Description

Specifications:

Year: 1972
LOA: 37’ 10”
Beam: 10’ 5”
Draft: 5’ 2”
Construction: GRP
Hull/Keel: Long keel
HIN: 106

Description:
‘Ronar M’ is a classic long keel sailing ketch, built to extremely high standards by Camper and Nicholson in 1972. She is an excellent example of a Camper and Nicholson 38 foot Ketch. Those who have only experienced modern production line boats will be amazed at the quality and solidity of everything on board, from the humblest light fitting to the largest item of joinery. She has a comfortable and pleasing motion in a seaway. Properly trimmed she will practically sail herself. It is commonplace to leave the wheel, go below to check the chart, put the kettle on and then come back on deck to find her still on course. With the wheel lashed she will often largely sail herself. There is no slamming to windward. Below, she is almost silent at 7 knots. In gusts she just settles a little and accelerates. She is heavy and potentially slow in light winds but with large spinnaker and mizzen staysail she keeps going very well. She will carry full working sail up to 20 knots. She is a great boat and will take her crew anywhere in the world. She has been excellently maintained throughout her life, and is now up for sale. She is currently berthed in Ramsgate Royal Harbour.

Engine(s) & Electrical:
Perkins 4107, 48hp, 4 cylinder diesel engine (serial no. 107U3538), freshwater cooled, 3 bladed fixed prop. Engine was completely rebuilt & repainted in 1998 – cylinder liners and exhaust system replaced, alternator uprated, stern gland replaced. Regularly serviced. The engine looks good, starts easily and runs perfectly and reliably. New thermostat fitted 2006. 2011 new solenoid fitted, starter motor overhauled (rebushed, commutator skimmed, new brushes). Injectors removed and professionally cleaned and checked then replaced using new studs and nuts, low pressure lift pump serviced using Perkinsc service kit (new diaphragm & new valves etc). March 2012 new engine mounts fitted and wax-oiled. May 2012 new starter motor, solenoid, main battery switches and wiring fitted. August 2012 new fresh water pump and new salt water pump fitted.
2013 new flexible stainless steel exhaust fitted between exhaust manifold and siphon breaker (up under port side deck). Whole lagged with heatproof fabric and held onwith s/s ties. June 2014 – following salt water leak on heat exchanger, unit removed from engine and stripped down, new ‘main body’ purchased and fitted with new O rings. The heat exchanger is (still) made by Bowman & Co and spares are available in the UK from Lancing Marine (01273 410025). Serial Number of original heat exchanger 2486717 date Dec 1971.
May 2015 diesel pipe (primary filter to lift pump) replaced with fireproof rubber pipe. Other diesel pipes (secondary filter to HP pump) removed, grit blasted & pressure tested. Found to be in good condition, repainted and replaced. New oil pipe (engine to oil pressure gauge) replaced. Thermostat housing removed and new studs & nuts supplied before replacement. May 2017 old exhaust system removed completely and new Vetus system fitted. Gearbox is a Thamesway Marine Products 12000 with reduction box. A new screw-on oil filter body was purchased 2008 as original paper filters are no longer available. April 2010 – gearbox removed from boat and serviced/rebuilt by TMP. New Vetus exhaust system fitted May 2017. Stern gland fitted with new packing in May 2017. The steering mechanism by Mathway and/or Forman consists of a series of very heavy duty steel tubes and universal couplings. All couplings regularly greased. Winter 2010/11, final coupling in lazarette wired brushed and coated with 3 coats zinc paint. A bronze cap in the after deck can be removed to allow use of the emergency tiller. January 2012, final steering gearbox removed from boat & found to be by Forman (now ceased trading) rather than Mathway. New bearings and double lipped oil seals put in before a repaint and replacement in boat. 38 gallon stainless steel tank + 25 Gallon GRP wing tank ie 63 gallons total
Fuel consumption is about ½ gallon per hour. Fuel cut off valve operated from main saloon (fitted 2005). Main stainless steel tank opened and cleaned at end of 2011 season. 1 x 12v AlphaBatteries 656 ultra-plus commercial cranking battery 125 ah (new January 2024). 2 x 12v Leisure batteries in parallel giving 270 ah (both new 2023) and monitored by the Nasa Clipper instrument. All batteries in dedicated secure battery lockers. Cranking and domestic batteries separately switched (switches beneath chart table). Charged by alternator (new 2008) & shore power (240v twin battery charger replaced 2021). Spare alternator available. In addition the domestic batteries are charged by solar panels – 2 x 20w NASA solar panels (new 2016) mounted on wheelhouse roof. Shore power cable. New 240v, 20 amp circuit breaker and terminal socket fitted 2005. BEP 904NM Circuit Breaker Panel 16-Way 12v new 2019. Seperate isolator switches for cranking battery and leisure batteries. RPM guage (not working). New electronic RPM display awaiting fitting. Water temperature (new engine temperature gauge and sensor fitted 2017). Ammeter. Oil pressure gauge. Good access all round engine (incuding dip stick, alternator belt, heat exchanger etc)
Step locker in saloon can also be removed to gain access to front of engine (including impeller housing fitted with Speedseal cover (new 2004). To port the Isotemp 25L calorifier (new 2004) is located. To starboard is battery box with sliding lid for access. Aft of the engine is easy access to main engine seacock and also stern gland greaser. Beneath engine is built in GRP drip tray. Also in engine bay are taps allowing diesel and water to flow from their respective wing tanks into the main tanks below the saloon cabin sole.

Accommodation & Below Deck:
75 gallon GRP tank (in keel) – new flexible liner fitted 2004. 25 gallon GRP wing tank – new flexible liner fitted 2007. A lever valve allows water to flow from this tank to the main tank when required. New domestic fresh water pump (jabsco par-max 2.9) fitted Aug 2015. Upright fridge built into port side of saloon. New compressor and evaporator (Waeco CU55 & VD07) fitted Aug 2015. Eberspacher diesel fired. 3 outlets. Unit overhauled and new pump fitted 2004. In 2009 a separate diesel tank (actually a 20L jerry can appropriately adapted) was fitted in the lazarette for this heater on the advice of an engineer. This enables the use of road diesel which was also advised by the engineer as it is cleaner. Also the tank can be easily removed for cleaning. The power supply to the heater was replaced in 2006 – new wiring, isolator switch & 30 amp midi fuse. 2007 unit completely overhauled – general service and new heat exchanger fitted (£550 spent). 2009 another overhaul and temp sensor replaced. New exhaust pipe fitted (£200) also 2009. Unit serviced ashore 2011 and new inlet pipe supplied. Original Eberspacher finally gave up the ghost in May 2017. It was replaced with a workshop refurbished replacement (supplied by Excalibur Auto Electrics (Norwich)) in Sept 2017. Also part of the ducting from the heater to the after cabin was replaced with new. New Isotemp 25L engine heated calorifier fitted in 2004. The calorifier also has a 750w immersion heater for use with shore power. New thermostat 2009. New safety and drain down valve 2011. Panasonic FM radio/CD player with 4 speakers (two in saloon, two waterproof ones in cockpit). The radio and 2 waterproof speakers new 2004. New speakers fitted in saloon May 2016. 2 single bunks with lee boards. Hanging locker. Shelf above this with fiddles. Access to sail locker forward. Access to chain locker beneath. Sliding vent outlet for hot air heating. Overhead 12v light. 2 individual 12v reading lights over bunks. Aluminium and perspex opening forehatch. Steps up to foredeck. 2 large under bunk lockers with side access hatches. Over head ventilator. 2 portlights with curtains (all curtains throughout the boat renewed 2005). Shore power socket. Smoke detector (new 2004). Door to passage to main saloon. Access in cabin sole to paddle log and main heads inlet seacock.. A waterproof cover (new 2007) can be rigged over the forehatch to allow ventilation without ingress of rain. Cabin sole stripped and revarnished with International ‘Compass’ one pot polyurethane February 2012. Royal Doulton Lavac toilet with ceramic bowl – new Henderson Whale Mk 5 pump fitted 2007 (fitted with new seals diaphragm and valves May 2017). All new white plastic pipework to heads (2008). Armitage Shanks ceramic wash basin with chrome plated brass hot and cold taps fitted 2008 to replace old cracked basin. 6 open pigeon hole type lockers. 4 larger lockers with doors – one marked for first aid kit. Access in these lockers to main heads outlet seacock and sink outlet seacock. Chromium plated towel rail. Overhead 12v light. 1 port light with curtains. Shower basin with teak grating. Jabsco pump (new 2023) to empty shower basin. Chromium plated shower mixer unit (new 2005) and flexible tube to shower head. Tannoy electric extractor/ventilator fan. Chromium plated toilet roll holder. Access to keel stepped main mast. Sliding door to passage to main saloon. Wet locker with hooks and clothes rail (+ storage for table supports). Shelf above with fiddles. Cabin sole stripped and revarnished with International ‘Compass’ one pot polyurethane February 2012. Cabin sole stripped and revarnished with International ‘Compass’ one pot polyurethane February 2012. Guardian 1Kg dry powder fire extinguisher in mounting bracket (new 2005). Smoke detector (new 2004). Pair of loudspeakers for FM stereo radio/CD player replaced with new ones May 2016. Bulkhead mounted chromium plated clock. Bulkhead mounted chromium plated barometer. Seating (for 2), with two lockers beneath. Drinks cabinet with double doors. Locker with drop down door beneath. Sliding vent for hot air heating. Front opening fridge with wood covered door. New Waeco refrigeration unit fitted 2015. 4 portlights with curtains (curtains throughout vessel new 2005). Aluminium and perspex opening main hatch. 2 x 12v overhead lights. 3 overhead ventilators, one with adjustable stainless steel cover. Plastimo Neptune 2000 cooker (fitted new 2004, serviced 2006) gimballed and with crash bar (new 2005). Gimbals fitted with removable locking pins (to prevent cooker breaking free if boat inverted) and a sliding bolt to lock gimbals in port. Stainless steel sink with hot and cold taps. Electric pump for water system in locker below sink (new 2003). Hand pump (replaced with new Whale Mk V-Pump Mk 6 2010) for filtered fresh water (filter new 2005). Bulkhead teak plate racks (new 2004) and cup/egg cup rack and teak rack for coffee and tea containers etc (new 2009). Bulkhead hatch for access to steering gear. 2 lockers with drop down doors above cooker/worktop. Attachment points for cook’s safety strap. Adjustable cook’s strap. 1 locker with drop down door below cooker also giving access to gas tap and gas alarm sensor (with test button). Under sink locker with shelf and door. Large top access locker in worktop. Fire blanket. Further seating (for 4 or 5) and single berth (with lee cloth) with 5 further lockers beneath. The single berth converts to a double by lowering the saloon table. Behind the seat back is further stowage space. 12v individual reading light over bunk. Table with removable fiddles. Table folds out to double size supported by wooden bars stored in wet locker. 2 lockers with shelves and double doors above bunk. 2 additional lockers without doors (one beside chart table, the other beneath it). 3 bookshelves with teak retaining bars. Chart table (aft facing) to starboard with lifting lid and chart storage beneath. Red or white 12v navigator’s light above chart table (new 2005). VHF radio (XM DSC, new 2005). Panasonic stereo FM radio/CD player (new 2004). Stern Cabin Refurbished (completely revarnished 2011). Two single bunks (both with lee cloths). Upholstered seating. This seat can be raised to the same level as the starboard bunk to increase its width to a very chummy double. Useful storage beneath step for flare box and emergency boarding ladder. 6 under bunk/under seat lockers. Guardian 1Kg dry powder fire extinguisher. Smoke detector (new 2004). Central sink unit with Armitage Shanks ceramic basin and chromium plated brass hot and cold taps, mirror above and access locker to rudder assembly etc beneath. 2 portlights with curtains. 2 overhead ventilators. One aft facing, opening, glass and aluminium portlight with curtains. 12v overhead light. Two overbunk 12v individual reading lights. Access in cabin sole to bilge water sump and stern gland. T-bar to lock lazarette. Door to after heads. To starboard a large, narrow locker with door in which both bilge pumps and main 4kg fire extinguisher are located. Plastic cockpit table is also stored in this locker. Small head compartment with Royal Doulton Lavac toilet with ceramic bowl (new Henderson Whale Mk 5 pump fitted 2006). Tannoy electric extractor/ventilator fan. 3 lockers with doors. Chromium plated toilet roll holder 12v overhead light. 2 coat hooks. One fixed portlight with curtains.

Deck & Canvas:
The survey in 2004 found high levels of moisture around hatches and some blistering of gel coat on the coachroof. However, the coachroof remained firm – no sign of sagging or structural failure. Nevertheless, the headlining, inner GRP layer and balsa core were removed, the area dried out and rebuilt (with foam sandwich). New teak plinths were made and the hatches rebedded and resealed. Work done by Richardsons Boatyard, Island Harbour, IOW. Main hatch removed March 2015 and then rebedded using oil based mastic. Also new neoprene rubber seal fitted (8mm ‘rod’ neoprene). Cabin top/hatch plinth joint cleaned (without removing) and sealed with white silicone. In 2010 the windows in forecabin and saloon removed and then refurbished (dismantled, cleaned and the glass resealed in the frames) by Seaclear Windows, Maidstone, Kent. Inner frames cleaned up and resprayed and then all refitted into the coachroof using neoprene sealing strip and new s/s screws. Two acrylic windows in cockpit canopy renewed May 2016. Her previous owner had rudder strengthened and rudder post bearings overhauled 2001. Teak decking and grabrails treated with cleaner and brightener before being sealed with Semco sealant (winter 2005/06, re-touched winter 06/07 and winter 2007/08, this latest reseal done with Teak Wonder rather than Semco). Retouched again in winter 2008/09 and each subsequent winter. Areas of teak on port side deck removed and replaced Jan 2010. Areas of teak removed and replaced on both port and starboard sides March 2012. Also damage to toe rail repaired at same time. Further replacement on starboard side March 2014. April 2018 hatch lid to lazarette renewed – original teak planking carefully removed and re-glued onto new 18mm marine ply base before re-caulking. Ketch rigged. Sparlight aluminium spars and spinnaker pole (All painted by a previous owner. Booms and spinnaker pole repainted 2007). Main mast removed from boat Jan 2014 – mast foot and lower (below deck) part rubbed down and painted. New gooseneck fabricated for mizzen boom March 2014. Stainless steel standing rigging (new 1998, good survey 2004 and 2019). Forestay fitting at mast head replaced 2004. Headsail furling foil professionally serviced and repaired 2007. At the same time a new s/s forestay was fitted. Rig Inspection March 2013 reported all well apart from forestay which needed replacement (replacement forestay fitted 2007 too long and damaged by ‘halyard wrap’). April 2013 Removal of old forestay and furling gear revealed further problems with Hood obsolete furling system (irreplaceable bearings broken down). New Facnor system fitted with new forestay (cost £2,667.47). Standing rigging on main mast (except forestay fitted April 2013) replaced with new March 2014 by Eurospars, Plymouth. New running backstay tackles fitted to existing twin backstays on mizzen mast March 2014. Stainless steel inner forestay with Seasure tensioner (new 2005) for hank-on storm jib & working jib. Separate halyard fitting, & Lewmar block fitted April 2008. Roller furling genoa (furling gear overhauled 2004 & 2007). Original around boom roller reefing on main removed – additional slab reefing gear fitted to main 2004. Forward end of boom strengthened with stainless steel plates and monol rivets 2006. New gooseneck fitted March 2013. New Barton 4:1 kicking strap fitted 2005. New Kicking strap fitting on boom 2005 and on main mast 2007. New Selden jamming block to replace Barton 2009. Deep slab storm reef fitted to mizzen 2004. Lightweight alloy spinnaker pole (repainted 2007). Lazy jacks fitted on main and mizzen in 2005. March 2013 standing rigging inspected by Eurospars (Plymouth). March 2015 new mast cuff fitted on main mast. Sanders Mainsail new 2015. Sanders Mizzen (good condition) 1989. Checked over by Sanders Sails and one deep slab reefing point fitted 2004. Checked over and repaired where necessary by Westaway Sails Nov 2005. Checked over and repaired where necessary by Sanders Sails Feb 2007. Cleaned and checked over by Ullman Sails Feb 2010. Furling Genoa by Ullman Sails new 2010. New UV strip May 2014. Cleaned, repaired and new UV strip 2023. Sanders Cruising Chute 1989 (not much used) Light blue, dark blue and white. Very good condition. With snuffer. A lovely sail. Sanders Storm Jib new 2005. Hanks onto inner forestay. Hong Kong Sailmakers Mizzen Staysail. Red & white stripes. New late 2005, first used 2006. Hong Kong Sailmakers Working Jib. Hanks onto inner forestay. New 2008. Cruising chute washed by owner winter 2005/6. New sail covers by Ocean Canvas 2011. Replaced by Northrop Sails covers Spring 2024.
Winches all overhauled – stripped, cleaned, oiled and greased 2007 & again 2011. Primary winches stripped, cleaned and re-greased again in June 2017 & again and pawls replaced 2022. 2 Lewmar 40 Self Tailing winches. 3 Lewmar No. 8 halyard winches (2 on main mast, 1 on mizzen mast). 1 Lewmar No. 8 mainsheet winch. 4 winch handles (2 original chromed heavy duty ratchet type).
Note No 8 winch on port side of mainmast re-mounted on new plate 2007. Original Bower anchor replaced by new 16 KG Kobra 2 anchor 2010. 50m of 8mm chain marked every 10 metres (new 2008) housed in dedicated anchor locker. Kedge – 25lb plough type + 6m chain and 35m nylon warp. Anchor locker set into foredeck (lid altered 2011 to accommodate Kobra 2 anchor). 16Kg CQR also available. Lewmar H3 electric windlass with stainless steel gypsy and rope drum (new 2008) operated by two Lewmar deck switches. Stainless steel bow roller fitting with keyhole type locking pin and acrylic roller. Boat hooks, deck brush, warps and 6 fenders. Force 4 stainless steel dinghy davits fitted 2020. Enclosed by ‘wheelhouse’ with fixed glass windscreen in aluminium frame, removable GRP roof with interior light (new 2007) and canvas sides (new 2014). Interior light fitted 2007. The GRP roof has two large clear panels to give sight of sails and masthead windex etc. These perspex panel replaced with new ones in May 2016. Windscreen wiper motor and switch (all new or refurbished 2005). New pantograph arm awaiting fitting. Floor panels hinge/lift up giving access to engine bay (see below). Doors to main saloon. Both companionways (to main saloon and after cabin) are fitted with washboards. There are 6 inch high boards which allow the doors above to be closed. There are also 12 inch high boards (required for coding) which however, when in place, will not allow the doors to be closed. There is a removable helmsman’s seat (can be stored in locker in after cabin) not used much in current ownership. Wooden wheel, main compass (new red LED compass lights 2005) and engine instruments, single gear/throttle lever. Nasa Clipper log and depth repeaters (new 2006). NASA Clipper Wind Instrument display unit (new 2006). Windscreen wiper. Helmsman’s seat (removeable). Switches for windscreen wiper, electric bilge pump and compass light. NECO autopilot control panel. 2 rope lockers with drop down doors (after one fitted with extension speaker for FM radio/CD player). Seating with lift up wooden lid giving access to locker beneath (wooden front of locker lifts out for easy access). Ignition key and engine stop knob. Access hatch in base of locker to auxiliary diesel wing tank (25 gallons) beneath. Hardwood shelf/box for hand bearing compass, binoculars and odds and ends (new 2004). NASA extension speaker (new 2005) for VHF radio. 2 rope lockers with drop down doors (after one fitted with extension speaker for FM stereo radio/CD player). Seating with lift up wooden lid giving access to locker beneath (wooden front of locker lifts out for easy access). Filler cap in base of locker for auxiliary water wing tank (25 gallons) beneath. Battery locker (new 2004). Through bulkhead fitting for manual bilge pump (new 2005). Further seating (one facing forward, one facing aft). 2 holders for winch handles. Mainsheet winch. Doors to stern cabin. There is a set of cockpit cushions in need of repair and not used in current ownership. Teak bulwarks surround the deck varying in height from about 4 inches at the stern to about 8 inches at the bows. Toe rail repaired and replaced by shipwright as required 2006. Teak laid deck in excellent condition with 3 drainage internal ‘scupper’ pipes on each side. Teak deck thoroughly cleaned and sealed with Semco sealer in 2006, retouched each winter – now using Teak Wonder). Water and diesel filler caps (screw fitting) let into deck. To starboard side of foredeck is a dedicated anchor locker (lid refurbished 2005 & 2011) with 35lb Kobra 2).
Central on the foredeck is the Lewmar H3 electric anchor winch with substantial alloy double sampson post ahead of it. There are 4 large mooring cleats, two forward and two aft, all with brass wear strips on the nearby toe rails and their own fairleads. Webbing jackstays (new 2004) are fitted to each side of the boat. On the afterdeck (port side) is a teak lockable gas locker (new 2004) with room for 2 gaz bottles (one in use and one spare). The locker also contains the main gas tap and a bubble leak tester. To starboard is a second smaller teak lockable general/fishing gear locker (new 2004). Between these lockers is air intake for Eberspacher unit with stainless steel tube (tube can be removed and replaced with s/s cover) and brass cover (can be unscrewed to give access to rudder head for emergency tiller). On the after cabin coachroof is a teak rack for liferaft stowage. New liferaft purchased 2015. Beneath the afterdeck is a lazarette. The lazarette is reached via a teak hatch cover in the deck which also gives access to steering gear and eberspacher heater unit & its diesel tank forward of the lazarette. Beneath the steering gear is further storage for small items. The fordeck is protected by a stainless steel pulpit, the afterdeck by a similar pushpit. On the pushpit are two horseshoe buoys with drogues, a danbuoy and ‘Oscar’ MOB rescue sling & teak bracket for outboard storage. Between the pulpit and pushpit are twin stainless steel guard wires. Adjacent to the cockpit on each side are gates in the guardwires. Adjacent to each gate, keyhole fittings are let into the decks to attach a stainless steel 5 step ladder (new 2004) for access from dinghy and recovery of MOB, swimming etc. The spinnaker pole is provided with customised teak stowage cups on the port side of the foredeck. On the coach roof forward of the windscreen are teak fittings for the cockpit/wheel house roof to be stowed when removed.

Navigation & Safety:
There is a Jabsco Water Puppy 2000 electric bilge pump (fitted new 2005) activated either by a manual switch or automatic float switch (fitted Feb 2013, replaced 2021). Manual Whale Mk 5 Universal pump (also fitted new 2005) with through-bulkhead operation from cockpit. Masthead tricolour, anchor light (now no longer in use as LED lantern is much more reliable), deck level port and starboard lights on pulpit, sternlight on pushpit (new 2004), steaming light & deck light. Deck light unreliable so removed 2011 (useof LED head torches is better). New iroco deck-mounted gas locker, pipework, gas alarm, bubble tester, stop cocksand pipework professionally (‘CORGI’) fitted 2004. Flexible gas pipe in locker renewed 2006. New NASA gas detector (2008). Gas system checked by Corgi engineer Oct 2000 & certificate issued. New rubber gas pipes fitted in gas locker and to cooker may 2017. Fire Extinguishers etc: 4Kg dry powder. Rating 21A 113B C. Locker in after cabin. New 2007. 1Kg dry powder. Rating 5A 34B C. Saloon. New 2008. 1Kg dry powder. Rating 5A 34B C. After cabin. New 2009. 1 halon replacement automatic fire extinguisher in engine bay. New 2009. Fire blanket in galley area. 2 heavy duty rubber buckets with lanyards. 2 horseshoe buoys mounted on pushpit with drogues and floating lights. Horseshoe buoys have boat’s name and reflective strips. Danbuoy (refurbished 2009) also mounted on pushpit and attached by line to one of the horseshoe buoys. 4:1 tackle for MOB recovery which attaches to a halyard. 2 boarding ladders (one attaches beside the guardwire gates to port and starboard, the other can be used anywhere hooked over the toerail. Anchor ball and motoring cone. Tool to remove cover over emergency steering point. Emergency tiller. Ocean Safety ORC Person Container type liferaft. Ser. No. LR203134ORC0164. Purchased new June 2015. Next service date 05/2018. NASA Clipper echo sounder with repeater in cockpit (both new 2006). NASA Clipper speed & log with repeater in cockpit (both new 2006). NASA Clipper Battery Monitor (new 2006). NASA Clipper Wind indicator (new 2006) currently non-functional. New NASA Wireless Clipper Wind indicator (new 2024) awaiting fitting. NASA AIS engine linked to chart plotter (new 2007) – AIS aerial on mizzen mast (new 2007). NASA Clipper GPS repeater in cockpit (new 2021). NASA Meteoman barograph, anemograph, marine chronometer etc (new 2011) linked to masthead unit vis NMEA cable to cockpit wind indicator. NASA Easy Navtex, new 2016. Standard Horizon CP175C colour chart plotter (new 2007) CMap Gt Britain & Ireland charts updated 2021.
NECO autopilot (not working mid 2016 onwards) replaced by new Navigation Raspberry Pi computer, running OpenPlotter, OpenCPN, Pypilot, 10.1″ waterproof high-brightness touch screen in cockpit fitted 2020. Upgraded to Pi 5 and SSD 2023. Sestrel compass with red LED night light (light new 2005). Compass adjusted by professional adjuster August 2006 – new deviation card supplied. Plastimo Iris hand bearing compass (new 2004). Standard Horizon GX1700E Fixed GPS/DSC Radio (new 2018). Emergency aerial in container (new 2005). Silva handheld VHF radio (new 2005). Windex on mainmast (new 2022). A radar reflector is permanently mounted on the forward side of the mizzen mast. All interior lighting replaced with LED bulbs, May 2015. Nasa Target Pro Navtex (new 2004). Nasa Meteoman barograph etc. Access to main switch board. Main battery switches, anchor winch isolator switch/110w cutout & autohelm master switch below chart table. Nasa Clipper speed and log unit (new 2006). Nasa Clipper depth sounder (new 2006). Nasa Clipper Battery Monitor (new 2006) Standard Horizon 175C colour chart plotter (new 2007). Nasa gas alarm unit (fitted new 2008). Teak pencil, dividers and odds and ends rack (new 2005). Eberspacher control unit (new 2005). Solara solar panel regulator (new 2007). Teak box for handbearing compass and handheld VHF (new 2005). 2 x shorepower sockets. Step up into cockpit with lifting lid & locker beneath. Access in cabin sole to main diesel tank and main water tank. Fuel cut off device (new 2005). Also below the chart table are NASA AIS engine (new 2007) and Lucas charger/regulator for shorepower charging.

Miscellaneous:
The Nicholson 38 was very heavily and strongly built. Below the waterline the hull has been epoxied. A survey in 2004 found low levels of moisture throughout and the epoxy layer well adhered to the hull. Old antifouling completely removed winter 2006. Underlying epoxy inspected and declared sound – small areas repaired as necessary – then coated with underwater primer before being re-antifouled. The topsides were originally mid-blue gel coat. This was overpainted at a date unknown to present owner. Winter 2006/2007 topsides rubbed back to the gelcoat and resprayed (Mauritius Blue) with International Paints ‘Perfection’ two pot polyurethane, then coated with teflon wax and buffed up. Boot top done with International Paints Toplac ‘Snow White’ at the same time. Boot top repainted May 2015 with International hard antifouling and recoated every winter since then. Winter 08/09 some hint of blisters (dry, so probably not osmotic) around the waterline and under the counter stern. Nevertheless, gel coat peeled professionally (by Advanced Osmosis Technology Ltd) washed, scrubbed etc as advised by AOT then epoxy filled and fared by them. Area repainted (pictures of work available. See also March 2012 issue of PBO). May 2015 topsides cut back with T Cut, then polished with PTFE polish. May 2017 topside cut back and repolished again. April 2018 done again.
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The particulars detailed herein are intended to give a fair description of the vessel, but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. These particulars are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be through Highway Marine Ltd who are acting as brokers for the vendor. The vendor is not selling in the course of a business unless otherwise stated. The prospective purchaser is strongly recommended to check the particulars, and where appropriate, at his/her own expense, to employ qualified independent agents to carry out a survey, and/or any mechanical and electrical checks.

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