1987 Halmatic Cobalt

Marketing Description

Cobalt is a fine custom twin screw motor yacht, expertly crafted by Halmatic with a thoughtfully designed hull. Her charm is further enhanced by the elegant fit-out from Camper & Nicholson's. At 63 feet, she offers beautifully appointed accommodations, a multitude of amenities, and generous open spaces. With a classic finish that exudes traditional style, Cobalt is ideal for entertaining guests. Her impressive sea-keeping abilities and remarkable range of approximately 2,000 nautical miles make her both capable and versatile. Coupled with an extensive inventory, Cobalt stands out as a truly unique and fully functional motor yacht, providing a delightful experience on board. Lying afloat at Conwy Marina, North Wales.

Mechanical

Powered by twin Detroit GM VTA (V12) 1080hp diesel engines with stainless steel shaft drives to 3-bladed 35 x 35 bronze propellers.
ZF Hydraulic gearboxes
Hynautic hydraulic engine and gearbox controls
Hynautic hydraulic power steering
Electro hydraulic trim tabs with position indicators
Triple Racor filters on main engines
Engine room tube heaters below engines
Cruisair reverse cycle air conditioning/heating
Floscan fuel monitoring system - GPS linked
Spurs rope cutters on propeller shafts
2x Vetus electric bow thrusters
Roxroth Wolfpack Hydraulic stern thrusters
Vosper mini fin stabilisers

Servicing:
Both engines serviced in Spring 2024.
Full service history. approx every two years.

Engine hours:
- Starboard: 1745
- Port: 1745

Performance:
Maximum speed - approximately 24 knots
Semi-displacement cruising speedknots
Displacement cruising speed - 6-9 knots
Range - 2500 nautical miles

Tankage:
Fuel: 11,000 Litres in four GRP tanks.
Water: 1090 Litres in four GRP tanks.
Black Water: 180 Litres

Electrical

24 and 240v Electrics
Shorepower
Loadafloat 30 amp charger
Studer Combi 100 amp charger/inverter 4kw
2x Fischer Panda 15kVA generators (New 2023)

Batteries:
2x Genset batteries
4x main engine batteries
4 separate house banks
Water System:
Hot and cold water - hot water via 2x calorifiers with immersion heaters
Seafresh water maker (20 gph) in engine room

Navigation

Internal Navigation Equipment:
Cetrek steering compasses
Raytheon NAV 398 GPS/LOR
Autohelm depth indicator/echosounder
Phillips AP Navigator GPS - *Not used/working
Cetrek 737 Autopilot (repeater on fly)
Furuno VX2 8100 Radar Display & GPS Chartplotter (repeater on fly)
Hypo Marine rudder angle indicator
Walker 360 wind angle
Walker wind speed
Rigel tide meter
Navtex weather fax
Banair digital weathercheck
Raytheon loudhailer
Shipmate VHF Radio

Upper Helm Navigation Equipment:
Compass
Cetrek 555 Compass
Cetrek 727 autopilot & large read up display
Furunomile daylight radar & GPS Chartplotter (repeater)
Solar cell data transmitter
VDO read-up display
Trim tab controls
Navaid
Hypo Marine rudder angle indicator
Raytheon Raydata
Shipmate VHF radio

Deck

Francis Marine electric windlass with both helm and deck controls. Fully refurbished
Francis Capstan on aft deck
50Kg Bruce anchor (anchor locker access in forward heads)
Danforth stern anchor
Simpson davits
Sea water deck wash and pump
Blown ventilation grills
Moyle marine bollards
Port and starboard dock fresh water inlets with deck wash
Stern swim platform with ladder
Air compressor in engine room
Variable speed screen wipers, clear view screen and screen wash
Stainless steel anti-rafting pole
Rear view mirrors
2x wooden boathooks in custom brackets
Fenders
Mooring warps
Custom built luxury swivel helm seat
Simpson electro-hydraulic crane (466kg) - this can lift and hold the tender off the back of the boat whilst at sea in conjunction with purpose made brackets, there is also the ability to place the tender on the aft deck if required using various purpose built chocks.

Safety

5x Auto-electric bilge pumps with run indicators
Manual bilge pump
Engine driven fire pump
Ventilation flaps
Engine room fire extinguishing system
Automatic fire extinguishers on each genset
Fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
Cosalt 6-man life raft
Lifebuoys
Francis searchlight

Canvas

Flybridge sprayhood

Miscellaneous

Avon Rib with 50hp Yamaha engine

Accommodation

Cobalt showcases an elegant oak interior, thoughtfully designed to provide both comfort and privacy across its cabins. The vessel features an abundance of hanging lockers, cupboards, drawers, and additional storage options. Fly-screens are installed in all cabins for added convenience. Fully re-carpeted in 2024.

Owner’s Master Cabin
The owner's cabin is a spacious and luxurious haven, featuring a super king-sized double bed with ample room on either side. Comfort is enhanced by a bedside seat and generous storage solutions. The cabin is equipped with a Bose Lifestyle CD/Radio, a Blaupunkt radio, and a mirrored vanity unit with pull out stool. A television is positioned opposite the bed, complemented by a well-sized mini-bar fridge. The master cabin's high-quality finishes make it an ideal retreat for relaxation.

Ensuite Bathroom
Located on the port side of the master cabin, the ensuite bathroom is roomy and well-appointed, featuring a heads, a large walk-in shower, and a bidet, all supplied with filtered and purified cold water.

Utility Room
Adjacent to the master cabin, the utility room is equipped with a washing machine and dedicated laundry area. Also double up as a workshop.

Engine Room
Directly across from the utility room is the engine room access. This area is exceptionally accessible, with well-maintained engines and ample space for maintenance and servicing.

Saloon
The saloon is a charming centrepiece of Cobalt, perfect for entertaining or unwinding. It houses the internal helm, featuring all navigation equipment on a traditional-style fascia, with a classic-styled wheel. The helm position includes a custom-built Bostrum Viking Series 300 central seat, complete with remote windscreen wiper controls. The main entertaining area features a pristine fold-out table and generous L-shaped seating. Opposite, a stylish cupboard holds a drinks cabinet, wine storage, a woofer, a DVD player, and a TV. A hinged oil painting cleverly conceals an emergency VHF radio.

Galley
Descending a few steps from the saloon, the galley is located to port in a U-shaped layout with a dining area opposite to starboard. It boasts an American-style fridge with dual freezers and an ice maker, a Siemens electric 4-burner hob, an oven with extractor, a Siemens combi microwave, and a tri-sink with a macerator. Additional features include a Seafresh water maker and a filtered water supply.

Port Guest Cabin
This spacious guest cabin features two cosy bunk berths, providing ample floor space. It includes an ensuite bathroom that also serves as a day head. The doors and walls are designed to allow a transformation, connecting the guest room with the corridor. The bunks can be converted into a large sofa, and the cabin is finished in beautiful oak, offering a traditional ambiance.

Starboard Guest Cabin
Similar to the port cabin, the starboard guest cabin offers a comfortable twin bunk arrangement, with the flexibility to convert into a spacious guest room.

Forward Bathroom
The forward bathroom is well-designed and features a head, sink with mixer taps, and a shower. It serves as a shared day head for the guest cabins and provides access to the forward anchor locker.

Domestic Equipment Onboard includes:

- Cruisair reverse cycle air conditioning/heating
- Built-in fan heaters in all areas
- 2 Vacuflush heads
- 40-gallon black tank
- 1 Television
- 1 Sony flat-screen television
- 1 Panasonic recordable DVD player
- Boston digital theatre surround sound system with sub-woofer
- Holding tank with macerator
- 2 Calorifiers with immersion heaters

Construction

Arun 60 TSMY, built in 1986 by Halmatic to a design by G.L Watson. Internal fit-out by Camper & Nicholson
Semi-displacement hull design, shaft drive, with spade rudders
Navy Blue GRP hull with light cream superstructure
Aft deck; teak laid on GRP
Side and Foredeck: Treadmaster non-slip on GRP
Interior: Light oak veneers forward and aft, teak veneers in saloon; blue upholstery with blinds to all saloon windows. Cream carpet throughout.
Maintenance:
Lifted ashore at Holyhead Boatyard in 2025 for anode replacement, stern gear servicing, and hull antifouling.

MCA Part 1 registry # 713068

LOA: 19.2m / 63'
Beam: 5.5m / 18'
Draft: 1.6m / 5'3"
Displacement: 35 Tons

When 'Cobalt' was commissioned, the first priority was security and safety at sea, hence the inevitable choice of the semi-displacement hull design. Size dictated the choice of the Arun hull designed by G.L Watson and further modified by the RNLI. A builder was chosen who would not only have the skills and necessary work priorities, but one with the experience to understand and emphasise detailed objectives - hence Halmatic and Camper & Nicholson were chosen. The boat was twelve months in the making at a cost in excess of £1.2 Million.

Disclaimer

For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old

Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.

NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.