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About the Boat:
Recent Survey states: “This
vessel appears to be very well built. The interior is extremely
well maintained and finished in mahogany and maple of the finest
quality. With an 8’ beam on the displacement type hulls, the
in-hull compartments are very spacious. The depth of the hulls allows
for 7’ head room. The interior of the tunnel section at over
16’ wide makes for spacious compartments in this area as well.
This area also has a good depth that allows for well over 6’head
room. The S/V “Graziafelice” is extremely well suited
as a luxurious world cruiser. With a hull speed of approximately
10 toll knots, it is not suitable for those that don’t have
time to enjoy the cruising experience.”
The “Graziafelice” has sailed around
the world several times. She has six staterooms, all en suite, spacious
salon, formal dining room, galley, pilot house and a bar.
Approaching the vessel via the cockpit is a pleasant and accessible
entry. The large cockpit consumes almost the entire breadth of the
hulls. Built-in cushioned bench seating and two folding mahogany
tables are perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. The two fine
tables have a leaf which enables an entire table length of 12 feet.
The aft seats provide plenty of storage for everyday necessities,
such as scuba tanks or fishing accessories. Two helms, both equipped
with a 36” hydraulic steering wheel and new Teleflex Marine
I6000 Throttle and Shift Control Stations, make sailing and navigation
a breeze. A navy canvas bimini provides shade and protection from
the elements.
The pilot-house is well-built for both crew and captain to relax
and work in comfort. A 360 degree view through 9 windows enables
complete navigation and steerage at all times. The starboard settee
serves a dual function as a berth and sitting area, completed with
a fine mahogany bookcase. The port side navigation station includes
an enormous chart table aft, switches, radio outboard and the helm
forward.
The aft port compartment is the dining area. The u-shaped settees
bamboo and palm tree prints complement the beautiful wood surrounding
the 6’ dining table and seating area. The dining area can easily
entertain 12 persons comfortably. Two skylight hatches and three
grand windows/hatches touch light upon the enormous built-in bookshelf
and crafted cabinetry for all china and glassware.
A luxurious wet bar enhances the aft starboard compartment. As within
her entirety, the materials, colors and patterns have been chosen
with the utmost care combining a delicate balance with the wood.
Soft browns, greens and slight golds meld throughout this room.
A settee starboard converts to a queen berth with a large louvered
closet and an enclosed head and shower centerline.
Forward of the dining area and bar is a salon that goes full width
between the hull. The main salon has two separate U-shaped seating
areas, each able to comfortably seat and accommodate up to 12 persons.
Two custom built hand-crafted mahogany and maple wood fold out serving
tables provide the centerpiece to each sitting salon. The tables
fold out displaying custom inlayed wood chess boards. Eight large
windows enhance the view from within the main salon laying a golden
hue upon the surrounding mahogany. The settees provide an eye catching
backdrop full of pineapples and red hibiscus flowers. Four large
hatches and two skylight hatches enable an amazing amount of breeze
to enter throughout her entirety.
Each hull has two sets stairs. One set of located aft of the dining
area and bar, while the other is set is in the aft end of the salon.
Curved steps lead to the aft main staterooms. Both staterooms have
luxury queen sized berths and built-in cabinets and clothes lockers.
The gorgeous mahogany encompasses the berths encouraging a restful
sleep. Cool breezes flow smoothly via the skylight hatches and portholes.
Elegant duvets of red and gold, sage green and champagne melt with
the soft chenille pillows. The stateroom heads are located at the
top of the curved stairways at the main deck level.
Forward of the port engine room is the galley. Ventilation is facilitated
by three porthole hatches and a center skylight hatch. Maple louvered
pantries and a dozen cabinets provide ample space for storage. A
large kitchen counter runs the entire length of the galley making
meal preparation a joy. The galley is outfitted with a 4 burner
LPG stove, Emerson microwave oven, Nautic 10 cubic foot freezer,
Nautic 10 cubic foot refrigerator, Zanussi LPG oven and a single
stainless steel sink.
Forward of the galley is a stateroom providing extremely ample space
with single bunk beds and built in paneled and louvered cabinets.
A folding table and pull-out drawers provide more room for movement
and accessibility. A skylight hatch and a few portholes make this
a breezy and enjoyable stateroom. The rich maples and mahogany enhance
this stateroom even more. An enormous enclosed head is directly
forward. Brilliant white makes this a pleasant place to take a shower
and prepare for a day of relaxation.
Just forward of the starboard engine room is a gorgeous stateroom,
a favorite of the captain. Outfitted in a melody of mahogany and
smooth crèmes are a double lower berth and a single upper
berth. Two portholes and a skylight hatch illuminate the exceptional
mahogany. Located just forward are a spacious head and shower.
The starboard forward stateroom consists of two single bunk beds
and an enclosed head. A spacious hanging closet and pull-out drawers
add space and sophistication. Soft greens and brown comforters come
together creating a warm room to enjoy at anytime of the day or
night.
A pair of boat davits each fitted with Lewmar single speed hand
winches fit at the aft end of the cockpit. They are chromed stanchion
with wood top rail running along the aft end of the cockpit. This
rail is fit with a gangway centerline providing easy accessibility
to the water and/or a tender. This is an added benefit beyond explanation.
Storage below the cockpit is also obtained from the platform. Designed
and constructed of marine-grade aluminum and framed with teak strips
and hinges so it can be lifted while underway. Washing off after
a day of snorkeling is made simple with the outdoor shower upon
the swim platform.
The weather deck is wood construction using FRP coating as is the
hull. The lavish deck surface is capped with beautiful teak. Strolling
along the deck is a pure pleasure. Life lines and stanchions provide
a sure hold. The deck is easily rinsed and cleaned using the two
Shurflo Blaster Series Wash-Down Pumps which bring the water amidships
to hoses both port and starboard.
Forward is an open area with two enormous strong nylon mesh trampolines.
This space is perfect for relaxing, sunbathing or just napping under
the stars.
The extreme forward compartments in the port and starboard hulls
are storage spaces.
The extreme aft port and starboard compartments are storage spaces.
They include shelving and miscellaneous storage. Access is provided
by main deck hatches.
Hella fans are installed in all staterooms and the galley. Lighting
throughout her entirety is fashionable as well as functional. Blakes
Marine toilets are outfitted within every head.
All below the waterline through-hull fittings are fitted with bronze
type ball valves.
Technical Information:
S/V “GRAZIAFELICE”
1984 LeJeloux 68’ Aux Sail Catamaran
Official no: 720080
Flag: UK
Registered Dimensions: 62.0 x 34.9 x 6.0
Gross Tonnage: 81.77
Net Tonnage: 48.30
Built: 1984, Ets Le Jeloux St Philibert, France
Horsepower: 248 HP @ 2500 RPM
Current Location: Roatan, Honduras
Hull Construction:
The “Graziafelice” is a custom built
Catamaran. The hull is constructed of Honduran mahogany, using carvel
planking covered fiber reinforced plastics (FRP), using West System
Epoxy. The hulls are round bilged displacement type hulls with a
solid wood full keel. The bow has a slightly raked stem and the
transom is slightly rounded.
Superstructure:
A low profile cabin is fit forward with a raised
pilothouse aft. The superstructure is wood with FRP sheathing and
teak laminate walking surfaces. Hand holds are fit port and starboard.
Engines:
(2) Volvo Penta TMDA 40A, 6 cylinder, turbo-charged,
electric start, heat exchanger cooled, diesel propulsion
(2) Velvet Drive hydraulic marine transmission
Generators:
4.5 KW Westerbeke Diesel Generator Set Yanmar Diesel
(in the process of being installed)
Rigging:
The “Graziafelice” is a cutter rigged
vessel, aluminum cabin stepped main mast and boom, with a compression
post attached to the keel.
The running rigging includes:
(2) Barnett #33 double speed self tailing winches
(2) Barnett #32 double speed self tailing winches
(2) Barnett 12” triple speed winches
(2) Barnett #28 single speed self tailing winches
The standing rigging consists of:
(2) Spreaders
(4) Upper Shrouds
(4) Lower Shrouds
(2) Fore stays with 24 VDC roller electric furlings
(2) Back stays
Sail Inventory:
Main- 80sqn
Genoa- 120 sqm (Northsail, 2001)
Staysail- 30 sqm (Northsail, 2001)
Storm Jib
Symmetrical Spinnaker- 140 sqm
Anchors:
CQR - 125lbs
Danforth - 150lbs
Rode:
50’ ½ in. BBB high density galvanized
150’ 3/8” BBB high density galvanized
Anchor Windlass:
24 volt DC
Navigation Station and Electronics:
(2) Teleflex Marine I6000 Throttle and Shift Control
Stations
ST 50 Plus Autohelm Wheeldrive Autopilot
ST 50 PlusAutohelm Steering Compass
ST 50 Plus Autohelm Depth Sounder
ST 50 Plus Autohelm Wind Instrument
ST 50 Plus Autohelm Speed Instrument
(2) Garmin GPSMAP 188/238 Sounder, Chartplotter and Depth-finder
(2004)
Raytheon RL9 Radar
Skanti SSB Radio
Uniden MC 1020 VHF Radio
Jensen Marine CD400M Marine AM/FM Stereo Radio/CD Player
Answering PA System
(3) Hydraulic steering 36” wheel
(2) Engine gauge panels that include tachometers, engine water temperature,
engine oil pressure and transmission oil pressure
Tank Level Indicators
24 Volt DC Electric Panel
Saftey Equipment:
Seasava Life Raft, (5) Type 2 Life Jackets
(68) Type 1 Life Jackets
(1) Engine mounted bilge pump
(1) Mounted hand bilge pump
(1) Flare Kit
(2) Throw Rope Bags
(1) Horseshoe Buoy
Electrical System:
AC electrical power is supplied from dockside by
two, 50 amp, 208/120 volt shore tie connections. Underway power
is supplied by the 4.5 KW diesel generator set.
DC power is supplied to the house power by way of two, 12 volt atteries
and the engine cranking circuit by way of one battery. The system
is fitted with appropriate charging systems, switches, circuit breakers,
instruments and distribution system for the auxiliary equipment.
System charging is accomplished by way of either an engine mounted
alternator or TrueCharge 10 multi-stage advanced battery chargers.
Fuel System:
Diesel is provided from eight tanks located throughout
the hulls, with a total capacity of 1,000 gallons. The tanks are
properly secured, vented, bonded and fitted with appropriate valves,
approved type hoses, and lines. The system does include primary
filtration to all the power units.
Water System:
Four 800 gallon fresh water tanks that are properly
secured, vented and valved are fitted within the vessel. The potable
water system is also fitted with a demand pressure pump and appropriate
lines. An electric/engine jacket water operated water heater providing
hot water showers and another is awaiting installation.
Ventilation:
(8) AguaCal Air Conditioner(s) units ranging from
16,000 to 8,000 BTU’s
Adequate ventilation is provided via hatches, overhead vents, port
lights and doorways.
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