Overview

METOLIUS is a true offshore voyager, with an easily driven hull form and a powerful sailplan engineered to be easily managed by minimal crew, including a Rondal hydraulic furling spar, headstay and staysail stay, hydraulic winches, a functional, simple deck layout, and a comfortable, well protected cockpit.  Her interior is detailed in varnished teak with an ambiance that exudes elegant warmth with an uncanny functionality.  The layout includes three staterooms, two heads with stall showers, separate crew quarters and head, 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 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!

Vessel Overview/ Description

METOLIUS is a true offshore voyager, with an easily driven hull form and a powerful sailplan engineered to be easily managed by minimal crew, including a Rondal hydraulic furling spar, headstay and staysail stay, hydraulic winches, a functional, simple deck layout, and a comfortable, well protected cockpit.  Her interior is detailed in varnished teak with an ambiance that exudes elegant warmth with an uncanny functionality.  The layout includes three staterooms, two heads with stall showers, separate crew quarters and head, 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 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!

Accommodations

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 leather upholstered sofa, facing a hi/low cocktail/game table which, in the lower position, secures two custom leather upholstered 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 work space 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 over and under single berths and ample storage in drawers, cabinets and a large hanging locker. The SECOND GUEST STATEROOM is forward of the salon to port, also with two good size 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. 
The OWNER’s STATEROOM is across to starboard, with a double berth, ample stowage in drawers and lockers, writing desk and foldaway seat, and an ensuite head with stall shower.  
CREW QUARTERS for two, are forward of the mast, with over and under single berths and ample stowage in lockers and drawers to port, and an ensuite head and shower compartment to starboard.  Crew  have their own access to deck through the fore hatch in the foc’sle workshop.


Immediately forward of the crew quarters is a large WORKSHOP/STORAGE AREA, with separate Miele washer and drier, custom fabricated SS freezer, workbench with detachable vice and ample custom storage for hand and power tools.  Also in this area, just below the large foredeck hatch, is a custom sail stowage cabinet for the asymmetrical spinnaker.

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.  Forward in the crew area, Miele washer and dryer (2001).

The engine is on centerline, 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 lt diesel day tank.  Behind a hatch, aft at the companionway, is a full wet locker, with access to additional machinery farther aft.

Deck Layout

The deck layout aboard METOLIUS was engineered with safety, seamanship and ease of sailhandling as primary requirements.  The aft cockpit is deep and well protected by the dodger, with seating port and starboard, as well as aft of the 70” SS destroyer wheel. The binnacle houses both the steering compass and waterproof touch screen for the navigation software as well as the external VHF handset.  Lifting the cockpit seats provides access to general storage areas, two liferafts and an EPIRB.  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 and the engine control panel is to starboard with two deck mounted foot switches for the bowthruster.

A well-protected working cockpit aft of the mast has Lewmar 1100 SST/hydro primary winches and Lewmar 900 SST/hydro secondary winches.  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 traveler is located ju forward of the dodger, well positioned for proper leverage for the main sheet, while keeping the sheet clear of both cockpits.

Just aft of the mast, there is a grouping of Rondal stainless steel SW 2000 and Lewmar 650 SST/hydro winches that operate all halyards.  Also in this area are two Lewmar 46 AST, mast mounted pole lift winches for the aluminum spinnaker pole that is housed on the forward side of the mast.  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 aluminum 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 top end overhaul by CertifiedMTU Technicians, Palma, 2013
Engine Hours	10,250 (October 2013)
Speed	10 Knots cruising
Range	2,200 NM
Auxiliary PTO	Continuous hydraulic PTO generates power to supply the bow thruster, Watermaker 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 (serviced 2009). Hollex drip free stern seal and P bracket with water lubricated cutlass bearing.
Propeller	Hundested 3 blade 900 mm variable pitch propeller, adjusted by electric motor (serviced 2009)

Electrical System

Generators	Northern Lights Lugger 20 KWH, 2005, fully serviced 2011 Generator hours; 4550 (October 2013)
Electricity	230 V 50 Hz single-phase three-wire system powered by diesel generatoror 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	(2) Victron Energy Multiplus DC/AC inverters;24V, 3000 VA, 70 AMP, 2010
Batteries	(2) Sonnenschein AGM 12V 140 ah main engine start batteries, 2013. (2) Tudor Maintenance free 12V 135 ah generator start batteries (12) Mastervolt MVSV 1650, 1650 ah, 2V, deep cycle gel cell service Batteries, 2009. (2) Victron Skylla – TG 24V 100 amp service battery charters. 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.

Ship's Systems

Steering System	Single destroyer type wheel with 1800 mm diameter linked to rudder by 1” stainlesssteel chain and 7 x 19 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 aluminum frames with aluminum skins and Solid aluminum rudder stock.  Twin rudder bearings are lubricated by grease Fittings.
Bow Thruster	Hundested 35 hp hydraulic Retractable bow thruster, serviced 2009
Fuel Filters	Racor 2010 series; (2) Engine filters in Duplex arrangement. (1) Generator filter.
Fire/Anchor Wash Pump	Spec BADU 40-15 seawater pump with two deck hydrants
Bilge Pump	(1) G+R MV64.  One additional rebuilt spare aboard in reserve Emergency Bilge  Steimel water pump belt driven from main engine  Pump Sewage Treatment 200 Liter holding tank.  Electrical overboard pump with thru hull isolation valve.  Medium & high level alarms.
Waste Pump	(2) G+R ECO MV44 to discharge black and grey tanks.  Both rebuilt 2013.  A rebuilt spare pump is kept onboard.
Heads	(3) Altena Waterflash electric toilets with freshwater flush.  Forward head has option for salt water feed.
Air Conditioning	(3) Marine Air Systems, 2005 (2) Freestanding units in forepeak and master cabin (1) 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; (1) Webasto diesel fired system, (1) 220 V immersion heater, (1) engine jacket water cooling system.  Finally, the three air conditioning units can be operated on reverse cycle delivering heat to the salon, master cabin and forepeak.
Water Makers	HEM series 20, 5,500 liters per day.  New membranes 2013.

Communication Equipment

Satcom	Thrane and Thrane Fleet 33 with telephone handset and data connection.
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

Office Equipment

Computers	Leviathan computer running Nobletec navigation and communication
Printer/Scanner/Fax	HP Photosmart C4385 with wireless printing

Entertainment Systems

Audio System	Panasonic simplifier with KEF 5.1 speaker system in main salon.  Apple ITunes, airplay and  Apple TV connected to this system.  Removable Bose deck speakers.
Televisions	Sharp LCD Aquos 37” with HDMI, Apple TV
Satellite Televisions	Seatel TVatSea, 18” dome with Sky (UK) & DTV (USA) decoders
Video Recorders & Players	Panasonic home theatre system with DVD player and 5.1 surround sound.
Entertainment	Apple mac mini with connection to TV and Wi-Fi
Internet	3g data modem and wave Wi-Fi rogue antenna connected to internal Wi-Fi network with (3) Apple airport express serving salon and cabins.

Navigation Equipment

AIS	Furuno FA-150 Universal AIS transceiver with NMEA output, 2005
Navigation Software	Nobletec Admiral with expansive collection of digital charts: NW Europe,  Mediterranean, Caribbean, USA, Atlantic Islands.
Autopilot	(2) Simrad AP26 control heads including separate processors and control panels, for redundancy. Segatronic hydraulic power pack with (2) RexRoth rams.  Complete overhaul and rebuild 2013.
Gyro	Compass B + G Super Halcyon III
Magnetic Compass	Danforth Constellation, 150 mm diameter backlit steering compass in binnacle
Radars	(2) Furuno RDP-149 chart plotter / radar display.  (1) in removable mount in steering cockpit, (1) in custom cabinet in navigation area.  Mast mounted 24”closed array.
GPS	(2) Magnavox MX200gps  Navtex Navtex Nav6 electronic display
Sailing Instruments	Brookes & Gatehouse Hydra 2000 system with comprehensive 20/20 layout. (9) displays on deck in steering and sailing cockpits.  (4) in navigation area,  (4) Hercules 690 multi display being one in each cabin.
Computer	(1) 24V Leviathan marine computer with EIZO Flex Scan LCD color monitor running Windows XP 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	(2) barometers; (1) electronic weather station with exterior probe, (1) Schatz hermetic type with matching ship’s clock.

Mast, Rigging & Sail Handling

Mast	Triple spreader Rondal Hydrofurl aluminum mast and boom, with Navtec rod standingrigging (2009) and Hydrofurl headstay & staysail stay.
Boom	Rondal, aluminum with integrated boom preventer
Rigging Hydraulics	Rondal type 90 hydraulic boomvang and backstay adjuster with two-functionpanel.
Bowsprit	Removable, un-stayed 2m carbon bowsprit for Asymmetric spinnaker
Winches	(10) Lewmar hydraulic deck winches, with custom DC powerpacks.
Rig Measurements	I = 31.5m,P = 28.8m,E = 9.4m,J = 9.1m

Sails

Mainsail	North 2005
Genoa	North 2005
Staysail	North 2005
Asymmetrical Spinnaker	North 2005

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.  Rebuilt 2009
Anchor & Chain	CQR 180 lb Galvanized anchor on bow roller 130M galvanized anchor chain (2) 100m/22mm nylon anchor rodes with 10m/13mm chain  (2) folding aluminum Fortress anchors
Passarelle	Custom built folding carbon with handrail and case
Boarding Ladder	Custom Besenzoni aluminum and teak boarding ladder w/submersible extension For swimming.  Attaches port and starboard amidships.
Deck Cushions	(2) sets of sunbrella covers for cockpit cushions, for both steering & sailing cockpits.
Docking	(7) inflatable fenders w/custom fleece covers (14) Black nylon docklines
Canvas	Full cockpit dodger Sun Awning

Tender & Watersports

Ship’s Tender	AB Inflatables Lamina AI-12, 12’ Aluminum hull with Hypalon tubes (2011) Dimensions; 3.66m LOA, 1.85m Beam
Outboard Engine	Honda 20hp 4 stroke (2012), full service (2013)
Diving Equipment	Bauer Varius dive compressor, 220V, serviced (2013)

Safety & Security Equipment

Safety	(13) Sospenders Adult Universal 150N life jackets (2) Winslow 6 person life rafts with EPIRBs Jon-Buoy MK4, man overboard module EPIRB
Fire Fighting	(2) Thorn FM 2000 CO2  semiautomatic fire fighting systems for engine and generator spaces BADU 40-15 seawater fire pump with two deck hydrants.   C02  fire extinguishers in each cabin space. Fire blanket in galley

Broker Comments

The design brief for METOLIUS demanded a high performance yacht that would handily cruise all oceans in all conditions, with a family crew who required all amenities of home while exploring all points of the globe.  The collaboration of the Royal Huisman Shipyard, German Frers and interior design by Peter Beeldsnijder resulted in a yacht that fulfilled the design brief flawlessly, from the cold and boisterous North Sea, to ghosting through the doldrums, from the varied Alaska breezes to Cape Horn, the Antarctic, the wild Southern Ocean to the trade winds and Caribbean.   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 present ownership, METOLIUS has cruised from Alaska to both sides of the Atlantic, throughout the Caribbean, Northern Europe and Scotland, to the Mediterranean.  She is ready in all respects to continue her remarkable voyaging legacy.