2012 Custom Simonis-Voogd 501 "GIVE'R"

GIVE’R has a bare aluminum hull which is durable and requires minimal maintenance. In 2023 her teak deck and exterior coatings were professionally removed using media blasting.  This was followed by installation of new non-slip decking and red vinyl accent stripes.

• Unpainted hull in 5083 aluminum alloy of robust construction consisting of frames and stringers with shell plating
• TBSafe 21 marine non-slip decking (polyurethane elastomer by Proople, France), installed on deck, cabintop, and top of dodger (2024)
• Red vinyl wrap finish on dodger and two stripes on hull (2024)
• Teak decking in cockpit (floor and seating)
• Below waterline – six layers of protective epoxy coating (Interprotect 2000E), primer (Primocon) primer (redone in 2024) and multiple coats of antifouling paint (Tirlux 33)
• Vessel layout is that of three compartments (anchor/sail locker, cabin compartment and aft lazarette/dinghy garage) separated by aluminum bulkheads, minimizing opportunity for water intrusion into cabin areas
• Thru-hulls are aluminum pipe, welded to the hull, extending above the water line to a Marlon fiber reinforced plastic shut off valve
• Insulated hull and deck - polyurethane foam insulation sprayed above waterline throughout the living spaces
• Comfortable and sheltered cockpit with hard dodger (opening hatch for ventilation)
• Large forward locker with sail and anchor storage, housing windlass and bow thruster, the aluminum bulkhead between main cabin is fully watertight
• Large aft lazarette, in addition to general storage it is designed to house a 3m RIB. The aluminum bulkhead to main cabin is watertight up to the location of steering cables. Access though hatch from cockpit and exterior door at stern (new seals - 2024), which also forms a spacious swim platform.
• Twin aluminum spade rudders and hydraulic lifting keel
• Fixed bow sprit with anchor roller and hardware for flying sails
• (6) Large fixed anodes are fitted in recesses in the hull plus two that are surface-mounted on the keel 

GIVE’R has a robust Southern Spars rig with a conventional slab reefing mainsail, headsail furler, and fixed staysail furler. All rigging was professionally removed and inspected in 2023; at this time all standing rigging and running rigging was replaced along with select deck hardware. Routine rig/hardware maintenance and inspection; extensive spares.

• Southern Spars triple spreader aluminum deck stepped mast
• Dyform standing rigging (2023)
• Southern Spars aluminum boom; new gooseneck pin and bushings (2025)
• Southern Spars spinnaker/whisker pole stored on mast with track
• Harken main sail luff track and Battcar system (2:1 halyard)
• Harken IV genoa furler with genoa halyard on Antal halyard slider(removes halyard tail from mast once hoisted)
• Facnor staysail furler with removable running backstay tackle
• Fixed bow sprit with attachments for spinnaker furler and Code 0 furler (2:1 halyard)
• (11)  Antal V-Grip 12 clutches (2024) and (2) Antal V-Grip Plus clutches (2025)
• (2) Antal No. 72 primary and (2) Antal No. 60 secondary manual winches on cockpit coamings
• Antal traveller on top of the hard dodger with “German” mainsheet system
• Antal blocks and other deck hardware
• Walder boom brake (2024)
• High performance (primarily Dyneema core) running rigging from Southern Ropes (2024)

GIVE’R has an extensive sail inventory designed for safe and efficient passage from very light wind to storm force conditions over a wide range of wind angles. Redundancy of sails and extensive sail repair kit.

• 2024 Ullman Sails Main Sail - Expedition Series – Heavy Duty Crosscut Dacron (10.88 & 7.88 oz), full battens, deep 4^th reef reducing sail size to 15.58 sq m, designed for storm force winds (excellent condition)
• 2017 Ullman Sails Main Sail – FiberPath, full battens, 3 reefs (good condition)
• 2022 Ullman Sails Genoa - Dyneema/Polyester Fibercon Pro Hybrid – furling (very good condition)
• 2022 Ullman Sails Staysail - Dyneema/Polyester Fibercon Pro Hybrid – furling (excellent condition)
• 2024 Ullman Sails Storm Jib – white/orange Crosscut Dacron (10.38 oz) – furling (excellent condition)
• 2012 Quantum Storm Jib – white/orange Crosscut Dacron - modified by previous owner in 2022 from hank on to one equipped with sleeve to go over furled staysail (excellent condition)
• 2024 Ullman Sails Code 0 – Radial Laminate – Code Tec 155P – on Facnor top-down furler (excellent condition)
• 2012 Quantum Asymmetrical Spinnaker – on Facnor top-down furler (fair condition)
• 2017 ISTEC Parasailor Spinnaker – 188 sq. m. with Easysnuffer PRO (excellent condition)
• Main sail stack pack cover (2024)
• Canvas bimini and partial cockpit enclosure
• Dodger enclosure for high latitude sailing (2025)
• Sunshades for cockpit and bow

GIVE’R propulsion systems are reliable and in an excellent state of maintenance. The engine and generator are located under the cockpit with excellent access from the interior of the vessel. 

• 2012 Volvo Penta D2-75F, 4-cylinder, direct injection diesel engine (approx. 3,800 hrs) with Volvo Penta 150S saildrive (diaphragm & seal last replaced 2023)
• Engine is indirectly cooled by seawater, has a wet exhaust system, with a lock box close to the engine and a gooseneck anti-siphon box in the lazarette, as well an engine compartment electric blower
• Extensive engine spares (filters, belts, sea water pump, coolant circulation pumps, injector pump, fuel lift pump, transfer pump, starter motor, MDI engine control unit, injectors, 12V and 24V alternators, full Volvo Penta gasket set including replacement head gasket etc.)
• Darglow FeatherStream propeller – 20” 4 blade feathering (2024) with spare anodes and pitch adjustment kit
• Volvo Penta 4 blade (20x15) folding propeller as spare (professionally serviced in 2025)
• Darglow HydroAxe rope cutter (2024)
• Sleipner SR100 retractable bow thruster (2024)

750 L of diesel carried on board:

• 650L diesel storage in 3 aluminium tanks, tanks – (2) 300L main tanks plus 50L day tank
• Ability to move fuel between fuel tanks and polish fuel using fuel transfer pump (2025)
• Fuel is initially filtered en route from main to day tank; afterwards from day tank to engine fuel line equipped with VETUS double water separator fuel filter system with vacuum gauge; final filtration is through the engine fuel filter
• (4) 25L diesel jerry cans stowed in dinghy garage (emergency)
• Fuel tanks cleaned in 2025; Biobor JF fuel biocide treatment routinely applied 

GIVE’R is equipped with 24V DC (most systems), 12V DC (navigation: lights & VHF), and 220V AC electrical systems. There are six batteries, four for ship’s systems, one for engine starting and one for 12V. The 220V AC system is supplied by a 5kW inverter, 4kW diesel generator or from the shore, via an isolation transformer.  The breaker/switches are located in panels at the nav station.

• Main engine equipped with dual alternators:

o  110 Amp 12V Volvo alternator

o  80 Amp 24V Balmar alternator (2025) with Maxcharge 624 external regulator (2025)

o  Spare 110 amp 12 V Mitsubishi alternator (2024) and spare 80 Amp 24V Balmar alternator with spare regulator

• 2012 Onan 4MDKBH 4 kW generator, approx. 1,350 hrs

o  40Amp 12v alternator

o  Extensive spare parts on board

• Victron 700 isolation transformer with shore power plug, extension cords & adaptors
• (4) Victron 220Ah 12v deep cycle AGM house batteries (2022) in series/parallel for a 24v house system
• Victron Quattro-II 24/5000/120-50/50 230V combination charter inverter (2026)
• (2) Victron MPPT 100x30 solar charge controllers
• 800 W Sunpower solar panels (2x400W)
• Victron Erkano GX control panel (2026)
• Victron CCGX control panel as spare
• D400 wind generator with 24V rectifier (blades & bearings replaced 2025)
• Kaise 12V 200Ah Gel aux battery
• Victron Orion TR Smart 12V-12V isolated charger (to charge aux 12V battery from engine or generator)
• Victron MPPT 75/15 solar controller
• 100W solar panel (12V aux battery)
• Victron 30A battery charger for 12V aux and starter
• 90Ah 730CCA 12V engine and generator start battery (2025)
• Dolphin DC current leakage monitor
• BoatZincs corrosion reference electrode for hull and anode potential check

GIVE’R has dual steering wheels with twin rudders offering efficient steering and redundancy. Because each helm station and independent steering cable drives its own rudder, a breakage in one system leaves the second fully functional.  A connecting link ensures both rudders stay perfectly synchronized.  This design also offers better cockpit space, improved visibility, and superior handling when heeled. GIVE’R lifting keel offers the ultimate benefits of sailing performance with access to shallow water cruising grounds. The keel lifts to the height of the rudders and, according to her designer, she can be beached (not tried by owners).

• Dual wheel Edson pedestals with JEFA steering system (quadrant, chain & wire) connected by solid rod
• Twin rudders fabricated in aluminum alloy, rudder stocks are 100mm round and tapered with JEFA bearings and bushings (gaiter JEFA seals last replaced 2025/2026)
• Fully redundant autopilots (both units installed)
• (2) JEFA Autopilot rotary drive units and gearboxes
• Simrad AP44 autopilot control unit (2026); also controlled via chart plotters
• (2) Simrad AC42 Autopilot Controllers
• Spare JEFA autopilot gear box
• Emergency tiller (stored in lazarette); mounts directly on top of rudder stock
• Keel is of aluminum construction with lead ballast located in the bulb
• Keel retracts vertically using a hydraulic ram, overall draft 1.5m (UP) to 3.3 m (DOWN)
• The hydraulic system is powered by 220V via the 5kW inverter, generator, or shore power
• The hydraulic tank and pump are located in the galley area for easy access
• Hydraulic ram was serviced and hydraulic hoses replaced in 2024 (+ spare hose sets)
• Operating switches are located in the cockpit and in the galley, which also has a hydraulic pressure gauge. An electrical limit switch is located in the top of the keel trunk for the UP position
• The top of the keel is accessible though a transparent hatch on cabintop (under boom)

GIVE’R navigation and communication equipment combines traditional instruments with modern technology to ensure safe voyages. These systems work together to provide accurate positioning, collision avoidance, weather information, long and short-range communications, and distress signaling at sea.

• B&G Zeus 3 9” chartplotter with ScanStrut rotate & tilt housing at helm (2025)
• Simrad NSS Evo 2 9” chart plotter at chart table
• Simrad DST 800 speed/depth/temperature
• Simrad depth sender installed as backup
• Simrad 4G Halo 20+ broadband radar (2025)
• Simrad Precision 9 Compass (2024)
• Simrad GS25 GPS antenna/compass (2024)
• (2) Simrad RC42 compass (Backup)
• (2) Simrad IS20 displays
• Simrad IS40 display
• (2) Danforth steering compass at helms
• Hella Marine Navi LED deck level navigation lights (2025)
• Hella Marine masthead tricolour/anchor light (2024)
• Simrad RS40-B VHF with Class B AIS transceiver and antenna splitter and antenna (2024)
• Simrad HS40 wireless VHF handset in cockpit (2024)
• Starlink Gen 2 antenna and WiFi router (2024)
• ICOM 801 SSB with ICOM AT140 Tuner (not in use by current owners)
• Ocean Signal RescueMe Cat 2 EPRIB (expiry 2032)
• Standard Horizon HX890 handheld VHF
• ECHOMAX 230BR radar reflector on mast (2024) and (2) tube type reflectors on shrouds

GIVE’R main saloon is located mid-ship with large settee on the port side and nav station on starboard. She features three cabins and two heads. Her interior is finished in satin varnished light oak with teak and holly floorboards and gray overhead panels.   There is an exceptional amount of easy to access storage throughout the vessel and ample head room. She is very comfortable while sailing offshore and living aboard in port.

• Spacious owner’s cabin forward

o  Queen size berth with quality foam mattress (firm) and memory foam topper (2025)

o  Neptune mattress underlay slats (ventilation & comfort)

o  (4) Large storage lockers under berth and one smaller locker under settee

o  Hanging locker and multiple shelve/cupboard storage units easily fit clothing for two

o  Desk with storage compartment and swing out seat on port, settee on starboard

o  Excellent natural light and ventilation offered by very large hatch above berth, second hatch above entryway and two fixed portlights in hull

• Starboard quarter cabin

o  Queen size berth with four large storage lockers underneath

o  Hanging locker and cupboard shelving

o  One hatch, two opening portlights and one fixed portlight

o  Engine access panels

• Aft port side cabin

o  Single berth (raised and shorter in length)

o  Massive storage in three lockers under berth; hanging locker also accessible from aft head

o  Engine and generator access panels; watermaker control panel

• Spacious main cabin dinette
• Settee equipped with lee cloth for a comfortable sea berth
• Blue upholstery (main cabin and nav station seating cushions and fabric replaced in 2025)
• Marine carpeting in main cabin, galley and forward berth (2024)
• Samsung 32” M70B UHD USB-C Smart Monitor & Streaming TV (2024)
• Fusion MS-AV 600 stereo with interior and exterior speakers
• Cockpit cushions in gray Sunbrella fabric
• Indoor/outdoor bean bag

The galley is located admiships on the starboard side of the keel box. It is well-designed for safe and efficient storage, preparation and cooking of food at dock or underway. 

• Vitrifigro DW180.RF two drawer fridge
• Under counter, top loading, box freezer with Danfoss compressor
• SMEG three burner propane stove and oven with propane alarm, remote solenoid, and manual shut-off valve at stove, connected to (2)10 kg propane tanks in dedicated vented locker
• Bosch two burner electric built-in cooktop  
• LG microwave (2024)
• Toaster, electric kettle, and hand blender
• Deep double sink
• Built in pantry and plentiful storage

GIVE’R has two heads. The forward head has a separate shower stall and washing machine. Her systems ensure plentiful fresh water supply, warm water when needed, and easy management of grey water and black water.  Her recently upgraded bilge system keeps unwanted water out.

• 700L water storage in two welded aluminium tanks (2 x 350L) integral with the hull
• Dedicated shore water connection system at stern
• Manual and pressurised hot and cold freshwater system
• Quick 20L 1200 W water heater, engine and electrical heating (2025)
• ECHOTec 390 AML watermaker, 220V AC, 70 l/hr (pump rebuild, membrane and seals replaced 2024)
• Daewoo Winia MINI 2.5 kg washer – bulkhead mounted (2024)
• (2) Jabsco marine heads (electric – aft head; manual – forward head), emptying to holding tank or directly overboard
• (2) Black water tanks (60L aft & 40L forward head) and a 80L gray water tank, gravity discharged via seacocks or can be pumped though deck discharge
• Separate shower enclosure in forward head & sink-tap shower in aft head
• Osculati outdoor shower at stern
• Saltwater deck/anchor wash with pump in anchor locker
• Comprehensive and redundant bilge pumping system consisting of four sets of Whale manual and four Rule high flow automatic electric pumps (anchor locker, main bilge, engine bilge, aft lazarette) with four Rule panel switches & main bilge alarm (upgraded 2024)

GIVE’R has abundant portlights and hatches, and a large Lexan integrated companionway door, which provide natural light and excellent ventilation in the tropics. The shelter provided by the hard dodger allows for the companion way and select hatches and portlights be open, even in the heaviest of downpours.  Her various heating and cooling systems ensure comfort in all climates.

• Webasto EVO 5500 forced air heating
• Dickinson Radex radiator hot water forced air cabin heater (2024)
• Kendal KCE-DL06 electric 220V space heater - used in marinas in cold climate (2025)
• Luxell low draw electric blanket - dual zone, queen size – layer under bed sheet (2024)
• EcoFlow Wave 2 reverse cycle portable air conditioning and heating unit (2024)
• Kendal 20L 220V portable dehumidifier (2025)
• (2) Sicrocco II fans (2024) and (4) Hella Turbo fans
• (2) Plastimo Cool N Dry dorade ventilators
• (7) Goiot opening hatches and (12) portlights as well as (6) fixed portlights
• Ocean air retractable shade/insect screens on hatches, Ocean air shades for all portlights, Waterline insect screens for portlights, and custom insect screen for companion way entrance
• Custom Lexan companionway includes top sliding hatch and a vertical sliding door with two lock-in-place positions and integrated stowage

GIVE’R ground tackle has been recently upgraded with oversized gear suitable for high latitude exploration and extreme conditions.

• Oversized anchor - S180 Spade, galvanized, 99 lbs (2024)
• Oversized anchor chain - 100 m of 10 mm ACCO G70 high test chain (2024)
• S3 Mantus anchor swivel (2024)
• Lewmar chain stopper
• Dyneema chain snubber with anti-chafe protection
• Heavy duty 22mm polyester bridle snubber – custom made by Southern Ropes (2024)
• Lewmar V4 24V 2000 W windlass (2025) with one chain gypsy (2024) and warping drum controlled by foot switches or remote control
• Spare Lewmar V4 gearbox and motor (2025) and spare Lewmar gypsy (2024)
• S140 Spade anchor, 66 lb, galvanized as spare
• Fortress FX37 anchor, galvanized (2024) as stern/spare
• Spare anchor chain and rode
• Shore Tie System - 4 x 8mm Dyneema shorelines (500m; 2x150m and 2x100m) with rope bags and heavy-duty lifting straps for tying around trees/rocks (2024)
• (5) Dock lines – 22 mm polyester lines (3x15 m and 2x10 m) (2024) + spares
• (6) Large fenders
• (2) Lalizas Mega Yacht oversized inflatable fenders (30mmx150 mm) (2024)
• Davis Rocker Stopper boat stabilizers – 16 unit system for use as anti roll at anchor (2024)

• Highfield 290 aluminum bottom RIB (new 2026)
• Beachmaster wheels for dinghy (removable)
• 15 HP Yamaha Enduro two stroke outboard (2023) with portable gas tank
• E-Propulsion Spirit 1 electric outboard (2025, purchased used)
• Custom removable aluminum hoist for the 15 HP outboard on port quarter
• On passage, dinghy is stored in aft lazarette aka dinghy garage (tubes deflated) or for short hops can be stowed on forward deck (inflated)

• VIKING RescYou Ocean UKL - 6 person liferaft (last service October 2025)
• OceanBrake Jordan Series Drogue (2024); custom drogue attachment tangs made to loads specified by OceanBrake added at stern, design: Alex Simonis, build: Jacobs Bros (2023)
• Dry Sprinkler Powder Aerosol (DSPA) fire suppression system (2024)
• (6) ABC fire extinguishers (last service October 2025) and fire blanket
• Marine carbon monoxide and smoke detectors (2024)
• Jacklines - Dyneema with webbing cover (2024)
• Tall lifelines (~30” above deck), 4mm steel wire
• Lalizas Lifelink MOB Inflatable Danbuoy & Horseshoe (2024)
• (2) Lalizas foam horseshoes
• Lifesling MOB recovery device
• Stern boarding ladder integral to pushpit
• (2) Robship MK2 rescue safety ladders mounted on lifelines by gates amidship
• SOLAS search light

In addition, GIVE’R has an extensive inventory of spare parts for various systems and equipment on board, assembled for prolonged cruising in remote areas.

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