We commissioned the build of MATATA as we planned a world trip with the whole family.  For this reason, Nautor carried out some small modifications to the yacht for long distance sailing. These included chart storage, dry food storage and various other tweaks to the normal specification.

MATATA has served our family well.  On launch we joined the Bluewater Rally and circumnavigated the globe.  Because of her great sailing performance we were able to take part in Regattas such as the King’s Cup in Phuket.  Using her normal wardrobe she always made a good account of herself. 

After the World Rally, in 2001, after the Jubilee Regatta in Cowes, we and MATATA crossed the Atlantic and cruised the Caribbean and competed in both the Heineken and BVI Regattas.   After a visit to Bermuda, we sailed home to Scotland. 

In 2003, with a new rig (the original suffered some fatigue and it was decided to replace it) we headed for the Mediterranean and had a happy 5 years of cruising in France, Italy, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Syria and Cyprus.   During this period we also managed some racing, sailing back to the UK for a couple of Cork Weeks and the Fastnet in 2003. 

Since 2009, MATATA has based in Scotland and we have cruised her locally.  She has always been a marvellous home, sparkling sailing yacht and excellent sea boat.  We have maintained her consistently and she has proved a reliable and charming friend.  We are now selling her as we lack the time to use her as we should.  We are sure that her next owners will find her as rewarding and enjoyable to own and sail aboard as we have.

MATATA is offered for sale after a Berthon pit stop to make her gleam as she should. The photographs reflect the way that she looks today. The works were not significant structural work, but work to make her fresh and ready for a new yachtsman. This work has included –

·         Cleaning and polishing of the propeller and shaft and replacement of the anodes.

·         2 coats of antifouling.

·         Removal and cleaning of the running rigging ready for commissioning.

·         Clean and tidy up of the main engine.

·         Companionway varnish work.

·         Wax and polish externally and careful cleaning of the teak decks.

·         Interior valet and cleaning of upholstery and curtains.

The yacht has also been reduced in price making her exceptional value for the money. An iconic Nautor Swan, she is ready to sail this season.

Overall Measured Length: 50’ including 3” anchor; 14’4” beam.

RCD Status: The yacht conforms with the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC (Recreational Craft Directive) and is categorised A – “Ocean”

Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:

·         GRP hull.

·         Original white gelcoat.

·         Teak over GRP deck; bonded.

·         White GRP superstructure.

Keel & Rudder:

·         Bolted lead keel.

Engine & Gearboxes:

·         1 x Volvo Penta MD 22 57hp (49kw) diesel engine (1998), serviced in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

·         MS 2A 3.0:1 reduction gearbox.

Maintenance & Performance:

·         Engine hours: Approximately 5000 as of May 2012.

·         Cruising speed: 7 knots.

·         Cruising range: 650nm.

·         Fuel consumption per engine per hour at cruising speed: 4.3 litres.

·         Maximum speed: 8.5 knots.

·         Last overhauled: 2009.

Propulsion & Steering:

·         Maxprop 3-bladed feathering propeller.

·         Wheel with cable linkage (wire on pulleys).

Voltage Systems:

·         240v Mastervolt ringmain system.

·         230v outlets throughout.

Battery Banks:

·         2 x Batteries (2009); 1 x 24v (450 amp hours) and 1 x 12v (110 amp hours). All lead acid. Upgrade from the standard at 320 amp hours.

Battery Chargers:

·         1 x Mastervolt battery charger.

Alternators:

·         1 x Balmar alternator; 100 A/Hr.

Shore Power to:

·         240v Mastervolt system.

·         Hot water system.

·         Freezer/fridge.

·         Microwave.

·         Battery charger.

·         230v outlets throughout.

Other Electrical:

·         1 x Mastervolt 2.5kw 230v inverter which powers the microwave and 220v outlets throughout the ship.

Fresh Water & Water Heating System:

·         Electrical water pressure system with footpump; salt water galley pump.

·         Water heated via 220v immersion heater and engine calorifier.

Watermaker:

·         Seafresh H206D watermaker/desalinator 120 litres per hour. This is powered by the main engine.  Currently de-commissioned and pickled.

Bilge Pumps:

·         2 x Henderson manual bilge pumps.

·         1 x Whale electric bilge pumps.

Fuel:

·         Total capacity of 410 litres in 2 x stainless steel tanks; gauges and inspection hatch.  To deliver this capacity there is an additional fuel tank fitted beneath the port saloon seating.

Fresh water:

·         Total capacity of 410 litres in 2 x stainless steel tanks; gauges and inspection hatch.

Grey/Blackwater holding tanks:

·         Total grey water capacity of 30 litres in 1 x stainless steel tank for aft basin and shower.

·         Total black water capacity of 45 litres in 1 x stainless steel tank for aft heads.

·         Pump out system ashore or at sea.

·         Icom M710 GMDSS SSB radio with auto tuner, grounding cage and insulated backstay and receiver and transmitter aerial (1998).

·         Shipmate RS 8300 VHF dual with cockpit handset and loudspeaker (2004).

·         Autohelm ST 50 sailing instrumentation giving  - VMG/close hauled indicator, Depth, Digital speed – all with repeaters in cockpit (1998).

·         Furuno GPS (2010).

·         Raytheon chartplotter (2008).

·         Autohelm 5000 autopilot, hydraulic drive (1998).

·         Furuno M821 LCD radar with scanner on mast which has protectors (1998).

·         Autohelm log and depth (1998).

·         Suunto main steering compass (2011).

Galley:

·         Force 10 4-burner plus oven.

·         Siemens 800w microwave oven.

·         Iceberg dual powered fridge and deepfreeze with additional refrigeration unit.

Heads/Showers:

·         2 x W/Cs.

·         3 x Showers.

Heating & Ventilation:

·         Eberspacher waterborne heating in all cabins and heads compartments with 3 heat exchangers.

·         Hella Turbo fans are fitted throughout the accommodation.

Entertainment:

·         Sony Stereo with CD changer and MP3 aux socket.

·         Deck speakers in cockpit.

Lighting:

·         Spreader deck lights.

·         Red dome lights over galley and chart table.

·         Automatic lighting in all hanging lockers.

Summary of Accommodation:

·         Oiled light teak interior finish.

·         Heads compartment with shower (hot and cold).

·         2 x Twin cabins (port and starboard).

·         Main saloon.

·         Navigation area.

·         Galley.

·         Master cabin with ensuite heads compartment plus shower (hot and cold).

Description of layout from forwards:

The interior is executed in honey teak with a mat Nautor finish and with teak and holly soles throughout. The upholstery is Annala Nelli 12 with Sellgren Casino 52 curtains.

From forward there is a heads compartment with shower which serves both guest cabins, the top of the vanity unit is executed in corian.

There are 2 guest cabins immediately aft of the heads compartment, and these are mirror image. Both have upper and lower berths with good sized wardrobes which have removable shelves and plenty of storage. Both have doors that open into the main saloon.

The main saloon has an L shaped seating area to port with a large teak saloon table and 2 Nautor chairs for additional seating. These can be secured to the sole. There is a further seating area to starboard with bookshelves and CD storage outboard.

Aft of this is the navigation station which is larger than standard to accommodate an Admiralty sized chart. Aft of the navigation seat, which has storage below, is a large locker which has stainless steel racks for dry storage and a 230v fridge/freezer compressor unit beneath.

To port there is a linear galley with corian surfaces and housing a 4 burner Force 10 oven, microwave, refrigeration and deep freeze. There is ample storage and plenty of working space. There is an additional portlight in way of the cockpit for enhanced ventilation.

The owner’s cabin has a centerline double berth and separate access to the cockpit. There is plenty of storage with a wardrobe to port and large cupboard which is shelved with removable shelves to starboard. There is also a storage bin for charts and access to the owner’s en-suite heads with corian top and shower. 

All the modifications to the standard design aboard MATATA were executed during build at Nautor. 

Rig:

·         Masthead sloop rig.

·         Nautor Swan Aluminium spars replaced 2002

·         Keel stepped.

·         Separate trysail track on mast

·         Folding step on mast

·         Navtec stainless steel rod rigging (2007).

·         Harken genoa furling.

·         Fully battened main with lazy jacks.

·         Detachable inner forestay.

·         Navtec hydraulic boom vang.

·         Navtec hydraulic backstays.

·         Wire/rope running backstays.

·         All running rigging which is Spectra has been replaced and updated on an ongoing basis.

·         Spinnaker pole plus jockey pole mounted on deck both with elkhide at ends.

Winches:

·         2 x Lewmar AEST, AST 48 2-speed halyard winches; 1 x manual, 1 x electric.

·         1 x Lemwar AST 48 2-speed manual mainsheet winch.

·         1 x Lewmar 1-speed manual main traveller winch.

·         2 x Lewmar AEST 64 2-speed electric genoa primary winches.

·         2 x Lewmar AST 48 2-speed manual spinnaker winches.

Sails (Maker, Type, Cloth (Dacron, Mylar etc., Year)):

·         Hood, Furling Genoa, Vektron, 2009

·         Hood, Fully Battened Main, Vektron, 2009.

·         North, Storm Jib (unused), Dacron, 1998.

·         North, Trysail (little used), Dacron, 1998.

·         North, Staysail (little used), Dacron, 1998.

·         North, ASO Spinnaker, Dacron, 1998.

·         North, Blade No. 3 Jib (well used), Gatorback, 2001.

·         Doyle, Spinnaker (little used), L/W Dacron, 2002.

General:

·         Electric saltwater deck wash pump.

·         Port side boarding gate.

·         Stern bathing steps.

·         Mast steps to boom.

·         Aluminium Passerelle.

·         Cockpit table.

·         Drinks table.

·         Mug holders.

·         Hot and cold deck shower

·         Outboard bracket on pushpit

·         Teak crutches at main companionway hatch

Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:

·         CQR 45lb and a Fortress 15kg anchor

·         40m chain plus 50m nylon terylene warp.

·         Lewmar Pacific electric windlass.

Covers, Canvas & Cushions:

·         2 x Sprayhoods for both cockpits (2007)

·         Full sun awning (mast to stern).

·         Bimini (2005)

·         Wheel cover (2011)

·         Arelan white vinyl cockpit cushions

Tender & Outboard:

·         1 x Quicksilver dinghy (2005).

·         1 x Mercury outboard engine (2005).

Safety Equipment:

·         6-man Valise liferaft (due 2013).

·         Jon buoy.

·         EPIRB.

·         LIGHT.

·         Life buoy.

·         Dan buoy.

·         Flares to RORC offshore.

·         Jackstays

Fire-fighting equipment:

·         Remote engineroom fire extinguisher system.

·         3 x Fire extinguishers.

·         Fire Blanket