Massively upgraded, huge-spec, late example of the popular Finot-designed Beneteau Oceanis 281.

Purchased for family cruising, she can be easily sailed single-handed. She is also more than capable of club racing thanks to her being comprehensively refitted and well thought-out deck gear and the combination of her taller mast, custom-made sails and 2-bladed folding prop should make her the quickest Oceanis 281 on the water (in the right hands) by some margin.

Her highlights are many, but in summary:-

·         Comprehensively refitted in 2013/14.

·         Full condition report survey and valuation available from May 2014.

·         Fully-battened mainsail with single-line reefing led aft to cockpit, stackpack bag with lazyjacks and Rutgerson battencars (the mainsail will drop under its own weight).

·         Taller rig than standard.

·         All main control lines led aft to cockpit.

·         Folding prop.

·         Larger engine option.

·         Top of the range Raymarine ST70 sailing instruments.

·         Pressurised hot & cold water system.

·         Shower.

·         Heads with holding tank.

·         Cooker with oven and grill.

·         Fridge.

·         Heating.

·         Shorepower with battery chargers.

·         6-berths with huge aft cabin.

MINNIE is the perfect solution for anyone looking for a comfortable, safe and capable coastal cruising yacht at a sensible price where all of the future expenditure has been addressed. Most of her sisterships are approaching the age where standing rigging, sails and electronics will need replacement. MINNIE has benefitted from all of this in one big refit, with the work completed by professional shipwright, electricians, engineers and sailmakers. MINNIE is as close to ‘turn-key’ as it is possible to get.

MINNIE is now offered for sale due to a slight change of plan which necessitates the purchase of a slightly larger yacht for more bluewater-orientated cruising.

RCD Status: The yacht is exempt from the requirements of Directive 94/25EC (Recreational Craft Directive) as she was first placed into use within the EU prior to 16^th June 1998.

Hull:

·         White non-slip GRP decks and coachroof.

·         White gelcoat hull.

·         Teak cockpit seating.

·         Transom bridge replaced – May 2014.

·         Silver/grey hull stripes (2014).

·         Yellow/gold cavita line (2012).

·         International Micron Extra grey antifouling – 2014.

Keel & Rudder:

·         Bolted iron shallow fin.

·         Keel bolts cleaned and painted – 2012.

·         Keel treated with Furtan and International Primercon – 2014.

·         Balanced GRP rudder blade.

Engine & Gearboxes:

·         Volvo Penta MD2020B 18hp 3-cylinder diesel engine (larger engine than standard 1GM10 9hp).

·         Freshwater cooling via raw water inlet and heat exchanger.

·         Volvo MS2LD 2.38:1 reduction gearbox.

·         Teleflex single-lever throttle/gear control in cockpit.

·         Volvo control panel in cockpit.

·         Engine seacock replaced 2013.

Maintenance & Performance:

·         Engine service – May 2014.

·         Engine hours – approx 840 as of May 2014.

Propulsion & Steering:

·         Shaft drive with protected GRP shaft skeg and 25mm stainless steel shaft.

·         Volvo shaft seal replaced – 2013.

·         Brunton Varifold 2-bladed folding propeller – 2014.

·         Spare 3-bladed fixed propeller.

·         Direct rudder connection to tiller.

·         Varnished laminated teak tiller (overhauled 2013).

·         Spinlock Aysmmetric handle extendable tiller extension – 2013.

Voltage Systems:

·         12vDC domestic system.

·         220vAC ring main via shorepower.

Battery Banks:

·         1x 12vDC 60Ah engine start battery.

·         1x 12vDC 85Ah service battery.

Battery Charger:

·         Enag CDM8 8amp 12/220v automatic battery charger for engine start battery.

Alternators:

·         Engine mounted alternator.

Shore Power:

·         230v Shore power system with RCD, cable and 2x 220vAC sockets in interior.

Other Electrical:

·         DC panel replaced 2014.

·         Nasa BM1 battery monitor connected to service battery bank – 2014.

·         CBE combined 12vDC socket with TV aerial at chart table – 2014.

Fresh Water & Water Heating System:

·         Pressurised water system, hot and cold. 

·         Hot water tank with water heated by engine-driven calorifier or via 220v immersion heater element.

·         Jabsco Par Max 2.9 WPS 25psi 12vDC water pressure pump – 2013.

·         Hot & cold pressurised water supply to galley.

·         Hot & cold pressurised water supply to heads with pull out shower head – overhauled with new seals and taps – 2013.

·         Cold pressurised water supply to transom shower.

Bilge Pumps:

·         12vDC electric bilge pump discharging shower tray.

·         Manual bilge pump in cockpit.

Black / Grey water:

·         Grey water discharges directly overboard via gravity or 12vDC pump.

·         Black water discharges directly overboard or to holding tank via diverter valve.

Gas system:

·         Gas regulator and flexible hose replaced – 2013.

Other plumbing:

·         Seacocks serviced – 2014.

Fuel:

·         30-litre plastic fuel tank in aft locker (no need for fuel gauge as the tank is transparent).

Fresh water:

·         190-litre GRP water tank beneath forward berth with CBD 12vDC water tank gauge at chart table (2013).

Blackwater holding tanks:

·         Plastic hold tank aft with CBD 12vDC tank gauge at chart table (2013).

In Cockpit:

·         2x Raymarine ST70 multi-displays in cockpit (showing wind, speed, depth, log, GPS etc) – 2014.

·         Raymarine short arm wind transducer – 2014.

·         Raymarine active GPS antenna – 2014.

·         Autohelm ST100 tiller pilot – overhauled 2014.

·         Plastimo bulkhead compass.

At Chart table:

·         Raymarine ST70 multi-display at chart table (showing wind, speed, depth, log, GPS etc) – 2014.

·         Garmin 451 Colour GPS chart plotter – 2014.

·         Navtex integrated to DSC VHF.

·         Clock & Barometer.

Communications Equipment:

·         Silva S15 VHF with DSC and Navtex.

·         Vtronix Hawk VHF aerial with windex – 2014.

Galley:

·         Plastimo Neptune 2000 2-burner stainless steel cooker with oven and grill.

·         Top-opening cold box with 12vDC Frigoboat refrigeration (cold plate replaced 2013).

·         Stainless steel sink at galley with pressuried hot & cold water supply.

Heads/Showers:

·         Jabsco manual marine WC.

·         Hot & cold pressurised showers with 12vDC pump out.

·         Transom shower with cold pressurised water.

Air-Conditioning, Heating & Ventilation:

·         Ardic 042-D diesel-fired hot air cabin heating system with outlets in saloon and aft cabin.

·         Lewmar opening deckhead hatch with further Lewmar opening side ports throughout.

·         Side ports re-bedded 2012.

Entertainment:

·         Meos 13.1” 12vDC LCD TV with DVD player and recording function – 2013.

·         Glomex Talitha compact masthead amplified TV/FM aerial – 2014.

·         Sony Bluetooth media streamer stereo – 2013.

·         Cockpit speakers – 2013.

·         Saloon speakers – 1998.

Lighting:

·         12 V LED lights in cabin ceilings, galleys and heads. Reading lamps at each berth – 2014.

Summary of Accommodation:

·         Cherry-stained mahogany joinery throughout.

·         Mahogany soleboards.

·         Wood battening to exposed hull sides in saloon with vinyl linings in accommodation cabins.

·         Moulded GRP headlinings.

·         Red patterned cloth upholstery throughout with matching curtains.

·         White laminate heads.

Description of layout from forwards:

Forepeak:

·         Separated from main saloon via curtain. Water tank beneath. Stowage outboard via shelves running fore and aft and shelving aft. Saloon seat backrest folds down to create comfortable double berth whilst still allowing use of saloon settee berths. Opening deckhead hatch and LED deckhead light.

Main Saloon:

·         Offering good standing headroom throughout. U-shaped settee seating with stowage beneath. Further stowage outboard in open shelving or closed lockers. Fixed side-ports and deckhead hatch. Folding leaf table over centerline.

Galley:

L-shaped galley with fixed 2-burner stove with oven and grill, large top-opening cold box with 12vDC refrigeration, stainless steel sink with hot & cold pressurised supply and stowage in closed lockers outboard, pan stowage beneath stove, cutlery drawer and cupboard beneath sink. Opening side port. LED deckhead light.

Chart table:

Aft facing chart table with DC panel housing navigation instruments, VHF, stereo headunit, DC switch panel, battery monitoring system, tank level monitor, 12vDC socket and masthead light switches. Stowage beneath ½ chart-sized table top for charts. Further stowage aft and mounting bracket for 12vDC LCD TV allowing complete removal of the system when sailing. Diesel heating control. Aft of chart table is a cupboard with stowage for lifejackets, harness lines, flare-packs, as well as housing the battery charger, RCD and switch for immersion heater. Further stowage on top for binoculars, torches and other items. Opening side port. LED deckhead light. Companionway steps removable to access engine.

Aft Cabin:

Accessed from the port side of the yacht aft of the galley is a double cabin extending beneath the cockpit. Standing headroom forward for dressing etc. Hanging locker with open stowage above and locker stowage beneath. Stowage beneath berth and outboard in open shelves. Further stowage at aft end of the berth for bedding etc. Extremely large double berth allowing comfortable sleeping fore & aft or athwartships. Opening side ports to cockpit and to transom for ventilation. LED deckhead lights. Access to the aft end of the engine and the shaft via removable panels. Battery switches.

Heads:

Accessed from the starboard side aft of the chart table. Manual marine WC discharging directly overboard or to holding tank. Recessed sink with hot & cold pressurised water supply and pull out shower hose attachment. Shower drainage via 12vDC pump out. Stowage in mirrored lockers above counter and in locker beneath. Toilet roll holder and hooks for lifejackets or wet-weather gear. Opening sideport outboard. LED deckhead light. 

Rig:

·         Z-spars Z351 section anodised aluminium alloy mast. (Upgraded from standard Z265 section and approx 30cm taller than standard Oceanis 281 rig).

·         Deck-stepped 11/12^th fractional rig with one set of swept back spreaders.

·         Split backstay.

·         1x19 stainless steel wire standing rigging replaced 2014.

·         Gooseneck fittings, vang fittings, boom & sheaves replaced 2014.

·         Mast halyard exits changed to stainless steel – 2014.

·         Full-battened mainsail system with Rutgerson battencars. Upgraded from standard semi-battened system – 2013.

·         Lazyjacks (2014) and stackpack bag – 2013.

·         2x single line reefs (2014) with Lewmar Synchro 50mm blocks (2013) controllable from cockpit.

·         6x Lewmar Synchro 50mm togglehead halyard blocks at base of mast (2013).

·         Z-spars sprung solid rod vang (new rod 2013) with 10:1 cascade led aft to cockpit (2013).

·         Marlowbraid low-stretch main and genoa halyards – 2013.

·         All running rigging replaced 2013.

·         Spinlock jammers (port side XAS twin jammer fitted 2013).

·         Spinlock PXR cam cleats at companionway – 2013.

·         Deck organisers replaced – 2013.

·         Adjustable genoa tracks.

·         Z-spars 57mm spinnaker pole – 2013.

·         All deck blocks replaced with Lewmar Synchro blocks – 2013.

·         Upgraded 6:1 mainsheet system – 2013.

·         5:1 mainsail outhaul internal system – 2013.

·         4:1 cunningham system – 2013.

·         Spinnaker pole uphaul (2014) and downhaul lines fitted and led aft to cockpit – 2013.

·         Asymmetric spinnaker system with tackline, sheets, tweakers, after guys – 2013.

·         All snap shackles replaced with Wichard quick release – 2014.

Winches:

·         2x Lewmar 16ST chrome self-tailing primary winches in cockpit.

·         1x Lewmar 16 chrome 2-speed halyard winch at companionway (upgraded over 8 single speed) – 2013.

·         1x Lewmar 8 chrome 1-speed winch at companionway.

Sails:

·         Sanders Sails fully battened mainsail – Dimension Polyant C-Breeze Dacron – 2013.

·         Sanders Sails 135% furling genoa – Dimension Polyant SF Dacron with UV strip – 2013.

·         135% furling genoa – Dacron with padded luff – 2007.

·         Elvstrom Sails semi-battened mainsail with sliders – 1998.

·         Sander Sails full tri-radial asymmetric cruising chute with launch bag – 2013.

Note: all Sanders Sails were custom made to measure for the slightly taller rig and our cruising/racing requirements.

General:

·         Stainless steel pushpit and pulpit.

·         Twin guardrails with plastic-cated guardwires.

·         Aft boarding ladder.

Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:

·         Stemhead fitting with single anchor roller and pin.

·         Ultra-light Fortress FX-11 aluminium anchor - 2013.

·         Spare 12kgs Brittany anchor.

·         15m chain (split with galvanised anchor joining link – 2013).

·         20m anchor warp.

·         Warps and fenders.

·         Boathook.

Covers, Canvas & Cushions:

·         Sanders Sails stackpack mainsail cover with lazyjacks – 2013.

·         Spare stackpack mainsail cover (stitched to Elvstrom mainsail) – 2010.

·         Sanders Sails canvas sprayhood – 2013.

·         Sanders Sails protective canvas tiller cover – 2013.

·         Spare canvas sprayhood – 2010.

·         Winch covers.

·         Burgundy canvas cockpit cushions.

Tender & Outboard:

·         Eco Wetline 2.60 inflatable dinghy – 2007.

·         Outboard bracket at pushpit.

Safety Equipment:

·         LED Tricolour / anchor masthead light – 2014.

·         Steaming light – 2014.

·         Ocean Safety Octahedral RORC radar reflector – 2013.

·         Ocean Safety horseshoe buoy with light – 2013.

·         MOB recovery sling.

·         Ocean Safety RRK Race Rescue knife – 2013.

·         Ikaros Coastal flare pack – 2013.

·         Webbing jackstays – 2013.

·         First aid Kit – 2013.

Fire-fighting equipment:

·         Fire extinguishers in saloon and aft cabin.

·         Fire blanket at galley.