Hull and Deck
Laminate construction of hull: white isophtalic gelcoat
and isophtalic polyester is used. Hand lay-up method,
insulated above water line with Divinycell PVC-foam
against heat and cold. Integrated rubbing strake with
brass strip. Blue decorative band in gelcoat. Under the
mast support there is a metal beam cast into the hull
stiffener. Strong under floor reinforcements, bonded with
composite. Lead keel with reinforcement bolted on with
fifteen stainless steel bolts. The stainless steel rudder
shaft is carefully mounted with two self aligning bearings
for low friction in all situations. Strong engine foundations
of GRP for effective sound insulation. Deck and coachroof
areas and also cockpit are of sandwich construction,
solid in parts, laminated to the hull.
Deck and deck fittings
Deck, toerail, cockpit seats, cockpit floor, side trims
and bathing platform have top quality teak laid in silicon
rubber. Also teak hand rails full length of superstructure.
Strong stem fitting with integrated anchor roller, prepared
for Original Delta anchor 44 Ibs/20 kg (this anchor is
an extra). Stowage beneath for fenders and lines. Two
strong cleats forward, aft and midships. Double stainless
lifelines. Two scuppers on each side which drain rain
water overboard just above waterline to prevent dirt strips
on the hull. Deck inlets for water and diesel tanks are
on opposite sides to avoid errors. Genoa and mainsheet
tracks with blocks. Genoa block adjustable from the cockpit.
Selftailing genoa winches from Lewmar, size 48 CST. Hatches
to forecabin, heads, saloon and in aft cabin. Nine aluminium
framed port holes, eight of these are opening. A stainless
steel swan neck fitting by the mast for problem free threading
of existing and additional mast cables. Pulpit and pushpit
have opening for easy access on board. There is a separate
gas locker on port with stowage for two 6 kg P6 gas cylinders.
Integrated bathing platform in transom.
Cockpit
On port side there is a generously sized, dry stowage
locker. The cockpit floor is covered with a teak grating.
Wheel steering with single lever engine control. Panel
for engine instruments in the steering pedestal within
easy reach of helmsman. Alcoves in the cockpit coaming.
Strong windscreen with side handholds, opening centre
section and sprayhood over front part of cockpit. The
sprayhood can be rolled away neatly into a protective
cover. Sliding hatch of transparent dark acrylic glass
with teak handhold. On either side of this sliding hatch
there are useful teak covered work surfaces, ideal as
chart tables, etc. Chart tables and washboards in natural
teak. Two washboards, the upper one louvered for ventilation.
The washboards store in the cockpit locker. Two large
cockpit drains.
Mast and rigging
Triple spreader deck stepped rig by Seldén. The
spreaders are swept back only three degrees, in order
to improve longships stability at the whole mast length
and keeping high athwartship stability. The spreaders
do not disturb the mainsail when sailing downwind. The
mast is supported by a solid mahogany support and the
main bulkhead. Furthermore, there is a metal beam cast
into the hull stiffener area under the mast support. Main
boom with outhaul and two reefs. Jib furling and reefing
system Seldén Furlex. Seldén rodkicker.
Three winches; one for reefing, two selftailing for main
and jib halyards. Several cleats for various uses. Spinnaker
boom track and preparation for spinnaker boom topping
lift are supplied as standard. Generous dimensions of
standing and running rigging avoid fatigue during unrestricted
ocean sailing. Turnbuckles from Hasselfors, aluminium
protection tubes from Seldén. Deck light.
Windex wind indicator on mast top.
Sails
Mainsail and working jib made from dacron in special Offshore
quality with leather reinforcements by Elvström Sobstad.
Two reefs in main, battens and coded sail bags.
Accommodation details
All interior woodwork in light mahogany matt silk finish.
Locker doors with rounded edges and ventilation above.
Floor is varnished wood with inlaid holly strips. Saloon
ceiling has panelling with mahogany strips and ceilings
in remainder of boat have light lining. Cushions on all
berths sandwich foam, 10 cm harder and 2 cm softer on
top, totally 12 cm / 5’’ thick and resting
on unvarnished, well ventilated boards to avoid condensation.
Handholds are in all the right positions. The boat is
carpeted throughout, except directly in front of
the galley, press studs avoid movement. All portholes
are fitted with curtains. Curtains also under the skylights.
Saloon
The settee offers comfortable seating. On starboard side
an L shaped 2.00 m / 6’ 7’’ long sofa,
on port 1.80 m / 6’, with backrests with upper hinges
such that the whole width of the berth can be used for
sleeping accommodation. Between the settees a strong table
with foldable sides. Top opening bar in the table. Headroom
in saloon 1.92 m / 6’ 4’’.
Galley
Big working surface in white laminate with strong, all
round fiddle rail. Carefully insulated icebox with Isotherm
electric compressor for chilling and a basket for small
items. Extra deep, double sink. Two burner gas cooker
with oven, well gimballed with fiddle rails and locking
device for oven door and also for the cooker when in use
in the marina. Electric lighting of burners, no matches
are necessary. Safety switch on gas pipe. Crockery locker
and cutlery drawer. Bread board. Room for saucepans and
other kitchen utensils. There are special places for the
waste bin and other items.
Heads Compartment
Bulkheads and lockers in white laminate. Teak grating.
Corian wash basin and Corian countertop. There is a large
mirror. Shower with curtains. Shower water drained by
pump directly overboard without going into bilges. Hand
switch for shower pump for utmost safety. Strong, reliable
pump action toilet. Stainless holding tank, emptied
by gravity or by deck pump out. Cupboard below the
washbasin. Ventilation through opening porthole deck
hatch and electrolux vent.
Forward Cabin
The forward cabin has been arranged to allow generous
free movement for dressing and undressing. Two 2.12 m
/ 7’ 1’’ long berths with ample stowage
above and below and in addition a number of lockers. Hanging
locker and vanity. Infill between the berths. Opening
skylight with curtain under.
Chart Table
A comfortable chart table seat with spacious chart table.
Electric panel to the right of the navigator. There are
drawers and stowage slots as well as a pencil holder.
Walkthrough
There is a larger rubber sealed 2-door access to the engine
room off the walkthrough. The access is on the starboard
side, the service side of the engine. On starboard of
the walkthrough there is a hanging locker.
Aft Cabin
Aft cabin has a hanging locker on starboard and two comfortable
berths. Stowage room below and above. There is a mirror
fitted. Seat between the berths.
Engine and Engine Room
Engine: Volvo Penta D2-55/130S, 41 kW/55 HP 4 cylinder
2.2 Litres cylinder volume. Mounted with four rubber feet
on strong foundations and saildrive to reduce vibration
and noise. Twobladed folding propeller. Water-cooled rubber
exhaust pipe. Freshwater cooled engine. The hot freshwater
circuit is led into a 40 L / 11 US gallon well insulated
hot water tank. Due to the good insulation water remains
hot for many hours after the engine has been run. The
engine is served by a separate 62 Ah 12 V starter
battery. There is a large filter for cooling water. The
bilge pump has been installed in a position where it can
be cleaned even in extremely bad weather conditions.
Diesel
Approximately 340 litres / 91 US gallons in stainless
steel tanks, one appx. 225 litres / 61.5 US gallons below
the floor in saloon with fuel gauge and another one appx.
110 litres / 29.5 US gallons under the sofa. The tanks
are filled through deck inlets. Between tank and engine
there is a further large water and coarse filter in addition
to the one on the engine. The cruising range in calm waters
is approximately 700 nautical miles.
Water
Water capacity is approximately 400 litres / 107 US gallons
in three tanks; two located under the floor in the saloon,
both holding appx 80 litres / 21.5 US gallons, and the
forward tank 240 litres / 64 US gallons. There is a water
gauge. The water goes to a pump and then on to a 2 litres
pressure equalising tank, and from there via a manifold
is distributed to a 40 Litres / 11 US gallons hot water
calorifier (heated by 230 V supply and the engine’s
cooling water) and the cold water system. As soon as a
water tap is turned on the water which is under pressure
in the pipes starts to flow. As soon as the pressure reduces
the electric pump begins to work, and will continue until
the pressure is built up again after closing tap. Filling
of water tanks is through deck inlet. There are two bilge
pumps; one manual and one high capacity electric emergency
bilge pump that is floodable.
Electricity
Two separate circuits, one with 12 Volt and 62 Ah start
battery for engine start and one 12 Volt 240 Ah traction
batteries for general use on board, the latter being covered
by two traction batteries. Charging of batteries is by
115 A alternator from engine. Mainly halogen lighting
is used and is located in all the important positions.
There are adjustable stainless halogen lights above
berths and settee. 12 V electric sockets at inner chart
table and in the cockpit. Electric panel with circuit
breakers at inner chart table. There is a water and
diesel meter. International navigation lights and steaming
light with switch on the panel for extra safety. The electric
panel has provision for additional outlets. A wiring diagram
is supplied with each boat.
Heating
Webasto Airtop 3500 Diesel, 3.5 kW, with outlets in saloon,
forward cabin, heads compartment and aft cabin. As far
as possible double heater hoses are used for insulation
purpose. Also, the hull is well insulated and therefore
heating and consequently electric consumption will be
minimal. The heating exhaust flue is led outside through
the blue decorative stripe. The heating unit is installed
in the engine room and is easily accessible for servicing.
All outlets, except in the saloon, can be regulated separately.
Refrigeration
An Isotherm refrigeration with electrical Danfoss compressor
unit is fitted for the icebox. The unit is economical
to run and is operated from the 12 Volt supply.
Instrumentation
Above the sliding hatch instruments Furuno FI-50: two
Multi for speed, depth and water temperature and one analogue
Wind. Compass, RPM-meter, engine hours counter, oil pressure
indicator and voltmeter for engine start at the steering
pedestal. Tank meters for fuel and fresh water, located
at the electric central above the inner chart table.
Ventilation
Four hatches, eight opening port holes, companionway
washboards, two Dorade vents in the saloon, three automatic
electrolux type ventilators on the foredeck, over the
head and in the aft cabin.
Steering
Wheel steering with leather covered steering wheel. Wire
steering with emergency tiller. Illuminated compass
and single lever engine control.
Safety and General
All outside skin fittings are speedily and securely sealed
by using ball-valves with Delrin-sealer. Double hose clips
are used under water. For the toilet special non-diffusing
hoses are used. All electric cables are, where possible,
laid in special tubes and where this is not possible,
cables are safely loomed away from the hull. There are
large limber holes so that any water can easily drain
to the bilge. The bilge is accessible by a removable
floor panel without having to remove the steps. Inspection
hatches for easy access to sea cocks and speed transducer.
Three fire extinguishers; one fitted to the saloon table,
one in the forward cabin and one in the aft cabin.
Type of Finish
The interior is treated with a two component silk finish
varnish. The underwater hull has two applications of epoxi
primer and two coats of antifouling.
