This is a truly one-of-a-kind vessel! No expense was spared in creating this unique blue water sailboat. Sturdy steel construction, double ender, cutter rigged flush deck schooner. From the interior's custom-designed carpentry utilizing rare and precious hardwoods to the spacious accomodations, you owe yourself the opportunity to take a closer look at this beauty! With ample sleeping accomodations and three heads, this one is built for comfort and style while cruising the high seas! Six years in the building, this custom-built, one-owner boat will surely turn heads whether at sea or at dock. Don't pass up the chance to tour this one.... she won't disappoint even the most discriminating yachtsman. She comes complete with everything from a comprehensive medical kit to all charts and flags for the Caribbean. Take a close look at her extensive inventory! She is currently out of the water and requires a slight amount of TLC. British registry.
Accommodations and Layout
Tremendous thought and planning was used in the design and layout of the interior. With 3 cabins (main, owner, crew) 3 heads and 2 showers, she sleeps six comfortably. As you step down the companionway you will find a generous galley to port and head to stbd. Hold on to the beautifully crafted wooden handrail as you step down to the spacious U shaped dining area with ash paneling and inlaid ash and brazilian purpleheart oval table. The nav Station is beside an L-shaped settee with another beautifully inlaid ash and purpleheart coffee table. Both sitting areas are elevated from the main red oak flooring by ash platforms for added comfort. Continue forward to the mster cabin and writing desk area. "Crew" quarters forward features 2 upper berths, one lower berth and a workbench which leads to the 3rd head and then chain locker.
Sleeps 6
(3) Heads
corian counters
Vacuflush toilets
(2) Showers
Hanging lockers and storage
Great provisioning room
Glacier Bay Air conditioning
Vibrant tropical upholstery
Custom woodwork throughout
6'2" Headroom
Galley
Forward facing opening ports afford a great view underway and great ventilation at anchor. Very well appointed galley comes complete with everything you need!
glacier Bay refrigeration
Solinoid Valve (needs re-gassing)
Plenty of drawers and storage
Double s/s sink w/gooseneck faucet
3 burner gimbalded stove/oven
Dishes, silverware
Pots and Pans
Engine /Mechanical Equipment
This engine room was designed for ease of maintenance and accessibilty. All mechanical systems are conveniently located in this generous engine room. Quick drop down access from cockpit as well as doorway behind companionway stairs. Built in grab bars and engine belt guards provide safety while underway.
Perkins M90 90hp Diesel Belt driven to prop shaft 1,700 hrs
22" Sailor prop 3 blade
spare prop
3kw Diesel generator
Bow thrusters
Water maker (26 gal/hour)
(needs new membrane)
Glacier Bay Refrigeration and
Air conditing unit combined
Electronics and Navigational Equipment
Furuno radar
Cetrek GPS
Standard Omni VHF
ICOM 710 SSB
cordless HP Printer
Portable GPS, VHF
needs a new Autopilot
needs a new anamometer
Electrical System
6 new 4D fiberglass plate batteries (needs re-charge)
3500 Watt Inverter
voltage regulator
24V - American specs
DC to DC converter steps down 24V to 12V
Wind generator on mast needs new blades
Sails and Rigging
Masts: Main 62' and Foremast 47'
Deck stepped mast
JSI sails and rigging
Fully battened Sails
roller furling Jib
Profurl
Staysail
minor sail repair needed
heavy duty standing rigging (1 step larger than design)
staylock fittings
30' Parachute sea anchor
lazy jacks
Deck and Extras
Aft cockpit has a doghouse with a lexan windshield and bimini with side enclosures.
Life raft 6 man (Givens)
8' Bower custom teak trimmed dingy with sailing rig, 2 hp Honda, secured on cradle
8'Inflatable RIB, 15hp yanmar 2000 also on custom cradle
canvas covers for dingines
2 large deck boxes
cockpit cushions
6 life jackets
6 inflatable harnesses
6 harness life lines
Flare container
Burgundy Hull and White Deck
Flush deck
SS chafing guards
cleats on top of rub rail
Cockpit awning
60# CQR anchor with 200 ft chain
60# Plow anchor with 30 ft chain and 200' rode
100# fisherman anchor (stashed away)
SS stantions welded to deck
fenders
boat hook
bosuns chair
cooler chest
3 fishing rods, gaff hook
Wet suit
1 mens offshore rain suit
1 ladies offshore rain suit
Binoculars
Other Features
This remarkable double ended steel schooner was designed by the late J. Murray Watts in the early 1950's. Made from 3/16" mild steel top sides. The keel bottom (shoe) is 1" plate steel with 1/2" sides. The bottom of the hull is 1/4" mild steel. Originally designed as a seagoing gaff schooner, the sail plan was revised to a Bermudan Schooner rig stepped on deck for easier handling. Johnson Sails of St. Petersburg, FL designed and built the rig. Marine Woodwork & Services of St. Augustine, FL built the hull and completed the interior and commissioning. Upholstery by Gina Buell. Steve Buell, the electrical consultant, both also from St. Augustine, FL.
The original boat plan was for John Bailey of Marine City, Michigan. He built his boat and used her extensively in southern waters with perfect satisfaction. He says the design is fast and seakindly.
Delivery of the "Mary Norma" was in October of 1997 in Bermuda. Her maiden voyage was to St. Augustine, Florida and then up to New York. She has sailed for many years throughtout the Caribbean to Trindad and Venesuela and returned to Fort Pierce, Florida. She is currently on the hard waiting for a new owner to re-commission her and enjoy the many valuable features of this seakindly and luxurious vessel.
Remarks This boat will take you around the world in comfort and safety. She comes complete with so many extras and necessities for long term cruising. She has been out of the water for 3 years and will need some attention to a few minor issues to get her ready to go. Literally, a millon dollars was spent in the creation of this beauty which you can have for half the price! You owe it to yourself to take a close look!
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