Removable mast jack with manual pump
- Spreader lights on lower spreaders
- Navtec hydraulic cylinders
- Dimensions
- I: 39.68m
- P: 39.73m
- J: 11.56m
- E: 13.59m
- SAILS
- Sail
- · Year · Sailmaker · Material/Notes
- MAINSAIL · · ·
- Mainsail · 2025 · North Sails · Full batten, three reefs. To be delivered in April 2025
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- UPWIND · · ·
- Furling jib · 2023 · North Sails · NPL Ultra XC Norlam NLUC 445
- Furling staysail · 2018 · North Sails · NPL Ultra XC Norlam NLUC 445
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- DOWNWIND · · ·
- Gennaker · 2025 · North Sails · 360m2 with sock and inflatable bucket
- Asymmetric · · North Sails · 420m2 with sock and GRP bucket
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- OTHER · · ·
- Storm jib · · ·
- Main try sail · · ·
- EQUIPMENT
- General Equipment
- Tender - Joker 4.2m rigid inflatable with central console
- 50hp 4-stroke outboard (new 2026)
- Removable tender chocks for foredeck with screw-in pad eyes
- Swimming ladder
- Water skis and wake board
- 2x inflatable paddle boards
- Safety Equipment
- Liferafts · 2 x 6-person Arimar ISO liferafts (new 2024)– offshore plus two grab bags
- Lifejackets · 12 x inflatable with AIS beacons
- Triple Elastic Lifelines · 12
- EPIRB · Yes
- Jonbuoy · 2 x Jonbuoy mounted on pushpit
- First Aid · Comprehensive offshore first aid is included
- Fire Extinguishers · In each cabin plus
- FM200 in engine room and galley
- New 24v fire pump in 2024
- New 20m deck fire hose in 2024
- EXCLUSIONS
- Personal effects including personal tools, clothing, navigation equipment, books, pictures, works of art.
- 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 any such details that the Buyer desires to be validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. This specification/inventory will only form part of the contract when attached to a sales contract that has been signed and agreed by both seller and buyer.












