DISCOVERY Discovery 55 (2011) for sale in Lymington, United Kingdom

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Construction

RCD Status: The yacht conforms with the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC or RCDII (2013/53/EU as appropriate (Recreational Craft Directive) and is categorised A – “Ocean”

Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:

• Hull molding in Navy blue number 1643 with boot top line red over white.
• Cavita line in white gel coat.
• Antifouling in Seajet Navy Blue.
• Through Hull fittings Antifouling.
• Colour of Window Mullions – black.
• Yacht completed to meet MCA specification to meet coding for 60 miles offshore. Includes metal through hull fittings in engine room, upgraded pipe work in engine room, upgraded sea water chest, and upgraded sea water strainers.

Keel & Rudder:

• 9,500kg (20,500lb) shaped lead keel and a depth of 7’3” (2.23m) provides a ballast ratio of 42% providing maximum stability.
• Semi balanced large Kevlar reinforced rudder.

Machinery

Engine & Gearboxes:

• 1 x Yanmar 4LHA-HTP 160hp diesel engine with gearbox ratio of 2.68:1.
• Racor Twin Fuel Filter with alarm.

Maintenance & Performance:

• Engine Hours - c. 2186 @ Oct 2024.
• Maintained in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendations.

Propulsion & Steering:

• Three-blade 24" diameter Gori Propeller, new 2019.
• Stainless steel Morse control.
• Bow thruster - Maxpower 125 composite, new May 2017.
• Rope Cutter.
• 42" stainless steel wheel with beige leather covering.
• Whitlock Mamba steering system.
• 1 x Emergency tiller.

Electrical Systems

Voltage Systems:

• Installation of English sockets.
• All switches and sockets have anthracite centres and champagne outers.
• Light switch fitted in headlining adjacent to companionway - in overhead port side.
• Additional socket at aft cabin vanity unit, to make a single a double.
• Additional socket in saloon main seating floor level, making a single a double.
• Additional socket forward saloon seating behind the back rest, making a single a double.
• Additional double socket fitted in forward passageway area outside of heads.
• Additional socket in pullman cabin to make the single a double.
• Additional single socket in forward cabin stbd. side, on shelf.
• 12v socket at mast, pedestal helm and 2 x at navigation desk.

Battery Banks:

• Separate 12v engine starter battery.
• Separate 12v generator starter battery.
• 700Ah domestic Rolls AGM batteries replaced 2023.

Battery Chargers:

• Isolation transformer and Centaur battery charger installed - boat protection, faster charging, and US charging facility.

Alternators:

• Balmar 97 series 140-amp hour alternator for 24V supply.
• Yanmar 55-amp hour alternator for start batteries. This was replaced 2021.

Generator:

• 11 kVA ONAN Generator.
• Increased sound insulation applied around generator.

Shore Power:

• 230v/50 Hz shore power.
• 32-amp shore power cable; extension cable of 20 metres and 7 metres (incl. adapters).

Other Electrical:

• Standard Victron Quattro II inverter. New 2023.

Plumbing Systems

Fresh Water & Water Heating System:

• Pressurised hot and cold fresh water system.
• Pressurised sea water for deck wash and electric toilets.
• 50 litre insulated calorifier with immersion heater.
• Hot & cold stern shower.

Watermaker:

• Seafresh H206A watermaker, 102 litres/hr. serviced regularly but unused.

Bilge Pumps:

• Sail locker forward; main saloon (deepest point); and 2 in each fender locker aft.

Tankage

• Starboard fuel and water tank swapped over; fuel tank extended to floor height for extra capacity.
• All fresh water, grey and black tanks are cleaned and winterized annually.

Fuel:

• Total capacity of 1,680 litres in 3 x tanks (starboard forward 690 litres, port aft 600 litres, port forward 390 litres).

Fresh Water:

• Total capacity of 772 litres in 2 x tanks (starboard 340 litres, port 432 litres).

Grey/Black Water Holding Tanks:

• Total grey water capacity of 125 litres.
• Total black water capacity of 117 litres in 2 x tanks (forward 56 litres, aft 61 litres).

Navigation Equipment

• Alarm System from Dolphin marine security.
• Navionics chart – Central and West Europe. New 2024.
• Vessel tracker fitted and connected to Dolphin Marine Security system (supported until 2018 / not used in current ownership).

Navigation – Above Deck:

• ST60 Log.
• ST60 Wind system (vane) 2022.
• ST60 Depth.
• ST60 graphic repeater fitted at navigation desk.
• ST60 graphic repeater fitted in aft cabin above light switches.
• ST7002 plus pilot control display fitted pedestal.
• Raymarine SPX30 core pack for full MARPA facility.
• Raymarine Axiom 12+ (2024) & integral radar display on helmsman's pedestal.
• Upgrade to 4KW HD Raymarine Radar inc. brackets and cabling, in lieu of standard 18"4kw Digital Raydome.
• Raymarine Raystar 125 GPS Antenna.

Navigation – Below Deck:

• Raymarine Smart Pilot Controller - handheld wireless remote autopilot.
• Raymarine Axiom Pro 2 12 (2024) & integral radar display at Nav station.
• Raymarine AIS 500 send and receive.
• Furuno GP32 Fixed GPS with antenna on stern rail.

Communication & Weather:

• ICOM 505 VHF with second station at pedestal, fitted with loud hailer/foghorn on mast.
• Icom 801 SSB (UK approved) including Antenna tuning unit, upgraded backstay with isolators for aerial.
• Furuno Navtex.
• KVH Fleet track phone FB250, fax phone and data – Broadband.

Computer Equipment:

• Wi-Fi antenna fitted to the transom.
• WL500 socket at the navigation desk (Unused by current owner).
• FB250 socket at the navigation desk (Unused by current owner).

Domestic Equipment

Galley:

• Stainless steel self-contained fridge unit.
• Stainless steel self-contained freezer unit.
• GN Espace cooker.
• Microwave - Panasonic NN-K189MMBPQ microwave + grill.
• Washer/Dryer - Miele WT2780.
• Electrolux Dishwasher fitted with integrated door.
• Galley Avonite Pearl K3-8343.

Heads/Showers:

• 220V Electric Heated towel rails fitted to both heads, in standard chrome.
• Electric head (aft).
• Electric head (forward).
• Shower head, hose and thermostat from Perrin and Rowe for aft cabin.
• Forward cabin shower.
• Bathroom accessories.
• Toilet roll holders.
• Mug holder fitted to the bulkhead adjacent to the sink.
• A soap holder fitted to the bulkhead.
• Shower baskets fitted to both showers.
• Wall mounted toilet brush fitted in both heads.
• Both heads surfaces in Avonite Argent K3-8565 (black).
• Both heads floors in Varicor Aquarell-Carrara (black and White marble effect).

Heating & Ventilation:

• Upgraded Eberspacher to Hydronic 12, 24V heating system.
• Full Tropical Air Conditioning; in the forward cabin, saloon, and aft cabin; each has individual control.
• Caframo fans to all areas, 2019.
• AC control for the aft cabin fitted adjacent to the light switches.

Entertainment:

• Pair of speakers in saloon.
• Cockpit speakers recessed adjacent to the helm position.
• Upgraded 2019 standard tuner/cd player to Alpine CDE 196 DAB radio, multi region with USB or BT interface.
• 20" Flat screen TV to Saloon on companionway bulkhead, including TV antenna.
• Alpine CDE-112Ri - Radio / CD player fitted to aft cabin, including 2 speakers in headlining - fitted starboard side wardrobe.
• Additional single speaker fitted in aft heads, connected to aft cabin Alpine unit.
• Alpine CD player fitted to the forward cabin, with two speakers in the headlining and one speaker in the heads headlining.

Lighting:

• Overhead lights in chrome / chrome.
• Nav. desk night light in headlining (red light) over chart table switched.
• Additional down lighters either side of the aft cabin.
• All internal lightbulbs are LED.
• Single boom light fitted; 1 x additional light fitted.
• Upgraded Navigation Lights to aluminium LOPOLIGHT LED (Tricolour, anchor, steaming, port, starboard & stern lights).
• Aft cabin reading lights are lamps with shades - Cantilupi Delta in Chrome swinging light with lamp shade.
• Pullmans cabin reading lights - Cabin Swing in stainless LED.
• Forward cabin reading lights - Cabin Swing in stainless LED.
• Saloon lamps fitted on the forward bulkhead.
• LED bendy light fitted at Navigation desk and on drinks locker starboard side.
• Antenna mast has a 24v deck flood light, illuminating aft gate area.

Accommodation

Summary of Accommodation:

• Joinery in Cherry, but all surfaces in madrone, even door inlets.
• Retaining catches on floor hatches.
• Teak/holly flooring throughout in lieu of carpet.
• Carpet fitted to forward and aft cabins only, and poppered in place.
• Lee cloths throughout - colour standard Navy Blue.
• Door handles stainless steel – standard.
• Push button catches in large chrome / chrome.
• Mattresses, forward cabin, and Pullmans cabin upgraded. The owner supplied aft cabin mattress.
• Stainless steel hinges fitted throughout.
• Bathroom hooks, two fitted to the back of each door.
• Saloon larger hooks – 3.
• All door retainers standard magnets.
• All doors have inlay in light colour, madrone on inside and figured cherry to trim.
• Transom, port, and starboard side surfaces in aft cabin in madrone.
• Outboard saloon seating starboard and port side in madrone.
• Navigation desk in madrone.
• Forward cabin shelves in madrone.
• Baize colour cushion Bryan and Clark colour number 9556.
• Both heads have wooden under surface cabinets.
• Soft close cupboard doors, no slam drawers as standard.
• Both mirrors on aft heads vanity unit are hinged.
• Shade/Mosquito sky screens at hatches.

Fabrics & Material:

• Upgraded upholstery fabric to CB Oyster leather and Townsend classic cowhide imperial blue.
• Aft cabin headboard in CB Oyster leather.
• Navigation seat cushions in CB Oyster leather, with Townsend classic cowhide Imperial blue piping.
• Saloon seating cushions in CB Oyster leather, with Townsend classic cowhide Imperial blue piping.
• Starboard saloon seating in CB Oyster leather, with Townsend classic cowhide Imperial blue piping.
• Forward cabin headboard in CB Oyster leather.
• Leather cleaning kit included.
• Forward cabin curtains in Romo Geneva Camelia, contrast for tiebacks Rumo Geneva Ruby, black out lining.
• Forward cabin cushions as follows:
  1. 11 x Romo Geneva Camelia, piped in Rumo Geneva Ruby (400 x 400mm).
  2. 2 x Romo Geneva Ruby, piped in Romo Geneva Camelia (400 x 400mm).
  3. 3Forward cabin bedspread in Zimmer Rhode Dixon Stripe.
  4. Pullman cabin curtains in Romo Geneva Camelia 2854-101, contrast for tiebacks Rumo Geneva Ruby, black out lining.
  5. Pullmans cabin bedspread in Zimmer Rhode Dixon Stripe (2 bedspreads).
  6. Saloon curtains in Romo Geneva Camelia, contrast for tiebacks Romo Linara Marine.
  7. Saloon starboard portlight curtain in same fabric as main saloon.
  8. Aft cabin curtains in Zimmer Rhode Paco, black out lining, no contrast for tie backs.

• Aft cabin cushions as follows:
  1. 1 x Romo Geneva Cameo 2854-41, piped in Zimmer and Rhode Paco (400 x 400mm).
  2. 1 x Romo Geneva Cameo 2854-41, piped in Zimmer and Rhode Paco 13 (400 x 400mm).
  3. Galley curtains fitted high level only, one large curtain in Romo Geneva Camelia, contrast for tiebacks Romo Linara Marine.
• Saloon cushions as follows:
  1. 2 x Romo Wickham Indigo, piped in Romo Geneva Camelia.
  2. 1 x Romo Tyeham Indigo 7224-37, piped in Romo Geneva Camelia (400 x 400mm).
  3. 1 x Romo Melburry Indigo 7221-37, piped in Romo Geneva Camelia (400x400mm).
  4. 3 x Romo Linara Marine 2494-37, piped in Romo Geneva Camelia (400 x 400mm).
  5. 3 x Geneva Camelia 2854-101, piped in Romo Linara Marine (400 x 400mm).
  6. 1 x Romo Linara Nordic Blue 2494-82, piped in Romo Geneva Camelia (500 x 500mm).
  7. 1 x Romo Geneva Camelia 2854-101 piped in Romo Linara Marine (500 x 500mm).
  8. 1 x Romo Tyneham Chambray 7224-27, piped in Romo Geneve Camelia (500 x 500mm).
  9. 1 x Romo Melburry Chambray 7221-27, piped in Romo Geneva Camelia (500 x 500mm).
  10. Carpet in warm beige.
  11. Bedding from Vanessa at Nauteriors.
  12. Saloon cockpit cushions including back rest for helm station.

Description of layout from forwards:

Saloon and Pilot Berth:

• Saloon layout standard curve to saloon seating, but half seating.
• Sofa fitted on the starboard side with small cabinet.
• Saloon table has standard compass rose, with madrona veneer around compass rose, grab holes set into the tabletop.
• Drawers fitted under starboard saloon sofa.
• Sofa back rest raised, and fiddle fitted on top of back rest. Surface behind sofa is standard height.
• Concealed Sky screens (shade/Mosquito) to both Saloon coach roof hatches.
• Navigation desk with pencil shelf on top.
• Bookshelf fitted to fwd. bulkhead by seating.
• Cupboard under saloon table as large as possible, includes glass stowage with baize on shelves.
• Bookshelves fitted outboard behind stbd. sofa, with one lifting hatch in the centre.
• Fiddles on the navigation desk computer shelves outboard.
• Glass stowage locker stbd. side saloon. Full set of 4 x 6 Schott Zwiesel glassware.

Forward Cabin, Pullmans Cabin, and Forward Heads:

• Standard forward cabin layout (head position forward).
• Forward cabin headboard has a mirror fitted above on bulkhead, beveled edges.
• Forward cabin has high level cupboards below shelves.
• Bookshelves fitted on top of forward cabin shelves, in same style as through yacht.
• Concealed Shade/Mosquito Screen in forward cabin.
• Flush mounted shade/mosquito sky screens to Pullman cabin.
• Pullmans cabin has lower berth fitted with a removable work surface that is then stored under the berth when not in use.
• Hull sides have increased insulation. Forward cabin and Pullman cabin (on hull sides that will be slept against).

Galley:

• Wine rack under galley floor.
• Removable pegs with a number of holes added to the cupboard above the Corian sink and aft cupboard in galley.
• Wet locker with basket drawers for more galley storage
• Bookshelf fitted above fridge.
• Bookshelf design fitted on outboard galley shelf in lieu of stainless bars.
• Bookshelf design fitted aft of the cooker.
• Bookshelf design fitted to aft galley bulkhead able to hold fruit and veg, kitchen roll holder fitted underneath.
• Bookshelf fitted on shelf above galley sink.
• Dump sink fitted as standard.
• Stainless steel strips fitted adjacent to the cooker on the Corian surface.
• Cutlery stowage.
• Centre outboard drawer in galley has 4 equal dividers fitted, with no baize fitted.
• Taps in galley from Kuchen & Mobel, Art London in Old silver.
• Small fiddle fitted in locker above dishwasher to prevent items falling out of locker.

Aft Cabin, Aft Heads and Engine Room:

• Additional wardrobe in aft cabin in lieu of seat.
• Aft cabin bookshelves by transom port light standard size, although different style. Stainless steel legs with wooden top rail.
• Additional bookshelves in aft cabin below port light starboard side.
• No wooden trim on doors in aft shower. All to WHITE.
• Standard silver shower doors.
• Mirror fitted on aft face of aft cabin heads door.
• Taps in both heads from Penguin engineering.
• Hull sides have increased insulation. Aft cabin (on hull sides that will be slept against).

Deck Equipment

Rig:

• Lewmar blocks as standard.
• Electric in-mast reefing.
• White Spars.
• Single whisker pole stowed on mast in White (5m whisker pole).
• Selden manual Furlex.
• Selden rod kicker. Gas strut new 2021.
• Radar Reflector - Echomax (Active).
• Radar Reflector - Echomax (passive).
• Spinnaker halyard (halyard, splicing, swivel snap shackle, cranked top bracket on mast, turning block and Spinlock jammer) each.
• Second Spinnaker halyard (halyard, splicing, swivel snap shackle, cranked top bracket on mast, turning block and Spinlock jammer) each.
• Boom preventer.
• Boom preventer led to cockpit – stacked deck organiser, extra clutch, twin Antal sheaves.
• Mast steps required to access the gooseneck in white.
• Mast steps are required at the top of the mast in white.
• 1 x Emergency handle for mast reefing.
• Rigging inspection 2023, no faults.

Winches:

• Andersen winches.
• Electric mainsheet winch upgrade from manual winch (54ST).
• Additional manual mainsheet fitted on starboard, no turning block as winch not to be used for double mainsheet.
• Tops of winches in stainless steel.
• 3 x Locking winch handles.

Sails:

• Sail plan A - Solent rig, reaching Genoa, self-tacking jib and in mast furling leach batten mainsail, standard Hoods Dacron.
• Hood Vektron upgrade - Main Vertically battened and Jib Only.
• Upgraded Genoa from Dacron to Dimension Polyant Hydra Net Radial Fabrics.
• Furling spinnaker in Red, including spinnaker sheets and blocks.

General:

• Bow ladder required for disembarking when moored bow-to- Custom or off the shelf model.
• Full Stainless steel rubbing rail on gunwale.
• Fixed port lights in hull (6).
• Transom port light to be opening.
• Fixed port light at Day berth.
• Front Opening Windows in Saloon (2).
• Flush hatches throughout.
• Grab handles run along the saloon coach roof.
• Single step side ladder and mounts.
• Sealed cockpit table.
• Lockable catches to all deck lockers.
• Shelf in starboard lazarette locker (includes drain bung).
• Shelf in port lazarette locker (includes drain bung).
• Pulpit (reinforced) and pushpit. Flag staff holder on port side, and life ring holders fitted as standard.
• Flush stainless steel dorade with stainless steel protection bars.
• Upgraded antenna mast for KVH Broadband.
• Hydraulic passerelle transom mounted.
• Cup holders fitted to the forward face of the pedestal. One either side, though not to interfere with the cockpit table lid.
• Two additional cup holders.
• Stainless steel back rest fitted to the aft section of the cockpit, to be able to support your shoulders when sat in the hot tub area.
• 1 x Ensign staff.

Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:

• Spade 200 anchor.
• Modification of Stem head to accommodate S200 anchor.
• V5 windlass to accommodate extra weight of anchor.
• Capstan anchor windlass.
• 100m anchor chain new 2024 inc. additional stowage modification.
• Pedestal control for windlass, fitted.
• 12 x Mooring cleats.
• Four additional cleats fitted, two forward and two on the stern.
• Electric davits (150kg load) fitted in standard stainless steel.
• Stainless steel anchor roller for a kedge.
• Kedge anchor support on stern rail etc.
• Kedge Anchor - rec. Fortress FX 55.
• Bag for Fortress anchor.
• 10m Chain + 50 m octoplait nylon for Kedge Anchor.
• 4 x small cleats fitted to the mast around the gooseneck.
• 6 x Fenders.
• 2 x Additional fenders supplied.
• 8 x Navy blue fender covers.
• 4 x 18mm 10m braided mooring warps.
• 2 x 18mm 20m braided mooring warps.
• 2 x 18mm 30m braided warps.
• Spare unused warps 3 x 20m & 1 x 30m.
• 3 x Boathooks.

Covers, Canvas & Cushions:

• Teak up stands fitted on the teak area under the sprayhood.
• Spray hood in Acrylic Navy Blue.
• Standard Bimini Top in Acrylic Navy Blue.
• Acrylic windows in above all new 2019.
• Pedestal & Wheel cover in Acrylic Navy Blue.
• Cockpit table cover in Acrylic Navy Blue.
• Covers for all winches (7) in Acrylic Navy Blue.
• 2 x Additional winch covers to suit larger winch - for spares.
• Windlass Cover (with Capstan) in Acrylic Navy Blue.
• Bimini curtains with windows and blinds in Acrylic Navy Blue.
• Mesh rope bag fitted below cap top winch, large enough to accommodate all sheets. Elastic sides to bags.
• Mesh similar bag installed at hot tub tap location for sun cream and glasses etc. Elastic sides to bags.
• Sun cover supplied, from bimini front to mast and forward of mast down to the deck.
• Winter covers 2015.
• Dinghy and outboard cover supplied in Acrylic Navy Blue.

Tender & Outboard:

• Dinghy to be fitted to the foredeck when in stowage.
• Outboard bracket.
• Ribeye TS 280 standard model with 9.9hp Yamaha outboard fitted, wheels fitted to the transom and two seats, including dinghy launching bars and belly bands.

Safety Equipment

• Boarding gates and stanchions.
• U-Bolts fitted in the cockpit for safety harness attachment.
• Additional U bolt fitted in hot tub near base of wheel.
• Safety lines run up each side of the deck.
• Guard wires to have bottle screws.
• 8-man Ocean ISO SOLAS B liferaft, serviced 2024.
• Custom Push pit mounted life raft cradle suitable for hydrostatic release.
• ACR Globalfix I-PRO EPIRB c/w small bracket.
• Offshore flares set.
• 1 x Poly bottle for flares.
• 4 x Ikaros red parachute rocket - MCA.
• 4 x Ikaros red handheld flare - MCA.
• 2 x Ikaros buoyant smoke - MCA.
• 4 x Ikaros white hand flare.
• 2 x Horseshoe set c/w bracket and light - colour yellow.
• 2 x Kim Lifebuoy Drogue and Pocket.
• Inflatable jonbuoy danbuoy 2021
• Kim rescue sling.

Fire-Fighting Equipment:

• 3 x Dry powder fire extinguishers -1 x 1kg ABC extinguisher + 2 x 2kg ABC extinguisher.
• 1 x Additional 2kg ABC manual fire extinguisher.

• 1 x Fire Blanket.

Spares:

• 1 x Winch motor.
• 2 x Water pumps.
• 1 x Fridge compressor.
• 1 x Sail repair kit.