MARTEN YACHTS Judel/Vrolijk Marten 80 (2001) para vender en Loano, Italia

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” (or Cat B – whichever is appropriate)

The structural design has been carried out in such a manner that it complies with both the spirit and intent of Germanischer Lloyds and the in-house experience and capabilities of High Modulus NZ to produce a sound, reliable structure.

Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:

• The hull is built on a male mould using a sandwich construction based on a PVC foam core with an E-Glass laminate. The basic hull thickness is approx. 56mm.
• The hull core is a mixture of three densities of core material – 130kg/m3 Corecell in forward bottom sections, 100kg/m3 Corecell in forward topsides and aft bottom sections and 80kg/m3 Herex in aft topsides areas.
• The skin laminates are primarily E-glass with areas of carbon unidirectional to increase longitudinal bending stiffness and transverse stiffness in the area of the main mast.
• The laminate has been reduced to solid skin or unidirectional tapings have been added locally to reinforce areas such as bow thruster, keel area, port lights, propeller shaft, propeller p-bracket and lower rudder bearing.
• The laminate structures have been consolidated using vacuum bag techniques with an elevated temperature post-cure process in accordance with the resin manufacturer’s specifications to ensure the resin system is cured to a level which will provide the correct mechanical properties, resistance to chemicals and stability.
• The internal structure is a combination of full composite bulkheads, stiffener reinforced plywood bulkheads and composite deep frames and structure.
• The deck structure is built in five sections on a female mould using a sandwich construction based on a PVC foam core with an E-Glass laminate. The basic deck shell thickness varies.
• The deck core is all 80kg/m3 Herex PVC foam with local areas of reinforcement for highly loaded areas. These areas are reinforced with additional E-Glass and balsa core.
• The main deck, cockpit deck, cockpit seating, and coaming around the cockpit are covered with laid teak. The deck is laid with 15mm teak planking bonded to the composite deck. All the teak decking apart from the cockpit was replaced during the 2022 as in poor condition. The deck today remains in excellent condition.
• Chain plates are of a composite construction.
• The yacht (hull and topside) is painted with a two-part Awlgrip HDT ‘Off White’ finish (2022) The deck and coach roof surfaces are painted using International ‘Off White’ of the same type. Cove stripes and Boot top stripes are painted in International Oxford Blue.
• The underwater sections are painted with Copper Coat antifouling (Renewed August 2023), giving maintenance-free underwater.
• Spare anodes are carried on board for the keel, engine shaft and bow thruster. Anodes last changed May 2024.

Keel & Rudder:

• The keel consists of two halves, an upper foil section fin and a bulb. Total weight of the fin and bulb is approximate 17,500kgs.
• The upper foil section of the keel is fabricated from stainless steel of varying thickness.
• The fin is bolted into a recess in the underside of the hull with 26x M30 countersunk head cap screws and five centre line studs.
• The keel load is spread into the hull structure by a series of 25mm thick internal backing plates.
• The lower foil section fin of the keel and bulb is cast lead. The lead bulb is a mixture of pure lead / 2% /Antimony.
• The bulb is fixed to the stainless steel fin by 13x 1 ½” UNC studs.
• The approximate weight of the cast bulb is 14,500kgs.
• Keel bolts checked in August 2023 while keel was re-faired by Berthon (Spain)
• The rudderstock and blade are of composite construction.
• The stock is a carbon fibre laminate over a foam core.
• The blade is an E-Glass/Kevlar laminate with a foam core
• The balanced rudder is located in two self-aligning spherical roller bearings with integral seals.
• The rudder bearings are bolted into the composite housings that are laminated into the hull and deck.
• The rudder was rebuild in 2012 due to water ingress and the bearings were professionally checked at the time. 
• New rudder bearings installed during 2022 refit. The rudder was checked at the same time and required no work.

Machinery

• The engine room was completely rebuilt during the 2012 refit under the supervision of the MCA’s surveyor. All machinery and associated services were removed before the engine room was repainted and refitted. The sound proofing was renewed to ensure maximum acoustic insulation.  The engine room was again completely rebuilt in 2022.
• All pipework in the engine room is lagged with MCA approved fire-retardant materials to comply with MCA requirements and all flexible hoses renewed in 2022.

Engine & Gearboxes:

• The yacht is fitted with a water-cooled turbo-charged and after-cooled 6-cylinder Alaska Diesel ‘Lugger 6108 A2 engine producing approx. 250hp @ 2,300rpm.
• The gearbox is a ZF IRM close-coupled unit with a 2.694:1 ratio.
• Both the engine and the gearbox were removed from the machinery space, rebuilt to an as-new condition, then re-sprayed and refitted in 2012 and 2022. 
• An automatic oil change pump is fitted to the engine and gearbox sumps.
• VDO analogue oil pressure, engine temperature, battery volts and engine hours fitted at chart table for ease of monitoring while in use.
• The engine is mounted to the engine beds with Aquadrive anti-vibration mounts.
• The main engine exhaust system consists of a factory water injection elbow leading to a Soundown water lock muffler to eliminate all exhaust noise.
• Chromed Kobelt dual lever electronic throttles at both helms and additional wire-based emergency controls in engine room. Run and standby engine control systems to provide effective backup of engine control.  Fully serviced in 2022. Main central processing unit replaced at the time. NIMROD carries the required cables to interface both to the Kobelt system and the associated propeller pitch gauges enabling any suitably qualified engineer to interrogate the system (not used to date).
• A digital pyrometer with high temperature alarm is fitted to starboard helm to enable loading the engine for maximum fuel efficiency.
• Engine room ventilation is via a 230vAC extraction fan with thermostatic control and manual override. This fan operates from shore power, generator or inverter.
• New Seafire NFD 425 M engine room gas flood firefighting system installed in 2022. The system is complete with by-directional cable release, pressure switch and remote light switch.
• Wozair fire dampers installed on engine room fresh air and exhaust air system to work in conjunction with engine room gas flood system.
• New engine start batteries fitted in 2022.
• An additional engine room access was created in 2012 from the aft guest cabin to facilitate engine maintenance on port side of engine room.
• Extensive engine spares including spare starter motor, primary and secondary diesel filters, fuel filters, fan belts, sea strainer baskets etc.

Maintenance & Performance:

• Engine hours approx. 600 hours since rebuild.
• Cruising speed – approx. 9 knots.
• Maximum speed – approx. 11 knots.
• Fuel consumption – approx. 15 litres per hour at cruising speed allowing theoretical maximum range of approx. 1,500Nm. Fuel consumption reduces to 6 litres per hour at 6 knots.

Propulsion & Steering:

• The propeller is a hydraulically actuated Hundested VP-FRH14 3-blade variable pitch propeller allowing pitch to be varied through fully feathered to reverse via Kobelt engine control (New hydraulic hoses in August 2023).
• Hundested propeller pitch angle indicator fitted to both helm stations and controlled by Kobelt chromed controls at either helm.  New gauges and associated electronics replaced in 2022 on advice from Hundested.
• Propeller, shaft and hydraulic gearbox removed and serviced in 2022 at the factory. New shaft installed.  All bearings and seals replaced by Hundested in propeller control unit.
• The propeller shaft is a 75mm stainless steel hollow shaft with internal control rod to activate the propeller.
• Ambassador AM30 3 bladed rope cutter fitted to shaft.
• Coupling between shaft and gearbox is via Aquadrive flexible coupling (New 2022).
• The ProSeal shaft stern seal and stern tube bearing are lubricated with cooling water from the engine (new 2022).
• Cast P-bracket to support propeller shaft with water-lubricated bearing.
• Lewmar 300S VTAH 30hp retractable hydraulic bow thruster with control at both helm stations and powered by Bosch Rexroth A10V0 hydraulic pump on generator.  New lower /raise motor fitter 2022 and new main Lewmar hydraulic motor fitted July 2023.
• Bow thruster removed and serviced during 2012 refit.
• Lewmar’s manual raise and lower mechanism modified to permit easier emergency operation than provided originally by Lewmar.
• The yacht is fitted with a dual-wheel steering system. The wheels are connected by a continuous length of chain, which is in turn connected to the rudder via SK90 dyneema (new 2012 and inspected in 2022) connected to the quadrant.
• The wheels are custom-made laminated and varnished mahogany and maple with carbon fibre reinforced mahogany and maple spokes (professionally re-varnished 2022). New covers by Dolphins Sails.
• Emergency steering can be fitted to the top of the rudder stock. The aluminium emergency tiller is stowed in the lazarette and can be connected and controlled using lines lashed to the deck cleat and aft winches. The emergency steering meets the requirements of the MCA.
• Commercial grade HyDrive (Admiral HD Series) balanced hydraulic autopilot rams (new 2017) controlled by Raymarine course computer and powered independently from main hydraulic system. Entire system overhauled by Berthon (Spain) in August 2023 with numerous system components upgraded.
• Emergency autopilot dis-engage fitted to helm station.
• Rudder removed and inspected. New rudder bearings installed in 2022. 

Other Mechanical Equipment:

• A custom hydraulic system is fitted which controls the Leisure Furl in boom furling system, the Reckmann furler, the Lewmar bow thruster, the Maxwell anchor windlass, the Lewmar winches and both the vang and the backstay cylinders.
• The system is powered by a Bosch Rexroth A10V0 pump fitted to the generator PTO (pump serviced during 2022 refit) or by a DC power pack via 2 x 24 vDC pumps. The DC pumps were also removed and replaced during the 2022 refit. The DC motors were dismantled, and new bearings and brushes were installed in 2022.
• An industrial grade programmable logic computer (PLC) was fitted in 2012 by Lewmar to control all hydraulic functions. Software and leads are carried on board in case of need to re-program or interrogate system (no requirement to date!). PLC programming software and interface cable carried on board to enable any suitably qualified engineer to interrogate system (not required or used to date).
• All hydraulic hoses replaced in 2012 and terminated in stainless steel to minimise corrosion.
• New 280 litre hydraulic tank with hydraulic oil polishing system installed in 2022.
• High hydraulic oil temperature sensor fitted to return feed with alarm on main alarm panel at chart table.
• Emergency hydraulic system shutdown fitted to helm station.
• Spare hydraulic oil carried on board.

Electrical Systems

Voltage Systems:

• The yacht’s entire AC and DC system was replaced in 2012 and is comprised of new Mastervolt equipment throughout. The installation was overseen and signed off by Mastervolt UK main agent.  It was further upgraded in 2022.
• Two Mastervolt Easyview 5 panels are fitted at the chart table to enable complete monitoring and controlling of all Mastervolt DC and AC systems (replaced for latest model in 2022). Additionally, a USB port has been fitted at the chart table to enable remote diagnostic direct from Mastervolt engineers in Holland or for further control via the Master Adjust software. The Masterview displays are user configurable and are currently configured as one panel for AC and one for DC systems.
• During the 2012 refit, numerous upgrades and replacements to corroded parts of the electrical wiring were carried out to ensure trouble free operation.
• 3 x DC control panels located in saloon, aft passageway and below navigation area.
• 4 x ALFATRONIX PV6I  24 vDC to 12 vDC DCO to DC converters fitted underneath chart table for 12 vDC equipment. 2 spares carried on board in ship’s spares.
• 1 x AC switchboard wired to segregate low power consumption. AC equipment capable of being operated from on board inverter for high power consumption equipment requiring either shore or generator power.

Battery Banks:

• The yacht has two DC electrical systems with separate battery banks (service and start batteries).
• The service battery bank is 24 vDC made up of two banks of 3 vDC Mastervolt Lithium Ion MLI24x5500 batteries to supply 24 vDC. These supply a total 1,400 Ah @ 24 vDC. By switching to Mastervolt Lithium-Ion batteries, 600 kg of weight was saved whilst increasing overall battery capacity.
• The service batteries are either charged using the Mastervolt 24 vDC 150 amp alternator (new 2022) or two Mastervolt Mass 24/100 100 amp 230 vAC batteries chargers (new May 2022 and May 2023) which can be operated individually or together.
• The service batteries are located to port and starboard of the keel for ideal weight distribution.
• The engine cranking battery bank is 24 vDC made up of Odyssey ODX-AGM31M batteries connected in series to supply 24 vDC. Each battery delivers 98 Ah.
• The engine cranking batteries remain permanently charged using a Mastervolt Magic 24 vDC 20 amp DC-to-DC converter powered from the service batteries (new 2022).
• The generator cranking battery is provided by two 12 vDC Optima engine cranking battery Optima 8006-252 connected in parallel and delivering 100 Ah (new 2022).
• The generator cranking battery remains permanently charged using a Mastervolt Magic 24 vDC to 12 vDC 20 amp DC-to-DC converter powered from the service batteries.
• There is an emergency parallel switch between the service battery bank and the main engine batteries to start the engine if the main engine battery bank is flat.
• There is a further emergency parallel switch between the generator start battery and the main engine batteries for starting the generator if the generator battery is flat.

Battery Chargers:

• 2x Mastervolt Mass GI 24/100 100 Amp 230 vAC automatic battery chargers for charging the service battery banks (New 2022 and 2023).
• Chargers can be powered by either shore power or generator and charge output regulated and monitored from the chart table using the Masterview panels.

Alternators:

• Mastervolt 24vDC 150 amp alternator to charge the ship’s service batteries fitted in 2022. Charge regulated by Mastervolt 3 step ALPHAPRO charge regulator.
• Onan 35Amp 12 vDC alternator mounted to generator for charging generator start battery.

Generator:

• Onan MDKAF 22.5 kw 230 vAC 50 Hz diesel generator, new 2012 and serviced out of the yacht in 2022.
• The generator exhaust system consists of a factory water injection elbow leading to a Soundown water lock muffler. This enables silent on deck operation as the exhaust is discharged underwater at the rear of the keel. Ideal for when at anchor or in harbour!
• VDO analogue oil pressure, engine temperature, battery volts and generator hours fitted at chart table for ease of monitoring while in use.
• Automatic oil change pump fitted to generator sump.
• Generator hours – approx. 2800 hours at the time of the out-of-boat service. 3300 hours August 2023.

Shore Power:

• The capacity of the yacht’s AC shore power was increased during the 2012 refit from 32 amp to 64 amp in two separate 32 amp feeds. One is dedicated to the general supply of NIMROD while the second purely supplies the yacht’s air conditioning system. This ensures that there is plenty of AC shore power during high load consumption.
• NIMROD is fitted with two Mastervolt Mass GI 7 isolation transformers rated at 32 amps of continuous load at 230 vAC together with circuit breakers and earth trips (new 2022 and 2023).
• 30m marine grade shore power cables for each supply.

Other Electrical:

• One Mastervolt Mass Sine 24 vDC 5 kW 230 vAC inverter.
• Inverter can operate fridges, kettle and Nespresso machine, icemaker, power sockets and engine room fan.

Plumbing Systems

• All seacocks are GRPP SAFI valves thereby corrosion and maintenance free. Seacocks are checked regularly and all are in working order.

Fresh Water & Water Heating System:

• The fresh water system is pressurised by two Headhunter 24 vDC pumps plumbed in parallel to supply a regulated 35psi supply at 75 litres per minute. Both pumps replaced in August 2014. One old pump held as an onshore spare.
• The fresh water system is fitted with a Wellmate WM-4LP accumulator located under the sole in the forward guest cabin (replaced April 2015). The accumulator enables taps to run for a significant period before the pumps cut in.
• A manual Whale Tiptoe Mk4 foot pump is plumbed in parallel with the cold-water pressure to the galley sink.
• Two 45-litre Raritan Engineering model 171211 water heaters are fitted to the yacht to provide hot water (new May 2013). The water is heated via 230 vAC 1.25kW elements.
• Hot water tempering valves are fitted to the water heaters to reduce water from 70 degrees Celsius to 38 degrees Celsius thereby making the hot water tank capacity last longer.
• Pressure relief valves fitted to both tanks as well as tank drains. Both plumbed to bilges
• Spare heater elements and immersion heater tank anodes carried on board.  Water heater elements descaled bi-annually and anodes checked / replaced annually.
• Deck fillers are fitted in recessed deck lockers to port and starboard.

Watermaker:

• A new Horizon Seafari SFC-900-2 240 vAC reverse osmosis water maker was fitted in 2022. It is located in the engine space above the main engine. The watermaker is fitted with a remote control unit at the chart table. It has the optional automated fresh water flush to ease operation when in commission.
• The output of this unit is approx. 3,400 litres per day.
• A charcoal filter fitted to the fresh water output as well as to the fresh water flush input (to protect membranes from chlorine). The 5 and 25 micron pre-filters and charcoal filters are easily accessible from the engine room door.
• The unit is new and has not been used since being fitted in 2022. It has been regularly pickled in line with manufacturers recommendation.
• An extensive stock of filters, membrane-pickling fluid and membrane-cleaning products are held on board.
• Maintenance carried out by crew in line with manufacturer’s recommendations.

Bilge Pumps:

• The yacht has six bilge spaces located in forepeak, crew accommodation, main saloon, engine room, aft accommodation and lazarette. 
• The forepeak and lazarette bulkheads are watertight.
• Each bilge space is fitted with a Rule 3700 24 vDC bilge pump with float-switch for automatic operation and high-level alarm connected to main alarm panel at chart table and on deck. In the main salon, a small day bilge pump is installed in the main well and two Rule 3700 bilge pumps are installed to mitigate higher flows in an emergency.
• These bilge pumps can either be operated automatically or overridden by a switch in each bilge space.
• Celectron BW8 pump activity monitor installed in all bilge spaces with the display at chart table. This enables pump activity to be monitored as pumps may be coping with small leaks, which do not trigger the high level alarm.
• A manual emergency Whale Gusher 30 bilge pump is connected to the main bilge.
• Each bilge space is fitted with a bilge alarm that sounds in the navigation station, main alarm panel and on deck.
• All bilge pump water activated switches and alarm senders replaced during 2012 refit and as required thereafter.

Tankage

Fuel:

• The main engine is fitted with a Racor 75/1000 MAX/2 primary fuel filter (new 2022) located (run and standby filters are fitted with an easy switch over valve).
• A sensor for water in the engine fuel is fitted to the Racor filter unit and connected to the chart table alarm panel.
• The generator is fitted with a Racor 500 MA2 primary fuel filter.
• Spare primary and secondary fuel filters carried in onboard ship’s spares.
• New fuels supply and return lines installed as part of the 2012 refit.
• Tank selection manifold conveniently located at entrance to engine room. Emergency fuel shut-off valves located outside the engine room (they are easily accessed under the main saloon sole-boards).
• Deck fillers are fitted in recessed deck lockers to port and starboard.
• Fuel is stored in two diesel tanks located below the sole-boards in the aft end of the main saloon.
• Each tank is fitted with a tank level sensor and a per tank output display located at the navigation station (new 2012).
• Cross-valves are fitted between the two main tanks to allow fuel tank balancing.
• The total fuel storage of two main tanks is 2,500 litre (440 gallons).

Fresh Water:

• Fresh water is stored in four fresh water tanks located below the sole-boards at the aft end of the main saloon.
• Each tank is fitted with a tank level sensor with a per tank display located at the navigation station (new tank displays in 2012). 
• The total fresh water capacity is 2,500 litres (440 gallons).
• Brita fresh water filter fitted in galley.

Grey/Blackwater Holding Tanks:

• Grey water flows from all sinks and shower trays to the grey water holding tank via dedicated sumps through gravity into sumps and 24vDC pumps out of sumps.
• Grey water tank discharge is via a Gianneschi 24 vDC pump or via deck suction for discharge to shore.
• All Whale Gulper 220 sumps pumps and associated float switched renewed the 2022 refit. One new spare sump pump and 2 float switches carried on board as well as complete service kits for the pumps themselves.
• A Gianneschi ECO MV-44 24vDC pump (48 LPM) grey water tank discharge pump was fitted in 2013 and serviced by agent in 2022. Previously fitted pump of 2012 was inadequate.
• A new ITIM grey water tank sender and tank controller by ITIM Australia was installed in 2015. An override is fitted to enable pump out in the event of tank sender or controller failure.
• The yacht is fitted with a single grey water holding tank located between the galley and the forward guest cabin on the yacht’s centreline. 
• The capacity of this tank is 475 litres (104 gallons).
• The tank is fitted with an ITIM level sensor and output display. When a high level is reached, the pump is automatically activated and an alarm sounds to warn of pumping operation. The pump can also be manually activated at any time.
• The tank was degreased and cleaned internally during 2012.
• The ITIM tank level sender was renewed in 2015.
• The tank vented in the mast above the first spreader.
• Output to black water holding tanks from all heads is via gravity. Black water tank pump out is via 24vDC pumps outboard or via deck suction for discharge to shore.
• Black water discharge pumps (Jabsco 50890-1100 24 VDC 19 LPM) and one new spare pump carried on board as well as complete service kits (new 2022).
• The black water tanks senders and tank controllers are by ITIM Australia. They were serviced and recalibrated by ITIM in 2013. An override is fitted to enable pump out in the event of tank sender or controller failure.
• The yacht is fitted with two black water holding tanks of 225 litre capacity (49 gallons) capacity each and are fitted with an ITIM level sensors and output displays. When the tanks reach a high level, an alarm sounds but unlike the grey water tank, the pump is not automatically activated.
• Both tanks were cleaned internally during 2012.
• The tank is vented in the mast above the first spreader.

Navigation Equipment

• NIMROD’s entire navigation system and chart table was replaced during the 2012 refit and consists exclusively of Raymarine equipment for system reliability. NIMROD is fitted with red LED lights at the chart table and both helm stations to preserve one’s night vision when sailing in the hours of darkness.
• Raymarine SPX-SOL autopilot course computer (24 vDC) with Raymarine rotary rudder reference unit (as the autopilot cannot operate without a rudder reference unit, a spare rudder reference unit is carried on board in the ship’s spares) and run and standby Raymarine fluxgate compasses to provide true heading information (Raymarine fluxgate compasses are apparently prone to failure although no failure experience since being fitted in 2012).
• Raymarine ST6002 control heads are fitted at both helm stations and a further Raymarine wireless wandering controller is available for convenience of autopilot operation.
• The autopilot uses two balanced commercial grade HyDrive (Admiral HD Series) hydraulic autopilot rams rigidly mounted to the hull and attached to the quadrant.
• Raymarine RA1048SHD 4kw 48" Super HD Digital Open Array radar mounted on bottom port spreader of mast.
• Radar image can be displayed on any one of the four chart plotters either as a separate radar image or overlaid onto the navigation chart.
• Raymarine depth and speed logs fitted through hull. Spare log impeller carried in ship’s spares.
• Raymarine wind direction and speed sensor fitted to top of mast on extended custom carbon pole. Spare wind speed and direction sensor printer circuit board carried in ship’s spares.
• NIMROD is fitted with an extensive number of chart plotters and instruments as follows.

Chart Table:

• Raymarine E140 chart plotter.
• ST 60 tri-data (depth, speed and log).
• ST 60 Multi display for wind or other information.
• Raymarine Ray90 dual station VHF (chart table and starboard helm) with separate loudspeaker. Integral foghorn with horn mounted on spreader (new 2022).
• Raymarine AIS 650 with USB port at chart table to enable programming and monitoring of operation.
• Echomax Active XS Dual Band Radar Target Enhancer (Radar Reflector). Antenna mounted at top of mast (new 2022).
• Actisense multiplexer to give USB NMEA interface at chard table for navigation software such as Maxsea or other.
• Fuel level gauges (x2), Fresh water tank gauges (x4), Grey water tank gauge and pump out controller (x1), Black water tank gauge and pump out controller (x2).
• Water maker remote control panel.
• Navigation lights switches.
• Hydraulic power switches.
• DEIF central alarm panel (bilge levels, water in engine fuel, fire in engine room, faulty fire detector in engine room, high water level in engine exhaust, low hydraulic oil level, very low hydraulic oil level, …)
• Celectron BW8 pump activity monitor installed in all bilge spaces with the display at chart table. This enables pump activity to be monitored as pumps may be coping with small leaks, which do not trigger the high-level alarm.

Companionway:

• 6 ST 60 are fitted above the companion way to provide a variety of information.
• ST 60 Wind.
• ST 60 Magnified wind.
• ST 60 Rudder angle.
• ST 60 Speed
• ST60 Speed over ground (SOG).
• ST 60 Depth.

Starboard Helm Station (Primary Helm Station):

• Raymarine E140 chart plotter.
• Engine start and stop controls, engine throttle and propeller pitch controls, propeller pitch indicator, pyrometer and engine alarms.
• Engine RPM (VDO)
• Bow thruster lower and raise controls, bow thruster joystick.
• Vang and backstay cylinder controls.
• Hydraulic alarm and general alarm from main control panel at chart table.
• ST 6002 Autopilot control.
• ST 60 Wind.
• ST 60 Magnified Wind.
• ST 60 Speed and Depth (combined).
• ST 60 Rudder
• Socket for anchor chain counter and lower and raise buttons.
• Raymarine 240E dual station VHF (second station) with separate loudspeaker with volume control.  Integral foghorn with horn mounted on spreader.
• Ship’s horn.
• Red LED lighting fitted underneath chart plotter to illuminate all instruments at night without affecting night vision.

Port Helm Station (Primary Helm Station):

• Raymarine E140 chart plotter.
• Engine throttle and propeller pitch controls and propeller pitch indicator.
• Engine RPM (VDO)
• Bow thruster joystick.
• ST 6002 Autopilot control.
• ST 60 Wind.
• ST 60 Magnified Wind.
• ST 60 Speed and Depth (combined).
• ST 60 Rudder
• Deck light switches.
• Ship’s horn.
• Red LED lighting fitted underneath chart plotter to illuminate all instruments at night without affecting night vision.

Crew Cabin:

• Raymarine E120 chart plotter configured to show navigation chart, wind and yacht information.

Owner’s Cabin:

• ST 60 wind.
• ST 60 boat speed and depth (combined).

Binnacles & Other:

• C Plaith Venus H steering compass fitted to port & starboard helm stations. One new in 2012 and one new in 2024.
• Spare compass light LED bulbs carried on board.
• Secondary foghorn mounted to port first spreader.
• Printer USB port at chart table.
• TV HDMI socket at chart table.
• 2 x USB mobile phone charging points at chart table.
• Mailasail Redport and WIFI BAT and 4G antennas on first spreaders.

Communications Equipment

• Inmarsat Sailor One Broadband 150 satellite telephone and broadband at chart table and capable of being connected into WIFI router if desired. Antenna fitted to stern of vessel enabling ongoing communication in event of loss of mast (new 2022).
• Raymarine Ray90E dual station VHF (chart table and starboard helm) with separate loudspeaker.  Integral foghorn with horn mounted on spreader.
• 3 x Icom handheld VHF on permanent charge (two for grab bags and one for port tender).
• Primary VHF antenna mounted to top of mast and secondary emergency VHF antenna on wandering lead in aft lazarette.
• 4G and WIFI antennas on spreaders connected to Mailasail Redbox Pro WIFI router with SIM card slot.
• RR Electronic combination antenna at top of mast supplying signals for VHF, VHF-DSC, TV, AM/FM radio.

Domestic Equipment

• HAFELE IRIS safe in master cabin – three electronic keys on board.

Galley:

• All galley equipment was replaced in 2012.
• Neff combined microwave oven with fast heat. Model C67P70N0GB.
• Neff induction ceramic hob. Model T44T63N0.
• The stove and hob assembly is fitted with a gimballing mechanism, which was fully serviced during the 2012 refit.
• Bosch model WKD28540GB 230vAC washer/dryer.
• Bosch model SBV65M00GB/44 230vAC dishwasher.
• Kitchen extract hood fan boosted in 2012 by the addition of a second fan in the galley’s ceiling to ensure “proper” extraction of cooking fumes.
• Britta Active Plus P1000 fresh drinking water filter fitted to kitchen sink. Spare filter cartridge in ship’s spares.
• The refrigeration system is a custom built 230vAC dual system with two compressors giving 100% redundancy as the system is capable of operating both fridges and the freezer on a single compressor. The compressors are operated either from shore power, generator power or the Mastervolt inverter. Each compressor has a dedicated seawater pump for additional redundancy in the refrigeration system. An additional sea water pump is carried in the ship’s spares.
• The refrigeration cabinets are stainless steel lined with stainless steel baskets and adjustable shelves. The galley fridge is approx. 270 litres capacity, the freezer approx. 270 litres and the saloon fridge approx. 135 litres.
• Refrigeration system refrigerant gas pressures checked in 2024.
• Integrated and permanently plumbed in Porkka crystal clear ice icemaker (20 KG per 24 hours) with integrated 6.5 kg ice bin in galley continuously making fresh ice.
• Villeroy and Boch china dinning set in fitted cupboards. Unbreakable marine dinner set for use when sailing. Glassware and unbreakable dishwasher proof glassware.
• Numerous kitchen aids including fast boil kettle, toaster and Nespresso machine to name but a few.

Heads/Showers:

• Grohe bathroom hardware in all heads including faucets, taps, showers and mirrors. All faucets and taps were replaced in 2012.
• New Tecma Silence Plus 24vDC electric flush toilets fitted to each heads compartment in 2022. All heads discharge directly to black water holding tanks.
• All heads re-painted in 2022.
• All mirrors changed in 2022.

Heating & Ventilation:

• The yacht’s air conditioning system was completely rebuilt in 2012 with increased capacity to cope with Mediterranean on board living condition during hot summer months. 
• It consists of seven self-contained ‘Climma’ reverse-cycle heat pump air-conditioning units. Each unit is 230vAC powered (New 2023 and old one repaired as spare) and shares a common seawater-cooling pump located in the engine space (other than the crew cabin unit which has its own dedicated pump underneath the galley sole-boards).
• The outputs of the various units are as follows:
  1. Owner’s cabin - 16000 BTU/h.
  2. Aft guest cabin - 7000 BTU/h.
  3. Saloon - 48000 BTU/h.
  4. Forward guest cabin and galley - 7000 BTU/h.
  5. Crew cabin - 7000 BTU/h.

• Air conditioning system refrigerant gas pressures checked in 2022. Filter and cooling coils cleaned and disinfected bi-annually (new filters 2023).
• Fresh air ventilation is provided by a mixture of passive ventilation (on deck chromed dorades forward of the mast), hatches and fan-powered extraction (in galley, heads and engine spaces). 24vDC fans are fitted in the heads and a 240vAC twin kitchen extract fan is fitted to the galley area above the stove.
• Lewmar Ocean opening deckhead hatches throughout fitted with Oceanair concealed sky screens. All hatches and sky screens were replaced in 2012.

Entertainment:

• Sony CD/Radio head units with auxiliary input in each accommodation cabin with speakers inset in the headlining.
• Sony CD/Radio head units with auxiliary input with Pioneer GMX334 amplifier for saloon and cockpit speakers
• Bose cockpit speakers
• TV in main saloon with HDMI cabling from bar cupboard and chart table.
• HP printer / scanner / copier in bar cupboard.  USB socket at chart table as well as wireless operation.

Lighting:

• 24vDC LED lighting throughout inset in headlining. Electronic dimmers as appropriate in various saloon and cabins. Spare light fittings and bulbs carried in on board ships spares.
• 230 vAC lighting in galley powered by inverter as well as 24vDC lighting.
• All Vimar switches and sockets replaced in 2012 (black with chrome surround, continental 2 pin plugs).
• 4 x Spreader lights on the underside of the lower spreaders.
• Lighting on underside of boom to light main helm area and aft deck area.
• Lighting in the forward corners of the main cockpit window frames to light main cockpit.
• Lighting of stern and passerelle.
• Extensive LED lighting in engine room to facilitate maintenance and operation checks.

Accommodation

Summary of Accommodation:

• NIMROD’s accommodation is in immaculate condition having been completely professionally restored as part of the 2012 refit and professionally maintained since. NIMROD was designed for comfortable long distance cruising for both owners and the crew. The cockpit is spacious and well protected making it ideal for families with younger children.
• Generous accommodation for six guests in three cabins plus two crew.
• Master cabin with double bed and sofa convertible to extra berth (aft).
• Twin guest cabin with two single berths side by side (port aft).
• Twin guest cabin with upper and lower berths (port forward).
• Twin crew cabin with upper and lower berths (forward).
• All cabins have private heads and separate shower compartments.
• All berths are fitted with sturdy lee cloths.
• Large airy saloon with seating to port and a bar area to starboard.
• Re-upholstered in blue Alcantara in 2012. White foam backed covers for saloon table and bar counter.
• The timber used throughout the yacht is beautifully finished teak, both solid and veneer. The joinery is polished and has been fully grain-filled prior to application of the final coat. Professionally re-polished in 2012.
• Interior paint finishes are International Eggshell White.
• The sole panels and margins are constructed from polished solid teak/maple laminated directly to marine ply. Professionally re-varnished in 2015.
• The headlinings in all the living spaces are Novasuede (replaced July 2010). Headlinings in heads and galley areas are painted with International Eggshell White.
• Light beige carpeting fitted to accommodation cabins and in main saloon (new 2022).
• New carpets in saloon and cabins in 2022.

Deck Equipment

Rig:

• Mast height: 34m.
• Mast Material: Carbon Composites.
• NIMROD’s rig is a Marten Spars (now part of Southern Spars) carbon fibre masthead rigged keel stepped mast with 4 sets of swept back spreaders. All sailing hydraulics can be operated from either the 24 vDC hydraulic pumps or the generator PTO mounted hydraulic pump.
• Marten Spars carbon fibre masthead rigged keel-stepped mast with 4-sets of swept-back spreaders. Marten Spars carbon fibre boom with Leisurefurl hydraulically actuated in boom furling system controlled by foot switch adjacent to mast. Manual furling system in the event of hydraulic failure fitted in mast.
• Complete mast overhaul and service (out of boat) in 2022. The rig was pulled, with all rigging and fittings removed and inspected. Rig service report is available on request.
• The mast and boom are painted to match the hull topsides.
• The backstay cylinder and the vang are in polished stainless steel. Fully serviced in 2022.
• All blocks and other sailing gear was inspected and serviced. In 2022
• Marten Spars Leisurefurl hydraulically actuated backstay and vang controlled at the starboard helm station.
• Stainless steel rod standing rigging (serviced and renewed as required in 2022)
• Reckmann RF 90-4 MkII hydraulic headstay furler serviced by Reckman in Germany in 2022.
• Kevlar removable inner forestay for storm jib with Harken tensioner (new 2022).
• Carbon Spinnaker pole stored vertically on the mast.
• Kevlar Running backstays (replaced 2022)
• Deck hardware is stainless steel and from Frederiksen including mainsheet system, genoa cars and tracks, spinnaker equipment and running backstays all serviced in 2012 and fitted with new bearings throughout.
• Main halyard, genoa halyard, storm jib halyard, MPS halyard, topping lift/spare main halyard and boom preventer new in 2022.
• Spare “universal” halyard carried on board as part of ships spares.
• Mainsail and boom cover in navy blue.

Winches:

• All winches are Lewmar and are either 2 or 3 speed self-tailing. All winches serviced by AYS in 2022 and by crew since.
• 2x 111HST hydraulic genoa winches in cockpit.
• 1x 77HST hydraulic mainsheet winch at aft end of cockpit on port side.
• 1x 77HST manual main traveller winch at aft end of cockpit on starboard side.
• 1x Lewmar 77HST hydraulic main halyard winch adjacent to mast on port side.
• 1x Lewmar 77HST hydraulic spinnaker or genoa halyard winch adjacent to mast on starboard side.
• 1x Lewmar 66HST manual general halyard winch adjacent to mast on starboard side.

Sails:

• New mainsail and genoa by Zaoli Sails in May 2024. Made with ENDURANCE membrane with double taffeta in light grey / carbon with dyneema fiber.
• Additional sails by UK Sails:
  1. Light weather asymmetric 520m² 2007 and serviced in 2012
  2. Stay-sail/Storm jib mounted to babystay 2001
  3. Storm trysail 2007 - 50m²
  4. No 1 Racing Genoa pre 2011 (not used by current owner but kept as emergency spare).

General:

• The main cockpit is fitted with a fixed windscreen around three sides. The 12mm laminated toughened glass panels are bonded to a supporting composite frame.
• Stainless steel guardrail stanchions with twin stainless steel wire guard wires and side-boarding gates. New guard wires in 2012.
• Stainless steel open-fronted pulpit and pushpit.
• Stainless steel grab rails on main superstructure coach roof.
• Besenzoni PI 395 hydraulic passerelle retracting into lazarette (new 2012). Bluetooth remote control for use by phone app added in 2022.
• Besenzoni side-boarding ladders with padded storage bag.
• A massive set of spares on board and ashore in a garage in Marina di Loano.
• A very comprehensive toolset – designed to be able to fix anything in the most obscure locations.

Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:

• New Fendertex C124 fenders (new 2022). One spare inner carried on board.
• Maxwell VWC4000 hydraulic anchor windlass with Quick chain counter at starboard helm, pressure switches on bow and wireless wandering hand control. New hydraulic motor fitted to Windlass in 2022.
• Manson 50kgs Bruce-style primary anchor finished in polished stainless steel.
• Galvanized 150m ½ inch high-test anchor chain (new 2012) marked with paint every 10 metres.
• The main anchor is housed and launched by a custom stainless steel bow fitting that is mounted in the bow on the centreline. The bow fitting is a fabricated stainless self pivoting arm with a series of rollers to guide the anchor and chain.
• Fortress FX-85 22kgs secondary storm anchor and 30 metres of chain.
• Secondary removable bow roller fitted to bow to enable Mediterranean style bow lines to be brought on board from the bow.
• The bow is fitted with a nozzle to wash the anchor chain and anchor as it is raised. This anchor wash uses the saltwater deck wash/fire pump (new pump 2022).

Covers, Canvas & Cushions:

• Fixed Bimini with navy blue cover and white infill panels which enables the cockpit to be enclosed when raining.
• Blue canvas bimini mounted to windscreen with stainless steel frame with 6 inch air gap between windscreen and bimini.
• Blue canvas helm wheel and helm console covers. New in 2022.
• White bimini to cockpit covers to close in cockpit when vessel not in use. New in 2022.
• Cockpit cushions. New in 2023.
• Wheel and cockpit table covers.  New in 2022.
• Sun awning on 4 carbon posts (no halyards to enable it to be easily installed or removed). Rated for 30 knots. New 2022.

Tender & Outboard:

• Zodiac 3.6 m dinghy (2014).
• Honda BF10D 10 HP outboard (new 2014 and full service in 2022 – few hours if any).
• Two diving tanks (2022 & 2023) with regulators and Bauer compressor (last serviced 2022).

Safety Equipment

• Deck mounted with hydrostatic release Ocean Safety 10 man Solas B ISO 9650-1 liferaft (last serviced March 2024 and new 2011).
• Lazarette stowed Ocean Safety 6 man Solas B ISO 9650-1 liferaft (last serviced March 2024 and new 2011).
• Ocean McMurdo G5 SmartFind PLUS GPS 406 Mhz EPIRB (next service May 2028) pushpit mounted and fitted with hydrostatic release.
• Ocean McMurdo G5 SmartFind PLUS GPS 406 Mhz EPIRB (next service May 2028).
• Jonbuoy MOB recovery system on pushpit (last serviced March 2024).
• Rescue sling fitted to pushpit. Pick up sail and throwing line stored in cockpit together with jackstays, hydraulic rigging cutters and flares.
• 9 Ocean safety offshore lifejackets complete with 3 points tether lines, lights and hoods. All 9 are fitted with Ocean Safety RESCUE ME MOB 1 personal AIS beacons.
• Medaire medical kit including defibrillator and 2 oxygen bottles (renewed July 2022). Designed for trips of 5 months for up to 14 crew.
• The mast and sailing navigation lights are in accordance with COLREGS and are LED (LOPOLIGHTs on bow, stern and at mast head).

Fire-Fighting Equipment:

• NIMROD is fitted with the following firefighting equipment and emergency lighting (all in date):-
• New Seafire NFD 425 M engine room gas flood firefighting system installed in 2022.
• A fire port and 9 Kg foam cylinder to discharge via the fire port into the engine space (service 2022).
• 7 Portable fire 2 Kg extinguishers for cabins and engine rooms (new 2022).
• Fire Blanket.
• New WOZAIR electric firefighting dampers were installed in 2022 alongside the SEA-Fire fire suppressant system to engine room.