Description

A pristine example of this fast cruiser racer that has been lovingly cruised in its current ownership since 2015 by a family of 4 with a huge selection of cruising and race sails, the latest additions being Rolly Tasker CDX7 2+2 Main and Genoa in 2018 and a new professionally fitted Yanmar 3YM in 2019, complete with new gori folding prop.

In Nov 2020 Free Bird has had professionally applied International Gel Shield epoxy finished with Seajet grey antifoul, overseen by Yacht Surveyors Saunders Morgan Harris. Report available if required.

If you enjoy sailing and are looking for a boat with comfortable accommodation but a real turn of speed, then this is your boat. Webasto heating ducted to the saloon, cabins and heads means for a relaxed and comfortable yacht, perfect for family sailing what ever the weather.

Hamble river based, South Coast UK

Specifications

Accommodation

2 cabin "Owners" version, sleeps 6 in the 2 cabins & saloon. Cabin cushions are upholstered in standard blue/white stripped cloth. Saloon cushions are standard white leatherette. Webasto hot air heating fitted 2005 with outlets in cabins, saloon and heads.

Saloon berths with lee cloths fitted make excellent full length sea berths.

New 2018 Lewmar forward hatch

Galley enjoys a newly (2017) fitted gas cooker with oven, grill and 2 hobs including electric ignition and light within the oven. Waeco fridge and single sink with hot and cold pressurised water heated both by engine or electric.

Heads - Jabasco sea toilet, wash basin and shower

Construction

GRP - Cleaned and polished annually

Hull epoxied in Nov 2020 - Hull survey report available.

Detachable swivel cockpit table

Equipment

Electrics:

3 x 12 V batteries - 2 x Domestic 110 AMP Hr each & 1 x 85 AMP Hr engine start - Replaced 2017

Replacement Sterling Pro Charge shore power charger (2016)

Water system pressurised hot and cold - Calolifier replaced 2011 - Water heated by engine or while using shore power you have the advantage of the timer for hot water.

Keel bolts replaced under instruction of previous owner

Navigation Equipment

Bulk head mounted Compass - New 2016
Raymarine E7 inc Navionics Chart Plotter - Serviced and updated by Raymarine 2019
Raymarine ST60 Tri Data display 2012
Auto helm ST50 bi data
Tac Tic Dual Maxi display mounted on mast and cockpit linked to Chart Plotter
Cobra VHF
AIS - Transponder
Simrad Cockpit Speaker
Simrad tiller pilot

Engine(s)

Yanmar 3YM 2019 - 150 hrs with new 2 bladed Gori folding prop.

New P bracket and shaft including rope cutter replaced 2017

New 3YM Yanmar

3YM - Easy access & aft view with panels removed

Sails & Spars

9/10 fractional Sparcraft mast and boom. Boom replaced in 2007 to enable 3 reefs.

Aluminium Spinnaker pole and rod kicker
Tapered dyneema halyards (Main, Genoa & Spinnaker). Sheaves replaced 2008
Standing rig replaced in 2013 & 2017 - Additional mast pads to lower and mid sections also fitted by Martin Leaning Rigging - 2017
Cascade backstay 2013
Harken roller furling with twin groove
Tuff Luff headfoil not fitted but available

Sheets - All in good condition including Dyneema spinnaker sheets & guys plus lightweight spinnaker sheets.

Sail Wardrobe:
2018 Rolly Tasker 2+2 CDX7 Main & Genoa - Set for fast cruising
2010 Kevlar Hyde Main sail - Very little used - Rolled - Like new
Cruising Genoa 2008
North 3DL No1 2008
Kevlar No1 2006
Kevlar No2 2007
Kevlar No3 2007
2S Spinnaker 2007
1.5 Oz Heavy Spinnaker
Cruising Reacher

2 x Lewmar 40 self tailing primary winches
2 x Lewmar 30 self tailing halyard winches 2008
Spinlock XTS Clutches - 2006
Lewmar genoa sheet track and cars
Lewmar mainsheet traveller with fine tune

Safety Equipment

Manual and electric bilge pumps
Navigation lights - Pushpit / Pulpit & steaming replaced 2019
Various warps and fenders
Webbing jackstays
AIS Transponder
Fog Horn
Spray hood 2012
Lazy Jacks - 2012
Engine bay "auto discharge" powder fire extinguisher
3 Power fire extinguishers in saloon
Carbon Monoxide detector
6 Man Offshore Life Raft new 2015 - Last Serviced 2017