Model: 26
Manufacturer: Back Cove power boats
Type: Cabin Boat
Category: Power Boats
Year Built: 2008
SPECIFICATIONS:
Length: 8.15 m
Width: 2.87 m
Depth: 0.77 m
Displacement: 3864 kg
ENGINE:
Engine: Yanmar
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Capacity: 455 l
Engine Hours: 250 h
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Cabins: 1
Beds: 2
Location: United Kingdom » Lymington
Price: £ 65.000,-

Very rare to the UK, extremely stylish & high quality ?Downeast Style? motor yacht. Easily managed and ideal for a coastal runabout & the occasional night away.,,FURTHER BROKER?S COMMENTS:,,Constructed in 2008 by Back Cove Yachts in Maine, USA, SEA KESTREL is a fantastic example of this evergreen and ?Downeast? style of gentleman?s motor yacht. Coupled with her timeless lines is a huge degree of practicality and seamanlike design, all packaged up in a very quality of construction.,,Powered by a powerful yet economical Yanmar 260hp diesel engine, SEA KESTREL boasts performance potential in the mid 25 knots bracket, as well as fantastic seakeeping from her classic deep-v hull design.,,Internally, SEA KESTREL is configured to offer very comfortable ?weekender? accommodation with a very comfortable saloon converting to a double berth, a fully-equipped galley and a large separated heads with shower. Externally, she boasts a forward seating position with a large wraparound windscreen and associated canvaswork to provide comfortable year-round protection from the elements, as well as large aft cockpit area with additional seating, a good sized lazarette for general storage and a stern platform for easy boarding from a tender or in a marina. Engine access is also quick and easy.,,SEA KESTREL boasts many specification highlights including:-,Larger optioned Yanmar 6BY260 - 260hp inboard diesel engine with very low hours run,Shaft drive with 4-blade propeller.,GPS chart plotter and echo sounder,VHF radio.,Bowthruster.,Updated battery banks.,Saloon area with converting v-berth to create large double berth.,Galley with microwave gas stove, fridge and sink supplying hot & cold pressurised water,Double V-berth with infill cushion berth sleeping area.,Large heads with hot & cold water supply, shower, manual heads and holding tank with macerator.,Optional extra cockpit seats & additional bridge decks seats.,Cockpit lighting.,Radio/CD/MP3 player with interior cockpit speakers,Aft lazarette for storage.,Electric anchor windlass.,Bathing platform.,Hot & cold cockpit shower.,,BUILDER?S BACKGROUND:,,?Practical Elegance. From Maine. Back Cove Yachts, founded in 2003, is a sister company of Sabre Yachts. A group of Sabre dealers requested a smaller Downeast style cruising boat to suit the needs of owners who admired the look and feel of the Maine lobster boat and the dependability and fuel efficiency of a single diesel engine. The Back Cove 29 was launched soon after, and so was a new brand. Today, the two yards are the largest recreational boatbuilding company in the State of Maine where America?s first ships were built on the shores of the Kennebec River as early as 1607.,,Utilizing production line method and vacuum infusion technology Back Cove Yachts leads the industry in 30? to 41? cruisers. Currently, more than 750 Back Coves can be found in harbors from Greece to Norway and from Japan to Australia and New Zealand. In the USA boats have found their way to almost everybody of water from the coasts to inland lakes.,Back Cove Yachts are built by 200 of Maine?s finest boat builders in a modern 240,000 square foot facility in Rockland, Maine. Back Cove associates continuously demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of their role and its influence on the final product. Team dynamics, an emphasis on safe procedures and cross training, and a thorough awareness of each model?s competitive position in the marketplace have enabled are essential ingredients that allow Back Cove yachts to exceed today?s high standards of excellence in manufacturing and design.?,,MANUFACTURER?S COMMENTS:,,?Spirited, beautiful and seaworthy, the Back Cove 26 is a joy to operate and a pleasure to own. She will cruise at 25 knots with her standard four-cylinder diesel engine. Fuel economy is extraordinary throughout her speed range. At 20 knots the Back Cove 26 can cruise for over 265 nautical miles at a cost almost 50% lower than most gasoline powered vessels. A standard bow thruster is provided to facilitate low speed maneuvers. Downward turning spray rails and wide chines increase stability, keeping the boat dry in a seaway, and assisting her hull onto the plane. Sight lines from the helm are excellent.,,The style and grace of the Maine lobster boat has long been admired by boating enthusiasts throughout the world. No builder blends the classical looks with modern construction better than Back Cove Yachts.?,,PRESS REVIEW:,,?Boating enthusiasts around the world have long admired Maine lobster yachts. And why not? These vessels are salty yet sophisticated, old-fashioned yet eye-catching. Back Cove Yachts has designed its authentic Downeast pocket cruisers for those who want that Maine-built look in a boat that?s not so big it requires a lot of work or crew to enjoy.,,A sister company to Sabreline, itself a maker of New England-inspired express boats and fly bridge sedans from 36 to 47 feet, Back Cove was founded two years ago in Rockland, Maine. Its models are built by North End Composites, a well-established company that has also done work for the likes of Hinckley, Shelter Island and Grady-White. Back Cove launched its first model, the 29, in the fall of 20 03. The 26 is its newest craft, which is offered at a base price of $115,000.,,Yacht Registry provided a boat for us to cruise aboard in the waters off Dunedin, Fla. (see ?Edinburgh in Florida??). It was rigged with a 200hp Yanmar diesel inboard. In fact, all Back Coves are powered by economical, single diesels and also come with a bow thruster. The 26 produced a top-end speed of 25.4 knots (3,400 rpm) with this power plant and had a range of more than 300 nautical miles when cruising at 16.9 knots (2,500 rpm). Sightlines from the raised helm deck were excellent?the 26 runs nearly flat at cruise without the standard trim tabs applied ? and the captain is positioned high enough so that visibility is never obstructed.,,The 26?s good performance can be attributed to its modified deep-V hull with 14 degrees deadrise at the transom. Wide chines increase lift and stability, thereby helping the boat plane quickly and grip the water for sharp turns at wide-open throttle. Spray rails with a downward angle keep the 26 dry as the graceful spoon bow parts the waves. A shallow prop pocket allows the engine to be mounted low and amidships for enhanced balance and reduces the draft to 2'6". The hull itself is constructed of strong, lightweight E-glass and Divinycell foam.,,The Back Cove 26 is fashioned for capable cruising and entertaining. The aft cockpit is as roomy as those aboard some fishing boats and can accommodate a group of anglers or a number of dive tanks, deck chairs and water toys (some of which can be stored in the lazarette below). A self-draining gutter borders the cock pit?just clean up with a hose?and steps lead up to the wide side decks. Optional port and starboard jump seats are available at the transom, as is a sturdy swim platform.,,The entire helm deck lifts up on gas struts to expose the engine and related systems. The layout here is impeccable, with lots of room and plaques identifying each major part. At the helm itself, two console seats rest atop storage cubbies with drawers sized just right for holding fishing tackle. The helm gauges lie flat above the wheel rather than slanted, where they would be easier to read when seated. An angled panel forward will hold flush-mounted electronics. The single-lever throttle is on the starboard side wall; the bow thruster joystick is behind the wheel.,,The cabin is bright and comfortable, with cherry wood panelling and a teak-and-holly sole to add a touch of luxury. The layout is nothing unusual, but it?s very well done. There?s a head with vanity to starboard, a railroad galley to port and a convertible dinette/V-berth up front. Headroom is 5'7". An overhead hatch and four screened portholes allow for cross-ventilation, plus dockside air conditioning is available as an option. There is a good amount of storage space under the V-berth and in the galley cabinets, but these areas could benefit from pull-out storage bins or partitions, and a gel coat finish.,,Other notable options for owners include a hardtop, an anchor windlass with bow roller, and choice of four hull and interior fabric colours. Yet even without these frills, a cruising couple will find the new Back Cove 26 a pleasure to operate and to own.?,,Review taken from Motorboating Magazine April 2005,,,SPECIFICATION,CONSTRUCTION,,RCD Status:,Our understanding is that the vessel complies with the EU?s Recreational Craft Directive and is categorised ?C? for up to 8 persons.,,Hull Construction:,Dark blue coloured GRP gelcoat with a gold coloured pin strip.,Hull construction with lightweight multiaxial E-glass reinforcement and Divinycell foam and Vinylester resin.,Encapsulated foam stringers.,Modified deep-V hull with 14 degrees deadrise at the transom and a spoon bow.,Wide chines for increased lift and stability, to assist a quick transition to planning plus added grip for improved turns at speed.,Spray rails with a downward angle to keep the boat dryer.,Stainless steel rubbing strake.,,Deck & Superstructure Construction:,White coloured GRP deck and superstructure construction.,Moulded non-slip surface to the side decks, fore deck, helm deck, cockpit and bathing platform.,Cored.,,MACHINERY,,Engine & gearbox:,1x Yanmar 6BY260 6-cylinder wastegated, turbocharged with an intercooler inboard diesel engine producing approximately 260hp at 4,000rpm.,Yanmar KMH50A - Marine transmission.,Direct injection.,Engine cooling fresh-water cooling with heat exchanger and sea water cooled charge air cooler.,Single lever throttle/gear control at the helm position.,Totally enclosed forced lubricating system with pump.,Fuel filter.,Yanmar i5601E digital engine control display at the helm position.,,Engine Maintenance & Performance:,Engine hours ? approximately 250 hours as of June 2020.,Engine last serviced ? June 2020.,Maximum speed ? approximately 25 knots,,Propulsion & Steering:,Shaft drive with a dripless shaft seal and a 4-blade bronze propeller.,Electric trim tabs.,Hydraulic steering.,SidePower bow thruster.,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS,,Voltage systems:,12vDC domestic battery system with 230v AC / 50hz shore power system with automatic battery charger. AC and DC control panel with polarity indicator. AC and DC circuit breakers for the electronics.,Bonded system with zinc anode.,12v outlet at the helm position.,,Battery Banks:,1x 12vDC engine start battery. ? 2018.,2X 12vDC service battery. ? 2018.,,Battery Charger:,Sterling Power Products automatic battery charger.,,Alternator:,12v 150Amp engine mounted alternator.,,PLUMBING,Pressurised hot and cold-water system with electric water heater to; the galley, heads and cockpit shower.,,Bilge Pumps:,2x 12vDC electric bilge pumps (1x in the saloon bilge and 1x in the engine compartment).,Manual bilge pump.,,TANKAGE,,Fuel:,Approximately 455 litres fuel capacity in a single stainless-steel tank.,,Freshwater:,Approximately 136 litres freshwater capacity.,,Holding Tank:,Approximately 136 litres holding tank capacity and deck outlet for emptying. Tank full indicator located in the heads.,Replaced macerator for sea pump out ? 2012.,,Heating:,Eberspacher Airtronic D4S 12v 2.2kw diesel fuelled heater.,Diagnostic timer/temperature control switch.,3x warm air outlets (1x to the helm position, 1x saloon/V-Berth and 1x to the Heads).,4x heat levels / low current consumption switch.,,NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT,Raymarine ST60+ depth display at the helm position.,Garmin GPSmap 5008 colour chart plotter at the helm position.,Navigation lights.,Ritchie illuminated helming compass at the helm position.,,Communication Equipment:,Standard Horizon Quest-X GX1500E DSC VHF radio.,Horn ? positioned on the portside of the cabin superstructure.,,DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT,,Heads:,Manual flush marine heads connected to a macerator and holding tank.,Tankwatch holding tank level monitoring system ?Tank Full? indicator.,Wash basin with a hot and cold mixer tap/retractable shower head.,Shower sump pump out system with 12v bilge pump.,Extractor fan.,,Galley:,Single gas burner stove.,Tappan 230v microwave.,Front opening 12v fridge.,Stainless steel single bowl sink with a single lever hot and cold-water mixer tap.,Fireboy Carbon monoxide alarm.,,Entertainment Equipment:,Clarion radio/CD/MP3 player with both interior and cockpit speakers plus controls at the helm position.,,ACCOMMODATION,,Summary of Accommodation:,Single cuddy style cabin with a maximum headroom of approximately 5?7? comprising a V-berth/saloon forward, galley area plus a separate heads with a combined shower.,,Accommodation Finish:,Ash timber interior joinery with a teak and holly covering to the cabin sole.,,Accommodation Description from forwards:,V-berth double berth with infill cushion and storage under (the infill cushion goes over the adjustable dining table to create a double rather than twin berth layout).,4x stainless steel opening portholes to the cabin superstructure.,Deck hatch.,Ash timber joinery panelling to the parts of the hull sides.,Narrow open shelves to the cabin sides.,Adjustable dining table (lowers to create an infill to the sleeping berth).,Down lighters.,Teak and holly covering to the cabin sole.,Clarion speakers.,Galley area with; a worktop, open lockers for storage of crockery etc with a draw and two lockers under, front opening fridge, single gas burner stove, 230v microwave and sink with hot and cold-water mixer tap and worktop infill to the sink.,Timber steps with stainless steel frame lead up to the helm deck and cockpit beyond.,,Heads:,Built-in vanity unit with wash basin and locker under and additional shelf.,Rectangular shaped mirror with timber frame.,Hot and cold-water mixer tap/combined retractable showerhead.,Shower drain and pump system.,Manual flush marine heads connected to the holding tank.,Macerator for overboard discharge.,Pump out fitting on deck.,Stainless steel opening porthole with flyscreen.,Extractor fan.,Porthole.,Shelf with raised timber fiddle.,Soap holder.,Extractor fan.,Tankwatch holding tank level monitoring system ?Tank Full? indicator.,,General Exterior:,Foredeck with anchor locker.,Stainless steel guardrails incorporating the pushpit continue back to the forward end of the cockpit.,Port and starboard moulded steps accessing the side decks and foredeck.,Wrap around windscreen with 3x AFI windscreen wipers and a clear anodised aluminium frame with side opening panels and integrated handrails.,Additional Stainless-steel gantry commissioned by the sellers when SEA KESTREL arrived in the UK attached to the aft end of the cabin superstructure incorporating a matching mast with navigation lighting, VHF radio aerial and burgee halyards all attached to it.,Helm seat to starboard with further lower seat behind and matching passenger seat to port, both with white coloured vinyl upholstery and with storage under.,The steering console can be tilted aft to access the flush mounted electronics.,For easy access for maintenance and repairs, the entire helm deck hinges up on gas rams to reveal her engine compartment, which has lighting and houses the; 3x batteries, battery charger, battery isolator switches, freshwater tank, hot water tank, and holding tank.,self-draining cockpit.,Aft cockpit seats with white coloured vinyl upholstery.,Cockpit lazarette providing useful additional storage and also housing the steering gear and stainless-steel fuel tank.,Hot and cold cockpit shower.,Bathing platform with non-slip and a stainless-steel grab handle.,Bathing ladder.,,Anchoring & Mooring:,Bruce style 7.5kg anchor with approximately 20m of anchor chain (anchor chain is colour coded for length calculation).,Project 500w 12v electric anchor windlass with controls both at the helm pedestal and on the foredeck.,Appropriate stainless-steel mooring cleats.,Stainless steel bow roller incorporated into a bowsprit.,Mooring warps and fenders.,Boat hook.,,Covers, Cushions & Canvas:,Dark blue coloured canvass sprayhood with clears.,Dark blue coloured canvass helm deck enclosure with clears.,Dark blue coloured canvass transom and bathing platform cover with ?SEA KESTREL? shown.,White coloured vinyl cockpit cushions.,,SAFETY EQUIPMENT:,,General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.,,Lifesaving Equipment:,Lifesaving horseshoe buoy.,Fireboy fire extinguisher system to the engine compartment.,,,VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS,Lying: Lymington, Hampshire, UK,,Available to view strictly by appointment,,Office Hours Mon - Fri 0900 ? 17.00,Saturday by prior appointment,,For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact us.,,Please Note: Due to the varying locations of our yachts, your travel time and the distances that may be involved, we recommend that you only make arrangements to view if you are actively considering purchase.,,Lead Broker: James McNeil ? Grabau International (UK),Tel: +44 (0)7979 907210,Email: #########@grabauinternational.com