Arctos - For Sale

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Specifications - Principle dimensions 
 
55ft long, 12ft beam, 9ft draft
 
Commissioned late October 2001, Set sail November 4, 2001
 
The "McIntyre 55" is an exciting yacht to sail.  She was developed initially for the Together Alone around the world yacht race to provide exciting sailing in a safe sea worthy yacht capable of comfortable passage making anywhere in the world or racing competitively in long distance events. 
 
A.                Structure
 
All hand laid with vinyl-ester tie layers, isothalic structural resins, Divinycell core in the hull of varying densities between 80 - 160 in the slamming areas and superlight Balsa in the deck all held together with a grillage of substantial transverse frames and longitudinal stiffness.  Hull deck join is through bolted an aluminium toe rail and bonded with special glue then laminated with three layers of glass.    Underwater surfaces have been epoxy coated prior to antifouling.  5 year osmosis warranty is provided.   Duplex Stainless steel fabricated keel foil with massive keel box recessing into hull with comprehensive wide spaced bolting structure assessed and certified by two independent engineering groups with substantial safety margins (front two bolts completely redundant).  Lead bulb fitted with athwart ships throughbolts to keel foil inserted into bulb.  (Full structural engineering plans for the entire structure, hull, deck, keel, rudder, chainplates etc are available on request)
 
B.            Internal Configuration
 
Entire fitout is completely molded composite construction using divinycell and balsa core all structurally bonded to the hull and deck with gelcoat finish and teak trim.  An integral collision bulkhead is fitted at the bow.  The focsle which is secured by watertight bulkheads and deck hatch provides excellent wet storage for sail separate to accommodation areas.  The forward Cabin is fitted with two sea berths and six storage cubes as well as access to the head compartment.  The forward cabin is secured by a large watertight door leading into the saloon and is provided with one deck hatch.  The head compartment includes side vents, a deck hatch and one dorade vent.  The main accommodation compartment has four bunks and seating for a dinette area with removable table.  The two 250L pressure tested aluminium fresh water tanks are located under the lower bunks.  The navigatorum is located on starboard side opposite the galley which is a wraparound configuration with the two burner stove/oven against the hull. Aft of the navigitorum is a large dedicated wet weather gear locker catering for 10 crew in easy reach of the companion way area to be convenient when gearing up or coming off watch.  This includes thirteen storage cubes.  On the starboard side there are two quarter berths and the port side features a quarter cabin with sixteen storage cubes and two bunks.  The engine compartment is accessed from the skippers cabin and the starboard aft quarter cabin by the removal of large access panels.  The aft steering compartment which also houses ships batteries is isolated from the accommodation area by way of a watertight bulkhead. 
 
C.             Engine
D.               Electrical
E.                Plumbing
F.                       Galley
 
G.               Bunks
H.                Electronics
I.                Communications Equipment
J.                   Navigation Equipment
K.                Safety
 
L.               Ground Tackle
 
M.                Deck Gear
N.                Steering Gear
O.               Mast and Rigging - specified for Southern Ocean
P.                        Sails - All Hood to Ocean Specifications with Best available Hood Cloth