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YACHT SYLVESTER

A magnificent example of " Old World " craftsmanship. Designed by Philip Rhodes. She was built to the construction standards that certify her to operate year round in the extreme conditions of the North Sea . All of this guarantees Sylvester's guests the most comfortable and very safe surfing cruises. She is now functioning for crewed charter to welcome on board 4-6 passengers. Homeport is Bahia de Banderas - Nuevo Vallarta - Puerto Vallarta - Punta de Mita Cruising along the Pacific Coast of Mainland Mexico.

T he deck house, sunken quite far below the main deck level, contains a galley an dinette, which can also be used for navigation. Farther forward and at a lower level, there are an enclosed head and state-room with two berths and a seat. Still further forward is another stateroom with two berths.

A most comfortable and safe vessel in fair or foul weather. She combines the tradition and beauty of wood with the comfort of home for your adventures in Banderas Bay . Sylvester is a true fishing trawler yacht with a rich history including some time chartering in Hawaii . Come share her colorful history and enjoy one of the finest passage making yachts in the world.

She has a raised flush deck forward, while aft, she has a fairly low deckhouse and a sunken after deck, with plenty of space and a transom door for boating large fish. Unlike many trawler type yachts, SYLVESTER's Virginia Reel design has twin engines, which ensures power reliability and very good maneuverability. Fuel consumption is high, but has an amazing tank capacity of 800 gallons and she can save fuel by sailing some of the time.

While SYLVESTER is not what you can call a smart sailer, but with 546 square feet of sail, she really can reach remarkably well in a decent breeze. The sails are also very effective in steadying the boat, when she is rolling to beam seas.

Among Philip Rhodes' better known motor-sailor designs. SYLVESTER was custom commissioned as the last of a fleet of six "Virginia Reels". A sea going sloop - rigged, cruiser fishermen designed for Arthur M. Stoner of Madison Connecticut. He wanted a comfortable off-shore fishing boat, sufficiently seaworthy to stay out and take it in heavy weather. This yacht might be considered 30/70 type. Roughly 30 percent propulsion sail and 70 percent power. She was built of welded steel by Gebr. Dolmanin Muiden Holland. Her measurements are 44 feet. by 40 feet. by 13 feet 1 inch by 4 feet 6 inches.

You might call her a highly modified trawler-type yacht with high freeboard and a sweeping sheer. She has a flush deck forward

SYLVESTER'S LAYOUT

BOAT SPECIFICATIONS & EQUIPMENT

Dimensions

Length- 44 feet Beam 13 feet 1 inch ' Draft 3 feet
Displacement 27 ton
Fuel 800 gallons diesel Water 800 gallons

Mechanical

Engines: Twin Perkins Diesels, 8 knots at 700 rpm
Power: 110, 12 volt. Inverter: Heart
Propeller: Four blade Brass 55" x 46" on 4 inch brass tailshaft.

Environment: Air conditioning
Rudder 1/2 inch steel plate 6 foot height.
Wood Freeman autopilot and backup.

Galley Full sized built in refrigerator and freezer in galley for longer term storage.
Propane Stove and oven.
Barbeque

Electronics: Radar: Raytheon R81/ Raytheon 6400 96 mile Nobeltec radar and computerized navigation system.
SSB ICOM
HP Laptop with Electronic Charting and CD recorder, GPS linked to HP.
GPS and plotter in nav station Robertson Auto Pilot
Depth Finder
VHF Radios
Cellular Phone-Nokia
Olympus Digital Camera Epson printer.

Accommodations (Optimal 4, possible 6) Galley with separate breakfast dining area -Turns overnight into a double bed
Midship cabin: Twin and single sized bunks. Stand up shower with custom bronze porthole. Forepeak: Double berth, overhead skylight and wardrobe..
Captain bunks on deck

Entertainment AM/FM Stereo and CD Jukebox System in Salon
TV / VCR / DVD-Large Video, CD and Book Collection. . Sound system throughout boat from salon.
AM/FM CD Stereo system in Pilot House
Stereo Speakers to Sun Deck.

Recreation/Safety Gear

13 ft. inflatable dinghy with 25 hp outboard
Extensive Fishing Gear Longboard quiver

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