DISCOVERY Discovery 57 (2014) para vender en Lymington, Reino Unido

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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 moulding in ‘Flag Blue,’ cavita line in gold tape, boot top line red over white. Re-done in spring 2019.
• Antifouling International Micron 66 2024
• Vinylester resin is used which gives superior strength over more traditional polyester resins.
• The lay-up under vacuum ensures complete structural integrity & incorporates a high-density foam core, providing exceptional stiffness and insulation that meets or exceeds full CE standard for Category ‘A-Ocean’.
• Woven mat is used extensively for optimum strength to weight ratio and is further reinforced by a layer of interwoven Kevlar throughout the bow area.
• Massive stringers run the full length of the boat, with structural rings athwart ships, incorporating engine beds and tank supports.
• Composite constructed bulkheads are rigidly laminated to the hull and deck. Re-laminated and repairs to minor separation were performed early 2024.
• Watertight bulkheads separate the chain locker/sail locker & sail locker/accommodation, and the aft lazarette lockers.
• The deck is cored with plywood, with stainless steel or aluminium backing plates in all high-load areas.
• The hull-to-deck joint is bonded with structural adhesives and is through-bolted with stainless steel fasteners.
• The combination of two coats of isothalic gelcoat, with non-pigmented gelcoat below the waterline makes for an impervious hull surface that is highly resistant to osmosis.
• The hull below the waterline has 3 coats of epoxy (a further barrier to osmosis).

Keel & Rudder:

• External lead keel - 10,000kg (22,000lb) Ron Holland designed a high-performance keel, specifically shaped to provide maximum performance, stability, and comfort. No groundings in my ownership.
• Jefa semi-balanced, over-sized, GRP, kevlar reinforcement rudder blade, with a solid rudderstock of high-yield 329 stainless steel.

Machinery

Engine & Gearboxes:

• 1 x Yanmar 6BY3-160S engine.
• Tier 3 emission compliant, excellent economy, coupled to a 2.43:1 reduction gearbox (new gearbox fitted May 2023).
• Racor Twin Fuel Filter system with alarm.
• White engine room insulation.
• Twin Morse control set up for each pedestal with 4” display, renewed 2017.

Maintenance & Performance:

• The main engine has been maintained in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendations since build.
• Serviced annually – last performed Spring 2024.

Propulsion & Steering:

• Seat bases increased in height by 75mm.
• Stainless grab handles installed on front of pedestal; cupholders mounted outboard, mesh pocket mounted inboard.
• Gori-folding prop with Overdrive, provides excellent economy with rope cutter.
• Aquadrive coupling, 38 mm (1.5”) stainless steel shaft and thrust bearing for reduced vibration.
• Side-power SE150-215T bow thruster (150kg/330lb thrust) with bow thruster control at port and starboard helms.
• Twin 1060mm (42”), leather covered alloy wheels. Larger than standard for increased ease of use in seaways.
• Jefa torque tube steering system, giving a positive and direct control.
• Jefa auto pilot drive unit.

Electrical Systems

Voltage Systems:

• 12V, 24V system supply, 230V domestic system, UK type sockets throughout.
• Marine-grade tinned cabling is used throughout.
• 12v socket fitted to navigation desk.

Battery Banks:

• Domestic batteries: 24v (12x x2v) Sonnenschein/Exide A602 sealed gel batteries (748 Ah upgrade), design life 15 to 20 years.
• Engine and Genset: 2 x12 AGM batteries, with connector switch for emergency – replaced early 2024.
• Bow Thruster: 2 x 12v AGM batteries. Replaced in 2022.

Battery Chargers:

• Victron Isolation transformer 230v, 32A, 7000W, 50-60Hz.
• Victron Quattro-24v-5k-100A-230V, 50-60Hz charger / inverter, with a Victron Blue panel remote control. Replaced summer 2023.

Alternators:

• 2 x Engine mounted alternators: 60 Amp (12v) unit for charging the engine start battery. 110 Amp (24v) alternator with Mastervolt regulator for charging house batteries.

Generator:

• 7kVA Onan generator in acoustic hood. Serviced annually – lift pump replaced 2021.

Shore Power:

• 220v shore power connection with ring main throughout the yacht.
• 30m long shore power cable.

Other Electrical:

• Silent Wind generator (generator and regulator unit replaced 2018) and pole on transom.
• Soliban panels on forward coach roof.
• Soliban panels 300W sewn onto bimini panels at 400 watts.
• 32A to 16A converter (with multiple converters worldwide cruising).

Plumbing Systems

Fresh Water & Water Heating System:

• Jabsco dual stage pump, provides high volume, 40psi fresh water supply, 75 litre hot water calorifier.
• Back-up, foot-operated freshwater pump in the galley.
• 75 litre, twin coil, insulated calorifier boiler, heated via engine, heating system or AC electric power c/w expansion tank. Replaced 2018.
• Pressurised saltwater supply in chain locker c/w hose.
• Fresh water point in cockpit drain tray.
• Saltwater point in cockpit drain tray.
• All Seacocks made from Marelon (nylon).

Watermaker:

• Dessalator watermaker 12v/230v with freshwater flush – control panel in engine room. Control unit replaced and complete pressure unit refit 2023).

Bilge Pumps:

• Main bilge pump.
• 2 x Lazarette bilge pumps with linked alarm.
• Cordage locker bilge pump with linked alarm.
• Bilge pump located in mastfoot passageway (behind grey sump) with linked alarm.
• Salt water to cockpit sump.
• Extra valve and CNC labels.
• Discharge above forward black tank.
• On/Auto/Off and alarm situated in cupboard under saloon seat or mast locker.

Tanakga

• Total capacity of 1,370 litres (301.35 gallons) in 2 x corrosion resistant polyethylene fuel tanks, with large inspection windows.
• Double Racor fuel water separator/filter with alarm.

Fresh Water:

• Total capacity of 1,000 litres (219.96 gallons).

Grey/Blackwater Holding Tanks:

• 2 x Blackwater tanks, 110 litres (24.19 gallons) & 80 litres (17.59 gallons).
• Greywater holding tank, 115 litres (25.29 gallons).
• Grey water system (linked to heads & galley).
• 115 litres holding tank, with level sensor.

Gas:

• Gas bottle locker to house 2 x 6kg propane bottles, regulator & manifold.
• Electric solenoid gas safety shut-off valve in galley – replaced 2023.
• Piped gas supply and fitting for push pit-mounted BBQ.

Navigation Equipment

Above Deck:

• 4kw 18” Raymarine HD digital radar.
• E series chart plotters.
• C125 on each pedestal.
• Icom 423 VHF with second station at pedestal, fitted with loud hailer on mast – hand MIC related at helm.
• Pod above hatch has I70, I60 wind and P70.
• 2 x P70 on each pedestal.
• 2 x I70 on each pedestal.
• Raymarine Yanmar unit installed.

Below Deck:

• Raymarine Smart Pilot Controller – handheld wireless remote autopilot.
• Raymarine E125 at nav. Station including rise and fall system.
• Raymarine AIS 650.
• Wi-Fi antenna fitted to the transom including router.
• Iridium extreme and dock station with external aerial with PC connection to nav. table and Iridium access point.
• LMR 400 pulled through for install of satellite broadband.

Domestic Equipment

Galley:

• Sahara Corian surfaces.
• Galley taps in chrome.
• Galley waste has plug and strainer incorporated.
• Panasonic microwave, grill & oven, 230v.
• Bosch Full size automatic washer/dryer installed in workroom.
• Ocean Chef XL gimbaled, stainless steel gas cooker with 5 burners, grill & oven & hood extractor fan above.
• Three basin sinks, with backup foot pump fresh water supply.
• Large custom-designed 300 litre (10.4 cubic feet) front opening fridge and large front opening 170 litre (6 cubic feet) freezer (or optional fridge), superbly insulated, 24v, keel cooled for efficiency (pumps serviced annually).

Heads/Showers Forward and Aft:

• 2 x Tecma Electric heads (fresh or salt-water options), with 100/80l litres gravity black water tanks.
• Platinum Corian in forward heads.
• Platinum Corian in aft heads.
• Hot and cold freshwater shower via shower at transom.

Heating & Ventilation:

• Vertical aft cabin portlights.
• Aft facing horizontal port light.
• Full tropical air conditioning (serviced annually – last in early 2024).
• 2 x Fans fitted in each cabin.
• Extractor Fan in galley fitted above cooker.
• Stainless dorade covers on foredeck.
• All forward and saloon hatches repainted early 2024.

Entertainment:

• iMac computer, DVD drive – including sockets for USB/HDMI in aft cabin.
• VHF linked to stereo speakers.
• Fusion stereo amplifier, sub-wooder, and uprated saloon and cockpit speakers.

Lighting:

• Amphibious waterproof up lighters on mast – 8 x lights in total.
• Antenna mast has a 24v deck flood light, illuminating aft gate area.
• Boom light.
• 2 x Table lamps fitted in saloon, 1 x over fridge and 1 x over trotter box.

Accommodation

Summary of Accommodation:

• Interior joinery in Oak.
• Wenge is used on the internal doors with Oak banding with Ebony inlay and Burr Ash centres.
• Cherry Amtico flooring throughout.
• Companionway steps with ingenious storage behind.
• Leather upholstery.
• Saloon seating cushions in Manilla.
• Saloon sofa in Bobbin Blue.
• Navigation seat cushions in Bobbin Blue.
• Aft cabin headboard in Manilla.
• Aft cabin bed surround in Manilla.
• Aft cabin Ottoman in Manilla.
• Aft cabin roman blinds in OceanAir Adrian.
• Forward cabin headboard in Manilla.
• Forward cabin side panels in Bobbin Blue.
• Forward bed surround in Manilla.
• Forward cabin blackout blinds.
• Heads blinds in brushed bronze.
• OceanAir Skysol blinds to saloon.
• Saloon seat covers in acrylic.
• Bedding and covers.
• Opaque Heads hatch.

Description of layout from forwards:

Forward Cabin:

• Bed side infills in Burr Ash.
• Ebony and Burr Ash inlay above forward headboard.
• Side shelf and storage locker each side with Oak fronts.
• Mirror in wardrobe doors narrow with catch in Oak area.
• Mirror in TV space.

Pullman Cabin:

• Recessed sky screens to overhead hatches.
• Mirror in wardrobe doors narrow with catch in Oak area.

Forward Heads:

• Vanity cabinet (behind WC) in Oak with Ebony inlay.
• Oak banding, Ebony inlay and Burr centres on doors under sink.
• Heated towel rail.

Saloon:

• Recessed sky screens to saloon overhead hatches.
• Raise and lowered saloon table including cushion infill.
• Table has Wenge lipping oak centre and Wenge middle, and compass rose.
• Coat hooks at companionway.

Tech Area & Engine Room:

• Tool stowage on engine room door (all tools will remain aboard).
• Accessed from Pullman cabin.
• Drying area in tech room.

Galley:

• Oak shelves.
• Burr Ash high level inlay.
• Oak around galley portlight with lipped surround.
• Corian worktop over hob.
• Oak banding and Ebony inlay with Burr Ash centre on fridge door.
• Increased cut out around fridge door handle.

Aft Cabin:

• Oak surrounding aft portlight area.
• Oak window pelmet, mirror doors with Oak and Ebony inlay, mirror narrowed with catch in Maple area.
• Vanity unit in Burr Ash with Oak corners.
• Fold down table in vanity unit is Burr Ash.
• Wooden portlight panels with lipped cut outs.

Aft Heads:

• Vanity cabinet (behind WC) in Oak with Ebony inlay, with catch in Oak area, narrowed mirror and repeated in middle door.
• Oak banding, Ebony inlay and Burr centres on doors under sink.
• Heated towel rail.

Deck Equipment

Rig:

• Selden Solent Rig, keel stepped.
• Twin Whisker poles stowed on mast including 2 x pole uphaul, 2 x pole downhaul and 1 x barber hauler, and 2 x snatch blocks.
• Reckmann hydraulic furler.
• 2^nd Spinnaker halyard (halyard, splicing, swivel snap shackle, cranked top bracket on mast, turning block and Spinlock jammer).
• Boom retainer.
• Spinnaker sheets and blocks (also used for twin headsail set up).
• Stainless steel rigging covers.
• Extra boom sliders for a handy billy attachment to lift items on board.
• Mainsheet in Mafioli T90 in Bright Orange.
• Reacher sheets have 1 x red fleck and 1 x green fleck.
• Outhaul dayglow yellow.
• Spinnaker sheets in green and red.
• Boom preventers are plain white.
• Genoa and jib UV socks.

Winches:

• Jib, jib furl, mainsheet winch buttons included on pedestal.
• Additional genoa winch buttons mounted onto cab top under pedestal.
• Stop button and traveller button horizontal with labels on each pedestal.
• Traveller buttons are in a distinct colour – Green.
• Harken cam cleat and mainsheet winch.
• Teak guard over winch switches.

Sails:

• Kemp Vektran mainsail.
• Kemp Vektran staysail.
• Kemp Vektran genoa.
• 120% Kemp secondary genoa in Vektran for downwind oceanic sailing.

General:

• GS Composite carbon passerelle, bag, locking pins, transom mounted.
• Cockpit jackstays – U bolts in each corner.
• Alternative cockpit table – lid opening and footrest – radiused edges and thickened fiddles.
• 2 x Fishing rod holders.

Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:

• Stainless steel Delta anchor with 100m of 12mm chain.
• 2 x Additional stainless steel mooring cleats on transom.
• Large cleats on bow.
• Bower Fortress FX 55 anchor, bag, 10m chain and 50m warp.
• 2 x Supersized 200x60 M2M Hyperlon inflatable fenders in blue.

Covers, Canvas & Cushions:

• Cockpit cushions in Sunbrella Navy Blue with beige piping.
• Helm seat back rest in Sunbrella Navy Blue with beige piping.
• All covers in beige.
• Semi fixed windscreen.
• Cockpit awning with zip on sides.
• Helm bimini.
• Pedestal and wheel cover.
• Cockpit table cover.
• Covers for genoa winches.
• Padded saloon table cover in cream vinyl.
• Full dinghy cover.
• Padded bag for Fortress anchor.
• 2 x Fender skirt in Navy Blue.
• 6 x Navy fender covers.

Tender & Outboard:

• Ribeye dinghy with 20hp engine including. lashing straps, davit protectors, fuel, outboard lock, keel guard, lighting points and strops.
• TS350 RIB is Hyperlon Red, White, and Blue, with a single control and electric tilt engine.
• RIB has chafe pads at davit points, 2 x U-bolts and bridle on transom, and 2 x U-bolts and wire strop on bow.

Safety Equipment

• 8-man Ocean ISO SOLAS B life raft; custom push pit mounted.
• Life raft cradle suitable for hydrostatic release.
• Kannad Safelink EPIRB.
• Further extensive emergency kit; grab bags, flares, first aid, etc.
• MOB devices.