ROYAL HUISMAN 84' Custom Frers Sloop for sale (1992) in Venice, Italy

Some yachts are phenomenal – to me 84' Custom Frers Sloop, METOLIUS is such a yacht. Designed by German Frers she is both fast and graceful. Her interior styling by Peter Beeldsnijder has provided a luxurious but with timeless interior. The build by Royal Huisman has produced a top quality, robust and very well-engineered vessel. Conceived from the outset as a family cruising yacht to be easily handled – METOLIUS has excelled in that role. Do not be dissuaded by her years or miles – METOLIUS is iconic, special and ready for further adventures.

Construction

RCD Status: Our understanding is that the yacht is exempt from the essential safety requirements of the Recreational Craft Directive as she was built and placed into use within the EU prior to 1998.

Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:

• Frames, stringers, girders and hull and deck plating all aluminium.
• Hull plating below waterline of 8-10mm.
• Teak laid decking.

Keel & Rudder:

• Fin keel and spade rudder.
• Foil shape spade rudder, shaped on aluminium frames with aluminium skins and solid aluminium rudder stock.
• Twin rudder bearings are lubricated by grease fittings. Bearings replaced 2020.

Machinery

Engine & Gearboxes:

• Mercedes MTU 200 hp inline, six cylinder, naturally aspirated marine diesel.
• Refrigeration engine driven system (serviced 2020).
• 220V system (check + service 2020).
• 1 x Engine jacket water cooling system.

Maintenance & Performance:

• W 5 overhaul by Certified MTU Technicians, USA 2019, and services since as per schedule.
• Engine hours – 13,300 as of July 2024.
• Cruising speed – approx. 10 knots.
• Maximum speed – approx. 11 knots.
• Range @ cruising speed – approx. 2,200 Nm.
• 2 x Racor 2010 series Engine filters in Duplex arrangement.
• Engine room air extractor, serviced 2019.
• General engine service – spring 2025.

Propulsion & Steering:

• Hundested two-piece shaft with flexible coupling.
• Hollex drip free stern seal and P bracket with water lubricated cutlass bearing. Cutlass bearing and PSS stern gland replaced in 2020.
• Hundested 3 blade 900 mm variable pitch propeller, adjusted by electric Motor.
• Hundested 35 hp hydraulic retractable bow thruster.
• Single destroyer type wheel with 1800 mm diameter linked to rudder by 1” stainless steel chain and 7 x 19 wire steering cables.
• Gear ratio of 2:5:1 and swing of 35 degrees port and starboard.
• Hydraulic clutch disengages wheel when autopilot is engaged.

Electrical Systems

Voltage Systems:

• 230V 50 Hz single-phase three-wire system powered by diesel generator or shore power.
• Two DC/AC inverters generate a continuous supply of AC power to the appliances and outlets.

Battery Banks:

• 2 x Sonnenschein AGM 12V 140 ah main engine start batteries (2013).
• 2 x Tudor maintenance free 12V 135 ah generator start batteries (2013).
• 12 x AEG service batteries (2V tubular gel batteries, OP2V-1500, 1500 Ah @ 10h / 1800 Ah at 100h) – new July 2024.
• 2 x Victron Energy Multiplus DC/AC inverters; 24V, 3000 VA, 70 AMP (2010).
• Custom Ricom battery monitoring system with panel readout and alarms.
• Emergency link switch between main engine and generator start batteries.
• Earth fault detection circuit on each battery bank.

Battery Chargers:

• 3 x Victron Skilla – TG 24V 100-amp service battery chargers – one new 2023.

Alternators:

• New alternator & new stop solenoid (2019).

Generator:

• Northern Lights Lugger 20 KWH, 2005, fully serviced 2019.
• Generator hours – approx. 6,300 as of July 2024.
• 1 x Generator filter.

Shore Power:

• 220V/50 Hz or 110V/60 Hz input via shore power isolation transformer.

Other Electrical:

• Continuous hydraulic PTO generates power to supply the bow thruster, watermaker and refrigeration systems.
• Belt driven Steimel water pump for engine raw water circulation and emergency bilge pumping.

Plumbing Systems

Watermaker:

• HEM series 20 watermaker, 5,500 litres per day.
• Full check and overhaul 2020 including new membranes.

Bilge Pumps:

• 1 x G+R MV64. One additional rebuilt spare aboard in reserve.
• Emergency bilge pump.
• Steimel water pump belt driven from main engine.

Tankage

Fuel:

• Total capacity of 3,000 litres.

Fresh Water:

• Total capacity of 1,500 litres.

Grey/Blackwater Holding Tanks:

• 200 litre holding tank.
• Electrical overboard pump with through hull isolation valve.
• Medium & high-level alarms.

Navigation Equipment

• Brookes & Gatehouse Hydra 2000 system with comprehensive 20/20 layout.
• 9 x displays on deck in steering and sailing cockpits. 4 in navigation area.
• 4 x Hercules 690 multi display being one in each cabin.
• Furuno FA-150 Universal AIS transceiver with NMEA output (2005)
• 1 x Furuno NavNet Vx2 CMap NT Max chart plotter / radar display in custom cabinet in navigation area, with a mast mounted 24” closed array.
• 2 x Furuno GP39 – new 2020.
• Furuno Universal AIS FA 150.
• 2 x Simrad AP26 autopilot control heads including separate processors and control panels, for redundancy.
• Segatronic hydraulic power pack with 2 x RexRoth rams. Hydraulic pump overhauled 2020.
• B&G Super Halcyon III gyro compass.
• Danforth Constellation magnetic compass, 150 mm diameter backlit steering compass in binnacle.
• New TimeZero Professional navigation software 2019, with collection of digital charts: Mediterranean, USA.
• HP PC with LCD colour monitor running Windows 8 with full NMEA input from AIS, B&G, GPS, etc. This computer also is used to access the Fleet 33 and Satcom-C data connections.
• 2 x Barometers.
• 1 x Electronic weather station with exterior probe.
• 1 x Schatz hermetic type with matching ship’s clock.

Communications Equipment:

• Sailor Satcom C with data connection.
• Simrad R582 VHF with second cockpit handset and data connection.
• ICOM IC-M802 HF with removable antenna (2011).
• Inmarsat Fleet One satellite phone (2019) (not in service – no contract now).
• Mini Mac computer. New PC display (2019) in sliding cupboard at chart table.
• Printer/Scanner/Fax.
• HP HENVY 250 with wireless printing.

Domestic Equipment

Galley:

• RHS cold bank refrigerator and freezer system.
• Huisman modified Alpes Mariner propane stove, with solenoid shut off and gas alarm.
• Miele microwave oven.

Heads/Showers:

• 3 x Altena Waterflash electric toilets with freshwater flush.

Other Areas:

• RHS cold bank drinks refrigeration in the adjoining area of saloon.
• Separate deep freeze forward, in storage area at bow, portside.

Heating & Ventilation:

• Heating throughout the boat is provided by four independent sources.
• A hot water circulation system delivers heat to air handlers with independent temperature control in each cabin and the saloon.
• 1 x Webasto diesel fired system.
• 1 x 220V immersion heater.
• 2 x Marine Air – air conditioning systems – 2005.
• 1 x Unit in forepeak and master cabin.
• 1 x Indirect chilled water loop system in saloon.
• Furthermore, the three air conditioning units can be operated on reverse cycle delivering heat to the saloon, master cabin and forepeak.
• Air-conditioning and heating systems checked, serviced, and overhauled 2020, including fan coils.

Entertainment:

• Fusion hi-fi with speaker system in main saloon.
• Apple iTunes, airplay, and Apple TV connected to this system.
• Apple TV. New LG Smart TV (2019).
• Satellite TV - Seatel TVatSea, 18” dome with Sky (UK) & DTV (USA) decoders.
• DVD player and 5.1 surround sound.
• Apple Mac mini with connection to TV and Wi-Fi.
• Wave Wi-Fi rogue antenna connected to internal Wi-Fi network with 3 x Apple airport express serving salon and cabins.

Lighting:

• Interior lights changed to LED in 2019.

Accommodation

Summary of Accommodation:

• 8 berths in 4 cabins.
• Overhead hatches with mosquito nets and black out blinds.
• Side windows with wooden shutters.

Description of layout from forwards:

Foc´sle:

• Storage in bow.
• Bowthruster.
• Locker on portside.
• Freezer aft of lockers below.
• Washer and dryer on starboard, both Miele.
• Work bench and tool storage.
• Large overhead hatch with steps for access.
• Sliding door aft to crew quarters.

Crew Quarters:

• Forward to port, with upper and lower single berths and ample stowage in lockers and drawers.
• 2 x Ventilation fans (1 x at the end of each bed).
• En-suite head and shower compartment that is to starboard.
• Crew have their own access to deck through the fore hatch in the fo’c’sle workshop.
• The engine is on centreline, between the galley and pump room and cleverly installed below a lead sound-shielded teak engine cover that retracts electrically.
• Door aft from crew cabin to passage.

Owner’s Stateroom:

• Forward to starboard, with a double berth, ample stowage in drawers and lockers, writing desk and foldaway seat.
• En-suite head with stall shower.

Guest Stateroom 1:

• Forward of the saloon to port.
• Two good size upper and lower single berths.
• Hanging locker.
• Drawers under lower bed.
• Locker and shelf forward.
• Ventilation fan.
• Opening hatch to the mid deck.

Guest Head / Day Head:

• Aft of the stateroom and complete with a full stall shower.
• Electric panel in passage.

Galley:

• Galley has an abundance of cabinet and counter space, beautifully detailed.
• Refrigeration is a custom fabricated RHS cold bank refrigerator and freezer system, with refrigerator in the galley, drinks refrigeration in the adjoining area of the salon and a separate deep freeze forward.
• The propane stove is a Huisman modified Alpes Mariner, with solenoid shut off and gas alarm. In addition, there are deep SS sinks, custom fixtures, a Miele microwave oven, and abundant storage space.
• There are clever details like sliding locker unit allowing easy access to engine space that is positioned centrally.
• Lots of light from overhead hatches with windows to the mid cockpit.

Saloon:

• Very large saloon with an open plan that enhances the sense of spaciousness.
• The teak inlaid dining table and “L” shaped settee area are to starboard, with two custom dining seats inboard. Outboard to port is a large and comfortable sofa, facing a hi/low cocktail/game table which, in the lower position, secures two custom teak stools.
• Aft in this area is another custom swivel seat.
• The main saloon is truly a comfortable family living room.

Navigation Station:

• Adjoins the saloon aft to port, with a bench seat that allows the navigator to face forward or aft. The aft area houses the electronics and communications equipment, with a workspace below.
• The radar and computer are outboard, adjacent to a two-tier bookshelf, plus bookshelf above.
• When facing forward, the navigator sits at a large chart table/office desk, which offers chart storage, filing cabinets and additional storage drawers inboard.

Guest Stateroom 2:

• Immediately to starboard of the companionway.
• Upper and lower single berths.
• Ample storage in drawers, cabinets, and a large hanging locker.

Other:

• Outboard to port, forward of the saloon is a full pump room, where much of the engineering and mechanical equipment aboard is installed, along with the 100-litre diesel day tank.
• Behind a hatch, aft at the companionway, is a full wet locker, with access to additional machinery including gen set further aft.

Deck Equipment

Rig:

• Triple spreader Rondal Hydrofurl aluminium mast and boom.
• Navtec rod standing rigging (2020).
• Rondal Hydrofurl headstay & staysail stay.
• Boom - Rondal, aluminium with integrated boom preventer.
• Rigging Hydraulics - Rondal type 90 hydraulic boom vang and backstay adjuster with two-function Panel, serviced 2019.
• Bowsprit - removable, un-stayed 2m carbon bowsprit for Asymmetric spinnaker.
• Halyards - (Genoa, staysail, mainsail, spinnaker, main outhaul) (2019).
• I = 31.5m.
• P = 28.8m.
• E = 9.4m.
• J = 9.1m.

Note: Mast unstepped December 2019 for full service, new rigging in 2020, overhaul and repaint. First section of main furler foil replaced 2019.

Winches:

• 10 x Lewmar hydraulic deck winches, with custom DC power packs.

Sails:

• Furling genoa - Evolution Sails Membranes sail in Carbon/Technora, new 2019.
• Furling staysail - Evolution Sails Membranes sail in Carbon/Technora, new 2019.
• Furling mainsail - North 2005 Spectra / carbon.
• Genoa 120% - North 2005 Spectra / carbon.
• Asymmetrical spinnaker MPS - North 2005 Code 2A, Norlan 75.
• Storm staysail - North Sails.
• Storm jib - North Sails.

Note: The mainsail is in fair condition. The 120% genoa is below average condition as well is the MPS.

General:

• Two separate cockpits – sailing cockpit midships aft of the mast; steering cockpit all the way aft.
• Teak cockpit table with folding leaves – can be set in either cockpit.
• Cockpit lockers port and starboard.
• Deck shower fitting midships on starboard side.
• Designated locker for outboard engine with fuel tank.
• Fuel and water fillers are recessed in deck with hatch/covers.
• Custom built folding carbon passarelle with handrail and case.
• Custom Besenzoni aluminium and teak boarding ladder with submersible extension for swimming. Attaches port and starboard amidships.
• Fire/anchor wash pump - Spec BADU 40-15 seawater pump with two deck hydrants.

Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:

• CQR 180 lb galvanized anchor on bow roller.
• 130M galvanized anchor chain.
• 1 x 100m/22mm nylon anchor rode with 10m/13mm chain.
• 2 x Folding aluminium Fortress anchors.
• Steen Type 23.06 horizontal anchor windlass with chain gypsy and warping drum driven by 24V DC motor with foot switches & remote. Overhauled 2020.
• Fenders with covers (2019).
• Dock lines.

Covers, Canvas & Cushions:

• 2 x Aft cockpit dodger / spray hood (one blue and one beige).
• Bimini and frame for aft cockpit.
• Sun awning.
• 2 x Sets of Sunbrella covers for cockpit cushions, for both steering & sailing cockpits.
• Deck cushions.

Tender & Toys:

• Achilles SU Heavy Duty tender, with foldable aluminium floorboards, 4.25m (2019).
• Honda 20hp 4 stroke (2012), full service and overhaul (2019).
• Bauer Varius dive compressor, 220V, serviced (2019).

Safety Equipment

• 2 x 6-person life rafts (2019).
• New life jackets (2019).
• Jon-Buoy MK4, man overboard module, serviced (2019).
• EPIRB (2019).

Fire-Fighting Equipment:

• Thorn FM 2000 CO2 semi-automatic fire fighting systems for engine and generator spaces – serviced 2019.
• C02 fire extinguishers in each cabin space, serviced 2019).
• BADU 40-15 seawater fire pump / deck wash with two deck outlets.
• Fire blanket in galley.
• Firefighting automatic system appliances serviced in 2019).