dimanche 29 juin 2014

lundi 2 juin 2014

Sea Kite, Caliber 40LRC

After 5 years in fresh water and 4 years in the Carribean, the sailboat is still in perfect condition and ready to go anywhere. Since pictures are worth a thousand words, let me present you «SeaKite», our Caliber 40LRC (2005) with convertible Cutter Rig:

Dimensions:
LOA: 40 ft 11 in                              Fresh Water Tanks: 179 gal
Beam: 12 ft 8 in                               Fuel Tanks: 212 gal
LWL: 32 ft 6 in                                Holding Tanks:  approx100 gal
Draft: 5 ft 1 in                                  Engine: Yanmar
Displacement: 21600 lbs                  Engine power: 56 HP
Ballast: 9500 lbs                              Engine hours: 1387

Under sail in Bequia.

 
Sea Kite features Caliber's trademark* design incorporating an integral Strength-Grid System* for strength and safety, integral baffled tanks act as double bottoms while adding tremendous rigidity to the hull structure, with additional strength from the integral sub-sole. Additionally, there is a Water-Tight Collision Pocket*. Aside the standard equipment for which you can find a list on Caliber Yachts web site: http://www.caliberyacht.com/Models_40_Main_Window.htm ,
Here are a few features of our boat:
Cockpit
Teck table and glass/binocular holder, cockpit cushions and hump cushion (behind wheel). The hump cushion can be seen on a further picture.
 
 Navpod with Pedestal mounted compass and Whitlock Steering System with 40'' folding wheel.

 
and the following electronics:
  - Raymarine ST-60 Depth, Wind indicator and Speed log
  - Simrad AP16 autopilot, w/HLD2000L linear hydraulic drive, RC36 rate compass, AC20 course computer
  - Raymarine E-120 GPS with radar (see Electronics & Navigation Equuipment at nav station below) 

Edson Stern rail  motor mount,
Engine lift on davit,
Magma BBQ (2013) and 2 aluminum propane tanks 10 lbs,
1 Halyard 44 electric Winch - upgraded,

1 Halyard 44 Winch,
(2) Winches 50CST - upgraded.

C-type panel for Yanmar engine



Plug for the Mike IC remote M402
Windlass control switch
DC plug
Indicator for Dual Racor fuel filters
Davit for the dinghy, solar panels and wind generator.

2 Kyocera 135 Watts solar panels (2013) and a «Silentwind» wind generator (2012).

Dodger, Bimini, connector and full enclosure.
Deck & Hull
Plastimo Offshore 6 man life raft (with cover) 

 (5) Hatches with screens and sunbrella covers , 
(12) Stainless steel opening ports with screens


(2) Large hatches with skyscreens (rollaway screen & shade) and sunbrella covers which kept the hatches in perfect condition



Folding mast steps (up to the top of the mast),
Tri-color light on top of mast,
Radar radome on swivel SS mast mount bracket,
Tri-lens radar reflector,
Deep divided anchor locker with room for fenders and dinghy fuel storage
Saltwater washdown system, 
Sunbrella covers for both furlers for dry dock season (April to December)

Anchor roller platform with double staggered rollers 
Lofrans Project 1000 Windlass (with cover for dry dock season)
Primary anchor: Rocna 25kg with 250' 5/16'' chain (2013) 
Secondary anchor: Bruce 20kg with 60' 5/16'' chain and 150' rode


From the cockpit, three large steps with footstops for secure footing leads to the companionway

Galley
Ample storage and more than enough counter space to prepare meals in this large and efficient L-shaped galley


- Corian countertops
- Double stainless steel sinks
- Hot & cold pressure water
- 3-Burner propane stove w/ oven
- Frigoboat keel-cooled compressor w/ large flat plate evaporator freezer, insulated
   divider (1/3 freezer, 2/3 fridge), thermostaticcaly controlled spill-over fan
- 6 Gallon hot water heater, 110V or  engine driven
- Manual freshwater foot pump
- Safety bar in front of stove
- Hide-away trash bin


 Electronics & Navigation Equipment
            - Raymarine ST-60 + Graphics (repeater for Depth, Wind indicator and Speed log)
            - Raymarine E-80 GPS
            - Raymarine RD424 (4Kw 24'' radome)
            - Seatalk HS Network switch
            - Raymarine AIS250 receiver
            - Lifetag wireless MOB (system w/base station and 2 life tags)
            - Kannad 406 GPIRB w/Hydrorelease (in cockpit)
            - VHF Icom IC-M601 (Antenna changed in 2013)
            - SSB Icom IC-706MKIIG with pactor controller
            - Link 1000 Energy monitor
            - Sony CDX-F5700 CD/AM/FM/MP3, Bose Acoustimass III speakers main salon, Polyplanar 4054 cockpit speakers, Shakespeare 4357s
            - 12 volt inlet

On starboard side:
the dual entry aft head with hot & cold pressure water shower and  lockers above countertop and under sink
Aft stateroom with private aft-head entrance has double berth and large cedar-lined hanging locker.

Beautiful teak and holly floor throughout

The well illuminated main salon is richly furnished in teak and offers 6'5" headroom and a wide beam. Two settees and one of them convert into a double berth (for a total of 7 berths). Storage under and behind, and teak cabinets over. The folding twin-leaf dining table allows additional space.



A full forward stateroom (master cabin) with double berth and ample storage space and drawers below. Shelf with book rack and storage cabinets over and under berth. Large cedar-lined hanging locker as well as additional large storage locker with shelves.

The master cabin features a private, spacious head with enclosed separate shower.

Interior fabric Navy Shell in perfect condition for all cushions (with removable and washable covers either white or blue and white as seen on pictures).


Covers for:
The steering station (navpod and folding wheel),

all winches, hatches, turnbuckels,
BOAT itself,



and the dinghy with the outboard.
Dinghy: AB 9,6 (Aluminum painted hull) with locker (2013), Mercury 9,9hp outboard 2 stroke (with fuel tank), (1) Dinghy anchor , (2) dinghy fenders.

sails:

135% headsail Color Suncover White UV Dacron  for  Furlex Unit
Fully Batten Main Seldon Batt Cars (with 3rd reef)
Staysail Luff tape for Furlex system Color Suncover White UV Dacron
Doyle Stack Pack Color of cover  Navy Blue #26
Doyle Genoa 110% (Jib)
Seldon keel-stepped, double spreader, aluminum mast
Seldon Batt Car System
Furlex furling system for headsail and staysail
Rigid boom vang
Whisker pole and pole package

electrical :

Three high capacity (200amp) 4D AGM house Battery
AGM starting battery (2014)
Xantrex Freedom 25-12  inverter/charger
Link 1000 Energy Monitor
Large Frame Alternator (200 amp)
Caliber Lightning ground protection system
Dynaplate (2010) for SSB grounding
Marinco (50') shore power cord + fittings

 other:
Tank tender system 5 (monitoring every tanks (water/fuel/holding))
Fans (5) in Galley/ aft cabin / fwd cabin / 2 main salon
fenders(7)
Raindrop fender red 24'' (1)
Docklines 1'' x 30' (4)
Gaffing poles (2)
Shaftcutter

 Safety equipment (besides Liferaft and GPIRB):

Man overboard pole
floatation devices (4)
Mustang inflatables (4)
Life slings 2 (2010)
Life ring buoy
Horseshoe buoy
Axe
Multiple Visual distress signals
First aid kit
Bell and horn

Spare parts

Prop (3 bladed bronze 17RH13)
Transmission cables (2)
Fuel pump
Multitude of rigging parts / wires / fuses / connectors etc...
Red Trinidad Petit antifouling (2 gallons)
Electronic controllers for refrigerator (2)