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Tiger
Dance is a Sunbeam 36’ center cockpit cutter-rigged sloop (38’
if the bow sprit is included) with a long 7 foot deep keel and skeg
rudder; built in Austria in 1985 by the prestigeous Austrian yacht
building company Schöchel
(click here for the English
version) with Germanic mechanical excellence. The hull and finish
closely resemble the famous Hallberg-Rassy design from Scandinavia;
heavy-duty fiberglass construction (with both lateral and longitudal
reinforcements on the hull), beautiful teak decks and excellently
maintained solid mahogany cabinets and finish (bookshelves, dining
table, nav station, etc) below deck; loaded with extras, including
solar panels, watermaker, dinghy davits, wind generator,
awning (full cockpit and half boat length), etc. If you're an experienced
captain, you'll be impressed at how “ready—to—sail”
she is, and all work has been top grade and designed to last. Her
maintenance is up to date, and she handles like a train through
the swell. Under power, she has excellent reverse — like a
car (no exaggeration!), which makes for easy access to slipways
or stern—to anchorages. Cockpit controls on the windlass make
for easy and convenient anchoring procedures.
Built
for classy ocean sailing or live—aboard island hopping through
paradise.
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Below
Deck
The forward V-berth sleeping cabin (comfortable for people up to
about 6’2”) is lined with mahogany paneling, bookshelves
and cupboards, with ventilation from an overhead hatch that offers
a gentle breeze all night. The aft cabin has three ventilation hatches,
can sleep folks up to 9 feet tall, and can be closed off for complete
privacy. Aft of the forward cabin is the washbasin, shower, clothes
closet and shelves. Then comes the saloon, lined with mahogany cupboards
and walls, with comfortable seating for 6 (or sleeping for four)
and a fold out mahogany table with fold up side bars and roll blocks.
Brass fittings line the saloon, including lamps, barometer, inclinometer,
etc. On the starboard side aft of the saloon is the galley, and
then through a low passage way (mind your head!) to the aft cabin
with a massive 9’ x 6’4” bed. Aft of the port side
of the saloon is the nav station, followed by the fridge and head.
Plenty of storage cupboards and lockers.
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The
Saloon
The seats lining both sides of the saloon have been recently
covered in a quality upholstery fabric of silvery blue. The three
panel mahogany fold-up table forms the centerpiece. Presently used
mainly as a desk for a writer, the table has also served as the
center of many a gathering of social souls. The new Pioneer 4—speaker
sound system (CD, cassette, radio, with remote) adds the music you
like at a volume you can dance to. The living space extends onto
the deck, especially with the big awning offering protection from
the Caribbean sun. Armed with a couple of cushions, the cockpit
becomes the protected balcony that overlooks the most relentless
parade of beautiful views that you can imagine. The fold-up teak
cockpit table offers another base for a socializing or simply enjoying
the sunset with an ice—cold beer.
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The
Galley
Offers
a double stainless steel sink with pumped hot and cold water. Brass—finished
Taylor mineral spirits stove and oven (much safer than propane,
and jets have not needed cleaning in 18 months). Easy access storage
for plates, pots, pans, herbs and condiments. Included with the
kitchen is an electric sandwich maker, electric kettle, stove top
kettle and coffee percolator, pots, frying pans, plates, bowls,
cutlery, utensils, etc, etc. New stainless steel Magnum marine barbecue
on aft railing offers a pleasant alternative for cooking freshly
caught fish. Refrigeration consists of a chest—style two compartment
fridge with an electric-driven compressor for three panels and an
engine—driven compressor for a freezer holding plate. The fridge
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On
Deck
The
teak-lined center cockpit offers comfortable seating for 6 (with
cockpit cushions), with a central fold-up, fold-out table and drink
holder attached to the helm column. Hard dodger with canvas and
steel fold-up upper section provide excellent protection from waves
while sailing or the wind while anchored. Cloth and steel cockpit
bimini, plus new half-deck sun awning with 8 feet of headroom (that
includes rain-catcher valves and hose). The deck is teak throughout,
still with a solid 10-15 years of service. Stainless steel dinghy
davits on the transom are also home to three solar panels and the
Aerogen wind generator. A fold-up steel and wooden swim ladder offers
easy access from the water or dinghy. Deck lights on dinghy davits
and one forward mounted on the mast. back
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At
the Helm
Newly
varnished teak and chrome spoke wheel. New Plastimo compass with
easy to read face and night light. Cockpit instruments include wind
direction and trim indicator, knot meter, and dual depth sounders.
Easy access from helm to engine panel, autopilot, main sheet and
jib winches. Engine throttle mounted on steering post. Hard dodger
keeps the cockpit dryer than most. back
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The
Rigging
New
(Feb ’01) English steel over-strength Dyform standard rigging
with Norsman fittings top and bottom and new tangs (the rigging
is fault-tolerant: 12 stays ensure that no single break can bring
the mast down). 140 genoa and 110 working jib on close-set Furlex
roller furlers (controlled from the cockpit). New jib halyards (02/01).
Twin jib poles mounted on the mast for double headsail downwind
sailing. Main sail is slab reef (x3) on a 45’ single spreader
aluminum deck-stepped mast with new Spectra main sheet (the best
rope money can buy). Detachable downhaul can be used as a boom restrainer
for downwind or broad reach sailing. Pair of Lewmar 54 self-tailing
winches in cockpit, plus two spare Enkes self-tailers. Self-tailing
Enkes on mast for main halyard, plus regular winch for jib halyards.
Lazy jacks keep the mainsail neatly on the boom after your bring
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Anchoring
The
windlass is electric, controlled either from the foredeck or the
cockpit. Heavy duty 3/8ths galvanized chain (over 70 meters or 220
feet, with 40 meters new in 3/01) with 50 lb CQR (Plow) anchor that
offers excellent holding in area anchorages. Spare 30lb Plow and
spare Danforth. Additional 30 meters of chain below deck for emergency
use. Mooring ropes and fenders. Numerous spare ropes. back
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Mechanics
Yanmar
3HM-35C three cylinder, 35 h.p. diesel engine (5400 hours) with
a Yanmar sail drive (NO leaky stuffing box, and no wobbly prop shaft)…
will do 5 knots in neutral conditions. Access panels on three sides
of engine. Manuals. 40 gallon stainless steel fuel tank with access
hatch. Dedicated 1000 cranking amp starting battery. New over-spec
muffler (Aug ’00). The engine has been regularly serviced and
is reliable. Whitlock chain steering with a new (May ’01) Autohelm
ST5000+ autopilot control unit, fluxgate compass and tiller reference
unit (with spare linear drive unit). Emergency tiller. back
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Electricity
Three 16—month old deep cycle batteries deliver a healthy 245
amp hours. Three solar panels deliver up to 10 amps continuous.
Super quiet wind generator tops up the batteries all night, so hardly
ever need to run the engine for electricity. When you do, there’s
a new Heart Interface 3-stage smart regulator linked to a new 75
amp Balmar alternator (all 02/00). 220 and 110 volt inverters. New
220 volt shore power unit (9/00). On the average day, solar and
wind generation make enough power to run one of the inverters all
day, the electric fridge for 6 hours, and provide light and music
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Water
52
gallon stainless steel tank (with access hatch). Auto-shut-off electric
pump (with a warm-standby pump rigged and ready to go). Hot water
to galley and shower/sink (heated by engine or shore power). Cold
water for a deck hose (under helmsman seat). Pur 50-II water maker
makes 5 gallons an hour. The head is a hand-pump style with coast-guard
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The
Dinghy
Apex
9—foot inflatable with a Yamaha 5 HP outboard with external
3 gallon tank (all 18 months old). Reliable, easy-to-start engine.
Oars, seat, anchor, pump. Aft dinghy davits (heavy stainless steel
construction) offer the option to raise dinghy for longer voyages,
or use the heavy duty nylon tow rope. Mahogany outboard engine stand
on transom railing. back
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Safety
Harness
and clip lines eliminate the possibility of going overboard when
on deck. Over spec Rule 3700 bilge pump with auto float switch,
plus a forward bilge pump, plus a shower sump pump, plus a hand
bilge pump (easily accessible from helm) all offer enormous emergency
pumping capacity. Forward looking depth sounder can spot submerged
obstacles up to 25 meters ahead. New fire extinguisher. Primary
and backup GPS. Portable, waterproof VHF plus ship’s radio.
Flares. Sound devices. Emergency overboard rescue buoy with whistle
and light attached. Life jackets (6). back
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What
Else?
Wide
range of tools and spares included. All linen included. All kitchen
appliances, utensils and stock included. Chrome kerosene heater
in main saloon (disconnected, but all parts are on board). Huge
stack of older charts from Europe, West Africa and South America.
Manuals. Log book. Receipts. back
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