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DETAILED WALKTHROUGH
Prime Directive is a sister ship to a 1997 model that received Cruising World magazines Boat of the Year Award for Best Value Full-Size Cruiser. It is the popular three-stateroom three-head configuration that provides the best privacy and comfort for cruising with family and friends.The Beneteau Oceanis 461 designed by Bruce Farr is built with a solid glass hull bonded to a transverse and longitudinal stringer grid and fully molded liner. A keel-stepped mast and efficient rig provides comfort and safety at sea. Cruising World says Farrseye for the low-slung rakish aesthetics of the modern hull and his unique understanding of the dynamics that make for speed and performance are present in the 461. Beneteau has designed a sensible interior that gives the feel of a much larger vessel. Beginning at the bow and moving aft Prime Directive is laid out as follows.
MASTER STATEROOM
A queen-sized bed in the forward cabin with two hatches custom lighting and custom-designed bedding ensemble create a perfect resting area. New mattress cushioning was installed in 2007. The cherry cabinetry provides ample storage and seating both on starboard and port sides with custom cushioning in the main saloon matching coconut fabric. The ensemble is in desert pastels of green gold and dusty rose.The ensuite master head comprises a large shower with an overhead hatch. All new plumbingball valves sanitation hose and head rebuild kitsin 2008.
MAIN SALOON
Entering the starboard-side main saloon the custom-upholstered coconut-colored seating for six is around the teak dining table which drops down to create a large sleeping area. The fill cushion is upholstered in the same custom fabric as the settee. Custom black and gold throw pillows and antique gold window treatments detail the cherry-veneer cabinetry and navigation station. The upper portholes the lower port lights and hatch give a bright airy and open feel to this ample space with its 64 + headroom. A Sony CDX-L300 CD-R/RW stereo system provides music.
STARBOARD GUEST STATEROOM
A starboard aft quarter cabin with double bed with tan Ultrasuede-bolstered cushioning on outside wall has complete custom bed ensemble in blues greens and tans. The cherry cabinetry provides storage and seating with a matching tan Ultrasuede cushion. Imtra Marine lighting upgrade completed in 2008. Ensuite head with hand-held shower porthole and plumbing upgrade in 2008.
PORT GUEST STATEROOM
A matching portside aft double-berth cabin with tan Ultrasuede-bolstered cushioning on outside wall has complete custom bed ensembles in blues greens and tans. The cherry cabinetry provides storage and seating with a matching tan Ultrasuede cushion. Imtra Marine lighting upgraded in 2008. Ensuite head with hand-held shower porthole and plumbing upgrade in 2008.
DECK
The deck is balsa cored fastened to the hull on an in-turned flange with elastomer sealant and stainless steel through-bolts. It is equipped with four Big B 10 X 26 black fenders with fender brackets and six black 5/8 New England Ropes mega-braid nylon dock lines all new in 2008. A six-person life raft is included. Two Lewmar 54 two-speed self-tailing genoa winches and two Lewmar 40 two-speed self-tailing halyard winches are mounted for ease of sail handling from the cockpit.The deck has 7 hatches with custom mosquito screens (for the boat yard at anchor or on a mooring) and two dorades. The Lofrans Tigres 1000w/12v electric windlass is loaded with a Delta primary anchor and a Brittany secondary anchor.Profurl headsail roller-furling with a Doyle genoa estimated new in 2000 and a 2003 Doyle mainsail in a black Sunbrella custom remake of the Doyle Easy Pack sail bag. There is a spinnaker pole mounted on the mast. The running rigging and stainless steel standing rigging is all original.
COCKPIT
The large cockpit has a center console and single helm. There are seven custom closed-cell flotation foam black Sunbrella cockpit cushions around the folding table. A large 13 X 10 custom black Sunbrella bimini with 1 x .065 stainless steel frame new in 2005 makes this cockpit a shaded comfortable area for captain and guests. Custom white cotton and black Sunbrella side sun shades made new in 2006. Cockpit courtesy lights were installed in 2007. Two large lazerettes for storage Magma propane grill reverse transom with swim platform swim ladder and transom shower with stereo speakers round out the cockpit amenities.
ELECTRONICS AND HELM
This sailing vessel is simply equipped with a Plastimo Compass Autohelm Bidata depth speed and log and a Garmin GPS 126. A single helm with a Whitlock steering lock.
ELECTRICAL
The electrical power onboard consists of a dedicated 12 volt battery for engine starting new in 2007. The house bank consists of 4 Deka 6volt deep cycle batteries wired 2 each in series new in 2008. The electrical system all newly installed 2008 is a Mastervolt Mass Combi 12/2000-100 Amp inverter/charger 12/2000 a Mastervolt Battery Mate 16021C isolator a Mastervolt charge regulator a Mastervolt Remote Control Masterlink/MICC and a new 90 amp alternator.Shore power cords and connectors are new as of 2005 for the 30 amp service and all wiring relative to the service and the Mastervolt system is new throughout in 2008. Genset on board is a gas powered 2007 Honda EU2000IAN portable unit.
ENGINE DETAILS & MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
Engine power is provided by a 56 horsepower Yanmar 4JH3E naturally aspirated 4-cylinder diesel engine with 3903 hours. It is mounted on a bearing grid built into the hull liner. Access is through the companionway forward with removable side panels for inspection and maintenance. The engine is in excellent condition and has received regular maintenance since new. Power transmission is through the factory Kanzaki unit which is also in excellent condition. Fuel is contained in a 53 gallon aluminum tank in excellent condition clean and without leaks.
Vessel Upgrades
In 2004 the wetted surface of the hull was stripped completely for a thorough gelcoat inspection. It was found to be in excellent condition free of any blisters or de-lamination. Very minor (dime-sized or smaller) nicks were faired along with the keel using the West System. After fairing the entire surface was barrier coated using Interlux 1000 and 2000 products then finished with Interlux Micron 66 bottom paint. The re-application of Micron 66 has continued annually since resulting in an absolutely beautiful bottom surface. New cutlass bearing and prop shaft water seal at engine end were renewed in 2006. Rudder shaft bearings were replaced in 2005. All the keel bolts were replaced with new in 2004 for preventive maintenance.The boot stripe is done in a 2 color/3 stripe pattern of 1 gold over 4 of gloss black over a lower 1 gold on a white hull with a flat black bottom. The freeboard area shows very little wear and tear in its original white surface. She has received an annual buff and wax prior to each of its 4-5 month seasons in the water. She is stored on the hard for the rest of the year when not in use. Regarding those items below the cabin sole the bilge is very clean dry and odor free. Overall the vessel is in exceptional condition and provides much more pleasure than need for service.she is truly a pleasure craft.
BROKER\'S REMARKS
Prime Directive has been cruised primarily in the Caribbean for four to six months per year. It has been maintained in Bristol condition. Currently on the hard in Virgin Gorda it is fully equipped and ready to launch for its next romp through the Islands. This is a great opportunity for someone to get on a well found vessel and begin in Paradise rather than starting with a 1500 mile beat to windward.