English
Extensive refit
Based on the Corvette 32, the improved Corvette Classique 500 Turbo is a truly unique, spacious and fast 10m semi-displacement Flybridge Trawler Yacht that is stable at both high and low speeds and offers an unrivalled amount of exterior accommodation and deck space for her size.
Fitted with the larger engine options her twin 250hp Thorneycroft Hino marinised Toyota Six Cylinder shaft diesels push her along comfortably up to 20 Knots. This model also benefits from a bow thruster for ease of handling and single-handed sailing.
Her interior is both light and bright with many opening windows. Accommodation comprises an en-suite aft double with access from both sides of the bed and a twin forward en-suite.
An extensive twelve-month refit was completed in Spring 2024 including items covered by a survey report from the time of the current owner's purchase.
Extensive works included:
Rudders
Both rudders removed and shot blasted
Rudder stocks cleaned and polished
Glands cleaned out and repacked with new PTFE enhanced Drive Force PTFE Flax Sturntite
Gland Packing - 10mm.
Rudder oil greaser system removed and cleaned before loading with new marine grease
Propellers
Both propellers removed and restored to new condition by Hamble Propellers.
Refitted with new retaining nuts and lock washers
New Gudgeon pins
Propeller shafts
Shafts removed and polished.
Rope cutters removed and cleaned
Both Cutlass bearings removed and replaced
Shaft couplings removed and cleaned
PSS deep ware seals removed and cleaned
New bellows fitted to port and starboard shafts plus new rings and grub screws
(Starboard bellows was trapped by engine exhaust pipe causing it to leak badly under load, this fault was rectified)
New sea water injection pipes to PSS seals fitted to port and starboard and new interconnecting pipe fitted for single engine running
New lock nuts fitted to both couplings
Exhausts
Exhaust outlets released from hull and refitted with new stainless bolts, washers, mastic and nuts
Earth Bonding
Old damaged wiring was stripped out and new bonding fitted
This includes rudder assemblies, P brackets and engines
Large hull mounted anodes (2) replaced and cross coupled
New anodes (4) fitted to trim tabs
New anodes (2) fitted to shafts
Engine stop solenoid
New starboard engine stop solenoid fitted and connected to existing wiring
Fuel System
Primary "Racor" filters removed and cleaned — new filter elements fitted
New engine fuel filters fitted
Sanitary System
Both forwards and aft toilets removed and replaced with Jabsco auto flush electric units.
New Sea smart sanitation odour control units fitted to both toilets (Fluid replaced April 2024)
All sanitary hoses and Jubilee clips inspected and replaced as needed.
New thermostatic shower fitted to aft heads with electric auto pump out
New heated towel rail and new fluorescent lights
New mixer tap fitted to basin
New mirrors
Skin Fittings and Sea Cocks
All inspected
Redundant outlet inlet skin fitting, sea cock and blanking plug replaced with DZR new
All jubilee clips replaced as necessary
Forward heads
Raw water inlet skin fitting, sea cock, elbow and hose tail replace with DZR New sink and mixer tap plus new fluorescent lights
New heater fitted
New mirror
New sink and tap
Water System
New fresh water pump and hoses
Original galvanised fresh water tank connected
Windscreen Wipers
All three sets replaced with new motors, pantograph arms and wiper blades. New control and synchronisation module fitted with new switch
Marine Radio
New VHF radio with DSC and AIS fitted and tested. Linked to Raymarine display to show AIS targets
Galley
Complete new galley fitted with new hob, fridge and microwave. All gas fittings removed from the boat now 100% electric domestics.
Electric heated towel rail fitted
New fluorescent strip lighting fitted
Anchor
Chain replaced with 20 meters of new chain plus 20 meters of new suitable anchor warp.
Anchor motor serviced and fully operational
Anchor safety lock link fitted
New anchor snubber
Bow Thruster
Found to be working OK after locating isolation switch
Internal
All new upholstery, carpets, blinds, mattresses and head linings
All new foam insulated linings to cabin sides
Electrical
Galvanic isolator fitted
New mains power inlet fitted to port side
Distribution panel replaced for DC and AC side plus new circuit breakers for AC loads
Multiple new power points fitted to all 3 cabins
New downlights fitted to saloon
New strip lighting fitted to forward and aft cabins
New strip lighting fitted to forward and stern heads
Compass
New steering compass fitted at helm station
Mooring
All fenders and warps replaced
New dockside boarding steps
Engine Access
New hatches created in saloon floor to allow easy access to engines and batteries
General improvements
New canvas dodgers for aft deck
Full set of white cushions for all deck seating
New masthead TV aerial
Plenty of fenders and warps (many new)
May 2024 service
Engine oil and filter change May 2024
Full hull and superstructure cut and polish May 2024
New antifoul May 2024
All new anodes (hull x 2, Trim tabs x 4, Shafts x 2) May 2024
Owners comments
This boat is in very good condition and offers “Tardis” like accommodation for her size. With almost all work complete she offers her new owner the prospect of many happy hours of trouble-free boating.
I purchased the boat in December 2021 following a full survey including lift out and hull inspection.
Regrettably illness and hospital treatment prevented further works until late in 2022 when a full refit was undertaken in accordance with the survey report from the time of purchase.
Following 12 months extensive work by the spring of 2024 the refit was largely completed.
Brokers Comments
UK VAT paid and Part 1 registered for secure transfer of Title
There is a comprehensive documentation pack including all bills of sale and engine workshop manual
Interior
Replacement of all head lining’s and cabin side coverings
New carpets throughout
New upholstery to saloon
New mattresses to both aft and forward cabins
New lighting throughout
New window blinds in blue to match upholstery and mattresses
New skin fittings and valves throughout
Saloon
New saloon floor and access hatches
New wiring panel with breakers and galvanic isolator
Complete new galley with new microwave, induction hob and integrated fridge freezer and worktops
Removal of all gas fittings – all electric boat
New heated towel rail
Navigation equipment
New VHF with AIS linked to plotter
New helm station with Raymarine plotter
Radar
Forward Cabin
Ensuite forward twin cabin
New mirror
New access hatch to helm wiring
New additional power points and phone charger
New Jabsco electric flush toilet
New plumbing and toilet piping
New washbasin and tap
New flooring to heads
New toilet sanitation system (fluid replaced April 24)
Aft Cabin
Ensuite aft cabin with access to bed from both sides
New lights
New mirror
New power points
Main water tank refitted with new water pump
New heated towel rail
New Jabsco electric toilet
New sanitation hoses
New toilet sanitation system (fluid replaced April 24)
New mirrors
New lights
New tap and mixer
New thermostatic shower
New auto pump out for shower
Deck
New external power point
New power inlet
New canvas dodgers for aft deck
Full set of white cushions for all deck seating
General
New masthead TV aerial
Engine oil and filter change May 2024
Full hull and superstructure cut and polish May24
New antifoul May 2024
All new anodes (hull x 2, Trim tabs x 4, Shafts x 2) May 2024
Plenty of fenders and warps (many new)
Nicolle Associates offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
- This vessel is VAT paid.
- As always photographs do not do justice so a viewing is highly recommended.
- This boat is lying in Hamble, England.
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