Garcia Exploration 52
SOLD
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Hull, Deck and Coachroof:
- Hull and deck structure in marine aluminium alloy
- 5083 H111 for aluminium structure and sheets
- 6060 T6 for extruded profiles
- Interior and exterior welding: MIG and TIG in inert (argon) gas
- Hull welding quality controlled by dye penetrant inspection
- Chainplates and reinforcement plates directly welded onto hull and deck structure
- Watertight forward and aft bulkheads directly welded onto hull and deck structure
- Built-in large capacity twin fuel tanks with ballast pump
- Vacuum infusion composite construction (fibreglass, PVC high density foam, polyester resin), interface with deck and roof structure by gluing and bolting
Ballast and Appendices:
- Fixed, centrally positioned and resin-insulated ballast sited in lower compartments
- Fully retractable aluminium centreboard with NACA-type composite profile
- Two NACA-type profiled aluminium rudders with sacrificial end-fittings and protective skeg welded to the hull
Insulation:
- Thermal and acoustic insulation above the waterline by automotive grade polyethylene foam (thickness 74mm for the hull and 37mm for the deck)
- Thick foam core insulated floors (30mm)
Coating and Painting:
- Deck, roof structure, cockpit and rubbing strakes: comprehensive treatment consisting of a first primer coat of two-component epoxy, undercoats of two-component epoxy finish primer and coats of two-component polyurethane topcoat in Oyster White + non-slip finish in all necessary areas
- Cockpit floor, cockpit benches, transom and side decks: Marine Deck finish (composed of cork and resin)
- Hull topsides: matt finish sanded aluminium topsides, anti-oxidation clear coat varnish
EXTERIOR
Deck Fittings:
- Aft arch with integrated waterproof LED spotlights for electronics, solar panels and use as davits
- Double glazed 270º forward windows with one opening above gas stove and one in aft bathroom
- One deck hatch (sail locker)
- One deck hatch (forward bathroom)
- Two deck hatches (forward cabin)
- Three deck hatches (coachroof above deck saloon)
- Foam for all deck hatches (insulation against ice or snow)
- Four opening portlights (interior cockpit – two in each aft cabin)
- Seven fixed horizontal rectangular hull portholes (three forward cabin, two in each aft cabin)
- Two fresh water deck fillers
- Two diesel fuel deck fillers with anti-spill device
- Two black water deck outlets
Exterior Storage:
- Swimming ladder and shower on transom
- One cockpit table with folding leaves, fiddles and glass holders
- One large, deep bow sail locker with built-in ladder, flooring and spotlight
- Two cubby holes in the cockpit coamings under the coachroof
- Two line-storage compartments integrated in the backrest of the cockpit benches
- Two line-storage compartments integrated under the primary winches
- Two large dry transom side locker (400 litres each)
- Two lockers under the floor of the transom (secondary anchor, etc.)
- Gas bottle storage locker
- Life raft stowage under the steps from transom to cockpit
- Additional aluminium shelf above life raft
- Two cockpit bench lockers
- Port helm seat locker
- Large storage area under starboard helm seat accessible via watertight hatch from the transom
We are acting as brokers for the owner of the Vessel. The owner has provided details of the Vessel and its inventory and these details are based on that information. The accuracy of these details cannot be guaranteed nor do they constitute part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to have the Vessel fully surveyed by a qualified marine surveyor and to verify the particulars prior to the survey.
The Vendor is not selling in the course of business unless otherwise stated. This Vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.