1. Ruffian 23 - Spanker - Keelboat Courses
Designed and built in Ireland to sail in the turbulent waters of the Irish Sea, the Ruffian 23 was an immediate success. This classic form has had many racing successes and cruising awards to her name.
With a hull form that produces good stability and simple handling under sail the Ruffian turned out to be a successful compromise between racing and family sailing. It has a masthead rig, 45% ballast ratio and a skeg hung rudder.
2. Jeanneau 49 Broadsword
Available for skippered charter only.
1. Ruffian 23 - Spanker
Sails
• Mainsail by Saturn with 3 reefs, 2000• No. 1 Light Genoa, 2005
• No. 1 Heavy Genoa, 2000
• No.2 Genoa, 2000
• Working Jib 2002
• Storm Jib 2002
• Tri-radial spinnaker 2005
Accommodation
There are 4 berths, two in the forepeak and 2 quarter berths. There is a Plastimo Neptune 2000 gas cooker with 2 burners and grill, new 2005. There is a marine head to starboard in the forepeak.
Engine
Yanmar 1GM10, 9hp inboard diesel engine, giving a cruising speed of 5 knots under power.
Electrics
• 2 x 12v heavy duty batteries• interior lights
• navigation lights, sail and power, anchor
• cassette player
Electronics
• com DSC VHF Radio• Icom handheld VHF
• Furuno GP31 Global Positioning System
• Furuno Navtex receiver
• Autohelm ST30 Bidata Log and Echo Sounder
• Autohelm ST1000 Tillerpilot
Spanker has an extensive inventory, well above the specifications of the Code of Practice for Small Commercial Vessels, with which we are required to comply. A full inventory is available on application.
We race and cruise Spanker ourselves and everyone who sails on her thinks she is wonderful. Louise, one of the former Yacht Haven staff described Spanker as "the sexiest little boat in the marina." Need we say more!
Charter Rates2. Jeanneau 49 Broadsword
Available for skippered charter only.
Prices on application.
Broadsword is fully equipped to comply with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Code of Practice for the Certification of Small Vessels. It sleeps up to 6 guests in 3 cabins plus skipper and crew in the saloon. For daytime charter the vessel is coded for up to 8 guests.
Elegant, fast and powerful, the 49 slips quietly through the waves in all weathers. At the helm twin steering positions provide excellent all-round visibility and its sleek, easily driven hull surprises everyone with its turn of speed, even in the lightest weather. This enables faster and longer passages to be made effortlessly. Its large, deep, roomy cockpit allows the crew to relax in extraordinary comfort and safety while the miles slip unnoticed under the keel. The deck hardware allows the sails to be handled easily and an electric winch enables even the younger crew to furl the sails without difficulty. There are not many yachts of this size that can be handled in all weathers by the skipper and one crew! A bow thruster makes light work of very tight berthing situations.
The accommodation includes:-
- Forecabin - The spacious forecabin has full standing headroom, a large double bed with access from both sides, a dressing station with single pedestal stool, and as much hanging and locker space as you will ever be likely to need. With an en-suite head served with hot/cold shower this cabin combines perfectly the need for space and privacy. Each cabin has a 230v outlet and a12v supply/charging socket.
- Salooon & galley - The recesses saloon is light and spacious and provides a feeling of immense space. There is huge storage space under the cabin sole, perfect for keeping the wine cool in tropical climates. A saloon table capable of seating the crew in comfort is located to starboard and surrounded by soft furnishings in cream leather. A bench seat on the port side provided the perfect location to sit and chill under way or to have a short nap after lunch. There are several 230v outlets and a12v supply/charging socket. At the foot of the companionway steps, the navigation station is located to port and the galley to starboard. The galley boasts twin sinks with hot and cold running water, a fridge and freezer and a large 4 burner grill and over cooker. A cooker hood helps void galley aromas to the exterior deck. Aspiring chefs will delight in the ergonomic styling and facilities.
- Aft cabins - Abaft the galley and navigation station are two double cabins, one to starboard, the guest cabin located to port with shared access to the second head with shower area. Both aft cabins have ample storage areas for guests. Each cabin has a 230v outlet and a12v supply/charging socket.
Full specification for the yacht can be viewed on the Broadsword Charters website.
