Skilso 975 (1997) for sale in Suffolk Yacht Harbour IP10 0LN, United Kingdom

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The Skilso 975 Arctic, available for viewing at Suffolk Yacht Harbour in the United Kingdom, is a well-regarded vessel lauded for its design and practical features. With an overall length of 9.75 meters, this 1997 model is favoured for its strong sea-keeping abilities, often compared to the Nimbus 320 Coupe. "Seatapper," as one of these models, is equipped with twin Yanmar 140hp diesel engines, delivering reliable and efficient performance. Its spacious interior and entertainment area make it ideal for cruising. Key features include a soundproofed engine compartment, comprehensive electrical systems, and advanced navigational equipment such as the Raymarine GPS and radar systems. The vessel is also well-equipped for safety and comfort, featuring a Maxwell anchor windlass, liferaft, and extensive safety gear. The dark blue GRP hull and white superstructure add to its aesthetic appeal, complemented by a teak-inserted moulded GRP bathing platform. Appointments for viewing are essential to explore this capable and elegantly designed boat.

General information
Make/model
Skilso 975
Category
Used power boat for sale
Price
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
Name of boat
Seatapper
Year
1997
Designer
Rolf Roland
Length overall
9.75 metres
Length waterline
8.23 metres
Length on deck
3.20 metres
Draft
0.91 metres
Displacement
4,000 kg
Hull
GRP semi-displacement
Location
Suffolk Yacht Harbour IP10 0LN, United Kingdom

About this Skilso 975

English

The Skilso 975 Arctic has elegant lines and a spacious interior with excellent entertainment space for a boat of their size. Often compared to the Nimbus 320 Coupe, the Skilso has a hull designed to offer great sea keeping and is a very capable cruising boat especially when equipped with desirable twin Yanmar engines like 'Seatapper'. 

Viewing by appointment only at our Suffolk Office - 01473 659681

Mechanical & Electrical Systems

Located in a soundproofed compartment under the saloon sole are the twin Yanmar 4LH-HTE turbocharged 4-cylinder 140hp diesel engines. Freshwater cooled via heat exchangers. Morse dual single lever controls and electric start. Shaft drives with spur rope cutters fitted driving via gearboxes (both reconditioned during current ownership) to 3-bladed bronze propellers with protective central skeg keel. Twin 260 litre fuel tanks totalling 520 litre fuel capacity. Remote control trim tabs (new hydraulic pump, pipework and actuators 2014). Sleipner Sidepower bowthruster. Full engine instrumentation.

Three 12 volt domestic batteries (2021). 12 volt engine start battery (2022). 12 volt bowthruster battery. Alternator charging (Sterling advanced digital 4 step alternator regulator fitted to port engine). 240 volt shorepower system with ring mains. CTEK M300 25amp battery charger. Immersion coil for water heating. Sterling battery monitoring system for all three banks of batteries. Sterling galvanic isolator 

General Equipment

- Bruce anchor with approximately 40m of 6mm chain 

- Maxwell RC8 electric anchor windlass with helm and foredeck controls  

- Full cockpit canopy with covers to all windows with new frame to give extra space 

- Windscreen, sunroof and hatch covers

- Custom made Weathermax 80 all over winter cover by Mussetts 

- Concealed stainless steel boarding ladder

- Stainless steel aft fender basket 

- Windscreen wipers 

- Windscreen demister fan

- Various warps and fenders

- Suunto steering compass 

- ICOM M423 DSC VHF radio

- Raymarine i70 multi function display with depth, boat speed and log 

- Raymarine C95 colour GPS chart plotter with ipad/iphone connectivity and AIS overlay

- Navionics digital cartography 

- Furuno 1623 radar system

- Raymarine SPX10 course control computer with p70r control head

- Raymarine GPS130 aerial, depth and speed transducers 

- Comar multi AIS receiver with aerial splitter 

- Clock and barometer

- Fire extinguishers

- Fireblanket

- Seago 4-man liferaft (last serviced March 2012)

- Radar reflector 

- MOB sling

- Horseshoe lifebuoy in holder

- Two electric bilge pumps with automatic switching and forward bilge alarm

- Two manual bilge pumps

Construction

Skilso 975 Arctic built in December 1997 by Skilso of Norway to a Rolf Roland design, first launched in May 1998. Dark blue GRP planing hull, white superstructure and decks with moulded non-slip surfaces. Hydraulic wheel steering to twin rudders. Enclosed wheelhouse with sliding door to cockpit. Self draining aft cockpit with walk-thru transom door and excellent stowage in large lazarette. Moulded GRP bathing platform with teak inserts and concealed swim ladder. 

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Propulsion
Engine
Twin Yanmar 4LH-HTE
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
520 litres
Accommodation
Number of cabins
2
Number of berths
6
Drinking water capacity
180 litres
Additional Accommodation Details
The accommodation is attractively finished with high quality teak joinery throughout and offers up to six berths in two cabins plus the saloon. Up forward, there is a offset double berth with stowage beneath, reading lights, opening hatch to foredeck, two portlights, room to dress and a bench seat. Separated from the passageway area by a curtain. The separate heads compartment is to port with a Jabsco marine toilet, washbasin, shower with pump out, mirror, cupboards, extractor fan and opening port light. Holding tank (new 85 litre plastic tank by TekTanks 2010) with gauge.

Moving aft, there is a Double berth beneath the wheelhouse sole with opening portlight. Separated from the passageway area by a curtain. Moving up into the wheelhouse, there is the helm to starboard with a generous bench seat for two which flips to extend the dinette area which also converts to a small double berth if required. Separate navigators seat to port with a linear galley running aft equipped with an ENO stainless steel 2-burner gas hob with separate oven, stainless steel sink with hot and cold water supply and ample storage in various lockers and drawers. Isotherm sliding drawer type fridge opposite galley.

Pressurised hot and cold water supplied throughout via a calorifier with immersion coil. Ardic 3kw diesel fired warm air heating system. Blue velour saloon upholstery. Fitted curtains including hatches and portlights with teak and holly sole boards throughout. 

The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part. General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, 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 owner’s specific needs.

Broker/Dealer Information

Clarke & Carter - Suffolk

Suffolk Yacht Harbour Levington
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP10 OLN
United Kingdom
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