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Semi-custom Baltic 66 from Judel/Vrolijk, launched in 2005, refitted in 2015 and updated again 2020/22. Simply perfect for fast cruising duties. A technological tour de force.
FURTHER BROKER’S COMMENTS:
The first of two Baltic 66’s built on a semi-custom hull design by Judel/Vrolijk and Vismara, SEI TU II is a very well-maintained and recently updated example of this unmistably ‘Baltic’ composite performance cruising yacht.
SEI TU’s composite construction employed the very best techniques available including the use of a special advanced press for all lamination work. The bulkheads and panels of the structural interiors were all constructed using this press, with sandwich laminates veneered with wood. This production method resulted in a significant reduction in weight compared to more classical build methods and at the time of her construction, Baltic Yachts were the first builder to use this advanced technique. Below the waterline, the use of a 3.8m draft keel allowed the keel bulb to be made lighted, while also increasing stability and performance. Below decks, SEI TU boasts a modern, clean-cut look with painted panels in place of wood. This choice has also meant a reduction in weight, so the boat offers even better performance.
From an aesthetic viewpoint, the interiors are linear, modern and show great taste. The craft was built “to size” and is suitable for the weather conditions in the Mediterranean. R. Vrolijk, decided to increase sail area which, in addition to the light displacement and greater stability, will add to the boat’s performance, above all in light wind conditions. The project is a result of the combined skills of Vismara Yacht Design, Ciappini interiors and R&J Design.
2020/22 Refit highlights:
• New Awlgrip painted topsides and exposed deck areas
• Replacement standing rigging
• New North Sails mainsail and genoa
2015 Refit highlights:
• Teak deck: polishing, replacement of all skylights frames, restored seams and caps of teak
• Replacing all the struts of skylights, Peak and garage doors
• Maintenance of the companionway entry surrounds
• Overhaul of all the winches and motors. New motor for halyard winch. New buttons in all.
• Overhaul of Sanguinetti bow capstan
• Teak deck maintenance
• Stern flaps hinges, garage and new catwalk;
• Repainted the side of the deck
• New spray hood
• Fitment of bowthruster
• Overhaul of running rigging
• Cleaning the fuel tank
• Overhaul of all pumps
• New seacocks - eliminated unnecessary, added inspection doors
• New rubber Volvo shaft seals and propeller shaft
• Engine overhaul
• Two new generators
• Overhaul water maker
• New home automation system with tablets and smartphones
• 10 new batteries for services
SPECIFICATION
CONSTRUCTION
RCD Status:
• RCD Status: The yacht conforms with the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC (Recreational Craft Directive) and is categorised A – “Ocean”
Hull Construction:
• Carbon/epoxy sandwich construction.
• Topsides repainted Awlgrip grey/silver – 2020/21
• Laminate in carbon fibres and epoxy resin.
• Aramid fibres in the outer skin for added impact resistance.
• Foam core.
• Cured under vacuum in room temperature and post cured at 50 °C (122 °F).
• Gelshield epoxy primer system applied – 2020/21
Deck & Superstructure Construction:
• Sandwich construction.
• Laminate in carbon fibres and epoxy resin.
• Foam core.
• Cured under vacuum in room temperature and post cured at 50 °C (122 °F).
• Teak laid side decks
• Exposed deck areas repainted Awlgrip – 2020/21
Keel & Rudder:
• Stainless steel fin with lead bulb
• Externally bolted
• Balanced rudder blade
MACHINERY
Engine & gearbox:
• 1 x Yanmar 4LHA-DTP 200hp.
• Freshwater engine cooling
• ZF-63, reduction gearbox 2.80:1.
Maintenance & Performance:
• Engine hours: approx. 4.700 hrs as of Summer 2022
Propulsion & Steering:
• Brunton 4-bladed folding propeller.
• The propeller shaft is made of corrosion resistant steel AISI 329 The outboard end is supported with a composite shaft strut including water lubricated cutlass bearing.
• Carbon, painted steering wheels.
• Steering wheels connected to a composite quadrant by means of Spectra/Kevlar ropes/cables.
• One aluminum alloy tube emergency tiller, storage in cockpit locker.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Voltage systems:
• 24vDC domestic systems with 220vAC via shore-power or generator
Battery Banks:
• 12vDC start battery – approx. 108Ah
• 24vDC service batteries – approx. 1000Ah – Mastervol gel cell
Charging:
• Mastervolt 100 A battery charger.
Inverter:
• Mastervolt 5kw inverter
Alternator:
• 174a/24v for service battery bank.
• 55a/12v for start battery.
Other Electrical:
• Baltic Yachts custom made with automatic safety circuit breakers. Indication diodes, amp. meters, voltmeters and tank level meters are provided. A 12 V DC for starting system, 24 V DC for service system.
• Shore power
PLUMBING & GAS SYSTEMS
Fresh Water:
• The hot freshwater circuit is led into a well insulated 80 litres hot water tank, heated by engine or 230v AC immersion heater element.
Watermaker:
• Spectra Newport 400 GPC watermaker.
Bilge Pumps:
• Manual bilge pumps
• Electric bilge pump -
TANKAGE
Fuel:
• 700 litre fuel capacity in two stainless steel tanks
• Each tank has a dedicated fill pipe, vent pipe and inspection port. Stainless steel pickup tubes.
• Each supply port fitted with a shut-off valve.
• The capacities are read-out on analog display at nav. station.
• Tanks are baffled and insulated.
Fresh Water:
• 1,100 litres water capacity in two stainless steel tanks
• Each tank has an electronic level indicator with a level gauge located at the nav station.
• Each tank has a dedicated fill pipe, vent pipe and inspection port.
• Both tanks have single outlets leading to the fresh water manifold.
NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
• 2 x Plotters.
• Depth sounder.
• GPS.
• B&G H2000 autopilot
• Log.
• Wind instruments.
• Compass.
Communications Equipment:
• Simrad VHF
• Nobeltec radio
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
Galley:
• 3 x Fridges.
• 1 x Freezer.
• Microwave.
• Oven.
Heads:
• 4x heads and showers
• Hot & cold pressurised water supplies with shower in heads
Heating & Ventilation:
• Electric heating system.
• Air conditioning system.
Entertainment:
• Television.
• Alpine CD/Radio/DVD
ACCOMMODATION
Summary of Accommodation:
• Up to 10 berths in three bunk cabins, one master double cabin, saloon and forepeak. Four heads.
• SEI TU II has the owners cabin in the centre of the yacht under the central cockpit area. This position of the owners cabin is close to the pint of movement during sailing hence very comfortable in a heavy seaway and the fact that it is also positioned in a very volume rich area makes it an extremely large, and luxurious cabin.
Accommodation Finish:
• Advanced lightweight construction techniques used in construction of the interior. A custom made high technology laminating press is used for the lamination of the main bulkheads and interior panels. The use of this press results in bulkheads and panels with very high laminate quality and surface smoothness enabling application of thin wood veneer on visible surfaces without excessive use of filler.
DECK EQUIPMENT
Rig:
• Carbon mast, boom and spinnaker pole
• 4 x Spreaders.
• Lazy jacks.
• Furling system.
• Rod rigging - Replaced 2021
• Hydraulic vang.
• Spectra running rigging.
• German mainsheet system.
• Hydraulic rod backstay.
• Carbon babystay.
• Hydraulic mainsail furling.
• Navtec hydraulic control unit.
• Staysail forestay.
• Spectra halyards.
• Tuff-luff.
• Fredricksen deck gear.
Winches:
• 6 x Lewmar electric winches.
• Primary 2 x 88-3ASTOR.
• Secondary 2 x 88-3ASTOR.
• Reefs, Cunningham etc. 2 x 68-3ASTOR.
Sails:
• North Sails fully-battened mainsail – 2022
• North Sails furling genoa - 2022
• Elvstrom cruising mainsail.
• Northsail genoa 105%.
• Elvstrom cruising jib.
• North Sails racing mainsail.
• North Sails medium genoa.
• North Sails carbon taffeta staysail.
• North Sails racing jib.
• North Sails gennaker.
General:
• Double stainless lifelines.
• Passerelle.
• Swim ladder.
• Cockpit table
Covers & Canvas:
• Lazybag for mainsail
• Sprayhood.
• Canopy.
• Awning.
• Cockpit cushions.
Anchoring & Mooring:
• Electric anchor windlass – through hull type
• Anchor & chain
Tender & Outboard:
• 25 CV outboard.
• Novamarine 360 tender
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.
Life saving:
• EPIRB.
• Flares.
• Lifelines.
• 2 x 4 person liferafts.
• Lifebuoys.
Fire control:
• Fire extinguishers