Introductory Comments Valiant Yachts began back in 1973 when Robert Perry was commissioned to build a new class of cruising sailboat, one with traditional styling that could be easily managed by a couple, offering an element of performance associated with racing sailboats. Ever since, the name Valiant is synonymous with world class performance yachts and recognized throughout the world for their combination of strength, stability, performance, safety and comfort.
In 1984 current President Rich Worstell, moved the molds to Texas where the current production facility exists today. Valiant Yachts are built to order on a semi-custom basis and Engelenbakis no exception. This is the second Valiant the current owner and experienced yachtsman has commissioned the factory to build, the 42' model being the first. There are numerous upgrades that both benefit the livability and functionality of the vessel's basic design making her a very customized 50.
Valiant Yachts are engineered with attention to detail and maintenance. Each system and component is designed for easy access to tanks, pumps, wiring, even the engine is readily available and removable if necessary. All plumbing and electrical systems meet or exceed marine standards. All Valiant hulls are totally electrically bonded and grounded.
Engelenbakis a truly exceptional sailing yacht offering that has been sailed seasonally in the Great Lakes, dry stored with a custom cover during the winter months and always maintained to the highest standards.
Interior Accommodations Engelenbak is a two stateroom, two head, aft cockpit cruiser that has been meticulously maintained by her original and current owner as a fresh water sailboat. The entire interior is brightly finished cherry, and satin finished teak and holly cabin sole. The upholstery is a contemporary custom fabric imported from Europe, adding color and flair to the interior beauty of the vessel.
Beginning forward and aft of the chain locker, the master stateroom has a double "V" berth with a custom spring matteress and storage lockers beneath with slide out drawers. Two large hanging lockers are to starboard with a small seat below. There are four closing lockers above the berth on both sides with reading lights aft. Additional storage is located to starboard in a hanging locker with a small settee below. Moving aft and located on the portside is the forward stateroom head with vanity and mirror.
The main salon is the full beam of the yacht with a straight bench settee to starboard and an U-shaped settee to port, facing a very large drop-leaf table that is on the centerline. There are bookshelves and lockers above and outboard of the settees. The owner had the factory build a custom wine rack located at the forward end of the port settee with book shelf above.
The U-shaped galley, to port, is open to the salon and has excellent counter space topped in Corian, generous locker and drawer storage, and oversize top-loading refrigeration and freezer space located under the forward counter for added volume and convenience. Galley equipment is listed further on in this description.
Opposite the galley, to starboard, is the forward facing navigation station, with comfortable seat and full size lift top desk. All instruments and displays are properly laid out, and there is a bookshelf adjacent to the main breaker panel. Also in this area are 110-volt outlets and a 12-volt cigarette-type plug. The bench type Nav. seat opens to provide additional storage below.
Aft of the Nav area are two lockers, one with four sliding shelves for pots and pans as well as canned goods, the other above. Next aft to starboard is the second head with separate stall shower forward. The Corian topped vanity is outward facing with a large storage area accessed through the counter top. An access panel facing aft allows passage to the work area and fuel filters, battery charger and front of the engine.
The guest stateroom is on the portside of the companionway. The large double berth is outboard, with drawers under and a locker with shelving is outboard. The owner ordered a custom cabinet inboard of the berth with drawers and shelving.
There are fourteen opening cabin trunk ports, six deck hatches, and two chrome dorade ventilators provide light and air for the heads. This is augmented by two reverse cycle air conditioning units, serving forward, salon and aft cabins.
Bose surround sound system Sony Stereo Sony Multi disc changer Flat panel television GE VHF player Portable CD player Stereo amplifier for the system Halogen brass reading lights throughout main salon and staterooms Weems and Plath brass ship's clock and barometer Companionway and hatch screens Custom spring mattress
Galley The galley is aft of the salon on the port side and contains a four burner propane stove with oven. The refrigeration and freezer compartments are located in the galley facing forward toward the main salon. This was a custom design feature enabling the chef to prepare food and be involved with their company. There is ample consideration given to the storage and counter space.
Sea Frost two plate freezer system Sea Frost single plate refrigeration system Sea Frost temperature gauges Stainless steel four burner stove with oven Propane 12 volt solenoid shut off Manual propane shut off below stove 110 volt outlets Seagull water filter with faucet Fresh water foot pump at sink Spice rack Grohe faucets Corian counter tops Microwave in custom cabinet overhead Custom storage area outboard of the stove Custom sliding shelf in refrigeration compartment with third opening access
Electronics at Nav Center B&G Hydra 2000 Autopilot - New 2004 Furuno Navnet 1732 CNT, C-Map radar plotter with 4kw radar dome - New 2004 B&G Hydra 2000 Multi Display Ocean Pak System with 2 Full Function Split Displays and 360 Wind Angle Leica GPS Model MX412B ICOM M127 VHF A/C and D/C breaker panels with voltage and amperage displays Espar heater control Air conditioning control panels for both units
Electronics in Cockpit Furuno 1700 GPS Plotter B&G Hydra 2000 autopilot display B&G Hydra 2000 ulti display ICOM M59 VHF B&G Hydra 2000 multi display - mounted under the dodger Ritchie compass Tri-Color strobe on mast head
Engine and Mechanical Equipment Westerbeke 62 hp diesel engine with 805 hours - Fresh water cooled w/ V - drive and reduction gear. Marine Cruise air conditioning reverse cycle - Two 16K BTU single split units Deluxe engine panel recessed in cockpit Single lever top-mounted shifter and throttle at pedestal Auto Prop - self feathering on 1 ½" stainless steel Nautilloy shaft Spur line cutters on prop shaft Espar heater Fuel sidestream polishing and transfer system between all four tanks with manifold Aluminum fuel tanks - total of 4 tanks, 156 gallons with manifold and two fill inlets Fuel tanks are fitted with clean-outs and are removable Water tanks are stainless steel with clean-outs and are removable, fitted with winter drain valves at lowest point Tank gauging for water, fuel and holding tanks Saddle fuel tanks Remote oil filters for engine and generator Electric pump out for engine and generator oil changes Manual head pump out for both forward and aft holding tanks
Electrical System Valiant's electrical panel provides DC volt meter, amp meter, AC volt meter, reverse polarity indicator, DC breakers with 23 positions and AC breakers with 12 positions available.
Westerbeke 8 kW generator, 204 hours Stat Power Portawattz 3000 Inverter Three gel cell house bank batteries - New 2007 Engine start battery gel cell - New 2007 Pro Marine battery charger 50 AMP output with temperature sensor Alternator, 100 amp Battery selector switch - house banks Start battery selector switch Windlass breaker switch Custom interior lighting Cockpit lighting Courtesy lighting Interior locker lighting 110 volt and 12 volt outlets throughout
Hull & Deck Construction The hull is one piece, solid fiberglass, hand laminated alternate layers of mat and woven roving. The deck is of hand laminated, balsa cored fiberglass for strength/weight ratio with high density structural foam in high stress areas. Isophthalic resin is used throughout the entire layup of hull, deck and all other fiberglass components. The resin is hand-batched and catalyzed in one-gallon increments. The catalyst/resin mixture is dyed to achieve the proper wet-out technique.
The rudder is fabricated in fiberglass hand-laminated exterior structural parts, with solid stainless steel rudder shaft welded to an internal steel core, and encased in resin and foam.
The skeg has fiberglass hand-laminated exterior structural parts with internal steel welding encased in resin and foam. Skeg is glassed to hull and through-bolted with 10 stainless steel bolts with a one-piece stainless steel backing plate.
The keel has external mounted lead ballast, 3M 5200 sealant. Through-bolted with 18 - ¾" stainless steel J bolts incorporating stainless steel backing plates
The deck is mechanically joined to the hull with through bolts and bedded with 3M 5200 sealant, and the hull has ½" closed cell foam interior insulation from the waterline to the sheer.
The bulkheads are bonded with fiberglass to the hull and deck with tie plates to floor structures. All the furniture is fiberglassed and bonded to the hull and deck.. The hull is insulated with ½" closed cell foam from the waterline to the sheer. The engine room is lined with one inch Sound Stop lined foam throughout to provide thermal and acoustic insulation.
Teak eyebrow - port and starboard side of trunk cabin Molded-in structural rub rail with sacrificial teak and stainless strake
Deck Equipment Bruce 45# anchor with 225' of 5/16" high tensile chain Danforth anchor w/ 125' ½" nylon rode Additional rode 125' 5/8" nylon Lighthouse 1501 Windlass 12 volt w/ hand-held remote, horizontal model Mast guards Deck wash down pump with faucet Valiant custom Switlik liferaft cradle Switlick 6 person liferaft in hard case - (not currently certified) Stern anchor storage with hawse, bracket, roller and fiberglass bin. Elkhide covered wheel Cockpit table with flip up sides Outboard motor bracket on stbd cockpit rail Antenna tower with outboard motor lifting device Cockpit pad eyes for jack line Cockpit shower Divided chain locker Extended stern rail from boarding gate to boarding gate Side mount stainless steel swim ladder Two dorades with fiberglass boxes and stainless steel guards Hard dodger Cockpit sun shade Pedestal cover Mainsail cover with Valiant logo
Sails and Rigging Valiant's new custom fabricated mast and rig with bowsprit provide a maximum sail area and excellent helm balance. All Valiant spars are through-deck stepped to ensure maximum strength. The running gear and oversized self-tailing winches make sail handling manageable for all crew members.
Sail Inventory: Quantum main 9.6 oz. dacron full battens with three reef points Quantum 125% Genoa 7.6 oz. dacron w/ luff tape and UV protection Quantum 95% Genoa 7.6 oz. dacron w/ luff tape and UV protection Quantum Staysail 10.3 oz. dacron with UV protection Quantum asymmetrical spinnaker 1.5 oz. nylon and ATN dousing sock
Sail Furling Equipment: Schaefer 3100 genoa furling system on headsail Schaefer 2100 furling system for staysail Rigging and Winches Monitor self steering wind vane Valiant custom mast and boom - white polyurethane finish with double spreaders Rod rigging with Navtec hardware Antal Batcar system on the mainsail and mast track Running backstays with Navtec hardware Navtec hydraulic backstay adjuster Whisker pole Genoa turning blocks w/ two double sheaves Genoa tracks are recessed w/ twin lead blocks Staysail tracks have twin lead blocks Upgraded main halyard to ½" Kevlar
Lewmar Winches: Primary: 2 #66 CST Ocean Series Staysail: 2 #44 CST Ocean Series Halyard: 1 #44 CST Ocean Series Mainsheet: 1 #48 CST Ocean Series Outhaul winch: 1 #16 CST Ocean Series
Closing Remarks The Valiant 50' is the flagship of the company's highly regarded successful designs. Engelenbak, a 2000 model, offers an exceptionally well equipped and maintained example. The experienced yachtsman who built her wanted a strong, safe, attractive, quality-built yacht that could be handled shorthanded and was set up to go anywhere in the world. No expense was spared during the building and maintenance after delivery. Engelenbak has had very light use on the Great Lakes since new.
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