CONSTRUCTION GRP hull, deck and superstructure – moulded by Macbar of Poole to Lloyds 100A1. Fitted out by Hinks of Appledore
Hull – solid GRP with clear gelcoat, white gelcoat above the waterline. Below the waterline, the hull was stripped back to the gelcoat in 2010. There were areas of high moisture content with some wicking visible, but no blistering was found. It was then coated with epoxy, followed by CopperPlus antifouling, some of which has since flaked off. The hull has now been repainted with primer and antifouling.
Deck and superstructure – off-white gelcoat with balsa core, overpainted in recent years with International “Toplac”, which now needs re-painting. Non-slip areas were originally covered with “Treadmaster” sheeting, small areas of which had badly worn. This has all been removed and is awaiting renewal after repainting of the coachroof, etc.
Ballast – cast iron, encapsulated.
Woodwork – teak hatches, teak capping on the raised bulwark, teak windscreen surround, hand-rails and dorade boxes. Well executed internal woodwork in teak-faced ply and solid teak with pine carcasing.
Deck Hardware – Stainless steel pulpit, stanchions, guardrails and pushpit with hardwood corner seats, stainless steel stemhead with twin rollers, large mooring bollards and fairleads, Lewmar genoa tracks and cars. Simpson Lawrence electric windlass, deck fillers for fuel, fresh water and pump-out. Stainless steel 3 part folding transom ladder. Lewmar deck hatch over galley area, stainless mushroom vents over heads. Solar-powered extractor fans in stainless domes in fore-hatch and lazarette hatch.
Rig – Sparlight gold-anodised masts (tabernacle stepped) and booms. Mast steps to both masts. Stainless steel rigging renewed in 2005, Hood headsail furling gear with twin luff grooves. 2 Gibb genoa sheet winches, 2 halliard winches. Sails – white – in good condition with ‘stack-pack’ covers for main (Technique Voile) and mizzen.
Engine – Mercedes OM314 4 cylinder 65 hp diesel engine fresh water cooled through heat exchanger, approx. 8000 hours. Regularly serviced and reliable. Top end overhaul 2005. Fuel consumption approx. 0.75 gals/hour at 1200rpm giving about 6 knots and 1000 mile range subject to conditions. . Borg Warner gearbox to shaft drive and 3-blade propeller. New cutlass bearing 2010. Morse engine single lever control. Shaft brake. Whitman rod steering with teak wheel. Salt water deck wash.
Electrics – 24 volt electrics, 2 x 95ah starter batteries, 4 x 185/225ah domestic supply batteries – CAV 60 amp alternator reconditioned 2013, 250amp alternator reconditioned 2014 with new Transpo Electronics, Inc. V2400 regulator. Avel-Lindberg HC100-24-12PT 12 volt 10amp dropper for electronics.
Shore supply socket in cockpit feeding 240 vac circuit – Sterling 2425CED digital 25amp mains charger, Isotherm immersion heater for hot water calorifier, and 240vac sockets in cabins.
Vetus 3.5hp bowthruster.
Tanks – Fuel 2 x 70 gallon steel tanks; Fresh water 2 x 50 gallon steel tanks; Holding tank – believed 40 gallons (not connected to forward heads at present). Hot water tank.
Pressurised ‘Flojet’ hot and cold fresh water system, hot water heated from engine or immersion.
Accommodation – semi-enclosed centre cockpit with fixed windscreens, canvas side and rear screens for complete protection when needed. Helmsman’s position with all controls and folding seat. Ample stowage, easy access to engine bay under floor. Isotherm seawater cooled freezer unit for large freezer locker under forward port seat (needs re-gassing).
Saloon giving dinette (occasional double berth), chart table with seat, galley area with twin sinks, gimballed Plastimo Neptune 2000 gas cooker with 2 burners, oven and grill. Hanging locker. Isotherm 24v refrigerator. Ample stowage. Separate heads fitted with Lavac marine toilet, handbasin and shower. Headroom approximately 6’3”.
Forward cabin giving 2 good-sized single berths, steps to forehatch, ample stowage.
Aft cabin giving double and single berths, wardrobe, drawers and ample stowage, separate heads fitted with Lavac marine toilet and handbasin.
Large lazarette in stern, access through deck hatch. Gas locker with drain overboard.