DESCRIPTION

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CONSTRUCTION

Built under the supervision of Lloyds Register of Shipping classified 100 A1, "WATERBIRD" has a long keel construction, a skeg mounted rudder with wheel steering and a secondary steering position in the deck saloon. GRP hull and deck with teak laid on side decks

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GENERAL INFORMATION

"WATERBIRD" has solar panels (installed 2019) which ran all the navigation, autopilot, refrigeration and lights 24 hours a day on the Atlantic crossing. The engine was only required twice for charge in cloudy conditions.

"WATERBIRD" enjoys considerable storage space, with below bench storage and further capacious storage to port and starboard behind the seat backs. The cabins are also well equipped with both wardrobe and drawer storage. At her stern is a very sizeable lazarette, accessible form both port and starboard, which houses lines, fenders, spare anchors, spare rigging cable, outboard, buckets and other sundry items.

"WATERBIRD" carries an up to date Raymarine 'A' series chart plotter (fitted 2017) and increasingly vital AIS. She has a Raymarine Autopilot system, radar and wind direction/speed. She has a new Echopilot depth sounder and further Garmin positioning and log system.

"WATERBIRD" carries full safety equipment including six lifejackets and lifelines, hardess, 4 man Ocean Safety liferaft (2018), EPIRB (2018), and a full set of flares (2018). All fire extinguishers were repalces or refilled and services in 2018.

"WATERBIRD" comes with a dinghy and 4 stroke outboard engine (2018)

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ENGINE

Perkins 6/3544 120HP 6 cylinder diesel engine with Borg Warner gearbox. Fresh and seawater cooled. Morse controls. Direct shaft drive. The engine is housed in a spacious (for a 44' boat) engine compartment, below the pilot house, with access from all sides making her easy to maintain. The exhaust system was completely updated in 2020 to add the comfort of a goose neck and water trap.

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ELECTRICAL

The system is 24V charged by dual alternators and shore connected battery charger. There are separate starter/engine and domestic battery banks (all new 2022) which are isolated with dedicated high amperage battery switches. There is a battery monitor fitted.

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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

• Shore Power Inlet  

• Inverter

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ELECTRONICS

• Depthsounder: Echopilot (New + repeater) 

• Radar: Raymarine (Upgraded)

• Wind Speed and Direction:

• RaymarinePlotter: Raymarine A series 2017

• Autopilot: Raymarine ST7001 - Compass: Sestel x 2

• GPS: Garmin

• VHF: Simrad RD68 + Cobra

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INSIDE EQUIPMENT

• Bow Thruster: Vetus 

• Electric Bilge Pump

• Oven: New

• Manual Bilge Pump 

• Marine Head: x 2

• Hot Water

• Refrigerator

• Sea Water Pump

• Battery Charger

• Holding tank - 60 gallons

 

OUTSIDE EQUIPMENT

• Teak Cockpit

• Cockpit Shower

• Teak Sidedecks

• Gangway

• Tender

• Solar Panel

• Liferaft: Ocean Safety 4 man 2018

• Cockpit Table

• Swimming Ladder

 

GROUND TACKLE

• 30Kg Bruce anchor

• 45 fathoms (85 Metres) 3/8" chain

• Lofrans Falcon 1500 watt electric windlass

• Kedge anchor (CQR and Fishermans)

• Anchor line

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ACCOMMODATION

Sleeps 6 in single berths arranged in three cabins, plus additional berths available in deck saloon Foc's'le has twin berths
Forecabin has two bunks, port and starboard, with hanging locker, drawers etc.

The owners quarters are in the main aft cabin, with berths port and starboard. There is very generous stowage including a dressing table which converts to s second full size chart table. The owners head compartment is off this cabin and houses a wet locker, shower, basin and heads.

The forward heads compartment has an additional shower, WC with holding tank and hand basin. The galley area is of a good size with adequate stowage and houses a gas cooker, fridge and sink.

The deck saloon has "L" shaped seating on the port side, and adjustable table, main chart table and interior secondary steering position, with compass. The interior is constructed of teak and mahogany and include comprehensive stowage.

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