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SEVEN STAR MARINE SALES IN CONJUNCTION WITH JIM STUART MARINE ARE PLEASED TO BRING TO THE MARKET THIS VERY SPECIAL ROBERTS 44 CENTRE COCKPIT CRUISING YACHT WHICH IS IN ABSOLUTE TURNKEY CONDITION, 'VAQUITA' HAS JUST RETURNED FROM THE LOUISIADES, BUT HAS THE GEAR TO TAKE YOU TO PRETTY MUCH ANYWHERE ON THE PLANET. STRONG STEEL CONSTRUCTION WITH RECENT UPGRADES/REPLACEMENT OF THE GEAR THAT REALLY MATTERS, A BRAND NEW VOLVO MARINE DIESEL WITH THE BALANCE OF THE NEW ENGINE WARRANTY OFFERS RELIABLE LONG RANGE MOTORING/MOTORSAILING CAPABILITIES. A FULL BRAND NEW REPLACEMENT RIG IN MARCH 23 ALLOWS UNMATCHED CONFIDENCE IN THE RIG.
A GREAT EXPEDITION YACHT FOR A COUPLE, A FAMILY OR 2 COUPLES.
PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED A CIRCUMNAVIGATION
THE KETCH RIG WITH INNER FORESTAY MAKES FOR A STRONG MANAGEABLE RIG ALLOWING NUMEROUS CONSERVATIVE OPTIONS COVERING MOST OFFSHORE CONDITIONS.
THE FULLY PROTECTED DEEP CENTRE COCKPIT OFFERS FULL PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS WHEN REQUIRED, GOOD VISION THRU THE SOLID STEEL AND GLASS DODGER WITH FULL ROLL DOWN CLEARS ON THE REMAINING SIDES AND REAR. THE ADVANTAGES OF CENTRE COCKPIT YACHTS IS WIDELY KNOWN BUT NATURALLY INCLUDE SMOOTHER RIDE MOTION AND A LARGE VOLUME AFT CABIN.
PREPARING A STOCK BOAT FOR EXTENDED SAFE OFFSHORE CRUISING COMES WITH LARGE COSTS, "VAQUITA" HAS BEEN PREPARED BY KNOWLEDGABLE PAST OWNERS AND AWAITS YOUR INSPECTION,
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO FACILTATE COMFORTABLE SAFE CRUISING
****** BRAND NEW REPLACEMENT ENGINE WITH BALANCE OF WARRANTY
****** 700 LITRE FUEL CAPACITY
****** FULLY REPLACED RIG MARCH 2023
****** UPDATED SAILS, INNER FORESTAY OFFERING POWERFUL/CONSERVATIVE EASILY MANAGED SAILPLANS
****** POWERFUL BOW THRUSTER FOR INCREASED HANDLING IN TIGHT SPOTS
****** 70 LPH WATERMAKER SUPPORTING 2000 LITRE WATER CAPACITY
****** SOLAR ARRAY SUPPORTING LITHIUM BATTERY BANK, CONSERVATIVE CHARGING PROGRAM, VICTRON CHARGER INVERTER
****** ADDITIONAL 80 AMP ALTERNATOR FITTED TO MAIN
****** OVERSIZE ANCHOR AND POWERFUL WINCH
****** FULLY RIGGED DEEP WATER SNUBBER FOR LARGE SWELL AFFECTED ANCHORAGES
****** MAST CAMERAS
****** MULTI SCREEN ELECTRONICS ARRAY ALLOWING ANCHORING TO BE CONDUCTED WITH MAP AND SATELLITE VIEWS SIMULTAINEOUSLY
****** FORWARD FACING SONAR
****** FULLY ENCAPSULATED LEAD KEEL, NO BOLTS TO BREAK OFF OR COME LOOSE.
****** AUTOPILOT, RADAR, HF RADIO, LAPTOP
****** FULLY ACCESSABLE WIDE SIDE DECKS
****** FORWARD FACING HEADLIGHTS FOR MOORING OR FLOAT PICK UPS
****** FULLY FOAM INSULATED HULL FOR TEMPERATURE STABILISATION
****** DIESEL HEATER
****** DRIPLESS SHAFT SEAL
****** MULTIPLE SPARES FOR MANY SYSTEMS
****** WASHING MACHINE
****** FULL OFFSHORE SAFETY GEAR INCLUDING IN TEST RAFT
****** PORTABLE YAMAHA GENERATOR
****** IRIDIUM GO COMMUNICATIONS
****** MOBILE BOOSTER AERIAL
****** AUSTRALIAN REGISTERED SHIP
****** HIGH HUNG RIB ON DAVITS WITH RELIABLE EASILY MAINTANIED MERCURY MOTOR
****** SMALL SWIM PLATFORM WITH BOARDING LADDER.
Usage
Leisure, Cruising, Live Aboard
Keel / Ballast
FULLY ENCAPSULATED LEAD KEEL
Hull Material
Steel SAIL WITH CONFIDENCE, SAIL WITH STEEL
Deck Material
PAINTED STEEL
Engine
BRAND NEW WITH BALANCE OF WARRANTY D2 75 HP 4 CYLINDER TURBO CHARGED MARINE VOLVO DIESEL
Genset
PORTABLE YAMAHA FOR LONG PERIODS OF POOR LIGHT OR NOT MOTORING
Galley
SINK, STOVE, FRIDGE, BENCHSPACE, COOK TOP, OVEN, INDUCTION COOKTOP PLATE.
Refrigeration
UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN GALLEY
Freezer
UPRIGHT IN COMPANIONWAY
Hot Water System
INSTANT HEAT
Accommodation
MASTER AFT WITH ENSUITE INCLUDING LARGE BATH, WALKAROUND, WITH LOTS OF STORAGE. DECK HATCH FOR GREAT VENTILATION OR STAR GAZING. DOUBLE FORWARD V, CONVERTABLE LOUNGE AND SHORT SINGLE
Berths
6 ADULTS PLUS 1 CHILD
Shower
DECK WASH AND AFT CABIN SHOWER
Entertainment
STEREO, TV CD PLAYER
Outboard
25HP MERCURY SEAPRO
Covers
HELM CONSOLE COVER, FULL COCKPIT PROTECTION, SAIL COVERS, HEADSAILS FITTED WITH UV STRIPS
Ground Tackle
LARGE (OVERSIZE) EXCEL ANCHOR, ELECTRIC WINCH, CHAIN, LONG RIGGED SNUBBER
Safety Gear
OFFSHORE, JACKETS FITTED WITH ELETRONIC CREW WHEREABOUTS/MONITORING TAGS
Bilge Pumps
ELECTRIC AND MANUAL
Electrics
SHOREPOWER, SOLAR ARRAY 4 X 220W PANELS, 300 AH LITHIUM BANK, BMS ALLOWS BATTERIES DOWN TO 30 % THEN UP TO 70 % FOR MAXIMUM LIFE AND CYCLES. BMS AUTOMATICALLY TAKES BATTERIES TO 100 % PERIODICALLY FOR MAINTENANCE. VICTRON MULTIPLUS 3000 INVERTER/CHARGER, SEPERATE SYSTEM FOR REDUNDANCY. SYSTEM OFFERS CONTINUOUS 240V THROUGHOUT VESSEL
Electronics
RAYMARINE RADAR, RAYMARINE AXION GPS, PLOTTER, SOUNDER. SURFACE PRO TABLET RUNNING SAT IMMAGERY. RAYMARINE SAILING INSTRUMENTS, FORWARD FACING SONAR, AUTOPILOT. VHF, HF RADIOS,
Sail Inventory
MAIN, INNER AND OUTER HEADSAILS, MIZZEN
Mast / Rigging
ALL BRAND NEW STAINLESS RIG MARCH 2023