Broker Remarks
“Xanthe II” is a stunning looking example of this classic heavyweight offshore cruiser from the drawing board of Peter and Charles Nicholson. This much loved design has proved to be seakindly and comfortable and the well balanced hull is light and easy to sail. She is well equipped and has been updated and maintained to a high standard by the current owner.
Accommodation
5 berths arranged over 2 cabins. Heads with new WC (2004). Taylors stainless steel Paraffin stove and warming drawer. Ice-box.
Mechanical and Rigging
GRP hull, deck and superstructure. Hull colour is burgundy and has been professionally sprayed with Awlgrip paint. Deck is white with beige treadmaster and canvas. Hull and rudder were treated for osmosis in 1994; cockpit drains were also renewed and enlarged. New skin fittings (Lloyds approved) were fitted in 2005. The rudder bottom bearing was replaced in 2005 and the rudder bored and inspected for moisture (none). Volvo Penta 2003 28hp (new 1990) – approx. 500 hours. Professionally winterised and re-commissioned each season. Stern gland rubber replaced and repacked 2008. Volvo gearbox spline kit fitted 2008. Fuel tank: 72 litres; water tank: 204 litres. 2 x 75 Ah batteries (+ spare). Mast – gold anodised Kemp with telescopic kicker. New chain plates and standing rigging fitted 1990. Rigging surveyed and OK 2008 (report available). Main sail – new 1989; single line slab reefing, with a third reefing point added 2008 (valeted annually). No. 1 Genoa – new 1994 (valeted annually). Roller reefing fitted 1992. Storm trysail – new and unused. Spinnaker – original, but has been serviced and a new bag made. Sail covers x 2 (one is a Sailtainer type).
Inventory
Navman chart plotter (2005). AIS, DSC VHF radio and Navtex (2007). Yeoman plotter. Autohelm 2000. Wasp towed speed log. Cockpit instruments were replaced in 1992. Anchors - CQR, Delta and Danforth + 50m chain; tripping buoys. Telescopic aluminium yacht legs – new and unused. Zodiac inflatable + repair kit (1991); Mariner 3.3 hp outboard (new 2000 – serviced every year). Plastimo 6-man life raft – regularly serviced (last service 2008). Forgen wind generator. Lifebuoys x 3 – one with light; Danbuoy. Fire extinguishers and fire blanket; flares and horn; bolt croppers. Mastmate mast ladder and bosun’s chair. Companionway hood (new 2003). Cockpit tent; cockpit awning; cockpit cushions; cockpit dodgers. Fenders and warps; boathooks x 2. Miscellaneous equipment includes: Tidal atlases; set of signal flags; numerous spares; plus various new and used rope.
Contact NYB Chichester
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Network Yacht Brokers Chichester
Blackrock Yachting Ltd
Unit D3
Chichester Marina
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7EJ - Telephone: [+44] [0] 1243 550042
- Fax: 01243 550042
- Email: sales@nybchichester.co.uk
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