1953 83 (ft.) Abeking and Rasmussen

Specifications

Accommodations:

Sleeps 8 owners and guest in 4 staterooms. There are 4 owner and guest staterooms including 2 guest heads and 2 guest showers. Crew accommodations include 5 berths, head and shower. The Captain's quarters are separate. Vessel Walkthrough: Starting forward, we find the Crew Quarters with separate Captan's Cabin. Moving Aft there is a Galley and access to the Engine Room. Going up four steps, we enter the Salon, and continuing aft and down four steps, we access the Guest Cabins. In the past 8 years Sea Prince has undergone 2 refits. In the fall of 2000 this vessel went through a major refit in Viareggio Italy, including a layout modification where an additional stateroom and a complete head was added. All other heads were totally renewed. All mattresses were replaced. The curtain and window treatments in the Salon and Cabins are also new, and the two settees in the salon were replaced.  

Master Stateroom:

This Stateroom has varnished teak panelling throughout, teak and holly floor, large hanging closets, large skylight and ample storage drawers. Double berth En-suite head Shower Chilled water air conditioner Closet Television entertainment center Bidet Drapes Mirrors

Guest Stateroom Amidship Port:

This Stateroom has varnished teakpanelling with ensuite was basin. The floor is teak and holly. The double berth is located on the outboard side of the cabin. Double berth Chilled water air conditioner Mirror Closet

Guest Stateroom Amidship Starboard:

Located between the two berths is a built-in teak nightstand. There is a large hanging locker and ample storage under the berths. The flooring is teak and holly. Double berth Chilled water air conditioner Mirror Closet

Guest Stateroom Aft Starboard:

This cabin and head was added during the refit. Upper and Lower Berth En-suite head Sink Closets Teak and holly floor covering Head Shower Chilled water air conditioner Drapes Mirror

Main Salon:

The Salon is bright and airy due to the large windows on the port and starboard sides. The entertainment center is located to starboard and includes a stereo system, weather fax machine and KVH satellite telephone. There are two settees, one to port and another to starboard with a coffee table. There are two large portholes on the forward bulkhead. In the fall of 2000, the interior was revarnished and new window treatments installed. The two settees were replaced.  

Captains Quarters:

Single berth Ample storage Desk Single private berth air conditioner Closet Bookshelf

Crew Quarters:

2 double bunk berths, 2 to port and 2 to starboard with a folding table in the center. Separate access to this quarter is from the deck. The crew's private head and shower is located on the starboard side. (4) single berths Head Sink Upper and lower berth Shower  

Galley:

Large and comfortable Galley with overhead hatch and fully air conditiioned. 4 burner gas stove with oven and large extractor cap. Microwave oven, granite counter tops with double sinks and large pantry to the port side. All appliances were replaced in the fall 2000. Dishwasher Refrigerators Microwave oven Water heater Counters SSB radio SATCOM GPS Speed indicator (2) wind speed indicators Rudder position indicator

Pilothouse:

Replaced all cushions and added stainless steel foot rest. Radar (2) VHF radios Wheel steering Speed and distance log Weatherfax Instrument panel SSB radio SATCOM GPS Speed indicator (2) wind speed indicators

Navigation Station:

Electronic equipment includes: GPS Raytheon Raystar 390, Logic (log depth and speed) VDO analog wind indicator VHF radio Icom IC-59 SSB Skanti TRP 7000 Weatherfax Taiyo TF 721 KVH satellite telephone Mini M50 14" Samsung European TV RCA 13" US TV The following electronics were replaced fall 2000: Radar Koden 48 mi 11" Navionics color GPS chart plotter Koden CVS 106 Depth sounder Navionics Depth finder Digital VDO Compactwind wind indicator Kannand EPIRB Sony stereo receiver and Aiwa CD player Sperry compass Gyro Takimec GM20 compass Stabilizer inver ter AGF max aut. VA 1500 ('93) Hydraulic steering & power pump Vikers ('93) re-certfication of fire fighting equipment (April 2001)

Electrical System:

These generators are low RPM and in sound boxes, therefore they are extremely quiet. Single-phase 25 KW V220 Hz 50, 1500 rpm. 6cyl. Cummins; spare multi-purpose 24V pump. The following is part of the refit performed in the Fall of 2000: installation of two Mastervolt inverters (one will feed the refrigerators and freezers and the other will feed the AC autopilot), and the installation of a 220V-110V tranformer. (2) Onan 25 KW generators 120A automatic battery charger plus 175A alternator (service) Rebuilt main engine DC alternators 40A automatic battery charger plus 80A alternator and 15A automatic charger.

Hull:

Main Deck: Awlgrip Oyster-white & Aristo-blue paint; replaced all bushings and rebuilt ram rudder; Zinc anode. Construction: General sand blasting of the top side and bottom ('98). After sand blasting to SA 2.5 the entire hull has been coated by Airles with: 40 micron Jotun M. T Zinc Epoxy primer; 400 micron of JOTAMASTIC AI 87 (high solids Epoxy) & 220 micron of JOUTUN SEAMATE HB99 has been applied as antifouling. To the topsides: Epoxy fearing Awlgrip primer and oyster white Awlgrip. Oct. 99: 10 coats of Varnish on all decks brightwork including masts and booms, Awlgrip (off white) painting of Coach-house. New Heizing glass windows in pilothouse. 7 pieces "Sunbrella" moring cover with side cover with side curtains. The following is part of a refit accomplished in Viareggio (Italy) Fall 2000. Teak decks completely reworked, Substitutuion of all mast boots, resealing of all deck hatches, removal, reokroming and re-installation with new gaskets and sealant of all guests cabin portholes, New sun-bathing deck cushions with covers, and new canvas covers for hatches, fwd deck seat, and windlass. Removal of windlass and replacing of deck plating. Windlass including hydraulic pump and ac motor totally rebuilt.Installation of new galvanized anchor chains and re-painting of chain locker. Replacement of all through hull fittings; Buttom ultrasound and repainted with antifouling paint. Topsides repainted with Awlgrip Oyster white. Masts periodically varnished. (last coat Feb. 2001).

Engine Room:

Main engine Detroit Diesel- 8V71-330 HP; 750 hrs since general overhaul 10/96; AirSeps installed 10/96, Vosper Guro stabilizers (completely inspected and serviced Oct. 99); Vikers hydraulic power steering (re-built quadrant and system serviced Oct. 99); Ideal windlass 2 x hydraulic/electric engine 220V; Universal Aqua Technologies Watermaker -40gal/hr. 150 lit/hr (new membranes on board); Frigoboat CWS 813 A/C BTU's/hr 81.000; Sanguineti toilet system; salt-water pressure in two holding tanks; Bauer Kompressoren model J3W 100 lit/min (220v) diving bottle compressor; 220V. Bronze 1 1/2" bilge pump and back-up bronze 24V; 1 1/2 bilge pump. Electric stern warping winch 24V. New collector exhaust tubes with new double heat blankets from engine to muffler pipe, Nov. 99. All heat exchangers on main engine and generators cleaned Sept 99. The following work was accomplished fall 2000: rebuilt main engine cylinder heads, new upgraded muffler and flexibles, rebulit 24V bilge pump, black water pump, heads pump, anchor chain wash pump and fuel transfer pump. The fresh water pump is new, with a new spare. Fuel tanks were opened, cleaned, inspected and re-sealed. Complete revision of Vospers stabilizers with replacement of one fin shaft. The chilled water air condition system was inspected and the raw water pump was replaced including the electronic control box and snculation on tubes. The watermaker was also inspected and new membranes were installed including electronic control box. Halon fire control system Fresh water cooling system Vosper stabalizers Air filteration system Engine room sound insulation Racors fuel filters Gear box Oil filter Workbench Fuel managment system Raw water sea strainers Watermaker Bilge blowers Emergency engine stop Fuel Shutoff valves Muffler Bilge Pumps Water Pumps

2005 Refit items:

List of items Refitted @ Del Carlo Shipyard in Viareggio From 2/2005 - 8/2005. Hull: 1. Ultraosund of all below waterline plating performed by C.T.S. of La Spezia & substitution of below specs and/or suspect plates. 2. Hull primed and applied anti-fouling 3. Modified chain locker with a removable divider to allow maintenance. 4. Rebuilt rudder shaft log. Systems: Complete overhaul of all systems by inspecting and replacing and/or repairing critical items. Plumbing: Substitution of plumbing valves and collectors for the following systems: Fresh water Grey water Black water Bilge systems Air Condition systems Air Condition Air handlers Condensation tanks Fuel Plumbing system Fire fighting system ANchor Chain cleaning System to clean Black and Grey water tanks Electrical: Rewired 80% of electrical systems. Overhauling by substitution and/or repair of illumination systems. Repalced air handlers thermostats Replaced all head pumps Replaced all bilge pumps Replaced all high water alarm bilge switches Replaced 220V outlets Modifications: Replaced all black and grey water tanks with stainless steel & modified with the addition of inspection Plates & self cleaning system Modified & installed watertight air handlers condensation tanks to eliminate foul odors Substitution of stuffing box on main shaft with drip less graphite system Installation of self cleaning system of black water tanks to use fresh or raw water Modification of all head systems to be operated with fresh or raw water Installation of a backup system between black water and grey water tanks to be in case of failure of either draining system. Installation of back up system between chain locker & forward bilge system to be used in case of failure of chain locker draining system. Installation an additional fuel tranferring pump as a backup in case of failure of the primary. Installation of lighting system in all areas where valves & sea cokcs are located. The following pumps have been replaced or overhauled: 220V bilge pump 24V bilge pump Fresh water pump Forward black water tank pump Aft black water tank pump Anchor chain washdown pump Fuel transferring pump Air Condition raw water pump(s) Air Condition fresh water pump(s) New Pumps: Back up fuel transferring pump Back up fresh water pump Forward grey water tank pump Aft grey water tank pump Additional Items: Overhauled stabilizers(s) shafts, seals and supports Overhauled main propeller shaft Overhauled rudder shaft, seals & supports Overhauled all air condition air handlers Installed two new laundry washing machines Replaced water maker Replaced fresh water pressure tank Modifications: in guest(s) cabins: Modified berth from a double to a queen in the forward portside guest cabin Applied new teak veneer in all guest cabins, hallway & heads Relaced all door frames with new solid teak Replaced all door handles on all doors, closets and drawers    

Sails and Rigging:

Originally duplicated Main Mast and 3 boom (New 1997) in Western Hemlock Shrouds and fittings (New '97) Roller furling (New '97) Harken Mod 3.5 Four battens main sail ('94) Genoa 135% (New 1997) Jib 100% ('94) Boomed staysail (September '94) Mizzen sail ('94) Mizzen staysail Spinstorm jib ('97) New set of halyards and sheets (2000) as backup New sail bags (2000) All sails have been checked by a sailmaster in Viareggio Italy (Oct. 2000) and have at least 75% life left therefore in excellent condition.

Remarks:

This is an excellent opportunity to own a luxury classic yacht with an extensive history, pedigree and proven sea capabilities. Many new upgrades, in excellent condition at a fraction of replacement cost.

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.