Vilm 117

Rare Vilm 117 US Version in exceptionally well-maintained condition with extensive special equipment and numerous upgrades

Vilm 117 Jolix

Special construction with advanced systems, high autonomy, and complete modernization

Technical Data

Overall length 11.72 meters

Waterline length 9.95 meters

Width 3.64 meters

Draft approx. 1.70 meters

Displacement approx. 8.50 tons

Ballast approx. 3.2 tons

Engine Volvo Penta D2 55 HP

Diesel tank 440 liters

Freshwater tank 400 liters

Waste tank 90 liters

Mast height above water approx. 15.50m

General Description

The JOLIX is a rare Vilm 117 in international special design. The construction was developed in close coordination with the shipyard for use on the US East Coast, the US West Coast, and in the Caribbean. The yacht features numerous constructive and technical special features compared to the series version and has been extensively modernized and further developed since 2019.

Equipment and Features of the US Version

• commercial bronze through-hulls and sea valves
• fully tinned and oversized onboard wiring
• tank systems with large capacities and inspection openings
• cutter stay with additional foresail for strong winds
• roller reefing systems for genoa and jib
• extended deckhouse with four hatches
• extended stern rail
• windshield wiper at the helm
• solar panels on the deckhouse
• side and aft weather protection elements made of Isenglass, completely removable

Navigation and Electronics

• Garmin chartplotter 4208 with separate Widelink B600
• B&G Zeus 3S chartplotter 12 inches
• B&G radar
• three B&G Triton instruments for log, depth, and wind
• Forward Echo
• B&G NAC3 autopilot with control units at both helms
• Garmin VHF radio 315i
• Alphatronics television with DVD player in the aft cabin
• radio with speakers inside and outside

Rig and Sails

• Elvström roller mainsail with vertical carbon battens from 2024 approx. 29m²
• Elvström roller genoa from 2024 approx. 37.8m²
• roller jib
• telescopic boom 3.0 to 5.5 meters

Drive and Engine System

• Volvo Penta D2 with 55 HP
• Aqua Drive system
• SPW Variprop folding propeller 4 blades
• large-scale fuel filtration
• extensive sound insulation in the engine room

Energy and Autonomy

• Eberspächer diesel heating with five warm air outlets
• AIR X Marine wind generator with new, quiet rotor blades
• three solar panels, two on the deckhouse, one on the davits
• Forster lithium battery bank 2 times 200 Ah
• Victron Multiplus charger and inverter
• AC to AC transformer from 230 volts to 115 volts for the air conditioning
• Spectra Ventura water maker currently out of service

Interior and Comfort

• high-quality mahogany interior
• salon with benches, additional berths more suitable for children
• spacious galley with induction cooktop, microwave, two refrigerators, and two sinks
• large aft cabin with Flexima Nautima mattresses from 2024
• fore cabin with double berth and plenty of storage
• outdoor shower hot and cold

Deck and Cockpit

• plastic teak deck from RoSch
• stainless steel equipment carrier
• bow platform from Båtsystem Performance Teak
• second helm station in the outdoor area
• safe central cockpit with good visibility all around

Underwater Hull

• sandblasted to gelcoat in 2010 and built up with five layers of epoxy
• bronze protection shells on the sea valves
• parts of the shaft system renewed before transfer to the USA

Viewing

The ship can currently be viewed near Stockholm by appointment. In spring, the JOLIX will be transferred to Germany and will then be available for viewing in Greifswald.

Overall Condition

The JOLIX is technically extensively equipped, consistently modernized, and in many details a special feature within the Vilm 117 series. A yacht for owners who value substance, seaworthiness, and honest representation.