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Yachting details
Display Title: Montenegro-1974 Gaff Ketch Custom - EUR 162,000.00
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A traditional double-ended gaff ketch on French fishing trawler lines, 'Francton' has been excellently maintained and cruised throughout the Mediterranean by her current owners for the past three years.
For those who know, the gaff ketch rig is one of the easiest and most versatile for ship handling with a small crew.
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Further Description:
DESRIPTION
A traditional double-ended gaff ketch on French fishing trawler lines, 'Francton' has been excellently maintained and cruised throughout the Mediterranean by her current owners for the past three years.
For those who know, the gaff ketch rig is one of the easiest and most versatile for ship handling with a small crew, and is easily capable of driving the heavily built oak and iroko hull through light airs, or heavy weather with equal aplomb.
The combination of a deep forefoot and long keel allows for easy tracking, heaves-to comfortably in the roughest of seas and 'takes the ground' well when the tide goes out too! This is the reason vessels of this type have been the choice not only of Mediterranean and Northern European sailors, but also Arctic explorers as well.
I assure you, 'Francton' will get you there (wherever 'there' might be!) and back again in comfort, style, and safety.
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This type of boat has been very popular in the Mediterranean and Northern European countries for many years, and it is easy to see why. Spacious living quarters, easy handling, and a proper 'shippy' feel, not only make 'Francton' a seaworthy ship, but also a fine liveaboard and long distance cruiser as well.
While 'Francton' is currently cruising the beautiful Dalmatian coast of Croatia, the owners have agreed to deliver the yacht to any Mediterranean port for a new owner. Please have a look at the photos (all taken in 2006) and full specifications for more details
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HISTORY: Built in France at Granville Chantiers shipyard in 1974, fitted out to first owners specifications in Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1975. Sailed extensively throughout the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Mediterranean for 25 years.
Second owner sailed extensively in the Med for 6 years before selling to the current owners three years ago (2003), who have continued to cruise in the Mediterranean since that time.
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ADDITIONAL:
Extensively and fully set up for Mediterranean cruising and stern-to mooring with 10' RIB dinghy w/15HP Yamaha OB, Honda 50 CC scooter, Fishing rods, reels and other sportfishing gear, diving equipment, BBQ, etc.
MECHANICAL: DAF engine is original, with ZF/Mason gearbox driving a 4" diameter SS shaft with hydraulic seal and three-blade bronze propeller. 3 x 24 Volt bilge pumps, 3-way vacuum pump with engine takeoff for the holding tank and bilges.
RECENT MAINTENANCE: Boat was slipped Spring 2006 for bottom cleaning, new antifoul paint, new zincs, three new through-hull fittings, and an all new topside paint job.
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Accommodations
Interior in iroko and oak with three berths in the fo'c'sle, a double berth in the main cabin/salon along with two single settee berths, two more single berths in the aft cabin, and a day berth in the wheelhouse for a total of 10 berths.
Each cabin has an ensuite head, and the master cabin includes a shower, plus another shower on deck.
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Galley
The galley is located up in the deckhouse, and is equipped with full appliances including a propane powered 4-burner stove/oven, a 2-burner 220 Volt ceramic cooker, 3-way fridge/freezer, toaster, blender, and a hot water Chalfont. Copper sink with copper drainboard, all crockery and plenty of additional storage for dry/canned goods, etc.
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Deck
Hull of 6" square sawn oak frames on 12" centers, planked with 1 1/4" iroko on hull and deck, galvanized-fastened. Electric (24 Volt) anchor windlass with remote, 50 Lbs CQR anchor w/ 300' chain rode plus 3 additional anchors, deck prisms add ambient daylight below, Aft eating area with 4 x chairs and a table, 2 x passerelles, sun awnings for the whole boat, secondary exterior helm position, fenders and mooring lines.
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ELECTRONICS
Two laptop computers linked with 2 x GPS with C Map Global chartplotting, 2 x compasses, Furuno depth sounder and chartplotter, Robertson autopilot, barometer, 2 x VHF radio, 2 x SSB (one receiver only), Satellite TV and dish, 2 x stereos.
ELECTRICAL
24 Volt/12 Volt system with 220 Volt shorepower, AC/DC engine operated generator, 800 Amp hour gel and acid house batteries with 1500 Watt inverter, 4 x solar panels (10 Amps plus each), wind generator, 24 Volt lighting and fans in all cabins.
When contacting the owner/company, please mention that you saw this advertisement on Villa Marine Lifestyles Montenegro.
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