Description

Alibi of Birdham

A very capable, tried and tested Nicholson 32 MK XI. She is in great shape and ready for her next adventure.

Alibi comes (not fitted) with Aries wind Vane self-steering, it is the Circumnavigator version purchased in 1990 from the factory on the isle of Wight, it has barely been used and is in amazing original condition, we have the original purchase receipt and letters from the factory etc. As well as the wind vane she also has a raymarine wheel mounted autopilot.

She also comes with a full cockpit enclosure, purchased new in 2018 along with a new spray hood.

There is a very good history file, `Alibi of Birdham` has had considerable amounts of money spent on her in the last 10-12 years, including a brand-new Beta 43hp

Engine and brand new PRM Gearbox/Prop shaft etc. The Hull was stripped under Surveyor supervision in 2011 and re-laminated. She was ashore until 2014 when the engine was commissioned, in the last 8 years she has spent only 6 summer seasons in the water. `Alibi` has had 5 owners. She is very well equipped and there is paperwork and instructions for almost every item on board.

I purchased Alibi and set about addressing some of the points raised by the survey. The rudder osmosis being the main point to address from the report. Considerable amount of money and time spent on the rudder as my plans for Alibi were to go offshore and further afield.

I also started to remove old fixings from deck which were causing leaks and dried and filled the holes using WestSystem thickened epoxy to protect the core.

Some of the cosmetic work included removing the old headlining which had been damaged by leaks. The new owner will need to finish this task although this doesn't stop you from using the boat as its all cosmetic.

Unfortunately despite having a wonderful summer sailing her on the river Orwell where she is normally moored I have to part ways with this magnificent boat due to family commitments. She is a wonderful and capable boat and has really given me the confidence to take my sailing to the next level.

Full survey carried out by a well respected surveyor, available dated Nov 2022.
2 New batteries 2024.
Rudder removed dried and treated for osmosis extensively using WestSystem Epoxy 2024.
All sails cleaned and repaired 2024 by OneSails Suffolk
Rudder removed and new bushes and fittings 2022.
Prop shaft removed & checked 2024, new stern glands fitted 2024.
Propeller polished 2022.
All seacocks and through hull fittings replaced or serviced 2022.
Antifouled 2022 and topped up 2024.
Wheel steering.
Steering Ball joints replaced; system serviced 2022.
Hot & Cold running water, electric immersion Tank.
Raymarine ST4000 Auto helm 2016.
ST4000 Autohelm new belt & service 2024.
Raymarine Hybrid 7, Chart plotter 2016, charts updated 2022.
Full canvas cockpit enclosure 2018.
Spray hood 2018. (will need some TLC)
Aries windvane self-steering (Circumnavigator) (Very good Cond with original purchase receipt)
4 spare wind vanes.
New Beta 43hp 4-cylinder engine and Gearbox serviced 2024.
Engine/Gearbox Commissioned 2014, 600 hours. (Receipts for £11,000)
Hull strip for Osmosis 2011, carried out under Surveyor supervision (receipts for £11,500)
Decks resprayed 2012. (since then I have completed work to stop leaks from old and new fixings and filled all with thickened epoxy which has left visible marking that need repaining over)
Last 8 years summer use only, wintered ashore.
3 Years ashore 2019-2022.
5 previous owners.
Huge history file with receipts for almost everything.
Original build/ships papers.
Manuals and booklets for all items.
Mast down 2021, Electrics checked etc.
All running rigging replaced/serviced.
Standing rigging checked OK.
Full Tick Tack instruments. Wind/depth/speed.
VHF Radio.
New domestic water pump 2022.
Hot water. Hot water immersion tank.
200 litre water Tank.
78 litre fuel Tank.
Nearly new Jeckells Cruising chute and snuffer 2016, £1100, Little use (almost as new).
Serviceable main sail.
Choice of furling foresails/genoas.
Rotostay foresail Furling.
2 x Spinnaker poles, 1 Long/1 short.
Manual windlass.
Anchor/Chain/warp etc.
2nd Anchor/chain/warp etc.
Winches serviced 2022.
12v fridge 2022.
Deck light.
Fenders/Mooring lines.
Deck safety lines.
Dometic gimballed Oven/grill. 2014, Lightly used.
2 Gas bottles in drained locker.
NASA AIS Radar.
Lowrance Chart Plotter (Older Model).
Life raft.
Jabasco Heads.
Shower head in wash basin.
Comfort seating for cockpit.
Lifesaver/recovery ring.
240v sockets and shore power lead.
Battery charger.
Assorted tools/spares/service items.

Specifications

Construction

Engine(s)

Beta BV1903 43-hp marine diesel

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