Mystere Flyer Built In 1973 No 087 By Langston Marine Ltd Hants. (F187711)
Bobtail has benefited from an extensive re-fit since she was acquired in 2003.
Accommodation overhauled with adequate space to sleep 5.Rewired including new lights and control panel.Separate domestic and engine batteries. Toilet fully overhauled including all pipework. Fully equipped below decks with inventory available.
Stuart Turner 11 horsepower diesel engine was removed for a complete overhaul in 2004 and re-fitted with new drive shaft, prop and seal.All sea cocks have been replaced or overhauled.Also fitted with a new diesel tank.
Running and standing rigging replaced in 2004 and the guard rails have been modified from the original to double rails and posts to increase safety on board. She benefits from a spray hood and dodgers and with the wheel steering the cockpit space is ample and comfortable. Above deck equipment includes:-
Plastimo 608S Genoa Furling
20 lb CQR anchor with 100' 6.5mm galvanised chain
Spinnaker pole
Twin genoa cars
2 x Lewmar 16 and 2 x Lewmar 8 winches with winch handle
Plastimo Contest 101 Compass
Clipper Echo Sounder with cabin alarm
Additional above deck equipment included in inventory.
Bobtail has a full set of sails in excellent condition by Gowen Ocean Sails. The Z Spars boom was new in 2005 and accommodates slab reefing of the Mainsail and has lazy jacks fitted together with a new cover. The mainsail in 6.52oz white high aspect Dacron with 4 battens and 2 reef eyelets was also new in 2005. The Genoa in contender 5.4oz white Supercruise with foam luff pad and white UV strips to leach and foot was new in 2006. It benefits from roller furling and in addition there is a new and virtually unused blade jib together with the original spinnaker.
Bobtail is currently moored at Heybridge Basin, Essex with facility for recovery on her custom built yard trailer, which is included in the asking price along with tender. Owners immigration to Australia forces sale.
