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1985 Shannon 43 Classic Cutter

Listed

Seller's Description

New to the market with more details coming. See the video walkthrough to preview this vessel for the full experience. This is a 1985 Shannon Classic Cutter 51’ LOA with the bow sprit. She is a serious offshore sailboat that the current owners purchased on the east coast and shipped it to San Diego where she is currently located at Pier 32 in National City with a transferable slip if desired. Contact Ian Van Tuyl the listing agent for additional details

STILL INSEPARABLE is one of Shannons best-designed blue water cruising boats. She is outfitted with long distance cruising in mind with power provided by a diesel generator, solar and wind generation, large fuel and water capacity and a water maker (currently pickled). Her galley features Newer S/S countertops with molded stainless-steel sink, two Isotherm refrigerator drawers and Isotherm freezer that use minimal power for efficient operation, pantry, 24 bottle wine cellar, and generous storage. Two staterooms with en-suite heads provide privacy for guests. All new PEX plumbing lines installed in 2016 along with a fresh water hot and cold cockpit shower. This classic, handsome Cutter is ideal for offshore and coastal sailing and makes an excellent liveaboard for those who are ready to “cut the cord” and start a new adventure. That time is now.

Equipment: Navy hull, white boottop, red bottom. Vetus Bow Thruster,new 2013. Ideal 12V electric windlass, vertical mount. Double lifelines. 3 large opening hatches with screens and covers. 2 smaller opening hatches with screens. 4 polished chrome dorades. Teak handrails. Jacklines. Saltwater washdown pump. Shannon diamond patterned non-skid on deck. S/S BBQ, rail mounted. Outboard Engine Bracket, rail mounted. Deck Wash, sea water. 2 Rub Rails. Bronze Thru-Hulls. S/S swim ladder.

TANKAGE:

Fuel: 80 gallon in aluminum tank.

Water: 200 gallons in aluminum tank.

Holding: 35 gallons.

ENGINE & MECHANICAL:

2006Yanmar Turbo Diesel Engine, 75 hp, Model 4JH3-TE. 3,833 hours. Racor 500FG fuel filter with Lift Pump. 150-amp alternator with regulator. Max Prop 3-blade, 18 feathering propeller, factory rebuild. 2018Drive Type: Direct Drive. Varnished teak steering wheel. Edson pedestal. Ritchie compass on pedestal.

ELECTRICAL:

12V/120V electrical circuits. Shore Power inlet. CATV Inlet. 2013 Phaser generator, 8kw. 192 hours 2-Solar Panels, 250W, Kyocera, Model KC-125TM. Air X Marine wind generator, 400W,factory rebuild 2015. 20186-AGM 12V Batteries. 2014Galvanic Isolator, Model GI-50.

ACCOMMODATIONS: STILL INSEPARABLEfeatures a two-stateroom, two-head interior with cherry joinery and a teak and holly sole.

The forward cabin is separated from the main salon by a privacy door that leads to a comfortable “V” berth with custom Tempurpedic mattress. There are four large cabinets under the berth, a 3-drawer bureau, two long shelves over the berth and one hanging locker.

The head with access from the cabin and salon, contains a marine toilet, sink, vanity, cabinet, lockers, telephone shower and teak shower grate. Waste leads to holding tank which can be emptied at sea via a macerator pump or at the dock pump-out.

Aft of the forward head to starboard is a food pantry and utility closet. To port are a hanging locker and four-drawer cabinet.

The salon is a midships and features a “L” shaped settee to starboard with a teak dining table and a long settee to port. Both settees pull out to make single berths with lee cloths. Above are bookshelves and louvered cabinets for storage. Below the port settee is a 24-bottle wine cellar. With the cherry wood bulkheads, teak and holly sole plus high gloss headliner, a wonderful ambiance is created. There are opening ports for ventilation and four reading lights and two brass oil lamps, four reading lights, a Weems & Plath barometer, a Seth Thomas clock and two brass oil lamps.

The navigation station is to starboard and features an opening chart table, electrical panels andcomfortable bench seat that doubles as a file cabinet.

Across to port is the aft head with a private access door from the aft cabin. There is a pressurized freshwater flush toilet, vanity, telephone shower, mirror and sink. There is plenty of storage in numerous lockers.

The aft cabin has a double berth with custom mattress and four drawers under, a bureau with four drawers, a hanging locker and shelves to port.

GALLEY:

Hot water heater. Marine Air Systems Heater/Air Conditioner.

Specs

Designers
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Builders
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Associations
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# Built
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Hull
Monohull
Keel
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Rudder
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Construction
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Dimensions

Length Overall
43 0 / 13.1 m
Waterline Length
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Beam
12 11 / 4 m
Draft
4 11 / 1.5 m
Displacement
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Ballast
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Rig and Sails

Type
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Reported Sail Area
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Total Sail Area
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Mainsail
Sail Area
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P
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E
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Air Draft
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Foresail
Sail Area
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I
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J
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Forestay Length
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Auxilary Power

Make
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Model
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HP
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Fuel Type
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Fuel Capacity
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Engine Hours
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Accomodations

Water Capacity
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Holding Tank Capacity
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Headroom
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Cabins
2

Calculations

Hull Speed
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Hull Speed

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Formula

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311
Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

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Classic formula: ?
Sail Area/Displacement
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Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

Formula

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64)2/3

  • SA: Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D: Displacement in pounds.
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<16: under powered
16-20: good performance
>20: high performance
Ballast/Displacement
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Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Formula

Ballast / Displacement * 100

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<40: less stiff, less powerful
>40: stiffer, more powerful
Displacement/Length
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Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

Formula

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
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<100: ultralight
100-200: light
200-300: moderate
300-400: heavy
>400: very heavy
Comfort Ratio
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Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Formula

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam1.33)

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
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<20: lightweight racing boat
20-30: coastal cruiser
30-40: moderate bluewater cruising boat
40-50: heavy bluewater boat
>50: extremely heavy bluewater boat
Capsize Screening
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Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

Formula

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
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<2: better suited for ocean passages
>2: better suited for coastal cruising

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