Laurent Giles Ketch 55 '
- Boat REF# · 7352
- LOA · 16.77m
- Year · 1981
- Construction · Aluminium
- Underwater profile · Full-displacement
- Berths · 9
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 135hp, Perkins Sabre M135 6 cyl (1996)
- Lying · Algarve
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Extra Details
| Designer | Laurent Giles |
|---|---|
| Builder | Joyce Marine Ltd |
| Lying | Algarve |
| Fuel capacity | 450.0 ltr (99.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 20/12/2004 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 135hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Perkins Sabre M135 6 cyl (1996) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 blade bronze |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 13.0 ltr (2.9 G) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 7 knots |
| Generator output | 6.5KVA |
Kohler Generator
Mastervolt 24/100 Automatic Charger
Dimensions
| LOA | 16.77m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 4.38m |
| Draft Min | 2.77m |
| Draft Max | 2.77m |
| Displacement | 32,660kg (72,015.3lbs) |
| Headroom | 1.95m |
Rig
Ketch rigged Aluminium spars (1996) with stainless steel standing rigging (1996)
Sails
| Mainsail | - Inmast () |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling () |
Large winches !
Electrical Systems
24 volt battery, 6 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator
Construction
| Construction | Aluminium |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Full-displacement |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Superbly constructed in aluminium. extensive maintenance and re-fit history. Latest work : bare metal below waterline re-paint Aug 05
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 9 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 5 |
| Cabin(s) | 4 |
| Handbasin | 2 |
| Shower | 2 |
| Heads | 2 heads |
Very light and spacious. Good head room. This yacht has a very comfortable easy to live with interior.
4 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Icebox | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system |
Very light and spacious. Good head room. This yacht has a very comfortable easy to live with interior.
4 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sprayhood | |
|---|---|
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Davits |
2 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
Electric Neco Marine NM872 windlass
1 anchors
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| Radar | |
| VHF | |
| GPS | |
| Weather fax | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV | |
| Video | |
| Echo sounder |
VHF Radio Telephone
Safety Equipment
| LPG Detector | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Safety harnesses | |
| Boarding ladder | |
| Emergency steering |
3 bilge pumps (1 manual / 2 Electric)
Broker's Comments
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a superb ocean-capable, aluminium ketch. A contemporary design from the board of Laurent Giles, this vessel is ready to go on a world cruise. She was subject to a £100,000 refit in 1996, a £50,000 refit in 2000 and further £20,000 refit in 2003. These re-fits included: a new engine, new in-mast furling and rigging, new auto-generator, new windows, new teak decks, new electric flush heads, paintwork and a new cooker. She has made several Atlantic crossings, however, has had little use over the last five years. When I was on board this spacious yacht, I was struck by how light and airy it was below. She is a superb blue water cruiser and deserves serious consideration when planning a long term adventure. I have many more photographs available. See "more photos" to view 48 internal and external photos of this vessel. Aug 05 Just had an expensive bare metal re-paint below the water line.
Currently lying in the Algarve.
THIS BOAT WOULD MAKE AN EXCELLENT CHARTER VESSEL.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.