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For Sale: Ocean Rowing ‘Boat Roberto Coin’
Excellent boat in good condition, one previous crossing (3rd in class)!
Hand crafted by Jamie Fabritzio www.globalboatworks.com designed by Phil Morrison.
Water Maker & Life raft:
- Life raft (Ocean 4 C ISO 9650 Solas B pack). Value new: £3,500,
- Water maker (Schenka) 30 litres/hour, 67 days use. Value new: £3,500
- Hand held water maker (Katadyn Survicor 35) unused. Value new: £1,200
Electrics:
- Solar panels – (3 x Solara panels) flush mounted & 2 x batteries
- VHF radio (ICOM), AIS Transponder (CSB 200), GPS (Garmin 450) and GPS repeater
- Simple wiring, 3 x 12 volt sockets, 2 x speakers & iPod connection
Kit & Food:
- Para Anchor and Drogue, Rope – 100m anchor line & 120m retrieval line & stern bridal
- Electric & hand held bilge pump, Compass and 3 x sets of oars
- Sliding seats (exceptionally smooth modern built in design) with ceramic bearings & oars
Other
- Custom built trailer for boat transportation – value £2,500
- Spacious stern cabin, 2 x cabin ventilators (independently solar powered)
- Waterproof fitted cushions for cabin, Foot steering capability and reinforced gates
- Flag pole !
It is a very well designed boat for stowage of life raft and oars on deck, out of the way and we can also offer much advice on any aspects of preparing for an ocean crossing.
PRICE – £27,000 (or nearest offer)
Please call for any further information or to arrange a viewing – Andrew on 07712187448 or email andrew@rowtheatlantic.com
Full flares container £50
Etrex handheld GPS £30
15 x Freeze dried meals (assorted flavours, all in date) £1 each
4 x Coleman C250 gas canisters £5
Gate/pin set £5
Katadyn 40E watermaker £800
Phone mobile 07775 627357
KOMALE, THE ONLY BOAT TO HAVE EVER BEEN ROWED AROUND GB BY A PAIR, IS FOR SALE
The challenges encountered when rowing around Britain are far more diverse and technical than those met when crossing an Ocean. This beautifully finished pairs boat, built by the legendary Jamie Fabrizio at Global Boatworks, was specifically adapted, after her transatlantic crossing, to overcome these challenges. Contrary to other teams attempting this row:
- We had no power issues at all (despite characteristic overcast conditions)
- Our anchor held firm (even at 25m in a large swell and onshore winds off Cape Wrath)
- We could navigate both inside and outside the cabin (navigation is the key)
- We held our line rowing upwind (due to a modified bow)
Rowing around GB as a pair is significantly more difficult than doing it as a four. Consequently you need to be able to rely on your kit and preparation is everything. Why do it yourself when we have done it for you? Komale is champing at the bit to go again (although we are not!).
GET IN TOUCH IF YOU ARE A PAIR CONSIDERING THIS ROW.
Komale’s full details below:
Completed AORR 2007-08 in 63 days. (Crew: Niall Mccann and James Burge);
Completed first pairs’ class GB circumnavigation May- June 2010. 50 days 5 hrs. World record set. (Crew: Nick Dennison and Hamish Reid).
Refitted/upgraded for GB circumnavigation with:
excellent power solution – 215W total of Solara panels; 2 x Standard; Horizon plotters; iPod docking stereo system; Forgen wind Generator (produces upto 20Ah/day); deck mounted anchor/chain – Manson Supreme (removable); improved steering system (improved mechanical advantage, less friction, progressive/predictable turning); auto helm; Schenker watermaker; AIS transponder.
Equipment Includes:
3 sets of oars, rails and 3 seats, custom fitted mattress (amazingly comfortable), reverso compass, para-anchor/drogues x2, LED all round white light, road trailer, 2 x 85Ah batteries and battery monitor Lifeboat, survival suits, lifejackets, EPIRB, fireblanket, fire extinguisher, Katadyne survivor water maker hand operated (unused), flares, electric bilge pump and much more.
Boat comes on a trailer with custom fitted cover. We can include left over rations for training/ event if required.
Loads of spares and tools included.
Last year we had a number of people interested our Braca Oars for the GB Row Challenge. These oars are custom made to your specifications, and the enquiries came too late for us to get them manufactured in time.
Nick Dennison and Hamish Reid used Braca Sculls to get the record time around GB in a Double.
If you are considering this event, you should be considering Braca Sculls, so please make sure you order in plenty of time. We need about 12 weeks for these custom blades to be made.
Contact us on 01932 353421 or email sam(at)janousek.co.uk for more information