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1960 Frans Maas 47' (14.33 m)
Beverly, Massachusetts, United States
Refit Year: 1995 Gandalf
'GANDALF' is a proven vessel with a steel hull and deck that can shoulder to weather without shuddering or stalling in the wave troughs and also track flawlessly in big following seas.'
Flag of Registry: United States
- Sloop
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Steel Hull
- HIN/IMO: MSZ00522D494
Description
GANDALF' is a proven vessel with a steel hull and deck that can shoulder to weather without shuddering or stalling in the wave troughs and also track flawlessly in big following seas.'GANDALF' has been thoughtfully maintained by a renowned Porsche mechanic and his wife. Between 1992 and 2017 this vessel has been extensively improved and enhanced by the owner's. Between 1992-1997 the hull, deck and exterior was totally stripped and refinished, sandblasted where needed, primer and painted throughout the inside and out. As a result many aspects of the custom upgrades includes special features such as stainless steel fittings where possible are welded to the deck, along with stainless steel plating reinforced around the entire toe-rail. During this mid 90's work schedule total replacement of Electrical and Plumbing systems were done. The standing and running rigging was replaced in 2003. A new Yanmar diesel was installed in 1999, and the transmission was rebuilt in 2008.. In addition to this having been built and maintained to a superb level, this fine steel vessel is a fast passage maker and can be handled easily by one or two people (Newport to Bermuda in 3-1/2 days).
Completing an 8 year Round-the-World cruise the speed, steel construction and maneuverability of this vessel was a life-savor for the owner's, during a pirate attack off the coast of Yemen in 2005
"Gandalf" has a wealth of detail not found on other vessels and is a superb example of a beautifully built steel yacht.
Fully equipped with many spare parts and ready to sail away.
Murray Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Sailboats Northeast. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: MSZ00522D494
LOA: 47' (14.33 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1960
Refit Year: 1995
LWL: 33'
Draft Max: 12'
Cabins: 2
Sleeps: 3
Single Berths: 1
Heads: 1
Head Room: 6' 2''
Pullmans: 1
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Steel
Hull Finish: Awlgrip
Hull Shape: Displacement
Bridge Clearance: 58'
Fuel Tank: 80 Gallons (302.83 Liters)
Fresh Water: 30 Gallons (113.56 Liters)
Holding Tank: 15 Gallons (56.78 Liters)
Gross Tonnage: 15
Displacement: 30000 lbs
Designer: Maas, LeFevre
Builder: Frans Maas
Exterior Color: Green
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Yanmar
- Engine Model: 4JH2 (FWC)
- Engine Year: 1999
- Power HP: 52.00
- Power KW: 38.78
Full Details
Accommadations
As befitting a well-built world cruising yacht, GANDALF's interior is solid, easy to maintain, with vast amounts of storage space in dedicated lockers and cabinets. Materials selection is a combination of white Formica on marine plywood, with varnished teak and mahogany trim throughout, a nice balance of brightness and elegance. A high level of detail is evident with positive cabinet latches, louvered or raised panel locker doors, fiddled counters and shelves, rounded corners, and well-spaced handholds.
Forward is a chain locker followed by a comfortable double Pullman berth to starboard with deep storage under and shelves outboard. Opposite is a large storage/hanging locker.
An open cabin is next after to starboard with upper/lower berth's and a large open storage locker opposite.
As a result of oversized ports in the raised deck, the main salon is airy and bright. The dinette features a drop-leaf teak table and comfortable settee's port and starboard. A coal/wood burning stove is mounted against the main bulkhead. There is amply storage and lighting in the main salon.
Galley
The U-shaped Galley in this boat is spacious and airy, yet secure for underway use. There you'll find a Force 10 Three Burner Propane Stove and Oven, Adler-Barbour refrigeration for cold storage, two deep Stainless Sinks w/hot and cold pressured water and excellent stowage for provisions outboard and under the counters.
Electrical
The Electrical System aboard starts with detailed Distribution Panels for both 12V and 110V Systems. Two Gel Batteries (375 Amp Hours) stay charged via the 2 Solar Panels, plus an Ampair Wind generator. There's also a 50 ft. 30A Shore power Cord. No battery charger is needed as the solar panels and wind generator keep the batteries up. An Inverter provides 110V Power from the Batteries.
A PUR WaterMaker, is located under the companionway steps and is easily accessed for maintenance and use.
Deck
On Deck forward find a 45lb CQR in the Roller, attached to 300' of Galviized 3/8" high tensile chain, plus (5) spare anchors, with spare anchor rode for forward and aft anchoring . A Maxwell Electric Windlass brings it all up easily. The high toe-rail around the deck makes for safe footing. Stanchions are oversized for safe passage fore and aft on deck.There are ample hatches, dorade vents and opening ports to keep the interior of the vessel well ventilated. There is an Emergency Tiller and (2) Propane SS tanks in the cockpit.
In the Cockpit find 2 Lewmar #65 ST's for the Primaries, plus 2 #40 Lewmar Winches for Halyards;
Spar is a Spica Spruce wood middle section wrapped with 3M clear plastic on a 7/8 Mast-head rig, which steps on the keel. The rig is oversized SS cable which was replaced in 2003. A Radar is mounted aft on a custom SS stern tower, that houses the outboard motor, a few spare anchors and a hoisting crane to lift things (like the outboard) out of the water.
Misc Electronics
- (2) independent Autopilots - Autohelm and TMQ
- Aries Steering Vane with spare parts
- Spare liner-drive for Autopilot
- Spare KVH flux-gate Compass, rebuilt
Misc Equipment & Gear
- 2.5HP Honda de-watering pump with hose's
- 2.5 HP Bosch 50 AMP DC Generator
- 12-v outboard with deep-cycle battery
- 15 HP Mariner outboard (older)
- 2.5 HP Honda outboard
- 120 AMP Marine Alternator
Upgrades Summer 2023
‘Gandalf’ – Work Done by Owner's - Summer of 2023
Gandalf was launched for 3 months without incident.
The majority of the topsides have been addressed, fared, painted green, and
cleared.
The Engine turns over but was not commissioned or put into service
The starboard side large ports removed, the steel cabin top addressed, and
sealed.
The deck and gunnel and cabin-house joints were removed back to steel , treated
and epoxied.
The whole deck & cabin-house repainted.
A new lower bearing for bow roller furling Pro furl was installed.
The wood mast was pulled, disassembled, all issues dealt with, re-varnished and
covered with PPF including the spreaders with PPF plastic.
After my 10 years experiment where the mast was painted white with expoxy
paint above the jumper had failed. Below the spreaders was varnished and later
coated with Cetol had failed. But the mid mast had been varnish with multiple
coats between jumpers and spreaders and covered with PPS plastic film. After
10 years, it still looked like it was just varnished.
The Aries vanes was removed and stored on aft tower off the deck.
Honda outboard has been run and stored on aft tower.
The Avon Dinghy's two previous slow leaks were repaired, proofed for a week
and held pressure and stored on deck
Honda WB15 Emergency 2.5hp water pump has new carb and been serviced ,
run and stored
Honda generator was serviced and run and stored
All Lexan ports and dodger windows were polished
Bilge pumps and alarms were inspected and proofed
Autohelm instruments and Forano GPS up and reporting.
Cockpit doors and dorade boxes revarnished
Teak cockpit floor / engine hatches cleaned.
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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