From the owner: 

History

It was an exhilarating sail back to Plymouth, especially trying to round Dodman Point with tricky wind and tide conditions. It was after this journey and a few more trial sails that we decided we had to improve Anemone’s performance. Her lifting rudders were sluggish in response to steering so we commissioned a boatbuilder to copy the design from later 9m Catalac models for fixed rudders and added skegs.

Both of us found handling the sails awkward compared with our previous yachts so, in order to make sail changes safer and quicker, we installed in-mast reefing for the main and upgraded the furling gear for the jib. Now all sail handling is conveniently carried out from the cockpit. This suited us especially as we did most of our voyages two-handed.

1998 was an expensive year. Not only did we have the rudders and sails done but we had all the rigging renewed, new stainless steel fuel tanks installed, a stern platform fitted for dinghy stowage and a complete overhaul of the port engine. All this paid off, though, as we felt confident that Anemone was seaworthy and a pleasure to sail.

The following years saw a standard maintenance/improvement pattern and regular seasons sailing, sometimes on our own or with friends and at other times in company with yachts from local clubs. We have great memories of this time when Anemone became a home from home and we lived a life tuned in to the elements.

So, why are we selling her? Unfortunately Dave fell seriously ill a couple of years ago and gradually it became obvious that our days of adventure had come to an end. Anemone has lain idle in the yard for 18 months and she really needs a new lease of life with fresh owners. Over the last few months I have taken her through a winter refit and, now that spring has come, she is raring to go. Are you ready to take her on?

I hope so.

Specifications:
LOA 9.0m (29’ 3”) ~ Beam 4.2m (13’ 9”) ~ Draught 0.75m ( 2’ 6”) ~ Sail Area approx. 39 sq m (420 sq ft) ~ Weight 4 tons ~ Berths 7 in total: 1 double & 1 single cabin; saloon converts to extra double, 1 pilot berth, 1 quarter berth *

Construction:
Designer Tom Lack
Built 1975 *
Material GRP
Sails:
Standing Rigging S/Steel 1998
Main Add-on In-mast reefing system with new sail fitted 1998
Genoa Furlex 200 (1998)
Spinnaker Pole and sail
Winches 2 hand driven for port & s’board sheets
Spares 3 x previous sails for emergency use (new in 1992)
Cruising 5 knots
Engines: *
Yanmar 2 x 7.5hp diesel. Port rebuilt 1998. Sbd new gearbox 2001
Fuel 2 x 9 gallon S/Steel tanks (1998)
Batteries New 2004
Cruising 6 – 7 knots
Consumption ~ Very economical !
Navigation:*
Compass Heath steering compass with light
Log VDO electronic
Tachometer VDO, serves both engines via switch over
Echo sounder Echopilot 770, 2 transducers (one in each hull)
Autopilot Autohelm 3000
Radio 2 x Navico VHF
GPS Magellan handheld but with mains kit

Ground tackle:
Bruce 10kg with 100’ chain
Danforth 25lb with 12 ft chain + 90 ft nylon warp
CQR Small kedge
Fenders 10 various sizes
Lines Various lengths and types
Dinghy:
Inflatable 8 ft
Outboard Mercury 3.5hp
Safety:
Life raft 4 man Lifeguard (needs servicing)*
Foghorn Two
Fire blanket Saloon/galley
Pumps Whale Gusher 10 pump serves both engine bays
2 x Whale Gusher pumps, one in each hull
Galley:*
Gas 2 x 15 kg cylinders, one for stove + heater, one for fridge
Cooker Flavel Vanessa cooker with over and grill
Fridge Electrolux 4 cu ft gas/mains/12v
BBQ Not quite galley equipment – stainless steel BBQ fits to stern!
Water:
Tanks 4 x 5 gallons plastic (2 tanks per hull)
Pumps 1 electric in galley, 1 hand pump in toilet
Sea toilet New 1998

*a.. Although Anemone is an elderly lady (Sail No. 59) she has been maintained in general good condition. Recent improvements include specially designed chart table in the aft cabin, relining & re-carpeting bathroom and aft cabin; engine service, anti-fouling, new side screens and wheelhouse cover.
*b.. Quarter berth was removed to accommodate larger fridge when cruising but can be easily reconverted.
*c.. Engines have completely separate systems in each hull. Access to main block and electrics is relatively easy via large compartments and to water pump + alternator belts via internal hatches.
*d.. Main instrument dials on an inboard swinging panel so out of sight when vessel locked up.
*e.. Fire extinguishers and flares now out of date and need replacing.
*f.. Decent standing head room in the galley, wheelhouse and cabins is a big plus for this boat, as is the mammoth amount of storage space for every member of the crew, from galley slave and deckhand to navigator and engineer!
*g.. Welcome on board “Anemone”.

Reduced for quick summer sale £21,995 SOLD

All details are as supplied by the owner and cannot be guaranteed by SMB, and must be verified by a prospective purchaser before making an offer to purchase.