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HULL

  • Hand laid FRP hull
  • Choice of two hull/deck color schemes
  • Choice of boot and cove stripe color

  • Isothalic gelcoat with vinylester skin coat for maximum blister protection

  • Anti foul bottom paint, two coats over an epoxy primer

  • Bolt on cast lead keel with 3% antimony for hardness (centerboard optional)

  • Performance CAD drawn skeg supported rudder, foam filled, with stainless steel frame, rudder post and strap and a cast epoxy gudgeon fitting

  • Watertight collision bulkhead

  • Molded rubrail with 1” stainless steel striker
  • Bronze/Stainless steel ball valves on all thru-hulls below waterline
  • Bronze sea-strainers on all intakes

  • Large full beam lazarette, approximately 180 cubic feet, accessible through aft water tight door and deck hatch

  • Reverse transom with swim platform, stainless steel ladder and hot/cold fresh water shower

  • Stainless steel chainplates with grid molded into the hull for upper & lower shrouds

  • Stainless steel chainplates molded in for the backstay and bobstay

  • Four fixed ports in the main salon 5x12

  • Four Lewmar opening ports in the hull forward 5x12

  • Six Lewmar opening ports in the hull aft 5x12

DECK MOULDING

  • Hand laid FRP 1” cored deck with molded in stringers and deck beams

  • Isothalic gelcoat on deck with molded in nonskid on walkways and cabin top

  • Walk-through social cockpit (port and starboard)

  • Companionway from social cockpit to main salon

  • Curved integral stairway leading to stern swim platform

  • Aft lazarette accessible from deck via flush hatch

  • Mainsheet arch over helm

  • Custom steering pedestal in helmsman/sailing cockpit

  • Sheet tail bins in helmsman/sailing cockpit

  • LPG locker with hinged deck hatch and two 20lb. LPG tanks (vented)

  • Two storage lockers under seats in social cockpit (port and starboard)

  • Molded ice box in social cockpit (refrigeration unit optional)

  • Molded coaming lockers in social cockpit

  • Teak or composite caprail

  • Custom molded pedestal holding a 40” stainless steel destroyer wheel with steering brake, single lever engine controls, illuminated engine gauges, illuminated 5 1/2” diameter compass and an illuminated switch panel for exterior lights

MACHINERY & FUEL SYSTEM

  • 110 h.p. turbocharged 4 cylinder diesel auxiliary engine, fresh water cooled

  • 3-bladed 22” propeller

  • 1 1/2” diameter stainless steel propeller shaft and strut with shaft zinc anodes

  • 10 KW Northern Lights generator with sound shield

  • Foam insulation for entire engine room

  • Cable conduit steering system utilizing bronze sheaves and quadrant

  • Wet exhaust with aqualift mufflers

  • One 12v 110 amp hour engine battery and one 12v 110 amp hour generator battery

  • Two molded in 200 gallon GRP fuel tanks, baffled with separate fill and vents

  • Fuel tank gauges readable at tank top or on electric panel

  • Fuel tanks are plumbed for selection and return

  • Fuel systems for engine and generator have electric priming pumps, hour meters and Racor fuel filters

  • 12v blower for main engine , 110v blower for generator in engine room

  • Automatic fire extinguisher system in engine room

  • 12v engine and generator oil change system

  • One submersible 2500 GPH bilge pump and float switch

  • Manual bilge pump

  • Engine room 12v lighting

  • Engine room hatches with pneumatic risers

  • Emergency tiller

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  • Custom designed electric distribution panel, 12v, 110v and 220v, centrally located with magnetic breakers, amp meters and switches

  • One 220v 50 amp shore power inlet on deck with 50’ of shore power cord

  • 880 amp hour 12v DC dedicated house battery bank supplying galley, refrigeration, windlass, winches, ice maker, entertainment center, stereo and all 12v lights and appliances

  • Battery selector switch

  • 2500 watt, Heart Freedom 25, inverter and charger

  • Link 2000R regulator with three stage battery charging and management system

  • Heavy duty, high output, 160 amp engine alternator

  • Rigging, via chainplates, is grounded to the keel

  • 12v fluorescent overhead lights

  • 12v reading lights in all cabins

  • 12v hanging locker lights

  • 12v courtesy lights

  • 110v AC GFCI outlets throughout the yacht

PLUMBING SYSTEM

  • Two molded in 240 gallon GRP fresh water tanks, baffled and plumbed for selection, have separate fill and vents

  • Water tank gauges readable at tank top or on electric panel

  • Two automatic sump pumps for showers and sinks with separate sump tanks fore and aft

GALLEY & LAUNDRY

  • Galley with large Solid surface counters, storage cabinets and lockers

  • Gimbaled S.S. Four burner stove and oven

  • Electric LPG safety solenoid valve

  • Upright two door refrigerator/freezer 110v AC

  • Microwave oven

  • Deep double galley sink

  • China, crystal and silverware storage

  • Trash bin

ELECTRONICS

  • Sailing instruments- log/speed, wind and depth package

  • Raytheon ST6000 + autopilot

  • GPS interfaced with autopilot

  • 19” stereo television and Hi Fi VCR, 110v AC

  • 12v integrated stereo system with tape deck and CD player 

  • TV-FM antennae

  • VHF radio with antenna at masthead

SAILING & DOCKING ESSENTIALS

  • Four extra large fenders

  • Six docklines

  • Eight Life jackets

  • Three Fire extinguishers

  • Horseshoe ring and bracket

  • Boathook, scrubber and ensign staff

  • Owner’s manual, equipment manuals and appropriate schematics for mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems

  • Commissioning is included at factory

 

 

 

 

DECK HARDWARE

  • Double stainless steel lifeline stantions supporting 3/16” stainless steel wire, vinyl covered, lifelines

  • Boarding gates amidships (port and starboard)

  • Stainless steel handrails on cabin top

  • 60 lb. Galvanized Plow anchor

  • 50’ 3/8” BBB chain with polished stainless steel chain guide plate and 300’ of rode

  • Lewmar Concept 2, 12v vertical windlass with capstan

  • Two Harken 54CEST  Electric primary winches, chrome and self tailing

  • Two Harken 44CST secondary winches, chrome and self tailing (secondary winches with clutches to handle mainsheet, main halyard, reefing, staysail sheet, staysail halyard and furling lines)

  • Harken 30CST self tailing, jib and spare halyard, winch on mast

  • All winches and cleats through bolted

  • 12 various size Lewmar deck hatches

  • Four large tinted tempered glass fixed ports in main salon

  • Two large tinted plexiglass fixed ports outboard on forward face

  • Six 10” mooring cleats with adjacent chocks located on the bow, amidships and stern

  • Six labeled fuel, water and waste fittings (port and starboard)

  • Cockpit and backrest cushions

  • Cockpit courtesy lights

  • Four 1 1/4” cockpit drains

SPARS & RIGGING

  • Sloop rig with swept back spreaders eliminating the need for runners

  • Polyurethane painted, aluminum mast, boom and spreaders, keel stepped

  • All associated winches, halyards, sheets, blocks and tracks, etc. for headsail and mainsail

  • 3/5 fully battened mainsail (five battens total- 3 full upper, 2 partial lower)

  • Roller furling/reefing genoa with sacrificial strip sewn in for sail cover

  • Boom with a rigid vang, two reef points, lazy jacks, topping lift and outhaul

  • Main sail cover integrated into lazy jack system

  • Stainless Steel 1x19 standing rigging Flag halyard to spreader and masthead

  • Anchor, steaming and spreader lights

MACHINERY & FUEL SYSTEM

  • 110 h.p. turbocharged 4 cylinder diesel auxiliary engine, fresh water cooled

  • 3-bladed 22” propeller

  • 1 1/2” diameter stainless steel propeller shaft and strut with shaft zinc anodes

  • 10 KW Northern Lights generator with sound shield

  • Foam insulation for entire engine room

  • Cable conduit steering system utilizing bronze sheaves and quadrant

  • Wet exhaust with aqualift mufflers

  • One 12v 110 amp hour engine battery and one 12v 110 amp hour generator battery

  • Two molded in 200 gallon GRP fuel tanks, baffled with separate fill and vents

  • Fuel tank gauges readable at tank top or on electric panel

  • Fuel tanks are plumbed for selection and return

  • Fuel systems for engine and generator have electric priming pumps, hour meters and Racor fuel filters

  • 12v blower for main engine , 110v blower for generator in engine room

  • Automatic fire extinguisher system in engine room

  • 12v engine and generator oil change system

  • One submersible 2500 GPH bilge pump and float switch

  • Manual bilge pump

  • Engine room 12v lighting

  • Engine room hatches with pneumatic risers

  • Emergency tiller

INTERIOR ACCOMODATIONS

GENERAL & SALON

  • Reverse cycle Marine Air, air conditioning with individual digital controls 44,000 BTU’s (3 units)

  • Liquor locker with bottle storage, glass storage and wine rack

  • Custom built navigation DESK with large lift top chart table and chart storage

  • Custom built entertainment center with quality stereo television and Hi Fi VCR, all 110v AC

  • Custom built convertible dining table to accommodate 8 in comfort and style

  • Hardwood on chart table and salon table

  • Chart table light

  • Custom designed swivel chair for Nav Desk

  • Hardwood accents and trim

  • Overhead-Vinyl headliner with thermal insulation

  • Hanging lockers- lined with cedar

  • Bulkheads- marine grade plywood with contemporary paneling

  • Heads- mica laminate on bulkheads

  • The master stateroom incorporates a queen size berth, two large hanging lockers, ten drawers, two settees and a lighted vanity with mirror and stool.  There are also storage lockers and book cases outboard

  • All sleeping cabins have ensuite heads and showers

  • Contemporary designed plumbing fixtures

  • GRP tub/showers

  • Solid Surface counter tops heads and galley area

  • Vinyl tile on galley and head soles

  • Venetian mini blinds with valances to match interior decor

  • Selection of  interior fabrics

  • Speakers-2 in cockpit, 4 in the main salon

  • Interior mast shield to match decor

  • Custom designed companionway ladder

  • Drawers in all staterooms and galley

  • All interior hardwood is poly-urethaned

  • Positive push button latches on all lockers and cabinets

OPTIONS

  • Water maker, 600 G.P.D.

  • 3-bladed 22” Max-Prop variable pitch propeller

  • Radar arch with integrated electric dinghy davits, lighting and speakers

  • Radar

  • Washer and dryer with exhaust fan in utility room

  • Trash compactor

  • Dishwasher

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  • Ice maker

  • Refrigerated cockpit drink box

  • Deep freezer with 110v AC holding plate system

  • Teak decks on weather deck and cockpit sole                            

  • Teak decking on cockpit sole only

  • Two Chrome dorades, FRP boxes and stainless steel guards

  • Centerboard with hydraulic lift

  • Electric bowthruster

  • Hydraulic headstay tensioner & Vang

  • Furling system for mainsail

  • Spinnaker package including halyard and pole

  • Spare genoa halyard

  • Bimini top with windshields

  • Hard top with windshields & Enclosure

  • Stern seat cushions

  • Custom interior layout

  • Charter layout

  • Salt or fresh water wash down on bow

  • SSB

  • Weatherfax

  • Cell phone

  • Additional stereos and CD players in cabins

  • Phone jacks in main salon and aft cabin

  • Additional battery bank 880 amp

  • 12v fans

  DESIGN MAKES THE DIFFERENCE 

 

PRINCIPAL DEMENSIONS

  • LOA W/O BOWSPRIT .......………….……………...........................56’6”

  • DWL ...................................………….…………….............................49’0”

  • BEAM ..................................………….……………............................16’0”

  • DRAFT-W/BOARD UP ............………..………………........................5’6”

  • DRAFT-W/BOARD DOWN  ..……...…..…………....….....................12’6”

  • DISPLACEMENT ..............…..………...…………....…...........51,000 LBS

  • BALLAST-LEAD ..........……...…………..……........…............17,000 LBS

  • SAIL AREA (main + 100% FORE TRIANGLE) ...…....…......1,437 sq. ft.

  • MAIN ...........................…………...……….….....……..................612 sq. ft