- Builder:
- ROYAL HUISMAN
- Category:
- Cruising Sailboat
- Model Year:
- 1992
- Year Built:
- 1992
- Country:
- Greece
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METOLIUS is a true offshore voyager, with an easily driven hull form and a powerful sail plan engineered to be easily managed by minimal crew. She has a Rondal rig with hydraulic furling mainsail, headstay and staysail; hydraulic winches, a functional, simple deck layout, and a comfortable, well protected cockpit.
Her interior designed by Peter Beeldsnijder, is detailed in varnished teak with an ambience that exudes elegant warmth with an uncanny functionality. The interior layout includes three staterooms, two heads with stall showers, separate crew quarters and head, and a superb work-shop stowage area forward - all crafted to the highest Huisman standards. The overall arrangement is ideal for family living, offering absolute comfort and privacy in her functional cabins. With over 150,000 miles under her keel, she has always had the benefit of exceptional preventative maintenance, and major refits in 2001, 2005, 2008, 2011 and 2012 with a comprehensive engine rebuild in 2013 and new hull paint in 2014! Simply stated, she’s ready to go and quite stunning!
VESSEL OVERVIEW
, is detailed in varnished teak with an ambiance that exudes elegant warmth with an uncanny functionality. The interior layout includes three staterooms, two heads with stall showers, separate crew quarters and head, and a superb work-shop stowage area forward - all crafted to the highest Huisman standards. With over 150,000 miles under her keel,
COMMENTS
ACOMMODATION
The MAIN SALON aboard METOLIUS is very large with an open plan that enhances the sense of spaciousness. The teak inlaid dining table and “L” shaped settee area are to starboard, with two custom dining seats inboard. Outboard to port is a large and comfortable sofa, facing a hi/low cocktail/game table which, in the lower position, secures two custom teak stools. Aft in this area is another custom swivel seat. The main salon is truly a comfortable family living room.
The NAVIGATION STATION adjoins the salon aft to port, with a bench seat that allows the navigator to face forward or aft. The aft area houses the electronics and communications equipment, with a workspace below. The radar and computer are outboard, adjacent to a two-tier bookshelf, plus valence bookshelf above. When facing forward, the navigator sits at a large chart table/office desk, which offers chart storage, filing cabinets and additional storage drawers inboard.
Immediately to starboard of the companionway is a GUEST STATEROOM, with upper and lower single berths and ample storage in drawers, cabinets and a large hanging locker.
Adjoining the main salon, forward to starboard is the well-appointed GALLEY, which has an abundance of cabinet and counter space, beautifully detailed. Refrigeration is a custom fabricated RHS cold bank refrigerator and freezer system, with refrigerator in the galley, drinks refrigeration in the adjoining area of the salon and a separate deep freeze forward. The propane stove is a Huisman modified Alpes Mariner, with solenoid shut off and gas alarm. In addition, there are deep ss sinks, custom fixtures, a Miele microwave oven and abundant storage space. There are clever details like sliding locker unit allowing easy access to engine space that is positioned centrally.
The OWNER’s STATEROOM is forward to starboard, with a double berth, ample stowage in drawers and lockers, writing desk and foldaway seat, and an ensuite head with stall shower.
The SECOND GUEST STATEROOM is forward of the salon to port, also with two good size upper and lower single berths, plenty of stowage and an opening hatch to the mid deck. The GUEST HEAD / day head is aft of the stateroom and complete with a full stall shower.
CREW QUARTERS for two, are forward to port, with upper and lower single berths and ample stowage in lockers and drawers, and an ensuite head and shower compartment that is to starboard. Crew have their own access to deck through the fore hatch in the fo’c’sle workshop.
The engine is on centreline, between the galley and pump room and cleverly installed below a lead sound-shielded teak engine cover that retracts electrically.
Outboard to port, forward of the salon is a full pump room, where much of the engineering and mechanical equipment aboard is installed, along with the 100-litre diesel day tank.
Behind a hatch, aft at the companionway, is a full wet locker, with access to additional machinery further aft.
DECK LAYOUT
The deck layout aboard METOLIUS was engineered with safety, seamanship and ease of sail handling as primary requirements.
The aft cockpit is deep and well protected by the sprayhood / dodger, with seating port and starboard, as well as aft of the 70” SS destroyer wheel. The binnacle houses both the steering compass as well as the external VHF handset.
Lifting the cockpit seats provides access to general storage areas, generally used for safety equipment.
There is a custom teak dining table that fits in the cockpit sole, which can be in place while sailing. Removable foot braces fit in both cockpits.
Running backstay winches are fitted on the cockpit coaming, within easy reach of the helmsman.
The engine control panel is to starboard with two deck mounted foot switches for the bow thruster.
To port of the helm is a panel for the deck lights and a Simrad autopilot control unit.
The control panel for the Rondal rig hydraulics (backstay and vang) is also to port, just forward of the helm.
A well-protected working cockpit aft of the mast has Lewmar 1100 SST/hydraulic primary winches and Lewmar 900 SST/hydraulic secondary winches. Just forward of the cockpit are two Lewmar 650ST (one 3 speed) winches for handling the mainsail.
Just aft of the mast, there is a grouping of 3 x Rondal stainless steel SW 2000, and 2 x Lewmar 650 SST/hydraulic winches that operate all halyards. Also, in this area are two Lewmar 460 AST winches on the mast.
This working / crew cockpit also has a teak table and cushions for dining / relaxing when at rest.
Immediately aft of this cockpit are four flush mounted hatches with four sensibly sized Dorade vents, protected by stainless steel grab rails. The stainless-steel traveller is located just forward of the dodger, well positioned for proper leverage for the main sheet, while keeping the sheet clear of both cockpits.
Stainless genoa and staysail tracks are mounted on the deck.
The clean foredeck has a low bulwark that affords protection with the only protrusions being the Steen windlass and a Dorade vent immediately forward of the inner forestay.
To starboard of the foredeck hatch are two, in deck storage lockers with flush, teak laid hatches, one for the outboard engines and fuel tanks, the other for two aluminium propane tanks. The outboard locker has a bilge pump and extractor fan; the gas locker drains directly overboard.
The recessed foredeck hatch is sealed by a compressed air activated gasket and immediately aft of this are two recessed hatches.
MACHINERY
Main
Engine
Mercedes MTU 200 hp
inline, six cylinder, naturally aspirated marine diesel. W 5 overhaul by
Certified MTU Technicians,USA 2019, and
services since as per schedule.
Engine
Hours: 12,200
(February 2020)
Speed:
10 Knots cruising /11
Knots Top Speed.
Range
: 2,200 NM.
Auxiliary
PTO
Continuous hydraulic
PTO generates power to supply the bow thruster,
Water-maker and
refrigeration systems.
Belt driven Steimel
water pump for engine raw water circulation and
emergency bilge
pumping.
Propeller
Shaft
Hundested two-piece
shaft with flexible coupling.
Hollex drip free stern
seal and P bracket with water lubricated cutlass bearing. Cutlass bearing and
PSS stern gland replaced in 2020.
Propeller
Hundested 3 blade 900
mm variable pitch propeller, adjusted by electric Motor.
Engine
room: Air
extractor, serviced 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Generator
Northern Lights Lugger
20 KWH, 2005, fully serviced 2019.
New alternator &
new stop solenoid 2019. Rebuilt raw water pump 2020.
Generator hours; 5340 (January
2020).
Electricity
230 V 50 Hz
single-phase three-wire system powered by diesel generator or shore power. Two DC/AC inverters generate a continuous
supply of AC power to the appliances and outlets.
Shore
Power
220V / 50 Hz or 110V /
60 Hz input via shore power isolation transformer.
Inverter
2x Victron Energy Multiplus DC/AC inverters; 24V, 3000 VA, 70 AMP, 2010.
Batteries
2x Sonnenschein AGM 12V
140 ah main engine start batteries, 2013.
2x Tudor Maintenance
free 12V 135 ah generator start batteries, 2013.
12x Mastervolt MVSV
1650, 1650 ah, 2V, deep cycle gel cell service Batteries, 2009.
2x Victron Skylla – TG 24V 100-amp service battery chargers.
Custom Ricom battery
monitoring system with panel readout and alarms.
Emergency link switch
between main engine and generator start batteries.
Earth fault detection
circuit on each battery bank.
Interior
lights
Interior lights changed
to LED in 2019
SHIP’S SYSTEMS
Bow
Thruster
Hundested 35 hp
hydraulic retractable bow thruster.
Steering system
Single destroyer type
wheel with 1800 mm diameter linked to rudder by 1” stainless
steel chain and 7 X19 wire steering cables.
Gear ratio of 2:5:1 and
swing of 35 degrees port and starboard.
Hydraulic clutch
disengages wheel when autopilot is engaged.
Rudder
Foil shape spade
rudder, shaped on aluminium frames with aluminium skins and solid aluminium
rudder stock.
Twin rudder bearings
are lubricated by grease fittings. Bearings replaced 2020.
Fuel
Filters
Racor 2010 series; 2 x
Engine filters in Duplex arrangement.
1 x Generator filter.
Fire/Anchor
Wash Pump
Spec BADU 40-15
seawater pump with two deck hydrants.
Bilge Pump
1 x G+R MV64. One additional rebuilt spare aboard in reserve.
Emergency
Bilge Pump
Steimel water pump belt
driven from main engine.
Sewage
Treatment
200 Litre holding tank.
Electrical overboard pump with thru hull isolation
valve.
Medium & high-level alarms.
Waste
Pump
2 x G+R ECO MV44 to discharge
black and grey tanks. Both rebuilt in 2013.
A rebuilt spare pump is
kept onboard. Holding + sump tanks cleaned 2020.
Heads
3 x Altena Waterflash
electric toilets with freshwater flush.
Forward head has option
for saltwater feed.
Water
Maker
HEM series 20, 5,500 litres
per day.
Full check and overhaul
2020 including new membranes
Air
Conditioning
2x Marine Air Systems,
2005.
1x Free standing units
in forepeak and master cabin.
1x Indirect chilled
water loop system in salon.
Heating
Heating throughout the
boat is provided by four independent sources.
A hot water circulation
system delivers heat to air handlers with independent temperature control in
each cabin and the salon.
Heat sources;
1x Webasto diesel fired
system;
1x 220v immersion
heater;
1x engine jacket water
cooling system.
Furthermore, the three
air conditioning units can be operated on reverse cycle delivering heat to the
salon, master cabin and forepeak.
Note:
Air-conditioning and heating systems checked, serviced and overhauled 2020,
including fan coils.
Refrigeration
Engine driven system (serviced 2020)
220v system (check +
service 2020)
ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEMS
Audio
System
Fusion hi-fi with speaker
system in main salon.
Apple iTunes, airplay
and Apple TV connected to this system.
Apple TV. New LG Smart TV 2019.
Satellite
Television
Seatel TVatSea, 18” dome with Sky (UK) & DTV (USA) decoders.
Video Recorders & Players:
DVD player and 5.1 surround
sound.
Entertainment
Apple Mac mini with
connection to TV and Wi-Fi.
Internet
Wave Wi-Fi rogue antenna connected to internal
Wi-Fi network with 3x Apple airport express serving salon and cabins.
COMMUNICATION
EQUIPMENT
Satcom
Sailor Satcom C with
data connection.
VHF
Simrad R582 with second
cockpit handset and data connection.
SSB
ICOM IC-M802 with
removable antenna, 2011.
Satellite
phone
Inmarsat
Fleet One new 2019
OFFICE
EQUIPMENT
Computer
Mini Mac. New PC display 2019.
PC
display
New 2019 in sliding cupboard at chart table
Printer/Scanner/Fax
HP HENVY 250 with
wireless printing.
NAVIGATION
EQUIPMENT
Sailing Instruments Brookes & Gatehouse Hydra 2000 system with comprehensive 20/20 layout.
9x displays on deck in
steering and sailing cockpits. (4) in
navigation area,
4x Hercules 690 multi
display being one in each cabin.
AIS
Furuno FA-150 Universal
AIS transceiver with NMEA output, 2005
Radars
+ Chartplotter
1x Furuno NavNet Vx2
chart plotter / radar display in custom cabinet in navigation area. Mast mounted 24” closed
array.
GPS
2x Magnavox MX200gps due
to be replaced, by Buyer.
Navtex
Navtex Nav6 electronic display not working, due to be replaced, by Buyer.
Autopilot
2x Simrad AP26 control
heads including separate processors and control panels,
for redundancy.
Segatronic hydraulic
power pack with (2) RexRoth rams.
Hydraulic
pump will be overhauled 2020.
Gyro
Compass
B + G Super Halcyon
III.
Magnetic
Compass
Danforth Constellation,
150 mm diameter backlit steering compass in binnacle
Navigation
Software
New TimeZero Professional software 2019,
with collection of digital charts: Mediterranean, USA.
Computer
HP PC with LCD colour monitor running Windows 8 with full NMEA input from AIS, B&G, GPS, etc. This computer also is used to access the
Fleet 33 and Satcom-C data connections.
Barometer
2x barometers; 1x
electronic weather station with exterior probe, 1x Schatz hermetic type with
matching ship’s clock.
MAST, RIGGING AND SAIL HANDLING
Mast
Triple spreader
Rondal Hydrofurl aluminium mast and boom.
Navtec rod standing rigging (2020)
Hydrofurl headstay & staysail stay.
Boom
Rondal, aluminium
with integrated boom preventer.
Rigging
Hydraulics
Rondal type 90
hydraulic boom vang and backstay adjuster with two-function Panel serviced
2019.
Bowsprit
Removable, un-stayed 2m carbon bowsprit for Asymmetric spinnaker. Winches
10 x Lewmar hydraulic deck winches, with
custom DC power packs.
Halyards
(Genoa,
staysail, mainsail, spinnaker, main outhaul) New 2019
Rig measurements
I = 31.5m, P = 28.8m, E = 9.4m, J = 9.1m
Note: Mast unstepped December 2019 for
full service, new rigging, overhaul and repaint. First section of main furler
foil replaced 2019.
Sails
Genoa
Evolution Sails Membranes sails in
Carbon/Technora, New 2019
Staysail
Evolution
Sails Membranes sails in Carbon/Technora, New 2019
Mainsail
North
2005 Spectra / carbon
Genoa 120%
North 2005 Spectra /
carbon
Asymmetrical
Spinnaker MPS
North 2005 Code 2A,
Norlan 75
Storm Staysail
North Sails
Storm Jib
North Sails
(Note:
The Main is in fair condition. The 120% Genoa is below average condition as
well is the MPS.)
DECK EQUIPMENT
Anchor
Windlass
Steen Type 23.06
horizontal windlass with chain gypsy and warping drum driven by 24V DC motor
with foot switches & remote.
Overhauled 2020.
Anchor
& Chain
CQR 180 lb Galvanized
anchor on bow roller.
130M galvanized anchor
chain.
1x 100m/22mm nylon anchor rode with 10m/13mm
chain.
2x folding aluminium
Fortress anchors.
Passarelle
Custom built folding
carbon with handrail and case.
Boarding
Ladder
Custom Besenzoni aluminium
and teak boarding ladder with submersible extension for swimming. Attaches port
and starboard amidships.
Deck
Cushions
2x sets of Sunbrella
covers for cockpit cushions, for both steering & sailing cockpits.
Docking
New 2019 fenders
with covers.
Dock lines.
Canvas
Aft cockpit dodger /
spray hood, new2019.
Bimini and frame for
aft cockpit. Sun Awning.
TENDER AND WATERSPORTS
Tender
Achilles
SU Heavy Duty, with foldable aluminium floorboards, 4.25m, new 2019.
Outboard
Engine
Honda 20hp 4 stroke
(2012), full service and overhaul 2019.
Diving
Equipment
Bauer Varius dive
compressor, 220V, serviced 2019.
SAFETY AND SECURITY EQUIPMENT
Safety
New life jackets, 2019
2 x new 6-person life
rafts 2019
Jon-Buoy MK4, man
overboard module, serviced 2019.
New EPIRB 2019.
Fire
Fighting
Thorn FM 2000 CO2 semi-automatic fire fighting systems for engine and generator
spaces – serviced 2019.
C02 fire
extinguishers in each cabin space,serviced 2019.
BADU
40-15 seawater fire pump / deck wash with two deck outlets.
Fire
blanket in galley
Firefighting
automatic system appliances serviced in 2019.
HISTORY
Under her first ownership, the owner and
family cruised over 90,000 miles aboard – at a combined
average speed of over 9 knots!
Under her second ownership, METOLIUS
cruised from Alaska to both sides of the Atlantic, throughout the Caribbean,
Northern Europe and Scotland, to the Mediterranean.
In 2015 she was then passed to a sailing
foundation in the USA. Based in Baltimore area she was sailed locally in the
summer periods.
In 2018 the present owners acquired her,
undertook a general overhaul and upgrade and enjoyed her summer 2019. Further upgrades including full rigging
replacement and mast overhaul are in hand January 2020.
METOLIUS will be ready in all respects to
continue her remarkable voyaging legacy.
MAINTENANCE
Works
2020
in
Greece
Rig: Mast out, dismantle, new rod rigging,
all parts checked and service as required. Paint of mast and boom.
Machinery: Service main engine and gen set
as per schedule and checks
Tanks: Clean fuel tanks. Clean and check
water tanks. Clean and check holding and sump tanks.
Water-maker: service high pressure pump,
check and service all including membranes.
Refrigeration: check and service engine driven
and 220v systems.
Interior: Varnish and paint work throughout
as required (floorboards, forepeak, companionway, shower floors, etc.)
Underwater: Replace rudder bearings.
Replace cutlass bearing. Antifouling. Renew name on stern. Topsides polish. Propeller
service and apply PropSpeed.
Deck areas: reseal side windows. Various
paint touch ups. Overhaul windlass and refurbish anchor locker.
Ventilation: service and clean fan coils.
Check all systems and overhaul air-conditioning units, water-pumps and hoses.
Service the Webasto and check exhaust piping.
Maintenance
and Upgrades 2019
New dinghy.
New Genoa and Staysail.
New halyards.
Service of vang and backstay hydraulics.
New TV.
New TimeZero Professional
software.
New sat phone.
New PC display
New liferafts (2)
New lifejackets
New EPIRB
Service Jonbuoy
New LED lighting inside.
New sprayhood / dodger.
New fenders and socks.
W5 service to main engine.
Overhaul of gen set.
Service air compressor.
Service fire fighting systems.