GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This �27� Daycruiser� built by Covey Island Boatworks using composite wood/epoxy methods to Ted Brewer design no. 41 for Mrs. Mary Harper . The specification below is for a complete, 'ready for sea' boat.

 

DIMENSIONS: LENGTH: 27' 0"

BEAM: 9" 2"

DRAFT: 2'5"

 

CONSTRUCTION: All structural wood is kiln-dried ( below 15% moisture ), no. 1 grade, and is sealed, laminated and sheathed with 2-part marine epoxy.

 

PLANKING: 1" strip plank, Douglas Fir

SHEATHING: 2 layers of 9 ounce bi-axial E-glass set in epoxy outside

1 layer of 9 oz. bi-axial E-glass set in epoxy inside

SHEER CLAMPS: 1 1/4" sided x 2 3/4" moulded

BACKBONE (KEEL): 4" sided x 2" moulded

FLOORS: 1 1/2" sided

SOLE FRAME: 1 1/2" X 2" at 16" on centre

DECK BEAMS : 1 1/8" sided X 1 3/4" moulded, 12" on centre

DECK LAYUP: 2 layers 9 ounce boat cloth set in epoxy over

1 layer 1/2" thick Douglas Fir plywood

COCKPIT WELL: 1 layer 9 ounce boat cloth set in epoxy over

1 layer 1/2" Douglas Fir plywood

 

FINISH: Exterior painted white, semi-gloss in 2 part epoxy paint

Deck to be non-skid, beige colour

Spar to be aluminium, not painted

Interior bulkheads to be built of marine plywood, painted w/ oil base enamil to Owne colour

Interior trim, doors, drawers, sole, etc. to be pine finished w/ oil

Countertops are finished in 'Arborite'.

 

STEERING: 2 helms, manual &;Capilano; hydraulic

Vetus bow thruster w/ control at outside helm

Autohelm autopilot w/ 12 volt dc reversable pump

    

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POWER/DRIVE: 'Yanmar 36h.p. diesel w/ manual oil change pump

Flex mounts and coupling w/ v-drive

Heat exchanger cooled with wet exhaust

Single lever 'Morse' control at both helms

1 1/2" diameter type 316 stainless steel shafting

Wet stern tube with outside cutless bearing and inside drip free stuffing box

15" diameter 3 blade prop

 

FUEL: 2 x 30 Imp. gal. stainless steel tanks

Neoprene fill, supply, return and vent lines

Deck fill plates to be Anderson type

1 - 'Racor' water separator/fuel filter

 

ELECTRICAL: 2 - 'Surrette' deep cycle 12 volt batteries

1 - 'Surrette' engine start battery

1 - 'Guest' 4 way selector switch

1 - 30 amp, 20 circuit 12 volt distr panel w/ condition & load indicators

All wire is marine grade, neoprene covered, tinned copper

Running lights meet International Regulations

4 - Brass dome type cabin lights

4 - Brass bunk lights

 

PLUMBING: 75 Imp. gal. fresh water tank

40 gal. holding tank

Manual fresh water pumps at head and galley sinks

Salt water manual pump at galley sink

Galley & head sinks, stainless steel

'Jabsco' marine manual toilet with overboard discharge

Raw water supply inlet via 1 1/2" thru hull w/sea cock & manifold

 

OPENINGS: Hinged companionway hatch and doors

1 - opening fore deck deck hatch

9 wheelhouse windows, 3 to open

 

CABIN FITTINGS: 'Dickenson Bearing diesel fired stove

Insulated ice box w/ Seafrost DB 3.5 12 volt refrigeration

 

DECK FITTINGS: 1 - Stainless steel square stand up bit at bow

2 -Stainless steel cleats at stern quarters

2 - Stainless stell spring line cleats midships

Bits, cleats, fairleads, etc. as per rig/layout

Simpson Lawrence 12 volt anchor windlass w/ remote control at outside helm and foot buttons at bow

Stainless steel bow pulpit & stern pushpit w/ stantions and life lines

Hand rails at cabin top edges

  

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RIG: Unpainted aluminium spar

Stainless steel mast fittings

Stainless steel standing rigging w/ turnbuckles

3 strand, stretched Dacron running rigging

 

SAILS: Steady sail of Dacron

 

GROUND TACKLE: 35 fathoms 1/4 galvanized chain anchor rode

Suitable Bruce anchor

 

SAFETY: 1 - 'Rule' 3700 12 volt bilge pump

1 - 'Rule 1 1/2" manual bilge pump

2 - 5 pound type ABC fire extinguishers

 

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