SKILSO 975 ARCTIC For Sale

Engines

2 x Volvo TAMD31P (150HP) 

Location

Kip Marina, West Coast of Scotland

 

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"Sunniva" (Norwegian for "Sun Giver") is a highly capable, seaworthy, and comfortable offshore motor cruiser. Built in June 1995 by the renowned Skilsø shipyard in Norway, she embodies legendary Scandinavian build quality.

 

Purchased by her current owners in 2021, she has been cruised extensively. Her voyages span the River Trent, the North Sea (from Whitby up to Berwick-on-Tweed), a 7-day passage through the Caledonian Canal, and the magnificent waters of the Scottish West Coast (including Mull, Skye, and the Small Isles). She has proven herself to be an exceptionally safe, stable, and comfortable liveaboard cruiser for serious coastal passage-making.

 

Key Features & Recent Upgrades

Recent Maintenance: Hull antifouled, anodes replaced, and new shaft seals fitted in May 2026.
Engine Care: Full service in March 2026; both turbochargers refurbished in June 2026.
Modern Power System: Upgraded in 2026 with an Eco-Worthy 280Ah LiFePO4 Lithium service battery and DC-to-DC charger.
High-Spec Navigation: Equipped with a Garmin 12" Chartplotter (2022), Garmin 18" Radar (2023), and Raymarine Autopilot (2022).

Provenance: Full maintenance log under present ownership, plus complete ownership history including the original Builder’s Certificate.

 

Specifications

Length Overall (LOA): 9.75 m (32’ 0”)
Hull Length: 9.13 m (29’ 11”)
Waterline Length: 8.23 m (27’ 0”)
Beam: 3.20 m (10’ 6”)
Draft: 0.90 m (3’ 0”)
Registration & Documentation: SSR 186 569 | MMSI ... | Call Sign 2AOD4

 

Machinery & Propulsion

Engines: Twin Volvo TAMD 31 L-A diesel engines on reliable shaft drive.
Propellers: Serviced, balanced, and precisely pitched to 17” x 20” (2024).
Exhaust Protection: Silicon Marine exhaust alarms installed (2022).
Manoeuvring: Bow thruster and trim tabs for effortless docking and performance control.

 

Electrical & Domestic Systems

Generator: Dolphin Fariman 2.5 kW diesel generator.
Heating: Eberspacher Airtronic diesel heater.
Note: Both the generator and heater feed from an independent, dedicated 40-litre fuel tank.
DC Power: Smart charger connected to both starter batteries.
USB Sockets: Installed throughout for modern device charging.
Water System: Pressurised hot and cold water, heated via the engines or 240V electric immersion heater.

 

Navigation & Electronics

Chartplotter: Garmin GPSmap 1222 12” display (New 2022)
Radar: Garmin 18” radome (New 2023)
Autopilot: Raymarine EVO 100 system (New 2022)
Instruments: NASA Wind (2023), NASA Depth, NASA Battery Monitor (2024)
Communications: ICOM VHF DSC radio
Fish Finder: North Star depth finder
Environment: NASA Metroman digital clock and barometer (2023)
Lighting: Full navigation lights with an upgraded LED anchor light.

 

Deck & Hull Equipment

Ground Tackle: Anchor windlass with updated ground tackle (30m new chain spliced to 50m of 14mm Octoplait nylon rode in 2022).
Entertainment: FM radio featuring modern Bluetooth connectivity.

 

Accommodation & Galley

Galley: Fully equipped with a Flavel two-burner gas hob, grill, and oven.
Heads: Jabsco marine toilet discharging to a dedicated holding tank. Features a choice of deck pump-out or an electric pump discharge at sea. Includes a hot/cold pull-out shower.

 

Summary

Sunniva represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully upgraded, turnkey Scandinavian cruiser with an impeccable maintenance record. She is currently lying in the stunning cruising grounds of West Coast of Scotland ready for her next adventure.