Frances 34 Pilot
- Boat REF# · 151024
- LOA · 11.10m
- Year · 1997
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Berths · 5
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 30hp, Yanmar 3GM 3OF (1997)
- Lying · Neyland, Pembrokeshire
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Extra Details
| Designer | Chuck Pane |
|---|---|
| Builder | Victoria Yachts LTD |
| Lying | Neyland, Pembrokeshire |
| Fuel capacity | 167.0 ltr (36.7 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 225.0 ltr (49.5 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 30hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Yanmar 3GM 3OF (1997) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 820 |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 Blade Fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 3.0 ltr (0.7 G) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
Bow thruster.
Dimensions
| LOA | 11.10m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 8.63m |
| Beam | 3.30m |
| Draft Min | 1.47m |
| Draft Max | 1.47m |
| Displacement | 6,000kg (13,230.0lbs) |
| Headroom | 1.88m |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Cutter rigged Selden Aluminium spars (1997) with stainless steel standing rigging (1997)
Sails
| Mainsail | Wilkinson - Slab (1997) Stack Pack, Lazy Jacks, |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Wilkinson - Furling (1997) |
| Other sails | Furling Staysail (1997) |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 4 batteries charged by: engine, generator
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
The hull has been epoxy coated from new.
UW profile is Fin and Skeg.
Although she is 34' on deck she mounts a 2ft bowsprit which is non-retractable.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 5 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 1 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads |
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Carpet | |
| Curtains | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Manual water system | |
| Pressurised water system |
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Cockpit cover | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook |
1 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
Electric Lofrans Caymen 88 windlass
2 anchors
(16kg CQR & 7.5kg Bruce)
60.00m of chain
30.00m of warp
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Liferaft | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys | |
| Danbuoy | |
| Boarding ladder | |
| Emergency steering |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)
- Jack Stays.
- Life rescue sling.
- Fire fighting equipment.
- Engine spares.
Broker's Comments
Sadly it is an oft-repeated story and one which we in the brokerage world hear far too often. The seasoned yachtsman or woman eventually acquires the perfect yacht. One they may have spent half a lifetime dreaming of owning, only to find that time and tide wait for no-one. Advancing years and ill health then forces the sale of their well found and lovingly maintained vessel. This fine Pilot House Victoria 34 (known as the Francis 34) is just such a vessel. Her current owner has equipped her with everything one might wish for in order to cruise in safety and comfort in our often inhospitable seas. Cutter rigged she can be safely reefed from her cockpit. Her self tacking staysail means she may be sailed from inside her pilot house in heavy weather and of course her dual helm position and bow thruster make handling under engine a cinch. She is ideal for single handed work in all weathers.
Moulded by Northshore and fitted out by Victoria Yachts the Francis 34 bears all the hallmarks of a quality English yard. These yachtsare powerful sailing vessels and the Francis 34 is no motor sailer, although her three cylinder Yanmar will certainly help you to windward if you are needing to get there without too much hassle.
She is very well equipped and very well presented and she could be launched and sailed tomorrow as she stands. Currently ashore in our yard she should be high on the list of anyone who is seeking a seriously well found cruising yacht. Don't leave it too late....'Time and Tide' remember!
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
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