Basic Information
- Builder:
- FORMOSA
- Category:
- Cruising Ketch
- Sub Category:
- Classic Yacht
- Model Year:
- 1982
- Year Built:
- 1982
- Country:
- United States
Dimensions
- LOA:
- 47' 0" (14.33m)
- Min Draft:
- 7' 4" (2.24m)
- Clearance:
- 58' 0" (17.68m)
Speed, Capacities and Weight
- Displacement:
- 30800 Pounds
- Water Capacity:
- 140 Gallons
- Fuel Capacity:
- 155 Gallons
Accommodations
- Total Heads:
- 2
Hull and Deck Information
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
- Hull Designer:
- William Garden
Engine Information
- Engines:
- 1
- Manufacturer:
- Ford Lehman
- Model:
- 2712E
- Engine Type:
- Inboard
- Fuel Type:
- Diesel
Overview
BLUEWATER DREAMS?... THIS IS YOUR NEW BOAT!
Prophecy III has already circumnavigated twice and has had many recent upgrades and servicing to all systems. Great performance, comfort and safety in heavy weather.
3 cabin layout 3rd cabin converted to generous storage cabinets, sleeps 5-6. She comes very well equipped with everything you need. Bring your bags and provisions and sail this season!
Please read the comprehensive list of specifications.
Accommodations
As you enter the companionway, the galley is tucked a step down to starboard in a comfortable u-shaped configuration. The large central salon features a curved settee with an oval teak table to starboard and a long bench settee to port. The navigation station with stool, electrical panel, 110V Freezer and 3' work desk with storage are in the passageway leading aft. The spacious master stateroom features a roomy awartship double with classic stern portlights for a comfortable retreat. Ensuite head, considerable cabinets and drawer space. Forward of the main salon to starboard is a cabin with 2 bunks with access to the forward head which is located in the V. Sail locker and anchor locker forward of the head. The port berth was converted to a wall of hanging lockers, shelves and drawers, perfect for extended cruising provisioning!
- Teak and holly sole
- Teak cabinetry and paneling throughout
- Webasto 16000 btu air conditioning unit, New 2014
- 14" Toshiba TV/DVD player 2011
- Weems and Plath brass Clock, Barometer and Temperature
- 3 Opening hatches
- 16 bronze ports
- New manual head aft 2015
- Room to install holding tank
- Lectric san head forward 2009
Galley
Seaward Princess 3 burner propane stove/oven
Xintex propane monitor and solenoid 2012
Magic Chef Microwave 2011
Norcold cold plate refrigeration 2012
110V Front loading Freezer 2013
Double SS sink
Pressure water system w/ new pump and lines 2012
Deck Equipment
Maxwell Electric Windlass - reconditioned (2013)
45# CQR Anchor
45# Plow anchor
(2) 30# Danforth anchors
Double anchor rollers
Overall length 52' with bowsprit
Shurflo deck wash pump (2012)
30" tall stanchions and lifelines (2009)
Dinghy Davits
Revere 6 man Liferaft (2012) - due for re-cert
Lifesling
SS granny bars at main mast
SS bow rails
SS stern rails
Emergency Tiller
Emergency Rudder
Glue down teak decks
High gunnels
Heavy duty cleats
6 teak deck boxes with canvas covers
Teak boarding ladder
Dorade vents
Center cockpit
Bimini (2014)
Dodger (2012)
Cockpit cushions
Full canvas shade awning
SS Magma propane grill (2011)
(2) SS Fender holders and 6 Fenders
(4) Deck spreader lights
Bottom freshly painted, new zincs (2015)
(4) Fire extinguishers (2014)
Flares
PFD's
Sails & Rigging
Aluminum mast and spars
Ketch rigged
Main mast keel stepped
Mast steps
Mizzen mast deck stepped
Club footed Staysail
Harken Roller Furler (2009)
(2) Sets of Sails
All Sails cleaned and repaired (2009)
Yankee Genoa (2009)
Fully Battened Mainsail with 3 reef points, Stack Pack system, good condition
Mizzen Sail
Spinnaker
Spinnaker pole
Spare Mainsail, spare Mizzen, spare Jib
SS wire rigging (inspected 2015)
Chromed bronze turnbuckles
New halyards (2012-2014)
All winches reconditioned (2014)
#48 Lewmar
(2) #36 Barient
(2) #25 Barlow
#27 Barlow
(2) #23 Barlow
#16 Barlow
#5 Lewmar
Traveler
Electronics/Navigation Equipment
Garmin 4208 Chartplotter (2011)
Garmin Radar (2011)
XM Weather and Radio (2012)
Raytheon Autopilot
Icom MC M600 SSB
New Copper ribbon (2015)
Icom VHF M412 (2011)
AIS Receiver EM TRAK R100 (2013)
Airmar Depth sounder (2012)
Raymarine Wind Indicator
Ritchie compass on Pedestal
Mechanical
Well lighted and clean engine compartment with easy access
Complete mechanical logs
Ford Sabre Diesel, 2500 hours
Closed cooling system
New Heat exchanger (2014)
Borg Warner transmission
New Fuel pump (2014)
New Prop Shaft, Cutlass bearing and Motor mounts (2013)
3 bladed prop
New Dual Racor fuel filters (2015)
New Groco 1000 engine sea strainer (2013)
(9) Bronze seacocks, some new, all serviced
Fuel tanks inspected (2015) 125 gal plus 30 gal poly tank (2013)
Engine gauges replaced (2012)
Chain and cable steering
(2) Rule bilge pumps
(2) Sump pumps (2013)
New 110 gal aluminum water tank and new lines (2012)
secondary 30 gal water tank
FloJet fresh water pump (2012)
7 gal hot water heater
Katadyne Watermaker - rebuilt (2015)
Many spares and parts
Electrical
Fully re-wired and re-bonded (2012-2014)
110V system
12V system
12V Lighting
All LED Interior lighting (2014)
220V for Air Conditioning unit
(5) 105 Amp AGM Batteries House bank (2012-2013)
(1) 105 Amp AGM Start Battery (2013)
Xantrex Battery Monitor (2013)
Balmar alternator (2009) and spare
Xantrex 200 watt Inverter/Charger (2012)
Kyocera Solar panel (2014)
Wind Generator
30 amp shore power cords w/50 amp splitter