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OverviewThe Nicholson Bluewater 476 is a world class offshore cruising boat, capable of undertaking serious adventures in comfort and safety.'Elfin Lady' was moulded by Colvic Craft to Lloyds specification and fitted out by her first owner (a Camper and Nicholson shipwright) to a very high standard, with interior joinery in East African Cherry and matching Teak. Offering a similar level of refinement and capability as the Nicholson 48, she is ideal for anyone looking for a robust cruising boat that will eat up the miles effortlessly.The internal layout offers superb liveaboard comfort, while the powerful cutter rig and Hydrovane self steering promise surefooted passage making.Elfin Lady has been professionally maintained during current ownership, and has benefitted from upgrades which include replacement standing rigging, new mainsail, new windlass and new heads.For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact Paul in the Plymouth office on 01752 260086.ConstructionGRP Hull, deck and superstructureMoulded by Colvic Craft plc in 1997 to Lloyds specificationCommissioned in 1999Finished by Original owner (Cabinet maker and Camper and Nicholson employee) to a very high standardFin encapsulated lead keelSkeg hung rudderCutter RigTeak-laid self-draining centre cockpitKeel is a two-part lead casting, fully encapsulatedWhitlock wheel steeringAntifouled and new anodes spring 2024Engine, Stern Gear & PropulsionYanmar 4JH2-VTE 100 HP diesel engineApprox 1800 hrsLast serviced May 202438mm stainless steel shaft through bronze P bracketRopecutterThree-bladed 560mm brass propellerAquadrive flexible couplingStainless steel day tank with hand pump7 Kts cruising speed @ 5L per hr approxRange 550 NM (approx)Vetus bowthruster with control on pedestalDeck EquipmentHydrovane self steering mounted on transom2 x Lewmar 58 ST Primary winches2 x Lewmar 44 ST Secondary winches2 x Lewmar 40 ST Spinnaker winches2 x Lewmar Mainsheet Track and car2 x Lewmar Genoa track and adjustable cars2 x Lewmar Staysail track and pin stop cars2 x Lewmar 40 ST halyard winches on mast port sideBarient 28+ ST Main halyard winch on starboard sideLewmar 40 ST reefing winch on aft face of mastLewmar rope clutchesDouble SS bow roller, recessed into bulwarksRocna 40 Anchor with 100M ChainLofrens Leopard electric windlass with capstan and foot switch (2021)Large, central SS Sampson postBulwark fairleads, fwd, centre and aftRail gates midships and aftSpring cleatsStainless steel grab rails on coachroof4 Dorade ventsRear lazerette locker accessed though hatchSubstantial Stainless steel pole on transom mounting radome, aerials etcOutboard motor crane attached to poleAft anchor rollerDelta anchor with 120M warpBoarding ladder on transomSystems12V DC domestic system2 x 12V 180 Ah domestic batteries1 x 12V 1000 CCA engine start battery1 x 12V 900 CCA bow thruster battery with isolatorCustom 12V panel at chart table with voltmeter, fuel/water gauges and AC selectorNASA BM-2 Battery monitor systemAdverc Battery management system on alternator2 Kyocera 135W Solar panelsBlue Sky MPPT 25A Solar charge controller240V AC shorepower systemVictron battery chargerMultiple 240V AC outlets throughout240V Immersion heater240V heatingEberspacher 5KW heating system25L calorifier with immersion heaterFuel - 486 L in 2 tanksWater - 680 L in 4 tanksGrey water - 45 LNavigationRaymarine integrated Navigation systemRaymarine RL80C Radar / Colour GPS chart plotterST60+ Speed, Depth, Wind and Graphic displaysST6002 Autopilot display / controlICOM Command mic VHF repeaterPlastimo steering compass on pedestalST60+ Multi displayFuruno GP-31 GPS systemICOM M505 DSC VHF radioNASA Target HF receiverRaymarine S3G Smartpilot corepack with gyroRig & SailsSailspar 2 spreader mastSailspar slab reefing boomStackpack with lazyjacksRod kickerMast stepsHutton / Arco 4800 Roller furling systemInner forestay and spare forestaySpinnaker pole on mast trackMainsail with 3 reefs (new 2023 unused)Roller furling Yankee with UV stripStaysail on hanks (inner forestay)Spare GenoaStorm JibTrysailCruising chuteStackpack with lazyjacksSprayhood with stainless steel frameFixed Bimini with stainless steel frameSpray dodgers (new 2024)AccommodationAfrican Cherry joinery with matching Teak VeneerLee cloths throughoutNew upholstery throughout (2018)Excellent ventilationLED lighting throughout in addition to conventional lightsSleeps 4 comfortably in 2 cabins and up to 6 including the saloonFwd cabin (en suite) with 2 good size single berths, lee cloths, storage above and below berths in lockers, large hatch, 2 portlights, 2 reading lights and an overhead lights. Vanity unit to stb'd with more locker space, large hanging locker, Door to saloonFwd head (en suite) with toilet (new 2022), moulded basin with H/C water and shower, laminate fitted unit with storage above and below, shaving mirror opening hatch and portlight, LED lightingLarge saloon with curved seating either side, lee cloths, storage everywhere, bookshelves behind, drop leaf table with central storage, ships clock and barometer on bulkhead, custom lockers and shelving, 2 opening hatches and 6 portlights, TV with sound barNav area is to stb'd with a large chart table, storage within and shelving around, access to the batteries is beneath seat. Electrical panel and space for instruments etc, night light (red) portlightGalley is to port and is well designed for use at sea, whilst also providing ample shelving, full sized gimballed 4 burner hob with pan clamps, SS Smev oven and grill, SS bowl and a half sink with drainer, H/C water and a manual faucet, LED lighting, Isotherm fridge (new 2022)and further waeco drawer fridge, 240V Combi Microwave oven / grill (new 2022), further worktop and storage opposite under stepsThe Owners cabin aft has a large "island" double berth with storage under and a chart storage locker, hanging locker and further storage, vanity unit with mirror, opening hatch and portlights, 12V and 240V lightingLarge aft head (en suite) with Jabsco sea toilet, moulded basin in unit with H/C water, lockers, separate shower compartment with grating and seat, 3 opening portlights, LED lightingDisclaimerThe 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 desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.