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Note: Our understanding is that the yacht was first commissioned and placed in use within the EEA prior to 16th June 1998 and is therefore exempt from the European Union's Recreational Craft Directive (CE-marking). Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:GRP hull and deck constructionGRP non-slip decksWhite gelcoat hullTeak laid cockpit seating Keel & Rudder:Iron fin keel externally boltedBalanced GRP rudder blade connected to wheel steering in cockpit
Mechanical Equipment
Engine & Gearboxes:Volvo 2003 3-cylinder diesel engine producing approx 28hpFreshwater cooling system via raw water intake and heat exchangerVolvo reduction gearbox with control lever at helm Maintenance & Performance:Engine hours as of August 2008: approx 4,360 hours Date of last engine service - 2008 Cruising speed: 5.0 knots (for maximum range) - 6.0 knots (standard cruising revs)Max speed 6.5 knots Propulsion & Steering:25mm stainless steel propeller shaftNon-drip shaft seal2-bladed bronze folding prop Aluminium helm pedestal with large diameter stainless steel helm wheelEmergency steering gear
Electrical System
Voltage Systems:12vDC domestic system with 220vAC ring main from shorepower Battery Banks:2x 110Ah 12v deep-cycle batteries serving domestics & engine with combined capacity of 220Ah @ 12vBatteries replaced 2007/8Batteries can be paralleled Battery Chargers/Inverters::Sterling inverter/charger Alternators:Volvo engine mounted alternator for charging engine & service batteries Shore Power:220vAC shore supply complete with cable-end plug Shorepower cable Other Electrical:220vAC ring main with sockets throughout interior including engine space12vDC socket at nav stationMain AC/DC control panel
Tankage
Fuel:1x stainless steel fuel tanks with combined capacity of 96 litres (20.9 gallons) Fresh water:2x flexible water tanks with combined capacity of 400 litres (88 gallons)
Other Mechanical
Fresh Water & Water Heating System:12vDC Jabsco pressurised water pump for supplying fresh water (2006)Hot water supply via engine calorifier and 220vAC immersion heater element in hot water tank powered by shorepowerManual freshwater and saltwaters supplies at galley via footpump Bilge Pumps:1x 12vDC electric bilge pump 2x Whale manual bilge pumps Grey & Black Water:Heads discharge outboard The shower and sinks discharge directly outboard
Accommodation
Up to eight berths in two double cabins and a bunk cabin with saloon seats converting to single berths with lee-clothsInterior joinery in teak with satin varnishTeak doors & trimTeak & holly solid floors with satin varnishLight blue cloth upholstery Cream vinyl headlinings throughout and on exposed hull sides where there is no teak trimSolid teak handrails throughout the interior for easy movement offshore Epoxy sealed endgrains and subflooring
Domestic Equipment
Galley:Smev stainless steel propane gimballed cooker with 2-burners, oven & grill220vAC microwave combination ovenTop opening 12vDC Frigoboat refrigeratorTwin stainless steel deep bowl sinks Heads/Showers:Jabsco manual marine heads (2005)Basin with hot & cold water supply and built-in shower head.Two lockers over basin and mirror12vDC electric pump-out for shower tray Heating & Ventilation:Eberspacher diesel-fuelled warm air cabin heating system with thermostat and ducting to all cabins Entertainment:Radio/Cassette player with two speakers each in saloon
Electronics
Helm:Autohelm instruments consisting of:ST50 Speed/logST50 WindST50 Compass heading (COG & SOG)ST50 DepthST50 Nav DataAutohelm ST4000+ autopilot Ben magnetic steering compass Nav' Station:Autohelm multi-repeater showing data from Autohelm instrumentsBarometer & clock Communications Equipment:Silva S15 VHF radio with DSC
Deck Equipment
Rig:Aluminium alloy deck-stepped mast with two sets of spreadersMasthead riggedStainless steel wire standing rigging (2008)Selden Spars boom Vang adjustable from cockpitSlab reefing with 3 reefsHarken genoa furler operated from cockpit with jammer on side deckBabystayTwin aluminium alloy spinnaker poles Winches:All winches are by Lewmar 2x 43ST self-tailing manual genoa/primary winches2x 40ST self-tailing manual spinnaker winches2x 30ST self-tailing manual halyard winches2x 30 manual reefing winches Sails:Sanders Sails Dacron mainsail (2004)Sanders Sails Dacron furling genoa (2005)No.2 Furling genoaSobstad Tri-radial nylon spinnakerSanders Sails Dacron hank-on storm jibLucas Dacron hank-on storm jib General:Stainless steel guardrail stanchions with twin stainless steel wire guardwiresStainless steel pulpit and pushpitStainless steel mast pulpitsTeak grabrails on main susperstructure coachroofStainless steel folding ladder Folding teak cockpit table BoathookStowable plastic boarding ladderOutboard bracket on pushpit Anchoring & Mooring Equipment: 30lbs CQR anchor with 120m of galvanised chainKedge anchorService and layup warpsFull compliment of fenders Covers, Canvas & Cushions:Blue canvas sprayhood with stainless steel frame Winter storage cover to cockpit area including winchesBlue covers for wheel and winches Safety Equipment:Valise liferaft last serviced 2008Deck lifelinesDanbuoyHorseshoe lifering with light and drogueNavigation lights with tri-colour head, steaming lights, running lights and deck flood lights.Firdell radar reflector Fire-fighting equipment:2x manual fire extinguishers (requires servicing/refilling)Fireblanket in galley Spares Package:Various spares on-board for Volvo engine
Comments
CLOUD NINE was build in Beneteau's French boat yard in La Rochelle in 1987 and purchased by Mr Alan Thompson. The current owner purchased CLOUD NINE in 1990 from Mr Thompson and has shared her use, and finances with friends ever since. As a qualified mechanical engineer he has taken personal responsibility for maintenance throughout this period, carrying routine work himself and employing the Berthon Boat Company for more major work. During the last 18 years CLOUD NINE has cruised extensively. Initially she cruised around the UK's South Coast waters before sailing to the Caribbean for a six month cruise. On her return she sailed frequently in the Solent area, being used by a young and growing family and their friends before making regular trips to the Channel Islands, Baie de la Seine and West Coast of Brittany, two trips to the Scillies, one to Ireland and one to Scotland, followed by les ambitious trips to the West Country and the Channel Islands. CLOUD NINE is fast! We enjoy overtaking much newer boats and she has proved to be a very reliable work horse over the years. The current syndicate' of mutual friends is reducing from three to two and the remaining members are planning to purchase a smaller boat to enable them to follow their retirement pursuits. With regards to her current condition, the owners employ a policy of fixing problems and potential problems before they become a problem. In the owner's opinion, she is ready to sail away!
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