Here are a few replies to your questions and more
The fridge is a
classic marine FrigoBoat .. the freon was recharged completely 3 years ago in PNG. It should be fine for many years.
[IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME~1/Jackie/LOCALS~1/Temp/msoclip1/01/clip_image001.jpg[/IMG] AC unit is a regular household unit bought here in
Philippines to cool the boat in the marina. You only use it when you are plugged on
shore power or you have to run a small portable
generator.
[IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME~1/Jackie/LOCALS~1/Temp/msoclip1/01/clip_image001.jpg[/IMG] The
engine should be cleaned, all routine
maintenance done new and checked before going away (as you would do with any
engine that did not run for a while). That
motor was installed, professionally re-conditioned in NZ and installed a few years ago. It is unusually powerful for this size boat (estimated to be near 100HP) but that will be useful in SE
Asia where you end up motoring more often than in other places… Makes 5-6 knots at low RPM!
[IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME~1/Jackie/LOCALS~1/Temp/msoclip1/01/clip_image001.jpg[/IMG] The
rigging was completely checked in
French Polynesia just before coming here. Everything was fine except the backstay that was replaced
[IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME~1/Jackie/LOCALS~1/Temp/msoclip1/01/clip_image001.jpg[/IMG] The hull was checked in
French Polynesia for
osmosis and none was found (perhaps because the boat was a long time in dry
Mexico out of the
water??)
[IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME~1/Jackie/LOCALS~1/Temp/msoclip1/01/clip_image001.jpg[/IMG] Sure there must be a few small things to do on the
sails or engine but the boat is quite reliable … we came to Philippines all the way from French Polynesia without problems except the
gearbox that was well repaired in
Indonesia just before arrival here in the Philippines
[IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME~1/Jackie/LOCALS~1/Temp/msoclip1/01/clip_image001.jpg[/IMG] The owners left everything on board:
equipment, tools, kitchenware, … since they did not decide to sell before they went back to
France. You have full of things that you would never get when
buying a
new boat or even a
used boat.
[IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME~1/Jackie/LOCALS~1/Temp/msoclip1/01/clip_image001.jpg[/IMG] All in all it is a great deal for whoever buys her and sail with her around the world. The Sun Kiss design is well knowned and has a very good reputation amongst boat designs.
She is a 47 ... will be
posting a picture of the stern later...
Quote:
Originally Posted by orangecrushed
Hi Paulo -
I am interested. I live in Taiwan and am looking for a boat close enough and in a good cruising ground to use with my family while I am here. I have some questions:
1. Hours on the diesel?
2. sail and rig condition and age
3. hull condition?
4. Any known diesel, rig, sail or hull issues that need attention?
5. What other kit is included? Dingy, electronics, toys, etc...?
6. is she a 47' or 45'? Description says 47, brochure pics say 45. No pics of the stern, so hard to know.
She looks like a good boat from the pictures you posted. Thanks.
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