YACHT NAME:
2005 Custom Malolo 55 MALOLO
MODEL:
Malolo 55
BUILDER:
Custom
YEAR BUILT:
2005
LOCATION:
San Pedro CA
ASKING PRICE:
$379,000
DESIGNER:
N/A
HULL:
Fiberglass
CATEGORY:
Cruisers
DESCRIPTION:
Malolo is a rare blend of race-bred performance and refined cruising capability. This custom 55-foot sailing yacht was conceived for an experienced owner seeking exhilarating speed together with balance, control, and true offshore livability. Her sleek, modern lines and powerful yet manageable sail plan deliver impressive passage times without demanding a full race crew.
Designed to sail — and sail fast — Malolo has proven capable of sustained high speeds while remaining composed and predictable. Whether reaching in trade winds or working to windward in fresh conditions, she rewards the helm with responsiveness, stability, and the kind of feedback normally found in dedicated performance yachts rather than cruising boats of this size.
Her lightweight, performance-oriented hull form, efficient appendages, and generous sail area make her quick across a wide range of conditions. Yet unlike stripped-out racers, Malolo features a finely finished interior, thoughtfully installed systems, and the accommodations necessary for extended cruising.
She is a true sailor’s yacht: fast, balanced, and deeply satisfying to helm, while still offering the comfort and craftsmanship expected of a high-quality custom cruiser.
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HISTORY AND CONSTRUCTIONMALOLO is a custom-built 55-foot performance cruising sailboat constructed in Ojai, CA, engineered with an emphasis on structural strength, weight control, and offshore durability. Her construction reflects careful engineering and quality craftsmanship, resulting in a yacht that is robust and purpose-built for demanding sailing.
Her hull and deck were built using advanced composite construction techniques to reduce weight while maintaining rigidity and long-term structural integrity. This approach enhances structural efficiency and contributes to her responsive sailing characteristics. Her underbody features a modern fin keel and balanced spade rudder, providing accurate helm response, directional stability offshore, and maneuverability in confined spaces.
MALOLO was built with contributions from an experienced and respected design team:
- Hull Design: Mark McIntire (designer/builder of two previous custom yachts)
- Interior and Structural Integration: Tim Kernan
- Mast: Supplied and installed by Seatek Marine, Wilmington, CA
- Keel Extension Design: Tim Kernan, Dixon Hall, Bob Locke, with additional input from Alan Andrews
- Carbon Fiber Chainplates: Designed by Alan Andrews, installed by Brad Fitzgerald
ENGINE & MECHANICALMalolo is powered by a reliable Yanmar 4JH3 – TE 75 hp diesel w/1740 hrs. The engine installation is clean and well-organized, with good access for routine service and maintenance.
Her mechanical systems reflect the same thoughtful, performance-minded approach seen throughout the vessel.
Mercury 6 HP outboard. (New July 2024). Barely used.
ACCOMMODATIONS- Sleeps six comfortably
- Interior lighting upgraded primarily to LED
- Large cabin windows provide abundant natural light and excellent all-around visibility.
- Jabsco forward head - freshwater flush w/direct overboard discharge
- VacuFlush aft head - 20 gal holding tank, with deck pump-out or overboard discharge
- Mr Heater portable cabin heater
- DC outlets in interior spaces for charging and general use
- Forepeak storage area with lighting and DC power outlets
- Refrigeration with Danfoss air-cooled compressor system
- Double stainless steel sink with water purification
- Three-burner propane stove with oven
- Microwave
- Hot water heater (13 gal)
- Nine opening port lights; four overhead hatches
ELECTRICALMalolo’s electrical system is well suited for cruising, offering ample battery capacity, multiple charging sources, inverter power, and energy-efficient LED lighting. Hot water is available from both engine and electric systems, supporting comfortable time aboard whether underway or at anchor.
- House battery bank: (3) EAST PENN 8D batteries, 255Ah each (approx. 7 years old)
- Engine start battery: (1) EAST PENN Group 27E (approx. 3 years old)
- Xantrex 3000W inverter/charger
- Xantrex battery monitor/controller
- 100W solar panel
- Honda EU2000 portable generator (battery charging)
- Interior lighting upgraded mostly to LED
- Engine and electric stainless hot water heater (approx. 11–13 gal)
ELECTRONICSMalolo is equipped with a practical suite of navigation and communication electronics suitable for offshore passages and coastal cruising. Core systems have been updated and remain serviceable.
- Raymarine C120 chartplotter (rebuilt ~1 year ago)
- Wind speed /wind point instruments (installed 8/2015)
- Depth sounder
- Knotmeter / log
- (2) Adjustable instrument displays
- VHF radio
- Backup GPS
- SSB radio (requires grounding)
- Interior remote steering station
- Sony stereo
- Interior speakers: JBL
- Cockpit speakers
SAILS & RIGGING- Mainsail – Elliott-Pattison / (2015)
- Jib - Elliot-Pattison 95% Spectra
- Jib - Elliot-Pattison 115% Spectra
- Main lazjacks
- Harken mainsail ball bearing bat slides and track (2015)
- Headsails set up for Facnor 7000 furler
- Five symmetrical spinnakers. Three North Sails, one Halsey, one Omega
- Factor furler
- Sails reported in good condition and mostly stored bagged indoors
- SS Standing rod rigging replaced (August 2015)
- Carbon fiber chainplates by Brad Fitzgerald, Alan Andrews design (August 2015)
- Aluminum Seatek / Forespar mast (August 2015)
- Sailtek hydraulic boom vang and backstay adjuster
- Garhauer traveler
- Keel bolts replaced with new keel (January 2013)
- Running rigging upgraded to Spectra/Dyneema (2015)
- Eight Andersen two-speed stainless steel winches
DECK & COCKPITMalolo’s deck layout is arranged for efficient sail handling and offshore security, with quality hardware and practical cruising additions. The cockpit and foredeck are equipped for both performance sailing and cruising.
- Eight Andersen stainless steel two-speed winches
- 28V Winch Buddy electric winch crank
- Windex masthead wind indicator
- Maxwell anchor windlass
- 55 lb plow anchor
- 200 ft anchor chain
- 100+ ft anchor rode
- Dodger and bimini (currently stored)
- Companionway canvas cover
- Corrugated window covers
- Winch handle holster and storage bag
- Deck wash / hose connections (2)
- 10’2” Achilles inflatable dinghy (floor replaced), 12V dinghy inflator
- 6HP outboard engine (recent)
- Forepeak storage “garage” with lighting and DC outlets
- Companionway cup and plate holders
- Diver hookah system
- Two 5 gal propane tanks
- Mast and shower sump pumps
MISCELLANEOUS- Malolo’s hull and underwater profile reflect ongoing care and structural attention, with key components addressed and maintained over time.
- Bottom paint was last applied in June 2023. A recent diver inspection reported the bottom in good overall condition with only minor areas of paint wear noted.
- The keel was replaced in January 2013, at which time new keel bolts were installed.
- A previous area of deck core compression/delamination at the starboard winch island was professionally repaired and reinforced with a ½-inch G-10 backing plate in 2017.
SAFETY EQUIPMENTMalolo carries the essential safety gear expected aboard an offshore-capable yacht. Buyers are encouraged to review and update equipment as needed for their intended cruising plans. • PFDs • Inflatable safety harness • Fire extinguishers • Manual bilge pump
DisclaimerThe 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.
