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Details:
Vivacia (Previously Honolee II) – Westerly Seahawk 35 – Center Cockpit Aft Cabin – Built 1989
Lots of susbstantial work has recently been carried out but change of plan forces sale.
Speed & Distance
Cruising Speed: 5.5kn
Max Speed: 7kn
Dimensions:
Length Overall: 10.54m (34’7″)
Max Draft: 1.5m (4’11”)
Beam: 3.74m (12’3″)
Length at Waterline: 8.38m (27’6″)
Displacement: 5760kg
Ballast: 2600kg
Mast Height: 13.05m (42’10”)
Tanks:
Fresh Water Tank: 1 x 292L (Stainless Steel)
Fuel Tank: 1 x 158L (Stainless Steel)
Holding Tank: 1 x 50L (Stainless Steel)
Engine
Volvo Penta 2003, 28hp Fresh Water Cooled
2 blade fixed prop
(There’s also an invoice in the history for injectors replaced/serviced 2006)
Recent work carried out:
New stainless steel exhaust elbow, gasket and seals – 2022
Flexible shaft seal checked and reseated – 2022
Engine repainted – 2022
Heat exchanger refurbished – 2023
New uprated alternator and belt, previous was 70amp, new one 100 amp – 2023
Rear engine mounts replaced and shaft realigned – 2023
Valve clearances checked, adjusted and replacement rocker gasket – 2023
Gearbox oil changed summer – 2023
New thermostat – 2023
New lift pump installed – 2023
Electronics and Navigation
12v system charged by alternator and 450w of solar – domestic battery is charged by 400watts of solar and a Victron 18amp isolated Dc-Dc charger which can be switched on or off at the chart table giving flexibility over fuel consumption by reducing engine/alternator load when needed.
Solar panels are monocrystalline, mounted on stainless steel rails and are fully adjustable. They’re also wired independently to mppt charge controllers for maximum efficiency.
Engine start battery has a dedicated 50w panel trickle charging it.
230v shore power system with sockets, the domestic battery is also charged from this by a 20amp Victron charger, there is an in line galvanic isolator. (New domestic battery in 2024, it’s AGM 115ah). Battery box was relocated to under the saloon seating and the entire system was designed to be to ready use with a Lithium LiFePo4 battery in the future.
All internal lighting has been upgraded to LED, extra lighting has been installed in the saloon and is switched at the chart table (the brightness can also be adjusted using a digital dimmer control under the chart table seat – this was purposely fitted to have more control over battery usage)
Fore and Aft Nav lights have recently been upgraded to LED and are colreg72 spec, 2023
New Nasa BM-1 battery monitor that can also be used with lithium, 2023
Raymarine Axiom 9 inch chart plotter installed with UK lighthouse charts in 2023
Raymarine AIS 700 b class transceiver fitted in 2023 (installation is not finished, a new aerial was needed and is included in the sale)
Raymarine ST40 Speed
Ramarine ST40 Depth
Raymarine ST60 Wind
Raymarine ST6000 Autopilot with Type 2 linear drive (new motor in 2020)
Icom IC-M323 DSC VHF
Ships Compass at helm
Electric Lofrans Kobra Windlass with remote (70m total chain with 50m new in 2023) There is also a spare anchor with x2 nylon rope/chain.
Mast & Rigging
Selden Alloy Single Spreader mast and boom
All Standing Rigging replaced in 2021
A new Profurl furler was also installed in 2021 at time of forestay replacement
Alloy Spinnaker Pole mounted to mast
2 x Self-Tailing Primary Winches and 2 x Companionway Winches, all serviced spring 2023
Spinlock Clutches
Mainsail Traveller and Mainsheet mounted on aft end of cockpit
Majority of running rigging replaced in 2023 this includes a new SK-78 Dyneema main halyard.
Gooseneck fitting on the boom replaced in 2023
All halyards and reefing lines led aft to the cockpit
Pin-Stop Genoa Cars
Chainplates replaced and upgraded from 10mm to 12mm thickness, fabricated by Solent Welding
Sails
Mainsail – Quantum – 2006 – Full Length Battens – 3 Reefs – Fair Condition
Genoa – Quantum – 2006 – Good condition
Spare Mainsail
Cruising Chute
Mainsail Stack-Pack
Sprayhood
Cockpit Wheel Cover, Hatch covers
Accomodation & Layout
Owners cabin aft with sink and lots of storage, the original bed has been extended to fit a kingsize memory foam matteress. New under cabinet led lighting to starboard. All headlining replaced including the lockers.
Forecabin has had the headlining replaced too, cupboards/lockers carpeted out. Some small parts to finish such as lining inside the shelving either side of the bed. There is a 12v socket wired under the v berth for charging.
Forward head to starboard having the headlining replaced also, new mixer tap installed, new Jabsco twist and lock toilet with fresh hosing to seacocks fitted in winter 2022. A Trudesign Y diverter valve has been installed for use with the holding tank. The holding tank still needs connecting, the hose is there to do it. Whale gusher shower pump fitted in 2023.
Saloon is of a good layout with large L shaped galley to port. All headlining recently replaced everywhere, all cupboards and cabinets have been done too .
New Dometic 12v fridge freezer installed 2022 , Dometic starlight 2 burner cooker, gas hose replaced 2022, large twin stainless steel sink with foot pump, new water filter in 2023. Pressurised hot and cold water system from either engine calorifier or immersion heater when connected to shore power.
Other works carried out since 2022:
Rudder had light surface osmosis which has since been completely repaired to a professional standard using the West System and given 4 coats of interprotect epoxy barrier.
Hull taken back to epoxy layer (invoice for professional application of blakes epoxy by company in 2000), faired and then given 4 coats of epoxy barrier coat and 4 coats of micron 350 antifoul.
Topsides compounded and polished, this includes on deck and inside the cockpit too.
Antislip paint repainted on majority of deck.
Sowester cqr 35lb anchor, kong anchor connector and 50m of 8mm lofrans chain (fitted summer 2023). There is an additional 20m of chain connected providing 70m in total.
New higher rated bilge pump installed.
Regulator for gas locker.
New gas sensor for gas alarm.
All steering gear has been lubricated/serviced.
Cherry and teak sole boards stripped and revarnished, bilges were cleaned throughout during this.
Keel bolts checked and cleaned up.
Engine bay has been refinished with new sound deadening material.
New lewmar portlight in the galley.
New Seago 4 person cruiser plus offshore liferaft and stainless steel cradle fitted winter 2023.
Blackout removable blinds recently made up for saloon and aft cabin.
Blakes seacocks in head greased/serviced.
Emergency rule high water alarm installed in bilge and with alarm at chart table.
A talamex aqualine dinghy is also included and was brand new in 2023.
We’ve owned her for 2 years and in that time she’s been a great boat that we’ve took much pride in bringing back to her former glory. The only notable thing to mention is that there is a very miniscule drip from the stern gland at low revs until the engine has fully warmed up. This has never been an issue and literally produces no water in the bilge, you can only really see the spatter with a flash light pointed at it. I’ve just put it down to being a 3 cylinder that likes to vibrate until everything is up to operating temps.
Pretty sure I’ve covered it all, I’m listing with a broker soon so but thought i’d put an advert on here beforehand. Sale will only be through the broker – I also have all bills of sale going back to the original owner, hull build certificate etc, vat cover notes from all previous owners.
Reason for sale is due to change in plans – the wife and I were refitting with the intention to do an Atlantic crossing but have now realised we’re doing everything the wrong way round as we are wanting to start a family.
Full survey from 2022 available.
Any questions please just ask!