DISCOVERY Discovery 55 (2009) for sale in Lymington, United Kingdom

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Construction

RCD Status: The yacht conforms with the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC or RCDII (2013/53/EU as appropriate (Recreational Craft Directive) and is categorised A – “Ocean”

Hull Construction:

• Composite construction with end grain balsa core providing strength, thermal insulation and acoustic insulation.
• Layer of Kevlar adding to the hull strength.
• Non-pigmented gel is used below the waterline to help prevent osmosis.
• Vinylester resins are used throughout for added strength and osmosis prevention.
• 3 x Layers of epoxy as a barrier against moisture ingress.
• Hull Moulding in "Flag Blue" gelcoat.
• Two water tight bulkheads providing sealed buoyancy.
• Stainless steel rubbing rail on gunwale.
• Coppercoat Antifouling Fully Renewed July/August 2013 whilst on-hard in Greece.
• Through Hull fittings Antifouling.

Deck & Superstructure Construction:

• Composite construction with end grain balsa core providing strength, thermal insulation and acoustic insulation.
• Marine ply, stainless steel or alloy is used in all load bearing areas for added strength.
• White gel coat with optional black mullions.
• Teak capping rail and decks.
• Joined to the hull with epoxy paste and stainless bolts for security.
• All bulkheads are laminated into the deck for strength and stiffness.
• Deck saloon window mullions in white.

Keel & Rudder:

• 9,500kg (20,500lb) shaped lead keel and a depth of 7’3” (2.23m) provides a ballast ratio of 42% providing maximum stability.
• Semi balanced large Kevlar reinforced rudder.
• Hull moulding in Flag Blue with white boot top tripe with red stripe above. Coachline above portlights gelled in white.

Machinery

Engine & Gearboxes:

• 1 x Yanmar 4LHA-HTP 160hp diesel engine with gearbox ratio of 2.68:1.
• The fuel system is further protected by means of a twin-duty/standby robust & significantly oversize Racor fuel purifier/filter assembly (mounted in the engine space). This can protect against possible fuel contamination at any time. Added in 2018 and does a great job.
• A 12VDC regulated 85 amps alternator feeds the engine 12V start battery.
• An additional 24VDC regulated 110 amps alternator feeds the 24V house batteries.

Maintenance & Performance:

• Engine hours approx. 2665 @ July 2023.
• Last serviced carried out at 2,635 hours (Just 30 hours since last service).

Propulsion & Steering:

• Gori 3 blade folding propeller.
• Ambassador Marine 'Stripper' Rope Cutter.
• Bow thruster - 24VDC Maxpower 125 composite.

Electrical Systems

Voltage Systems:

• 230v sockets throughout.
• All wiring is tinned, multi-strand marine cable.
• Heavy-duty battery switches isolate all circuits apart from the independent bilge pump system.

Battery Banks:

• 24VDC House Batteries – 12 x 2V 500 amp-hour (high-quality extended life gel-type).
• Propulsion engine start battery - 12V 110 amp-hour heavy-duty.
• Generator start battery - 12V 110 amp-hour heavy duty.

Battery Chargers:

• Victron Phoenix MultiPlus Inverter-Charger.
• 3,000 VA 24VDC-230V inverter. i.e. Max 3kW load.
• Up to 70 amps charging current.
• Remote control at Nav'Station.

Alternators:

• 100amp 24VDC additional alternator.

Generator:

• 7 kVA Onan generator.
• Generator house approx. 3,082 hours @ July 2023.
• Last service carried out at 3,050 hours (Just 32 hours since last service).
• When new, this suffered repetitive premature seawater impeller failure. It took the manufacturer a few years to sort the problem. Each time this happened impeller parts inconveniently migrated into the heat exchanger (from which it was necessary to remove them). To overcome this happening, an in-line stainless-steel strainer was fitted. Entirely satisfactory and proven trouble-free.

Solar Power:

• 2 x 20W semi-flexible solar panels on CabTop feed twin-output controller to independently charge 12V engine & generator start batteries.
• 6 x 50W semi-flexible solar panels on CabTop feed 30amps MPPT regulator/controller to charge 24V house batteries. Display controller at Nav Station.
• 2 x 300W solar panels on aft stainless framework feed 40 amps MPPT regulator/controller to charge 24V house batteries. Display controller at Nav'Station.

Plumbing Systems

Fresh Water & Water Heating System:

• Saltwater system fitted.
• Surejust 8ltr accumulator fitted.
• Eberspacher heating system. This is a hot-water system. The hot water passes through conveniently positioned heat exchangers having individual zone temperature control.

Watermaker:

• 230V Sea Fresh Watermaker.
• Originally supplied as model H206A having a permeate drinking water capacity of just over 100 litres per hour. More recently this was overhauled and upgraded to achieve up to approx 140 litres per hour.

Bilge Pumps:

• All the bilge pumps are alarmed.
• Electric bilge pumps in Sail locker forward; fore and aft saloon.
• Manual bulge pump in central bilge.

Tankage

• All tank gauges US spec and wired to Tek Tank gauge.

Fuel:

• 3 x Tek tanks with total capacity of 370 gallons (1680 litres).
• 1 x tank holding approx. 86 gallons (390 litres).
• 1 x tank holding approx. 132 gallons (600 litres).
• 1 x tank holding approx. 152 gallons (690 litres).

Fresh Water:

• 2 x Polyethylene tanks.
• Approx. 171 gallons (776 litres) total capacity.

Grey/Blackwater Holding Tanks:

• Black water tank gauges fitted to forward and aft.
• Forward black tank approx. 9 gallons (40 litres).
• Aft black tank approx. 13 gallons (60 litres).

Navigation & Communication Equipment

Above Deck:

• ST60 Speed instrument.
• ST60 Wind system (vane) instrument.
• ST60 Depth instrument.
• ST7002 plus pilot control display fitted on helmsman's pedestal.
• Raymarine E80 multi-display instrument & integral radar display on helmsman's pedestal.
• 4KW Raymarine Radar inc brackets and cabling.
• Raystar 125 GPS standard (fitted on stainless steel solar-panels framework).
• Navtex GPS reciever installed on antenna mast (fitted on stainless steel solar-panels framework).
• AIS GPX receiver installed on antenna mast (fitted on stainless steel solar-panels framework).
• EM230 radar reflector at mast.

Below Deck:

• Raymarine SPX-30 corepack for full MARPA.
• ST60 Wind system (vane) instrument (repeater) at Nav'Station.
• Raymarine E120 multi-screen display instrument & integral radar display at Nav'Station.
• Raymarine remote autopilot display & control at Nav'Station.
• Echopilot Forward Looking Sonar transducer in hull.

Communication & Weather:

• ICOM IC-801E HF SSB 24VDC transceiver fitted at Nav'Station for long-range DSC and communications. Insulators fitted to aft-stay for the antenna.
• Pactor Modem for offshore HF email by Sailmail (Marine spectrum) or Webmail (Amateur spectrum).
• Pactor modem wired to the HF Radio and has been the owners preferred choice for obtaining weather forecasts when offshore and for sending/receiving emails. Entirely successful and used throughout our ocean passages as well when mobile service provider communications are not in-range.
• McMurdo ICS Nav6 Navtex display at Nav'Station.
• Icom IC-M505 VHF DSC radio for short-range communications. Plus remote handset providing comprehensive use at steering position, fitted on helmsman's pedestal.
• Transas Class B - A.I.S. : send and receive via mast-mounted dedicated antenna.

Domestic Equipment

Galley:

• FORCE 10 – Gourmet Galley Range gimbaled stove
• Four burners, grill & temperature controlled oven. Supplied from TWO 6kg LPG bottles in gas locker. Gas detection system with automatic cut-off safety solenoid valve device.
• 230V 800W Panasonic microwave.
• 230V ice-maker stowed in the cabinet below the microwave. There is a 230V 13 amps socket to enable the ice-maker to be used in-situ.
• Refrigerator - This was originally a single independent refrigeration systems, using a keel-cooler condenser for maximum efficiency when afloat.
• A second air-cooled, entirely independent, refrigeration condenser unit & evaporator plate heat exchanger has been added. This can be used to support the original-installed refrigeration unit or can be used independently if wanting to. e.g. When lifted-out and on the hard in a shipyard (when the factory-fitted keel-cooler system cannot be used). Also, having two independent refrigeration systems provides added resilience.
• Freezer - two independent refrigeration systems, both using a keel-cooler condenser for maximum efficiency when afloat.
• Siemens 230V D12.52 Washer/Dryer.
• Intention to hand-over with a full inventory of kitchen wear, cooking pots, pans, pressure-cooker, induction hob, implements, ice-maker, crockery, cutlery, bedding linen, towels, glasses, coffee maker, mugs etc. However, anything new owners do not wish to keep can be disposed of.

Heads/Showers:

• Tecma 24VDC Electric Head (aft).
• Tecma 24VDC Electric head (forward).

Heating & Ventilation:

• A single large-capacity 230V heat-pump can provide the saloon and adjoining inside spaces with either air-conditioning for cooling, or heat source for space heating, or can be used to reduce humidity.
• A second 230V heat-pump is dedicated to the owners aft cabin and adjoining en-suite.
• In addition, 24VDC low-noise FANS upgraded to white Sirrocco. These have choice of three capacity fan speeds as well preset time control. Total Seven. Comprising: 2 in aft cabin, 2 in galley, 1 in Saloon (at Nav-Station), 1 in Pullman and 1 in Fwd cabin.

Entertainment:

• Alpine HiFi CD/Tuner Stereo/USB/IPOD.
• Stereo speakers in saloon.
• New stereo speakers in cockpit (2022).
• Wall-mounted Hitachi 22in HD Ready Digital LCD DVD Combi TV
• TV antenna.

Lighting:

• All interior lighting is LED.

Accommodation

Summary of Accommodation:

• 6 berths in 3 cabins.
• Cherry joinery, clear lacquer
• Upholstery in in Sycamore 108005 Iris Blue.
• Navigation seat cushions in Bison Marine 61410.
• Standard Carpet fitment with teak and holly flooring in first half of saloon and galley. Carpet in 103037 Dark Blue.
• All curtains in Turnberry Crystal.
• Shade/mosquito sky screens to Fwd Cabin, Pullman Cabin, Saloon and Aft Cabin roof hatches.

Description of layout from forwards:

Fwd Cabin, Pullpans Cabin & Fwd Heads:

• Standard layout with head aft, footstalls and high-level lockers.

Saloon & Pilot Berth:

• Centre of saloon table has insert so that it is flush when folded up. Covered in baize to prevent it from damaging the table top.
• Starboard side unit behind chairs incorporates chart stowage.
• Locker door to chart table unit forward outboard side for extra storage. Shelf placed at conduit level.
• Locker unit added starboard side forward of chairs, with lift up lid. Incorporates access panel to chain plate locker.
• Saloon Cabtop Sun Shades. The saloon side and for'd windows have translucent ivory colour see-through cockpit sun-shades that can be fitted to help prevent sunlight from entering and heating the inside saloon area.

Galley:

• Galley in Corian Abalone.
• Twin Stainless sinks.

Aft Cabin, Aft Heads & Engine Room:

• Aft cabin seat on starboard side recovered with Alcatara matching saloon seating.
• Large wardrobes to port in Owners’ cabin.
• Aft heads Corian in Anthracite standard.
• Engine room insulation in silver.

Deck Equipment

Rig:

• Selden Aluminium Spar - anodised
• Selden 300S furlex serving genoa sail.
• Selden 400S furlex serving jibsail.
• Selden rod kicker.
• Topping lift extended by 6m.
• 2 x additional 12mm halyards fitted with mast-mounted jammers.
• 24VDC Electric in-mast reefing.
• 5.2m Seldon Whisker Pole fitted and mounted on mast track with Pole Lift Halyard. Used for poling-out the genoa when trade-wind sailing. It is mast-mounted for convenience and is easily set by one person on deck.

Winches:

• 2 x 24VDC electric winches serving each genoa sheet.
• 1 x 24VDC electric winche x serving mainsheet.
• 1 x 24VDC electric winche serving manoeuvring winch (genoa furlex, jib furlex, jibsheet, bosuns chair etc).

Sails:

• Sail plan A - Solent Rig.
• All sails and running gear are in excellent condition.
• Hood Vektron Mainsail
• Self Tacking Jib with UV strip
• Jeckells Vektron 120% Genoa 2019
• All sails are additionally protected at head and clew to avoid UV damage.

General:

• Passerelle and fittings on transom. 2015 New (stronger) 2.5m stainless steel passerelle purchased and fitted.
• Cockpit table, sealed.
• Manual davits ( 150kg load) - suitable for Avon 3.40 rib and 20HP engine.
• All port lights in hull (Fixed).
• Port light above Pilot berth (Fixed).
• Front opening windows (Fixed).
• Lockable latches on all deck locker hatche.

Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:

• 24VDC V4 Lewmar windlass (with drum fitted for mooring lines) plus local deck-mounted up/down buttons.
• 40kg Rocna anchor.
• 100m anchor chain.
• Quick chain counter incorporating remote UP/Down (on steering binnacle).
• Anchor snubber.
• 10 x deck cleats (2 at bow, 4 at mid-ships & 4 at stern for Med' sterns-to mooring).
• Extensive assortment of mooring lines including winter springs.

Covers, Canvas & Cushions:

• Cockpit Winter Tent - The bimini is prepared with zips to conveniently enable the entire cockpit to be surrounded by a Winter Tent, comprising Sunbrella fabric marine blue with clear vinyl windows, to form an enclosed area around the cockpit, which is delightful to use in cooler conditions or when the sun doesn't have it's hat on.
• Cockpit Sun Shades - The aforementioned bimini zips also serve to enable sun & privacy shades to be conveniently fitted, comprising of Sunbrella fabric marine blue with translucent ivory colour fabric panels, which also serve as privacy-shades.
• Winter Covers - A full complement of Sunbrella fabric marine blue winter covers are fitted to protect the four cockpit winches, two mast winches, two furlex drums, all Lewmar hatches and saloon windows.
• Purpose made Sunbrella fabric marine blue winter covers are fitted to the combined bimini/steering pedestal as well as the cockpit table.
• Fitted cockpit cushions. Sunbrella fabric marine blue. Seats & backrests around table area (six items). Seats around steering well (three items).
• Spray hood Sunbrella fabric marine blue with middle widow having 3 x zips and a window in the roof.
• Bimini mounted on track. Sunbrella fabric marine blue. Middle window.
• Seats & backrests around table area (six items).
• Seats around steering well (three items).

Tender & Outboard:

• Avon 3.1m RIB .This has been protected from UV whenever the owners have been away from the yacht.
• Totatsu 9.8hp 4-stroke outboard. Serviced regularly.

Safety Equipment

• 6 man liferaft (last serviced 2021).
• Life-ring.
• MOB recovery life-ring.
• TWO (owners) spinlock life-vest.
• Several additional life-jackets for guests.
• EPIRB with GPS for emergency assistance.

Fire-Fighting Equipment:

• Engine space - automatic gas fire extinguisher.
• Aft cabin - hand-held dry-powder fire extinguisher.
• Saloon - hand-held dry-powder fire extinguisher.
• Fwd Cabin - hand-held dry-powder fire extinguisher.
• Galley - fire blanket.

Other

• A comprehensive set of workshop tools can be left by agreement with the new owners.
• An extensive assortment of spare parts can be left by agreement with the new owners.
• Comprehensive manuals for virtually all equipment, including drawings and wiring diagrams, is kept on board.