Mon - Fri: 9:00 - 18:00
4005 N Federal Highway, Suite 200
Name: After Glow
Model: Voyage 480
Year built/launched: Built in Cape Town, delivered 12/2017, launched 2018
LOA: 49.5 ft
Beam: 25.1 ft
Location: Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Status: Recently phased out of charter service (Voyage Yacht Charters through 1/2026), turn-key, maintained with records available
Asking price: $375,000 (price reduction effective 3/18/2026)
Sleeps: comfortable sleeping for 10, seating for up to 12
Cabin layout: Four private ensuite guest cabins plus two crew berths in forward peaks
Berths: Two forward king berths, two aft queen berths, forward V-berths for crew/children
Ensuite heads: Four ensuite head compartments with electric fresh or salt water toilets and separate hot-and-cold showers
Interior headroom: Approx. 1.9 m / 6’3”
Climate control: Fully air-conditioned throughout cabins and salon
Air conditioning: (2) 6,000 BTU and (2) 8,000 BTU Dometic AC units with onboard compressor and air handlers
Watermaker: Sea-R-O 110V, 800 GPD
Fans: HELLA Turbo cabin/salon/galley fans (one per cabin, one in salon, one in galley; total provision for 6)
Upholstery: Leather interior upholstery
Countertops: Corian with stainless steel railing and teak trim accents
Overhead hatches: (4) overhead opening hatches
Flooring: Hard-wearing vinyl
Leather upholstered settee
Acrylic work surfaces
Breakfast bar seating for two
Coffee table
GRP molded storage throughout
Overhead hatches and forward salon opening hatches with screens and sun shades
Entertainment integration and 6’4” headroom
Corian countertops with stainless steel rails and teak accents
Double stainless steel sink with large recessed drain tray
Pressurized hot and cold water
4-burner propane stove and Faber propane oven
Refrigeration: Vitrifrigo 12V double drawer fridge
Freezer: Sea Frost top-opening 12V freezer
Microwave and ice maker
Coffee maker, toaster, blender
Stainless steel waste chute with cover
Ample storage and galley essentials (pots, pans, plates, cutlery)
Fully air-conditioned galley
Aft guest cabins: Two double guest cabins with queen berths, ensuite heads, AC control, reading lights, washbasins, hanging storage, laundry locker, towel rails, opening overhead hatch and portlight with shades
Forward guest cabins: Two double guest cabins with king berths, ensuite heads, AC control, reading lights, washbasins, hanging storage, laundry locker, towel rails, opening overhead hatch and portlight with shades
Forward bow cabins: V-berth single mattresses, lights, fan, storage shelves, overhead hatch and portlight, access via forward cabin door or deck hatch
All cabins and V-berths fully air-conditioned
Navigation center with chart table and recessed chart stowage
AC/DC distribution panel and inverter/charger display
Generator display and engine/instrument hour meters
USB and 110V outlets at nav station, saloon, helm
Water and fuel tank gauges
Audio: Fusion AV750i DVD/CD stereo with Bluetooth and remote at helm; speakers in saloon, cockpit, and spreaders
Flatscreen TV with Roku
Raymarine Axiom Pro 12” HybridTouch chartplotter (new 2022)
Raymarine autopilot with P70 control
ICOM M-323 VHF with antenna on mast
Raymarine tri-data and wind instruments (depth, wind direction, wind speed)
Remote windlass control
Compass
Instrument console with circuit breakers and monitoring panels
Navigation seat
Watermaker: Sea-R-O 110V, 800 GPD
Fresh water tanks: (2) integral hull tanks, 105 US gallons total
Showers: (4) separate shower compartments with hot and cold water and integrated grates/sumps
Toilets: (4) electric flush marine toilets (fresh or salt water selectable)
Bilge pumps: (4) automatic electric bilge pumps with alarms and (2) manual bilge pumps
Holding tanks: (2) black water systems with (2) 56 gallon holding tanks and pump-out fittings
Grey water systems: (2)
Hot water: (2) calorifiers, 40 liters each
12V DC Jabsco pressure pump
Deck wash system with fresh and salt water taps and pressurized deck showers (port and starboard transoms)
Electrical standard: 110V / 60 Hz US spec
House batteries: (2) Lifeline GPL-8DA 12V, 255 Ah deep-cycle AGM
Engine and generator start batteries: (2) 12V Group 24 lead acid
Generator: 6 kW Northern Lights
Inverter/Charger: Victron MultiPlus 12V / 3000 VA / 120 A
Alternators: (2) 80 A engine alternators (listed also as 80A per engine / 80A alternators)
Shore power: 50 amp shore power cable
Battery isolation switches
Interior 110V AC outlets: (10)
DC and USB outlets: multiple (2 in saloon, 1 at helm, outlets at nav station)
Tank gauges for water and fuel
Quick water heaters: (2) (110V or engine-driven)
Bilge pumps with alarms (see Plumbing)
Ceiling lights with dimmers
Blue courtesy lights
Deck lights
Spreader and downlights from mast (electric blue)
Cockpit lights
Underwater lights
Lazarette and engine compartment lighting
Masttop tri-color and deck level navigation lights
Hull: GRP hand-laid with multi-layer quadraxial glass, isophthalic and orthophthalic polyester resin
Deck: Fiberglass sandwich with foam core, gelcoat with in-molded nonskid, interior soft liners
Hull-to-deck join: Internally and externally flanged, glued and mechanically fastened; alloy toe rail
Core: Closed-cell PVC foam core for stiffness and weight reduction
Antifouling over epoxy-based osmosis barrier
Forward watertight compartments with horizontal bulkheads
Reinforced low-aspect keels and skeg-supported rudders
Marine ply and balsa cores in high-stress areas and reinforced fitting areas for cleats and chainplates
Telescopic boom derrick for hauling dinghy onto dive platform with dedicated dinghy halyard
(2) dedicated dive tank lockers
Hard top bimini with forward spray dodger and roll-away privacy/sun screen aft
Double helmsman’s seat and single helm station
Webbing trampolines
Self-draining cockpit with large dining table and social seating
(7) in-deck storage lockers and GRP locker compartments
Insulated ice chest locker
Stainless steel 316 bow pulpit with teak seats
Double guard wires with gates, stanchions and bases
Stern push-pits with life ring and overboard light brackets
Oversize stainless steel swim ladders on both transoms
Teak dive platform and dinghy storage platform (dinghy rests on wood deck at stern)
Aluminum toe rail integrated with stanchion bases
Magma stainless steel BBQ on pivoting stainless steel base with propane supply and solenoid switch
Vented propane locker with space for 2 tanks
Blue courtesy and underwater lights
Deck wash system and pressurized deck showers
Windlass: Quick electric windlass with remote control at helm
Primary anchor: Delta 50 kg with 67 m stainless steel chain
Secondary anchor: Fortress Danforth style with approx. 10’ chain and 230’ nylon rode
Anchor bridle with thimbles
Internal anchor chain lead through compression post
Mooring cleats: (10) stainless steel cleats
Dock lines, fenders, and anchor roller
Anodized aluminum framed sliding cockpit doors with safety glass
GRP locker compartments: 7 cockpit, 1 foredeck
Lewmar hatches: (12) and portlights: (8)
Reflective laminated safety glass windows: (8)
Escape hatch with teak grid in galley
Mainsail: Ullman fully battened main, cross-cut Dacron, 2 reef points, 2-line reefing system, mainsail stack pack with lazy jacks
Headsail: Self-tacking Ullman furling genoa with UV cover, cross-cut Dacron
Total sail area: 125 m2
Rig: 7/8 fractional rig with aluminum 68’ mast, boom, crossbeam, double compression posts and double spreaders; forestay and inner forestay
Winches: (3) Anderson 46ST electric winches (1 port, 2 starboard)
Line control: Sheets and control lines, (12) Spinlock line jammers, Harken blocks, tracks and cars, Harken Battcar mainsail track system
Profurl C430 genoa furler and foil on forestay with furler line run under deck
Double purchase main halyard, flag halyards, sheet pouches and utility pouch
Telescopic boom derrick for dinghy hoisting
Main engines: (2) Yanmar 4JH45, 45 HP common-rail diesel engines, saildrive, freshwater cooled (Port S/N E13179, Starboard S/N E11278)
Engine hours: Approx. 3,000 (as of 2/2026)
Propulsion: (2) 3-blade fixed propellers
Fuel tank: Aluminum, 105 US gallons
Alternators: 80 A alternators per engine
High-pressure fuel lines
Engine room blowers: (2)
Instrument panels with hour meters: (2)
Generator: 6 kW Northern Lights
Steering: Single helm station with roller chain to 7x19 cable over sheaves to quadrants
Watermaker: Sea-R-O 110V, 800 GPD
Fresh water tanks: (2) integral 105 US gallons total
Pressure pump: 12V DC Jabsco
Water heaters: (2) Quick water heaters (110V or engine-driven)
Bilge pumps: (4) automatic electric with alarms and (2) manual bilge pumps
Holding tanks: (2) black water holding tanks, 56 gallons each, with discharge and pump-out fittings
Calorifiers: (2) hot water calorifiers, 40 L each
Grey water systems: (2)
12’ rigid inflatable AB dinghy
Outboard: 15 HP 2-stroke Yamaha
Water capacity: 105 US gallons
Fuel capacity: 105 US gallons
Holding tanks: (2) x 56 gallons
Owner statement: Boat faster than typical charter boats, good for pelagic fishing, equipped with two rod holders and willingness to convey two Penn 50 reels, rods and lures
Layout comments: Dinghy on stern deck converts to swim platform; galley layout suited for two cooks; freezer large, ice maker used sparingly due to power
History: Part of Voyage Charter fleet from delivery (12/2017) through 1/2026; maintenance performed by Voyage Charters with records available
Condition: Owner reports vessel in excellent condition, ready for continued charter or private use
Vessel details offered in good faith but not guaranteed; buyers should instruct agents or surveyors to verify details
Vessel offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice
$50K price reduction — now just $375,000! (Effective 3/18/2026) This is hands-down the best deal on the market for this model.
The seller is highly motivated to find his beloved Voyage 480 a good home before committing to another season of summer storage costs here in the BVI.
Bring your best offer for this solid, offshore-proven catamaran. Everything is exactly as advertised: all photos and videos are recent and up-to-date. We are happy to offer a live virtual tour so you can see for yourself. She is truly turnkey—provision and go sailing!
Built in Cape Town and launched in 2018, After Glow is a Voyage 480 that perfectly embodies South African yacht craftsmanship, blending superior build quality with the ideal balance of performance, comfort, and simplicity, earning them the reputation of truly “solid boats for the money.”
The Voyage 480 offers four spacious, air-conditioned ensuite cabins and two crew berths in the fore peaks to comfortably accommodate 10 people. The layout provides a seamless saloon-to-cockpit flow that creates an inviting, sociable living space with plenty of room to relax underway or at anchor.
The thoughtfully engineered helm station allows the captain to remain engaged with guests while navigating and trimming sails effortlessly. Expect a comfortable 9 knots on a beam reach, while the easy-to-handle sail plan makes short or single-handed sailing safe, smooth, and enjoyable.
Everything onboard is intelligently designed with practicality in mind, from easily accessible inspection hatches that simplify routine maintenance to abundant storage and an ergonomic cockpit that connects seamlessly to a clean, uncluttered foredeck layout. Everything just seems to be in the right place!
Recently phased out of charter service and maintained with an open checkbook by the owner and the crew at Voyage Yacht Charters in Tortola, BVI, After Glow is in truly turnkey condition with no damage history and all systems in good, clean working order as seen in the listing photos taken Feb. 2026. Inquire for many more photos. After Glow is immediately ready for continued charter operation or to set sail and chase the sunset.
Currently located in Tortola, BVI and offered well below market value for a timely sale, this 100% ready-to-sail Voyage 480 represents a rare opportunity to own a dependable blue-water cruiser already positioned in one of the world’s premier cruising grounds.
Whether your vision is a successful charter program or an unforgettable private sailing adventure, After Glow delivers the perfect blend of performance, comfort, and peace of mind at sea.
The 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 desired validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Photos may not properly reflect the current condition of the actual vessel offered for sale. In some cases stock photographs may have been used.
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing.
All dinghies are considered separate vessels and should have separate titles and documents. There is no guarantee as to the title of the dinghy on this vessel so Buyer accepts that while he may receive the dinghy included in the transaction, he may not receive the proper title to it.
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