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Introducing the new Yacht

8K views 30 replies 25 participants last post by  Kenif 
#1 ·
Hi everyone,

just settled on "Amadeus" last week a UFO 34 (sometimes referred as a "Colvic" overseas). Thanks to Jeff_h, TDW, Bl2ski, SimonV and all the rest that commented on the selection.

For thoses of you that are interested photos and stats are below.

Ilenart :)





















Statistics

UFO 34
Year 1983
Designed by Holan & Pye
(often referred to as a "Colvic" in Europe designed for the IOR 3/4 ton Cup racing design)
Bulit by Kevin Black
Material HULL GRP DECK GRP
Keel lead
Length 34ft
Beam 11ft
Depth 6ft 3"
Rig masthead sloop
Water 350l
Diesel 120l
Sails furling genoa, spare genoa, main, spare main, spinnaker, staysail (on removable forestay)
Engine Yanmar 2QM20H Diesel HP 20
Alternator 85ah
Cruising speed 6kts @ 2,000rpm
Maximum speed 7kts @ 2,300rpm
Cont rating (80%) 2,800
Eng cooling salt water
Prop drive shaft
Prop 2 blade bronze pivioting
Batteries eng 80ah CCA 570 Hse 155ah
Autopilot Autohelm ST5000+ Sail Pilot
Radar JRC5000
Radios VHF, HF, 27mhz
Solar 32w
Anchors Bruce on 8mm & CQR
Anchor winch Maxwell
Dinghy Aquapro 2005 SLR710 (Alum hull)
Mercury 3.3HP 2010
RFD Liferaft 6pax (not in service)
 
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#4 ·
Looking good! In some ways it's quite reminiscent of our own similar size/vintage boat.

Looks in great shape. Enjoy!
 
#10 ·
Hey Mate. Congrats.
We went cruising in company with 'Blue Print', a UFO 34.
Blue print has a shortened cockpit, bigger cabin mod.
Great, fast tough yacht. I know there are a few in WA, but if you have any questions regarding the ufo's, pm me and I can get you 'Blue Print's phone number.
 
#15 ·
Clicked on this thread to check out someone's new boat and it's mine!

Ah well since it's resurrected I might as well provide an update. The engine turned out to be beyond repair so a new engine has been installed, along with new fuel tank, new prop shaft, new seacocks, etc, etc. Ie typical things you would expect on a 28 year old boat. Nice thing is I've been doing more sailing than maintence lately, which makes a nice change.

To answer a few questions



I believe the design was based on an early 1970's 3/4 Ton Cup racing design, which Holman & Pye, a British design house, modified into a Racer / Cruiser. So I am not sure if it should bve called an IOR racer as I have not been able to work out what changes Holman & Pye made to the 3/4 cup design, or whether a 3/4 cup design was part of the IOR rule. If anyone definitely knows I would be interested as well.

Ilenart
 
#24 ·
I know exactly what you mean by a "small fortune" :D

When I brought Amadeus the PO thru in some boxes containing various manuals, brochures, etc and included in one file was a spreadsheet showing what he spent during the first haulout. $28k :eek: which included a total 2 pack spray paint top & bottom, osmosis strip, mast removal & 2 pack paint, ceiling and windows rebuild, etc, etc.

Made me a bit happier about the small fortune I had just spent :D .

Ilenart
 
#30 ·
Its a real shame we are all separated by so much real estate. I'm not much of a one for raft ups (not so much curmudgeonly and misanthropic :eek:) but it would be good to have an Oz SailNet hookup.
 
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