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 ESSEX SMACK YACHT
 SPECIFICATIONS
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HULL SPECIFICATIONS&PRICE LIST 3/2005

HULL ASSEMBLY   The one piece hull is hand-laid in GRP. The materials have been selected to offer the best possible protection for a polyester-based
laminate.  Above the waterline, the gelcoat is pigmented with the owner's choice of colour . Below the waterline, the gelcoat is clear. A combination of Isopthalic gelcoat, Vinylester, Isopthalic resin, powderbound mat, standard mat and woven roving mat is used. Certificates of conformity will be supplied on request.
The glass reinforcement has a thickness of  23 oz/sq. ft overall; 44 oz/sq. ft in the keel area. Hull lay-up weights are substantially over the minimum scantlings
for a hull of this size as it is important that a smack type yacht should feel as robust as it looks.
Bulkheads are ply and are bonded continuously to the hull. Bulkhead and stringer positions may be modified to suit individual accommodation layouts.
To include stempost, beamshelf , main deck beams, main bulkheads.
Optional Twaron inserted at the time of production under the waterline
The hull will be built to CE  standards at the time of delivery.
We will be able to obtain quotes for further completion if required and you will be able to deal directly with the boatyard where this work is to be carried out.
All fittings and parts needed for the completion can be supplied by us for which we can give individual quotes. At the time of purchase we will supply the plans necessary for completion.

We can arrange delivery for which we will be able to quote depending on distance.

Should you wish we can remain involved with the completion of the vessel which will then give you the opportunity to have the boat  CE marked by us after the final inspection providing it has been built to the original specifications. This will also include site visits during construction when applicable.
The charge for this service (excluding travel costs) is  

Prices quoted may be subject to change.
UK VAT calculated at 17.5%. Subject to change if applicable. Not charged for export outside EU.

       FORE CABIN 2 BERTHS                            GALLEY                               REAR 1/4 BERTH ENGINE STEPS                         TABLE / DOUBLE BED

TYPICAL STANDARD SPECIFICATION
 

HULL: As per specification in price list.
Two tonnes of ballast is laid along the length of the keel and is encapsulated in pitch and then coated over with GRP.

TOPSIDES:  The deck is fixed to the hull by a hardwood beamshelf fastened to the hull edge. Eight 3" x3" deck beams are half lapped to the beamshelf.
The deck consists of two layers of marine ply, epoxied together and epoxy-scrimmed on top. The overlap onto the hull is concealed by a 6" deep hardwood
rubbing strake. An Iroko or Teak laid deck may be secured to the deck as an optional extra. The rails are of hardwood fastened to 26 stanchions of 2" x 2" hardwood secured to the beamshelf with stainless steel threaded rods. A hardwood capping rail is fastened to the stanchions. Hardwood timbers support a
wide taffrail across the counter. Four hardwood mooring kevels each crossing two stanchions are fastened inside the rails. The rails are notched into the
hardwood stempost. A galvanised stemband runs from stemhead round the forefoot. Galvanised chainplates are bolted through the hull and out over shaped hardwood channels. The channels are drilled to accept beaching legs as an optional extra. The coachroof sides are approx. 1" thick hardwood boards varnished
or oiled and are pierced with three bronze fixed oval portlights and one opening bronze oval porthole in the heads . Two bronze round opening portholes are
fitted in the forward end of the coachroof  On top of the coachroof there is a  sliding hatch with hardwood doors or wash boards. A double opening skylight can
also be fitted as an optional extra. The forward hatch is fitted with an dioptric decklight and one portlight is fitted through the hull side in the forward cabin.
Handrails incorporating boathooks are fitted to the coachroof.

COCKPIT: The standard boat has an open cockpit well with bridge deck giving a large amount of open deck aft in the style of the Essex Smack, with the rails offering adequate weather protection. Tiller steering is standard.

RIG: The mast and spars are built of  Douglas fir, varnished with white painted ends. All fittings are cast or forged galvanised steel, leathered where necessary. Hardwood parrel beads are fitted. Stainless steel standing rigging  with whisker shrouds. The mast is deck-stepped in a galvanised steel tabernacle and the
standing rigging is set up with dead eyes.  Galvanised belaying pins are fitted to pinrails incorporated in the tabernacle assembly.
Running rigging is natural laid Roblon traditionally spliced throughout. Twenty 3"and 5" wooden blocks are rigged including fiddle blocks for the main runners.
The bowsprit has been modified to facilitate pontoon berthing. Although completely traditional in size and appearance the heel is allowed  to hinge upwards in
the bitts.  With the bobstay cast off and the jib halyard hooked on the traveller and hauled out to the bowsprit end the bowsprit can be topped up effortlessly
with the 3 : 1 jib halyard purchase. A stopper knot on the bobstay tackle allows the spar to rest just within the boat's length. Practised once or twice, the whole exercise can take less than a minute and can be accomplished while approaching the berth. The mast can be lowered and raised safely by two people with the bowsprit in the topped up position. The running backstays are led forward to act as sway braces, the forestay is let go and the mast is eased back. The halyard
angle never becomes so flat as to not allow complete control. The lowered mast can be brought forward and stowed within the length of the boat for safer canal-
lock manoeuvring. Mainsail and staysail are in tan terylene. The main is fitted with reef pennants . Jib and topsail are in cream terylene. A mainsail cover is supplied as standard.

ACCOMMODATION: The saloon and forecabin are fitted out in varnished mahogany ply and trim. Upholstery is in fire retardant foam; fitted covers are fully zipped with colours to owner's choice. In the separate heads compartment which is fully epoxy scrimmed with a sealed  floor, well and pump, a toilet is fitted with provision for a holding tank. A wash basin with tap and optional shower attachment is fitted and dry storage space is provided under and next to the sink. One oval opening portlight is fitted as is a dome light. The galley is fitted with a two burner stove, sink and tap, with various shelves and lockers and provision for the optional fridge. Fresh water is contained in a flexible tank fitted in the galley area and is filled via a bronze deck filler. Provision is made for the optional fixed tanks and pumps providing hot and cold running water.  A chart table is fitted over the quarter berth   A double dinette provides seating for four or sleeping for two. The fore-cabin is fitted with two fixed berths and two hanging lockers with shelves behind. Plenty of storage space is provided throughout under the seats, berths and in the galley rea.
The standard layout is just one of many configurations. Depending on the owner's requirements the accommodation plan can be altered to suit.

ENGINE: The boat is fitted with a 15 hp inboard diesel engine. The stainless steel propshaft passes through a bronze tube with flexible inboard bearing and a cutlass outboard bearing to turn a bronze three blade 14" propellor. One rigid diesel tank is fitted and filled via a bronze deck filler. Two batteries are fitted and power is led through a safety switch to a fuse panel with adequate extra points for extra equipment. Power is led to the masthead light via a conduit up the centre of the mast.
Electric lights and equipment to owner's specifications are optional extras.

The rudder is constructed in multi-layer ply and wrapped with epoxy scrim. The rudder swings on custom made stainless steel pintles and the stainless steel rudder stock turns on Nylatron bearings. The bronze rudder head allows the laminated tiller to be lifted clear of the cockpit.

All sizes and specifications are approximate 

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        FORE CABIN 2 BERTHS                                   REAR 1/4 BERTH                                                             VIEW OF MAIN CABIN GALLEY/TABLE

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