Q-TIP is an exceptional example of the WhisperJet 34 Class and the only one of her sisters to have been re-powered (2013) with state-of-the-art common rail and fully electronic diesels. This distinction, along with exceptional care, light seasonal use (with indoor storage), and consistent updating with improvements makes this spirited Express Cruiser a true standout. Q-TIP offers a unique combination of high-performance features: upgraded Cummins QSB 5.9 liter engines with 380 horses apiece on a modified deep-vee hull; true shoal draft, thanks to her Hamilton Waterjets; easy and intuitive maneuvering in tight spaces and when docking, with a combination of twin waterjets and a powerful bow thruster (complete with joystick AND custom footswitches).
Another signature feature of all WhisperJets is best-in-class sightlines for captain and passengers alike from the roomy bridge deck. Here one finds plenty of comfortable seating, an ergonomic helm and space for a large cooler. Additional highlights include recent topsides paint, electronics upgrades, bimini with full enclosure and bridge deck tonneau cover, autopilot, major waterjet service and windlass – all details of which can be found in the listing.
Currently offered for sale by her second owner, Q-TIP has been well cared for since new and it shows.
INTERIOR
- Solid cherry interior trim, locker frames,
drawer fronts, corner posts and hull ceilings with hand-rubbed finish
- Teak and holly cabin sole; satin varnish
- Comfortable V-berth (5” cushions) with filler
which converts to seat when not in use; stowage outboard and above, port and
starboard
- Settees to port and starboard with shelving
outboard
- Hanging locker to starboard with shelf above
and built-in drawer forward; storage locker and drawer to port
- 12v lighting: (5) stainless dome lights, (2)
Danish reading lights and (2) fluorescent lights in galley/head
GALLEY AND HEAD Aft of the V-berth and settees and to port is the functional galley with plenty of counter space and storage.
- Stainless steel galley sink with Grohe combo faucet/sprayer
- Norcold 110/12V refrigerator (2020)
- GE microwave oven with turntable on shelf above counter
- Roller bearing drawer slides with Kroon-style flush positive latches
Aft of the Galley to starboard is the roomy en-suite head and shower, with opening port and solar vent for light and ventilation.
- Marine toilet with holding tank and discharge pump overboard
- TankWatch III holding tank monitor
- Nicro Fico solar vent with cherry frame; cherry-framed mirror
- (3) stainless towel bars
- Shower sump with automatic pump and removable king starboard grate
- Stainless sink with pull-out shower and adjustable height fixture
BRIDGE DECK The bridge deck is the focal point of this
design and serves as the prime entertainment area on the Little Harbor Express,
with plenty of wiggle room, comfortable seating and the aforementioned best-in-class
sightlines in all directions. The state-of-the-art helm station is located
forward and to starboard, with full electronics and instrumentation and a helm
chair. Forward to port is a companion pedestal chair to match the helm. An
L-settee behind (with storage beneath) seats three to four comfortably.
Behind the helmsman's seat is an oversized cooler
in teak chocks with Sunbrella cushion and backrest that provides additional
seating as well as quick access to cold drinks. The entire bridge deck sole
lifts open electrically -with a switch at the helm- for excellent access to the engine compartment. The
helm console is hinged for easy access to steering and electronics modules.
- Aluminum windshield with interior teak
covering board trim, exterior Awlgrip paint and large center opening panel
- Teak louvered companionway doors with smoked Lexan
panels and teak tri-fold companionway hatch, varnished bright
- (3) Pantograph
wipers
- Port and starboard washers
- Custom oversized stainless-steel Destroyer wheel
with leather cover
- Stainless pedestal for Pompanette helm
pedestal chair with adjustable height footrest
- Binocular/drink holders outboard of helm
- Teak covered board step to cockpit
- Navy top (Tan
Stamoid) with removable side
and aft curtain enclosure (tinted clear plastic) (all new, 2016). Top folds
forward of windshield to lay flat on cabin top
- Side curtains have large zip-open/roll-up
panels
- Tonneau cover, covers the bridge deck and may
be used with the Navy Top up or down
- L-settee with Sunbrella fabric, light tan with
subtle stripe
- Pompanette pedestal chairs with padded
armrests covered with high-quality light tan vinyl to color match L-settee Sunbrella
fabric
- Pioneer stereo speakers
mounted under L-settee, with flush-mounted, covered stereo controls on front of
settee
COCKPIT
- Tabernacle painted aluminum radar and antennae
mast; cockpit light; steaming/anchor light/GPS/VHF/AIS antennas
- Teak side boarding steps
- (2) Rod holders, cockpit coaming aft
- Ensign socket and teak staff
- Fresh water faucet
- Fiberglass swim platform with nonskid
- X-large opening hatch with removable storage
boxes and access to jets beneath
- Fairleads for docklines in coamings to
vertical cleats mounted below
- Stamoid mooring cover (2015)
- Drop-down locker door to access storage
beneath L-settee
-
Courtesy lights
ELECTRONICS and NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
- Garmin GPSMAP 4210 multifunction display, chart
plotter, radar (2014)
- Garmin GMR 4kW xHD color radar scanner (2014)
- Simrad autopilot (2017)
- Standard Horizon Matrix AIS GX2100 VHF (2010)
- Garmin GPSMAP 4208 Chartplotter (2010)
- Raytheon ST60 Tridata speed/temp/depth
- KVH 1000 compass
- USCG approved navigation lights
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 12 V/110 V control and distribution panel with
voltmeter/ammeter
- (2) Engine
starting (2016) and (4) House Batteries deep cycle
- Tinned wire throughout; bonded system for all
underwater hardware
- Charles inverter/charger (2016)
- Victron Energy Digital multi inverter/charger control
- Victron Energy SMV-72 battery monitor
- Cole Hersee house battery breaker switch at panel
- Engine alternators for battery charging, with
automatic combiner
- Split loom fire retardant conduits; separate
for AC, DC and electronics wiring
- 40-amp battery charger
- Battery switching with Cole Hersee switches
and selectors in engine room
- Momentary parallel battery switch
- 110 V/30 amp shore power with 50' cord
- Reverse polarity indicator
- 110 V outlets at galley and head, with GFCI
- 12 V outlet at helm
ENGINE/MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
- (2) Cummins QSB 5.9l Common Rail
electronic diesel engines, 380 hp each, with Vessel View smart craft gauges
(all new 2013)
- Hamilton 273 WaterJets, with major overhaul by
Hamilton (@$25k) (2018/2019)
- ZF Transmissions and drive shafts (2013)
- Isolation engine mounts
- WhisperJet sound barrier (ultrasonic
insulation around engine boxes; muffler wraps and gaskets on all openings)
- Custom Soundown exhaust mufflers with
discharge through transom
- Morse throttle/clutch controls
- Bennett trim tabs with indicators
- Hydraulic steering
- Racor fuel filter/separator
- Groco bronze sea strainer for cooling water
- Bronze thru-hulls and ball valves below water
line in engine compartment
- Engine room vents painted to match gel coat on
deck
- Engine room lighting
- Automatic oil change system (2016)
- Bow thruster with footswitches and joystick
control (2010)
- (2) Fuel tanks, 150 gallons each, welded
aluminum
-
Hot water heater: 6-gallon with
heat exchanger off of engine (2011)
HULL Hull is Awlcraft Jade Mist green (2011) with single
white boot stripe, molded-in gold cove stripe and red bottom.
Corecell A550 foam-cored hull bottom; Corecell
A500-cored topsides with knitted bi-directional E-glass with Vinylester osmosis
barrier resin with Kevlar hybrid throughout the hull and lightweight composite
carbon-grid stringer system. Main bulkheads are FRP laminated with marine grade
plywood. There is a molded rubrail with stainless striker.
DECK
- Cored deck with sprayed Awlgrip nonskid, cream gelcoat and cream non-skid
- Fiberglass bowsprit with anchor roller
- Lewmar up/down anchor windlass with remote at helm and foot switches at bow with 100ft chain (2011)
- Hawse hole with stainless steel cover for second anchor rode
- Bruce anchor with stainless steel swivel to chain
- Stainless steel bow pulpit with flag socket and rail
- Stainless steel bow rail 1.25” with angled stanchions
- (6) Stainless steel Herreshoff-style mooring cleats at bow, amidships and stern
- (2) Stainless bow chocks
- Varnished teak cap rail with stainless steel chafe guard strips at cleats; teak drip rails
- (4) Lewmar opening portholes
- Lewmar anodized aluminum opening deck hatch; second cabin trunk hatch with screen
- (4) Wichard folding stainless steel padeyes (for fenders)
- Swing-up dinghy davit system
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
- Throw ring mounted behind L-settee in cockpit
- Retractable swim/boarding ladder beneath swim
platform
- Stainless double trumpet horns
- FE 241 Fireboy Halon fire control system with
auto engine shutdown
- (3) 12 V bilge pumps with automatic
switches
- (2) Fire
extinguishers: (1) at helm and (1) to port of companionway
- High water bilge alarm with test panel at helm
MISC. EQUIPMENT
- Fenders with covers
- Dock lines
OWNERS COMMENTS NOMAD is a perfect dayboat, comfortable with 6-8 adults and children. She is a nice cruiser for two. We have enjoyed her along the coast of Maine for twenty years, and are now sizing down - a little wisdom with age. We have tried to maintain NOMAD as new. Build records will convey with the sale and all service records shared with a serious buyer.
EXCLUSIONS The owner’s personal effects are excluded from
the sale.
DISCLAIMER 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.
