Townson 'da Vinci 43' - a, luxurious fractional sloop/cutter (ARDO)

RE-LISTED AT NEW PRICE

Launched in 2006, built in triple skin heart Kauri, she is a luxurious, immaculately finished cruiser. With accommodation for 4 in 2 double cabins with ensuites, huge domestic inventory, powered by a 56 hp Yanmar 4JH3, she is a discerning buyer's dream. This craft is a union of the very best in NZ design and boat building art which results in a mini super yacht with an inventory of practical and luxury items (contact Janis for more details).

Boat codeARDO
Price$485,000 O.N.O.  
Model43' X 12' X 6' fractional sloop/cutter
Length LOA13.1m
Draft2.0m
Berths4
DesignerW.R. (Bill) Townson
BuilderW.R. (Bill) Townson
Launched2006
Mooring includedNo

Propulsion:
Num. of engines1
Engine typeYanmar 4JH3
CoolingFresh water
Power per eng.56 HP
Engine year2006
Fuel typeDiesel
Prop(s)3 x bladed fixed

Build:
Hull materialNZ Kauri
ConstructionTriple skin cold moulded NZ Heart Kauri epoxy glass skin in and out
Deck and cabin tops composite ply, foam core and glass, with teak overlay on working areas
lead fin keel with bulb and wings
Glassed overN.A.

Facilities:
ElectricsBattery banks 1 x engine and 3 x house
provision for shaft driven alternator
shore power (12 and 230 volts)
Entertainment4 x 50 watt Pioneer DVD/CD/MP3/AM/FM Tuner Stereo Speaker System
Sharp LCD TV
Water systemRain water collection system
pressure water
30 litre hot water cylinder heated from engine cooling or shore power
Accommodation2 x double cabins, fwd and aft
Toilets2
Showers3
FridgeYes
FreezerYes
Domestic equip.3 x burner gas stove, oven, grill, rotisserie with range hood and extractor fan
4 cu ft fridge and 4 cu ft freezer
washing machine
fold down work bench and tool locker
gas bottles
leather upholstered squabs
inlaid walnut table
hanging locker and drying cupboard
rubbish bag holder
electric water heater
galley water filter
foot operated salt water pump
2 x Jabsco Manual toilets with holding tanks (vents to mast head)

Boat gear:
CommunicationsYaesu all band transceiver - HF, VHF and UHF including marine and HAM (HAM licence required) bands, can also receive mw and sw broadcast bands
Echo sounderYes
Auto pilotYes
Nav equipmentFull Nexus NX2 networked instrument system includes wind, speed, navigation, depth, chart plotter, GPS and Autopilot
Furuno Radar
CompassYes
TenderOptional GOP Sailing Tender, Cat Boat Rig (stows snugly on cabin top)
3.5 hp Tohatsu
Electric CapstanYes
Anchors2 x Manson Plough
Fire ext.2
Warps & cordage2 x 30M anchor chains, plus 2 x 50m warps
Bilge fld detectorYes
ExtrasStorage tube for MOB Danbuoy
Tuned Aerial
double jet anchor washdown
scupper rain water collection
purpose built storage including tender mast and gear stowage
wet locker in boarding platform for dive gear
lift up curved helmsman's seat
spare tiller with second aft tiller attachment for direct wind vane steering
Nilsson Electric Furling Winch
Built to Cat 1, very little required to qualify and much more (contact Janis)

Sailing equipment:
Sail inventoryTri-radial fully battened main
Tri-radial furling headsail
Staysail
Asymmetrical MPS spinnaker furler
Masts and spars3/4 cutter rig
in boom furler
headsail furler
removable inner forestay
Rigging!5/16 Sparcraft 2 spreader with cutter gear
All dissimilar metals separated by a Formica insulator
Winches6 x Anderson self tailers (cockpit, mast, under dodger)
electric capstan for halyards and furler etc (cabin top)

Note: All specifications have been provided to City of Sails Marine by the vendor, thus City of Sails Marine Brokers provides no guarantee of their accuracy. A full inventory list will be prepared and agreed at the point of sale.

W.R. (Bill) Townson
 
43' X 12' X  6'  fractional sloop/cutter