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CE Marked Pairs/Solo Ocean Rowing Boat 'Flying Ferkins' winner of the Pairs Class Woodvale Indian Ocean Rowing Race 2009 is for Sale!

It holds World Records for being the First & Fastest Pairs' Boat to cross the Indian Ocean. During the race it managed to set the longest distance travelled in 7 days by any boat in the race (449 nautical miles) and jointly holds the longest distant travelled in 24 hours of 72 nautical miles. The Rossiter Yachts/Phil Morrison designed boat is a Epoxy Glass/Kevlar composite built in 2008 & fitted to the highest standard. Had no problems during the race and the boat never capsized it has plenty more crossing left in him!

The Boat Cost over £54,000 and comes with the below and more (all receipts and invoices can be provided). It is in dry storage in Sussex and all equipment has been cleaned and packed away. Looking for sensible offers/viewing welcome. For more info on the build please go to www.rossiteryachts.co.uk or www.indianoceanrace.com/boat

Please contact andrew@indianoceanrace.com tel: 01403 891844 / 07970 296888


Boat Labour & Fittings by Rossiter Yachts, Comes on Custom made Becktons twin Axle trailer. fully galvanised (2100KG max load) with swing beam multi rollers, waterproof bearings, auto reverse brakes etc. Top of the range only used twice.

Included with Boat (fitted unless otherwise stated):

Lewmar Ocean 70 (main hatch), 60 (bow cabin hatch), 40 (window hatch)
Lewmar 30's x 2 on deck port and starboard
9 x Henderson Locker Hatches with Lanyards (with spare lid)
Rowtec Ocean Gliders with two seats and footplates
Whale 50 Bilge Pump with Converter so in event of a Capsize the main Cabin can be Bilged in the Event of the Boat not Re-righting plus a Spare Bilge and converter.
Riggers Designed & Galvanised by Neaves Rowing, double plated etc
Plastimo Mini-Contest Reversed Flush Mount Compass
2 x small hand axes & knife combo - Gerbar Gator model
Fire Extinguisers x 2 & Blanket
2 x Vetus Mushroom Athos Vents 6"
1 x Whale 50 Bilge Pump spare (one fitted to boat with converter for main cabin)

Electrics - (all electrics, wiring and equipment was fitted by qualified Sparky at Rossiter Yachts Boat Yard) Circuit diagram & all manuals included.
Spectra Ventura 150 Watermaker: Last serviced January 2009 by Jim Houlton, comes with brand new motor, spare filters, spare O-ring, Spare hoses etc.
Solara Semi-Flexible Solar Panels (M-Series from Barden): 1 x SM225M 68Wp & 4 x SM60M 18Wp each (Total 140Wp)
2 x Sunsaver 10 SR165TL Regulators
2 x Sealed AGM 12v/90ah Batteries
Simrad AI50 AIS Transponder & Receiver
Northstar 710 fixed VHF
Simrad VHF Antenna 1.5m VA20 x 2 with Brackets
Lowrance Global Map 5150C fixed GPS Plotter
Nasa Clipper GPS Repeater (needs fixing)
Fusion Ipod Dock Stereo System & Speakers 2x 14inch 2x 16inch
Double Cigar Lighter/Charger
External Passive Iridium Sat Phone Antenna Mounted on cabin with 10m Cable
Lopolight Nav Light 360 LED White mounted
Lopolight Deck/Interior LED Light Red & White
External Plug Under the Gunnel for Tiller Pilot (fused)
Simrad HT50 handheld VHF with fitted Rapid Charger (+ spare), Batteries x 3 and AquaPac Waterproof Case.
Multimeter

Boat Equipment (External)

Zodiac Open Sea ISO 9650 Type 1 Liferaft with Solas B Pack (Valise) Service not due until December 2011 (4 man with all certificates)
2 x L/XL Immersion/Insulated Suits ISO Approved from Crewsaver (never been worn)
12ft Para-Anchor with 50 metres sinking rope, swival & D-lock, buoy, 100 metres of nylon floating tripping line. Woodvale Race Spec (excellent condition) Also comes with 4 Briddle ropes.
3 x Drogues 18/25/30inch (2 new in bag)
Throwing Line with 20metres of buoyant line
Anchor 6kg, Chain & Rope
2 x Plastimo Fenders
Whale Easy Bailer Handheld Pump
EPIRB McMurdo Fast Find Cat 2 406mhz Plus
EPIRB McMurdo PLB Smartfind G Plus
NauticPath International SD Cards for use with most Navico GPS Units, 2 x Europe West, 2 x Australia & New Zealand, 2 x East Afrirca & Indian ocean.
Seac Thunder Spear Gun with 3 Titanium Spears & Reel. (not used)
Katadyn PUR 35 Handheld Watermaker (used & pickled)
Katadyn 06 Handheld Watermaker (new in box never used)
Oars x 1 Pair of Sawyer Blades (not used)
Bedflex Slats by Marine Bedding with Spare Slats
First Aid Kit as of Woodvales Race Rules list (a few items to purchase)
25 x 100ml Bottles of Nivea Sun Tan Lotion Factor 50 (unused)
Charts - All required Charts for the Indian Ocean. All are laminated
Plus many more spares & extras