We’re Selling the Boat That Took Us Around the World

After eight years of full-time ocean voyaging and more than 50,000 nautical miles logged across three oceans, Ben and Ashley Stobbart have reached a significant maritime crossroads. Aboard their 2005 Lagoon 410 S2 catamaran, SV Nahoa, the family—sailing alongside their daughter Willa and son Bodhi—has officially listed their bluewater multihull for sale at $249,000 USD. For followers of Sailing Nahoa, the announcement marks the conclusion of an iconic circumnavigation that spanned from the Pacific Northwest across the South Pacific, Indian Ocean, and South Africa.

Purchased in 2015, SV Nahoa was methodically transformed into a self-sufficient ocean-crossing platform. Through successive refits in New Zealand, Thailand, and South Africa, every critical system was upgraded for remote bluewater cruising. The decision to sell comes as the family prepares to design and commission the Nahoa 55, an aluminum expedition catamaran engineered for high-latitude voyaging.

An Eight-Year Global Circumnavigation and a Turning Point

When Ben, Ashley, and Willa of Sailing Nahoa first set sail aboard SV Nahoa, their 2005 Lagoon 410 was embarking on an ambitious global circumnavigation that would redefine their lives. Departing Vancouver, British Columbia, the crew crossed the Pacific through French Polynesia and Fiji before traversing Indonesia, the Indian Ocean, South Africa, and New Zealand. Over eight years of passage making, the catamaran proved both a seaworthy ocean cruiser and a protective floating home where Willa and Bodhi grew up.

The decision to list SV Nahoa for sale reflects an operational transition rather than an end to cruising. With hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in structural enhancements, energy autonomy, and routine maintenance, the yacht has completed its voyage in turnkey condition. Currently lying in the South Pacific with secured cyclone insurance and layup options in Fiji, the vessel offers immediate offshore cruising capability for prospective buyers.

Bluewater Engineering: The Energy Architecture, Lithium Power, and Mechanical Redundancy

The self-sufficiency achieved by Ben, Ashley, and Willa of Sailing Nahoa aboard SV Nahoa transformed their 2005 Lagoon 410 into an autonomous power station throughout their global circumnavigation. Operating without a generator, the electrical grid relies on a large lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) house battery bank managed by a Victron Energy 3,000-watt inverter-charger. This setup powers high-draw domestic appliances and navigation equipment entirely from renewable energy at anchor.

Solar generation was expanded in New Zealand and Thailand, with rigid panels mounted across the stern arch and custom hardtop bimini. The array provides enough surplus energy during sunny days to run the 16,000 BTU Webasto saloon air conditioning directly from the lithium bank while maintaining battery state of charge above 90 percent. For night comfort in tropical anchorages, a dedicated 12,000 BTU 12V air conditioner cools the owner’s stateroom.

Freshwater generation is handled by a mechanically driven reverse osmosis watermaker producing 200 liters per hour. Powered by a heavy-duty belt and clutch off the starboard Yanmar diesel, the system uses three 40-inch membranes plumbed with isolation bypass valves. Running the engine delivers triple-duty efficiency: generating freshwater, charging the lithium bank via a high-output alternator, and heating the domestic hot water tank simultaneously.

Rigging, Structural Reinforcements, and the Offshore Maintenance Ledger

For Ben, Ashley, and Willa of Sailing Nahoa, maintaining SV Nahoa through every ocean crossing of their Lagoon 410 circumnavigation required structural modifications far exceeding factory standards. In Cape Town, South Africa, the crew commissioned Sparcraft to engineer and fabricate a custom, heavy-gauge seagull striker, replacing the factory compression member to significantly stiffen the forward crossbeam in heavy seas.

In Thailand, the bowsprit was reinforced and rebuilt after the crew observed failures on sister catamarans. The sail wardrobe was renewed systematically: a fully battened mainsail was commissioned in 2023, the furling genoa replaced in 2022/2023, and a Code Zero added in 2024. Running rigging was overhauled in South Africa using low-stretch Dyneema for halyards, sheets, and furling lines.

Ground tackle includes a Rocna primary anchor regalvanized in New Zealand and South Africa, backed by anchor chain replaced three times across the Caribbean, New Zealand, and Thailand. Routine yard periods included fresh antifouling applications and rudder bearing inspections, while a Lofrans electric windlass, rebuilt and rewound by skilled marine mechanics in the Philippines, completes a reliable, ocean-tested anchoring system.

Interior Ergonomics: The Three-Cabin Owner Layout and Domestic Self-Sufficiency

Stepping down into the living spaces curated by Ben, Ashley, and Willa of Sailing Nahoa, SV Nahoa reveals why the Lagoon 410 S2 proved an exceptional family platform during their circumnavigation. The entire port hull is dedicated to the owner’s suite, featuring a semi-walkaround queen berth with custom mattress, ample storage lockers, and oversized S2 hull portlights for natural lighting and ventilation.

The owner’s head compartment includes a dedicated 7-kg domestic washing machine, an electric marine toilet with a freshly rebuilt macerator pump and joker valve, and a custom Corian countertop installed in South Africa. For safety, the Goiot escape hatches feature custom external retaining rings to prevent glass detachment, complemented by safety hammers, fire extinguishers, and water-activated strobe lights.

In the bridgedeck saloon and galley, gray-painted joinery and white bulkheads create a bright aesthetic. The galley is equipped with Corian countertops, filtered drinking water, a three-burner Force 10 propane stove and oven, and a portable induction cooktop. Two large refrigerators (one top-loading, one front-loading) and a 60-liter Engel freezer in the guest hull provide ample provisions storage for extended passages.

Deck Layout, Sunken Cockpit, and All-Weather Helm Protection

Safety underway was paramount for Ben, Ashley, and Willa of Sailing Nahoa, making SV Nahoa and its distinctive Lagoon 410 cockpit architecture central to their circumnavigation seamanship. The deep, sunken aft cockpit provides exceptional physical security for young children and watchstanders, preventing falls and keeping crew sheltered within the perimeter of the vessel in rough seas.

Overhead, a custom rigid fiberglass hardtop built by Just Catamarans in Florida offers comprehensive weather protection. Outfitted with roll-down mesh sunshades and clear Sunbrella rain curtains, the cockpit can be fully enclosed to create a dry living area directly connected to the interior galley.

The raised helm station provides excellent visibility over three quarters of the yacht. Navigation instrumentation includes dual Orca displays on an NMEA 2000 network with Navionics cartography and AIS target overlay, backed by a Raymarine HybridTouch radar display at the nav desk. An electric halyard winch handles mainsail hoisting and reefing, while Lewmar sheet winches manage genoa trim.

SV Nahoa Technical Specifications and Equipment Inventory

To document the refits completed by Ben, Ashley, and Willa of Sailing Nahoa aboard SV Nahoa, the following inventory outlines how their 2005 Lagoon 410 was engineered for autonomous world circumnavigation. Every system has been configured for durability, simplicity, and ease of maintenance in remote waters.

Turnkey Readiness and the Horizon Beyond

As Ben, Ashley, and Willa of Sailing Nahoa look toward their next maritime chapter, SV Nahoa stands as a turnkey 2005 Lagoon 410 prepared for ocean voyaging following their circumnavigation. Unlike production catamarans that require extensive refits before heading offshore, this multihull has been thoroughly tested and equipped by experienced voyagers with deep technical knowledge.

The yacht is sold with an extensive spares inventory, specialized tools, safety gear, and verified cyclone insurance eligibility. Whether new owners plan to cruise the South Pacific, explore New Zealand’s Bay of Islands and Whangarei, or continue westward across Southeast Asia, SV Nahoa provides an exceptionally capable, sea-proven platform ready for immediate departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

For cruisers evaluating the bluewater pedigree of SV Nahoa, Ben, Ashley, and Willa of Sailing Nahoa provide factual clarity regarding their 2005 Lagoon 410 S2 catamaran and its global circumnavigation refit history.