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TestaCuore is a Cookson 50 that needs no introduction. A top level racer on the ORC and IRC scene in the Med for many years and without question one of the finest and most optimized Cookson's we have ever seen.
Keel, bulb, rig, hydraulics, standing rigging, electronics and cosmetics all updated in recent times and ensures a very special package will be handed over to the new owners.
Rig
Sloop
Upgraded Hall Spars mast from high modulus carbon, with a two spreader configuration. produced by Hall Spar in 2014. Painted white.
Internal mast jack with pump.
Lateral rigging in EC6 – 2018 with up to date service record.
D1 & Forestay solid carbon Hall Spars SCR 2014.
Adjustable forestay with Cariboni hydraulic ram, fitted in 2017.
Runners in PBO, Maffioli 2018
Forestay Strop Maffioli 2022
Lock on Topmast halyard #1 & #2.
Lock on jib staysail halyard 2019.
Full RACE running rigging package supplied with the boat and continuously maintained and replaced.
The bowsprit has been fitted in 2016, completely in carbon fiber, with a unidirectional carbon bobstay and titanium pig nose. Extended 25cm. 2019.
Carbon boom with two reef option and sprung loaded vang system. Both painted white.
All runners, lock strops, etc, were changed in 2023 new
Below decks
The interior has been modified to allow for better sailing handling/storage by cutting away the original kitchen positioned in the center of the boat and replaced by a smaller one on the stb side.
In addition, two watertight compartments have been built to separate the aft lazarette from the living area for safety reason in case of failure of the rudder.
Other notable items include:
Forward hatch changed in 2018.
Several coach roof windows changed in 2017.
6 x Aluminum bunks original.
2 x Carbon Fiber bunks fitted in 2018.
Chart table with updated electronics
Galley:
Refrigerator refitted in 2017.
Stove
Sink
Plumbing Systems:
Electric toilet replaced in 2017.
All piping replaced in 2023.
12V Schenker Water maker completely refitted in 2023, with UV Filter.
Soft water tank replaced 2017.
Bilge Pumps:
Electric & manual bilge pumps replaced 2023.
Shore:
New cradle built in 2017 certified for sea freight by cargo.
Covers for steering wheels grey
Fenders with covers
Mooring lines
Covers for winches
Foot rests
Electronics
B&G WTP3 electronic system 2017
5 x Garmin GNX120 display at mast 2017 / 2018
4 x B&G H2000 FFD at companionway
Compass Simrad HS70 (also DGPS) 2017
2nd compass B&G fluxgate original
Load cell on forestay and bobstay 2017
Linear Rudder angle sensor 2017
Position sensor for forestay embedded in hydraulic ram 2017
Linear Position sensor for keel 2019
Fanless Industrial PC (Intel core i7 8gb RAM SSD) with double touch screen 14” 2017
Cariboni Hydraulic PLC connected to PC via RS232 2017
VHF Icom 2018 (with internal & external speaker)
Portable VHF ICOM m25
AIS B&G 2019 (repeated on Cartographic GPS and PC).
Radio FM/AM 2017
Low Power loss superlight VHF antenna cable 2018
External 4G / WiFi antenna, with double SIM Router 2017
Satellite Communication system Inmarsat fleet one 2017
Digital log with leeway sensor 2018, backup log analog original
B&G Autopilot fitted on quadrant and removable for racing
B&G Deckman. With Italian water cartography and English water cartography
Expedition software is loaded onto the computer, but the license must be taken over by new owner.
Two Ritchie compass 2017
Winches:
2 x Harken winches on coach roof for halyard, drum changed in 2017.
2 x Harken winches 65.3 (2017) racing, carbon top, with electric - hydraulic motor 2017.
2 x Harken winches 55.2 for mainsail original.
2 x Harken winches 55.2 for runners original.
All cars and tracks are harken, in VGC condition. Bearings changed in 2017.
Stopper spinlock with cams replaced in 2017.
All blocks are Harken & Ubimaior in VGC.
Forward pulpit in titanium design to allow an easy passage of spinnaker tack.
Aft pulpit and stanchions in composite.
Aft gate in titanium with composite support for antennas.
Hydraulics:
New hydraulic keel cant system made by Cariboni fully refitted in 2017.
Deck:
2022 non-slip coating of the deckhouse and cockpit decking in EVA
Race Sprayhood
Removable dodger, for rough weather conditions.
New watertight Cariboni custom keyboard on pedestal 2017. (Control buttons)
Electrics
Voltage Systems: Stabilizer 12->12 for PC and B&G 2017.
Double Stabilizer 12->24 For Hydraulic system 2017.
All electric cables have been replaced in 2023.
Charger/inverter/dc converter Mastervolt Combi
Battery Banks:
1x200Ah lithium battery for Services changed in 2023 (mastervolt).
1x55Ah Optim BlueTop Battery for starter changed in 2023.
Alternators:
Alternator Balmar 150A with aluminum poly-V grove changed in 2017, Mastervolt external regulator.
Lighting:
Masthead Led tricolor light 2019 with ultralight cable.
portable emergency navigation lights
Engine
Yanmar type 4JH4E completely serviced in 2023.
Electronic governor for the control of the engine and hydraulic system.
Fuel digital gauge system 2017.
Plastic fuel tank replaced 2017.
Engine number: E00348
Saildrive SD40
Propulsion & Steering:
The steering system has been fully serviced in 2023, steering cables replaced with SK99.
Gori racing propeller original.
Safety
1X Epirb.
1x 12 Persons Ocean Safety ultra-light liferaft rigid carbon cover 2021
1x Fortress Alloy anchor with chain 2017.
13 x inflatable Life jackets 2022 with Harness: n°1 Spinlock Vito Hammer, n°7 Crewsaver Ergofit 290N Ocean Hammer, n°5 Spinlock 6D; 5 replacement kit.
1 x Steel anchor with chain.
1 x Jonbuoy revised 2019.
2 x life line
TESTACUORE is a Cookson 50 designed by Farr Yacht Design, built and marketed by Cookson Boats NZL.
She is built in carbon with a canting keel which makes her extremely fast, strong and easy to sail; the perfect IRC-ORC offshore racer..
Continually upgraded from new, following all new modern performance and sail handling trends, this is a boat that performs well ahead of her years and the Cookson 50 still remains one of the Worlds most successful offshore yacht designs.
Hull Construction;
Hull is constructed in a female mould.
Construction is Carbon Fibre with Closed Cell Foam Core.
Laminates are infused with epoxy resin, consolidated under vacuum and heat cured.
Internal Structure;
Bulkheads, structural frames and longitudinal's are constructed from
Carbon/E-glass laminates with closed cell foam core..
Reinforced in high load areas with carbon laminates.
Deck Construction;
Deck is constructed in female mould.
Construction is Carbon Fibre with Closed Cell Foam Core.
End Grain Balsa Core is used in areas of high compression load.
Resin infused with epoxy.
Fabricated Steel Keel Fin bonded in to fibreglass mouldings.
Lead bulb.
Rudder and rudder stock are constructed of Carbon Fibre.
Rudder bearings are self aligning.
Forward canard and canard case are carbon composite.
The Cookson 50 incorporates a proven and reliable canting keel system with a single forward canard providing incredible reaching and running speed and great upwind performance.
Parameters;
LOA - 14.99m (Shortened in 2008 by 23cm)
DWL - 13.85m
Bmax - 4.3m
Draft - 3.55m
Disp - 7599kg
Bulb weight - 3140 approx
Fin weight - 480-500kg
Hull Construction;
Hull is constructed in a female mould.
Construction is Carbon Fibre with Closed Cell Foam Core.
Laminates are infused with epoxy resin, consolidated under vacuum and heat cured.
Internal Structure;
Bulkheads, structural frames and longitudinal's are constructed from
Carbon/E-glass laminates with closed cell foam core..
Reinforced in high load areas with carbon laminates.
Deck Construction;
Deck is constructed in female mould.
Construction is Carbon Fibre with Closed Cell Foam Core.
End Grain Balsa Core is used in areas of high compression load.
Resin infused with epoxy.
Fabricated Steel Keel Fin bonded in to fibreglass fairings
Lead bulb.
Rudder and rudder stock are constructed of Carbon Fibre.
Rudder bearings are self aligning.
Forward canard and canard case are carbon composite.
Notable upgrades/updates:
- Cosmetic paint updates in 2019
- Canting keel system upgraded with a titanium ram in 2017, to offer increased canting angles. Now up to 40 degrees.
- Keel fin renewed in 2022 increasing overall draft by 500mm.
- Bulb weight reduction at the same time. -300kg,
- Bowsprit lengthened by 250mm in 2019.
- New high modulus mast installed 2014, taller than original specification (+1.3m)