69.7´ Pilothouse Cutter (Aluminium & US custom built)

Description

SY Active (actually registered in Panama), designed by Blue Water Marine Consultants and build in 1995 in Norfolk, is a very modern looking aluminium weighted cutter that offers impressive living inside space. This sailboat was designed to travel comfortably (sleeps 6 in 3 cabins) and fast. She is since 2010 in the SW Caribbean and currently in Cartagena / Colombia. Last time hauled out in Oct./Nov. 2016 prior her voyage to Cartagena.

NAME: ACTIVE

FLAG / PORT OF REGISTRY: Panama

BUILT: 1995 in Norfolk/Virginia - USA

CLASS SOCIETY: ABS, but no longer under class

GROSS TONNAGE: 49.0

LENGTH LOA / LOD / LWL : 69.7` / 66.6´ / 63.9´

BREADTH: 16.7`

DRAFT: 6.6`

Hull Ident No.:BWM67001H596

USCG No.: 1035348

General:

- The hull is of round bottom, semi-plumb bow, inward counter stern, and includes a lead ballast within an aluminum shell. The hull was designed to specifications approved by American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and had originally been certified by ABS for blue water sailing. The ABS certification has not been renewed, this not being a requirement.

- All plating hull and deck plating is 1⁄4” aluminum. Transverse framing is located on 1000 mm centers (39”) with half frames every 500 mm (20”) in way of the keel. Two CVK (Center Line Vertical Keels) / girders run fore and aft forming a ridge-type structure. Stringers are located on 280 mm (11”) centers and run fore and aft the length of the vessel.

- The exterior hull plating from waterline to deck, and the deck plating is in good condition, without dents and cracks, and its sprayed on Awlgrip cover is for the most part in equally good condition, with the exception of few minor cracks, splits and blisters. The exterior of the hull was filled with vinylester filler and painted US Paint Awlgrip finished in Royal Blue.

- The Hull to Deck Joint is a welded integral part of the hull and deck and is watertight. Welded to this joint is a cap rail-bulwark which extends approximately 4 inches high, providing a secure edge for footing. The hawser fairleads penetrate this cap rail to cleats, which are set inboard.

- The bow pulpit is constructed of 3/8” 316 Stainless Steel and securely attached to the bow and deck of this vessel. This structure is designed for severe anchoring conditions. It holds the Bruce type 175 lbs main anchor.

- The chain locker is located forward, between two watertight aluminum bulkheads and carries the anchor chain for the main anchor.

- The hull features sixteen port lights of 30” x 9” with 1⁄2” Lexan lenses through-bolted around the perimeter, 8 port holes each in the port and starboard hull.

- There is an extended rub-rail on port and starboard side protecting port lights and topsides.

- The aluminum deck is sprayed with Awlgrip Snow Wihte non-skid in good condition except for minor cracks and bilsters in a few places, of only cosmetic consequence.

- All of the deck fittings are securely fastened to the deck with welded backing plates, which are tapped and inserted with stainless threads. Most equipment is isolated from the aluminum with UHMW. No fasteners penetrate the deck within any of the living quarters, providing a positively dry interior. The lifeline stanchions of 1 1/4" stainless tubing are press-fitted into a UHMW bushing, which is recessed into a welded aluminum tube fitting below deck. The railing is of lifelines with top line at 32" above deck. A tubular railing also wraps around the bow pulpit and around the base of the mast.

- The deck is equipped with fourteen Bomar Offshore hatches, twelve Suncor 15" stainless horn cleats, eight 2" scuppers...

- Limber holes are provided for, to allow efficient drainage of the vessels weather deck.

- The weather deck has 14 built-in vents, namely Dorade Hood 4" diameter stainless, protected against damage by a chromed tubular frame around each.

- The rear deck encompasses the fully enclosed pilot house, the open cockpit with ample seating around same, the two helm stations and the arch. The transom door which folds down to serve as stairs to the swim platform, and the swim platform itself. The lower struts of the arch also hold one inflatable life raft, the outboard motor for the dinghy and the davits.

- The superstructure consists of the aluminum pilothouse with wrap-around windows giving a panoramic view. Two hatches on top of the house along with two aft sliding windows and the aft doors provide ventilation. The windows and winged entrance doors are of 1⁄2” acrylic, wrap-around grab rails, fittings and hardware complete.

- The cockpit area also houses port sail locker, the propane tank locker, the two helm seat lockers, the cockpit hatch covers and the two access hatches to the engine room. The propane tanks are new and the attached valves and hoses are in good condition.

- The transom also has a port and starboard access hatch to the steering gear compartment. These hatches are accessible from the swim platform and the hatch covers are bolted watertight. The compartment was also used as storage for scuba bottles and diving support equipment. The compartment is in good condition, clean and dry.

-The vessel is equipped with a bonding system, that consists of the following: a common bonding conductor connected to the negative side of the electrical system; individual bonding conductors connected to the Common Bonding Conductor and to the noncurrent-carrying metallic parts of the electrical equipment (ABYC E1.4a). Bonded are the engine, generator, fuel tanks, battery trays, all metal parts of the engine controls, propeller shaft, bowsprit, metal helms, metal spar and carbon spar.

Hull/Cabin Interior & Galley

The interior hull is in good structural condition. The space beneath the accommodation is occupied by diesel fuel- and freshwater tanks, which also serve as additional ballast.

Accomodations: 6

State Rooms: 3

Number of Heads: 2

Number of Showers: 2

Number of Interior Bulkheads: 6

Cabin Sole: Ash with raised ramen strips

Headliners: Beige Naugehyde stretched between longitudinal mahogany stringers.

Fabric and cushions: Blue Ultra Leather and Ultra Suede

Cabinets: Straight and Curved Ash panels and doors.

Cabin Bright Work: Ash

Lockers (Dry): Four Standup Cloths Lockers Lined with Cedar Strips.

Lockers (Wet): One, located behind aft Shower

General Comments: The cabin interior and galley are spacious and of ash wood. Artwork accents are located on the bulkheads. The galley is open to the main salon area, and is designed with large Corian work surfaces in an island type arrangement. The cook is secure within this area, yet having easy access to all equipment and supplies. The stove/range has been designed to pivot trans-verse (gimbal), providing a safe arrangement for the crew at sea.

A large number of deck hatches and large eye level port-lights provide a very light interior. The cabin sole is constructed with raised strips increasing the footing (traction) at sea. The companionway steps are curved and have a non-skid in the finish to aid in the safety at sea. The bunks have lee cloths for at sea. Both heads have Corian counters with designer fixtures. Over 40 recessed halogen fixtures into the headliner provide lighting. The lighting is controlled by the use of dimmers.

Engine Room & Equipment

- The engine room is located aft below the cockpit, and accessible via a staircase from behind the cockpit, and also from a hatch on the port side of the cockpit. It is of substantial size and well laid out, providing reasonable access to all equipment.

- The equipment installed therein consists mainly of the main engine, the auxiliary generator, all pumps, lube oil and fuel oil filters, the water maker, the black and grey water handling equipment, and the associated piping, valving and electric support systems.

- The engine room floor is clean and dry with paint in good condition. The deck above and the air ducts are appropriately covered with thermal / sound insulation, which is in good condition.

- The electrical wiring, though not as organized and traceable as would be ideally required, is in good condition; none of the wires are close to heat sources, or chafing against hard or ragged surfaces, all terminals are protected.

- The propulsion engine is a Yanmar four-cylinder diesel, model 4LHDTE with serial number 22221, of 170 hp, which has accumulated 2690 hours since new. Throttle controls for engine are by push/pull ball bearing cables from both the cockpit and from below the engine room hatch. Engine mounts, gear, couplings, drive shaft and stern seal appear to be in good condition, engine starts immediately and runs fine.

- Engine exhaust system is of the wet type, exiting under swim platform. Its routing in the engine room is secured and supported.

- The transmission is a Kansaki straight gear KM5A with serial number 3329, clockwise rotation with a ratio of 1: 2.57. It shows no leaks, nor emits noises or vibrations when operated. It is coupled to the drive shaft via a constant velocity joint.

- The auxiliary engine is a Fisher Panda Mini 8 Icemaster serial # 23102, with a 8 KW electrical output with 127 hours accumulated since new. The auxiliary engine is in good condition and runs fine.

- The vessels electrical system supplies various consumers ranging from 12, 24 VDC, to 120 and 240 VAC. The previous survey identifies the system to be as follows: DC Voltage: Primary 24volts for house and 12 volts for electronicsBattery Quantity: 4 pcs a 12 V 200 AH Gel batteries for house, and one liquid 12 V main engine starting and one 12V auxiliary starting battery. Replaced Gel Batteries, 06/2017.

- Breaker panels are installed in two locations: one in the engine room, easily accessible through the hatch in the cockpit, and one at the navigation station in the main salon.

- There are two DC to AC inverters installed, one 2400 watts Magnum 2424 (new 05/2016) and one 700 watts Trace Engineering 724.

-The fuel tanks and systems were built and installed to ABS class requirement, valid at time of construction. It furthermore meets ABYC standards H-24 and H-33, along with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 302) fire protections standards, which were used in the evaluation of this vessel’s fuel systems.

- There are five separate fuel tanks, integral with the aluminum hull and keel and properly bonded. One of these is a 50-gallon day tank. The total fuel capacity is 469 gallons of Marine Diesel fuel # 2. Each tank has a separate shut-off valve.

- Fuel lines are USCG approved Neoprene A-1 and in good condition. There is a fuel transfer pump and a priming pump both 12 Volt, by Shurflo. Dual fuel filters are of the changeover type allowing service while running.

General Comments: The marine engines are designed for saltwater operation (ABYC P-4.5); and the equipment and arrangement of components as installed, are accessible, without the use of tools, for the normal maintenance of the engine (e.g. oil fills, dip stick, cooling water fills (ABYC P-4.5). The ducts for cooling air intake and discharge are constructed of fire resistant materials (ABYC P-4.6); and the engine oil pan(s) and sump(s) are resistant to corrosion (ABYC p- 4.6). There are means provided to determine the correct oil level in the engine as it was installed (ABYC P-4.6); and the engine crankcase(s) are properly vented to prevent excessive pressurization (ABYC p-4.6). The engines and equipment reside between two watertight bulkheads, under the cockpit sole. Sound insulation of the composite of foam-lead-foam and white Mylar are used throughout this area. The floor frames and equipment are painted white Awlgrip.

- The vessel is equipped with one Raymarine ST6005 autopilot. The autopilot actuates on the rudder by means of redundant hydraulic 1⁄2 hp pumps.

PROPELLER & RUDDER

- The underwater drive/machinery consist of one propeller, size: 26" diameter x 16" pitch, make PYI MAXPROP, of the feathering (=retractable blade) type, with three blades. It is mounted onto a 1.1/2” diameter Aquamet 19 propeller shaft passing through a watertight stern gland, which also incorporates the thrust bearing. Feathering Prop Number of Blades: Three Material: Bronze.

- The rudder is of welded aluminum structure suspended by and pivoting with a 7” diameter solid aluminum shaft, located in upper and lower UHMW bearing. The shaft is topped by the aluminum quadrant, which is located in the stern compartment. The rudder is controlled from either one of the two helm stations via cable / chain and properly responds to the wheels. The wire and pulley system is in good condition.

POTABLE, GRAY AND BLACKWATER SYSTEMS

- Total potable water system capacity is 365 gallons in five tanks under cabin soles, integral with hull and framing structures. It has an accumulator and is served by a Par-Max 4 pump, and water heater, all in working condition.

- The black water system is a Sea-Land Technology Vacuum Flush type III, with macerator, and two 50-gallon holding tanks integral with the hull. Pump out location is starboard aft and port forward deck box, vent location: port and starboard midships. Y- valves are secured against unrestricted overboard discharge of waste. The discharge pumps are currently dismounted.

- The gray water (sanitation) system does not pass through living quarters and its pumps are located behind watertight bulkheads in compartments isolated from the main living quarters. Two Par-Max pumps (one shower sump) discharge overboard. All is in good working order.

SAILS AND RIGGING

The vessel is equipped with one carbon fiber mast carrying the main sail, and a variety of secondary sails including spinnaker and all necessary gear for the safe conduct of blue water sailing. 


Specifications: I=73.23feetJ=21.5feetP=71.18feetE= 17.83 feet

Righting moment : at one degree: 6,353 ft-lb

Mast Spar(s): 1 custom carbon spar and spreaders by GMT

Material:Carbon Composite

Type: B&R with 30 degree swept back spreaders. 2 carbon struts intersect the mast at approx.7' off the deck, terminating at outer chain-plates

Mast Height Above Deck: 76.44 feet

Mast Height Above Water : 82.8 feet

Masthead Sheaves: HarkenAntal, #601.141

Main Sail track: Antal, #601.141

Storm Sail Track: Tides Marine

Spreaders: Three sets of Carbon composite

Foredeck Lights: Yes

Boom Gooseneck: Custom Stainless Steel structure with 1/2" reefing hooks and 3/4" Stainless Steel pin.

Tangs: Riggarna Micro Tangs

Lighting Protection: Two large Island Technology lighting diffusers with #4 wire grounds to the mast step.

Boom: Custom with flaking hand rails

Material: Aluminium

Manufacture: Forespar

Length: 18´

Lazy Jacks: Installed

Head Stay Standing Rigging: Riggarna Rod rigging with Profurl Elite Furling

Size:30

Type:Nitronic 50

Inner Forestay Standing Rig’g.: Riggarna Rod rigging with Profurl Elite Furling

Size:22

Type: Nitronic 50 Stay

Backstay Standing Rigging: Rod by Riggarna

Size: Upper –17

Type: Nitronic 50

Winches Type: Lewmar, chrome drums, self-tailing wave spring gear.

Quantity: 2 electric # 77s 3-speed,1 electric # 58 2-speed 1 # 62 2-speed,2 #58s two speed2 #50s two speed

Number of Sails: 6

Main Sail: 989 sq. ft.; new June 2017 with 5 full length battens, 3 reef points and Antal slider hardware

Yankee Sail / Genua: 895 sq. ft. new June 2012 with luff tape, attached to Profurl Elite furling systems

Staysail: 404 sq. ft. new June 2017, with luff tape and attached to Profurl Elite furling systems

Storm Trisail: of 10 oz Dacron

Storm Jib: of 10 oz Dacron

Spinnaker: of nylon, (3400 sqft.) with sock


General Comments: The mast, standing rigging and running rigging, have all been replaced September of 1997. Main-sail and Staysail have been replaced in June 2017. The rig is a full masthead cutter, with a B&R design of 30 degree swept back spreaders. There are two 4" carbon struts that extend from the outboard chain-plates and intersect with the mast at approximately 7 feet of the deck. The mast is deck stepped, eliminating water intrusion through into the cabin. A 6061 T-6 aluminum compression post ties these deck loads into the keel.

The boom is a Forespar aluminum structure with added handrails on either side. The gooseneck/boom is located approximately 20” from the deck and allow for very easy reefing on offshore passages. All halyards are brought to winches on either side of the mast with Lewmar clutches on the mast. For safety, 1 1⁄4” stainless tubing (fanny rails) are located around the mast and connected to the deck.

Navigation Electronics etc.

- 1x Garmin 3206

- 1x Garmin 640

- 1x Ecoscout

- 1x Raymarine Autopilot ST6005 / SX30

- 1x ISailor / Transas

- 1x Furuno Radar (working but currently dismounted)

- 1x Matsun AIS Class B Transponder

- 2x ICOM VHF

- 1x ICOM SSB

Main Items installed within 2016/2017:

- New (o-hauled) generator Fisher Panda 8 Mini Icemaster was installed July 2016.

- New Magnum 24V/120V inverter July 2016.

- New Gel batteries (two 24V banks) Jan. 2017.

- New main and stay sail is since June 2017 on board. All ropes & halyards new in June 2017.

Jobs to be done (if wanted):

- Detailing & cosmetic issues to be adressed

- 2 x 24V Sealand blackwater discharge pumps to be installed (old ones have been dismounted; seized up)

- 1 Refrigeration Compressor/Condenser unit to be installed (for 2 chest fridges; were used with ice cubes in the past)

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- A/C could be re-activated; 1 compressor/condenser unit to installed (old one was dismounted and stored)

- Newwater maker could be installed (old one was dismounted and stored)

Please Note:

Given information is as precise as possible (that´s what I know!). First of all ....yes she is seaworthy and yes, we would be able to deliver her to any port within the caribbean up to flordia for an add. cost. She is clean & completely empty ....ready for her new owner. The boat was operated in the past (not much so within the last 2 1/2 years) by my father who will not be able to do so anymore as desired....due to biological facts (mainly age). Looking at her and taking into account that she is unique, as per my understanding she´s the one of a kind. She needs somebody who´s able to take care of her. Facing the original building costs of around 1.8 million USD the buyer will get a great and one of kind boat for a fraction of the cost. If you´re looking for a boat in perfect shape and next to new build condition and nothing to do rather than sailing please contact your dealer or broker and don´t bother me. Don´t try to waste my time with self explanatory questions or small talk. Please don´t buy or offer if you never saw the boat or talked to me prior offering! Furthermore, don´t buy or offer if you will not able to pay within max. 14 days!

For further questions/inspection appointments please call +57.3178932010 / Christoph