FIFER
MOTOR SAILOR
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LOA:12.2M
BEAM:3.65M
DRAUGHT:1.45M
YEAR BUILT:1962
40ft
ketch rigged Fifer motor sailor built by James Miller ,
St.Monace in 1962 to the order of Sir Anthony Quaile.
Construction:
North Sea fishing boat type hull. Hull made of Oak, Mahogany and Iroko.
Interior of Mahogany and Teak. New Iroko decks 1999.
Engine: Original Gardner, type
4LW ,1300 rpm direct injection diesel engine with Gardner reversing
gear and 2:1 reduction gear. Engine has less than 4,500 hours since
new. 29 inch propeller. Fuel consumption is less than one gallon per
hour at 1100 rpm.
Navigation
equipment: Sailor SSB radio ,Sailor VHF Radio, RDF multi wave band,
Walker log Cetrek 727 chain driven autopilot, Cetrek electronic
autopilot.
Electrictrics:24v
fridge,24v/240v freezer. Pressurized water system and hot water system-gas.
There are also two solar panels, a Honda 800w generator and a
battery-charger.
Layout:
Large wheelhouse with pilot berth which connects to a spacious saloon
with two berths, plenty of storage space and full length hanging
lockers.
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Forward of the saloon is the galley and opposite is the head with
shower.
Ahead of that is the fore cabin.
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There is full standing headroom throughout the boat.
Dinghy:
Avon 310 with 6hp engine
Sails:
Foresail, Main, Mizzen Staysail, Mizzen, Genoa.
Water
capacity: Approx 60 Imp Gallons
Fuel capacity: Approx 180 Imp
Gallons
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This
is a strong, well maintained classic
motor sailor with excellent sea keeping qualities, comfortable
accommodation and long range cruising capabilities.
This boat was in the film called “Story Of
Anthony Quaile”.
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