Custom Gronigen

Layout / Accommodation

The interior of SINDBAD has been converted beautifully, offering a most elegant and traditional feel to life aboard such a vessel.  The 15' x 18' central 'alfresco' deck of the boat is the focal point of outdoor life, with a varnished mahogany table and ten deck chairs complete with cover and drop downs for total enclosure at times.  Cabins are fore and aft of here.  One large en-suite cabin forward has a queen size walk around, a generous bathroom with separate shower and head, marble counter top and sink.  Eight large opening bronze ports, laminated bamboo sole and white deckhead add beautifully to the mix.  Entry to the vessel's cargo hold is from this cabin and that space is vast with multiple options for future conversion. 

Full forward on deck takes you to the fo'c'sle cabin.  This is a beautiful spot with its own head up on deck.  It features a queen size double, one single berth, two settees, table and sink.  Two large opening ports.

Moving back to the 'alfresco' deck brings us to a door on the port side into the aft section plus teak ladders up each side to the wheelhouse and poop deck.  Entering the door takes us into the large galley, another great focal point for SINDBAD.  In the galley there are steps up to the wheelhouse and a door into the aft cabin.  The main aft cabin features a large teak desk, mahogany bookshelves and wardrobe and a double berth adjoined, port side.  The blue cabin, as it's called, is a single berth cabin forward to starboard.

The commanding wheelhouse has a neat settee and table set out for crew to enjoy passage-making. 

 

 

 

Galley

A very functional and attractive galley with four opening ports.  An upright 230VAC HAIER fridge/freezer, separate HAIER freezer,  VIKING HD 4 burner stove and oven, teak galley table /settee plus two chairs, cork floors, corian countertop and large enamel sinks.   Excellent cupboard and drawer space c/w much kitchenware, tableware and utensils.

 

Heads

Three domestic salt water flushing toilets, one aft, one amidships and one full forward at fo'c'sle. 

Electronics & Navigation

• GARMIN chartplotter (2022)
• GARMIN radar (2022)
• GARMIN depth-sounder
• AIS Class B transponder
• ICOM VHF radio
  
  

Batteries & Electrics

• 8 x 6VDC wired for 24VDC totaling 440 amp hrs (2023)
• 8 x solar panels producing approximately 25 amps @ 24VDC
• Inverters 24/110/220

 

 

 

Machinery

• 8L3B Gardner and also has never had any problems for years. It is one of the finest engines ever made. Revs are 7- 800 max, speed 6-7 kts. It doesn't burn any oil ! Keel cooled, dry exhaust and when running is extremely quiet and comfortable. Excellent condition. Two starters 24VDC with separate batteries.
• 7.5 kw Northern lights generator.
• 110/220VAC 7Kw LISTER 2 stage air compressor.
• 3.5Kw 24VDC generator belt driven from main engine.
• LISTER genset in lazarette for welding.

 

 

 

Cargo hold

The hold is presently used as a workshop and has a great deal of spare parts, tools, power tools and benches. 

• T20 table saw
• Chop saw
• Drill press
• Belt sanders / drills
• Collection of tools

 

Ground Tackle

• D'HONE 500 lb main anchor Dutch built, Loyd's approved (2013)
• 200 lb day anchor (These 2 anchors are port /stbd on 22 mm stud link chain, Loyd's approved, 450 ft each side. Chain new in 2012..... One shot (90') weighs 500 lbs)
• 600 lb FISHERMAN anchor on a hydraulic winch drum ( new assembly with new wire..... 750 ft x 1/2 " high strength in 2022) The hydraulic winch is driven by a hydraulic motor clutched in front of the Gardner main engine (all new hydraulic hoses in 2022)
• 800 lb hurricane anchor

The ground tackle is excellent with the above choices.. the new hydraulic drum and wire an excellent deep water pick.

 

 

Safety Gear

• One Norwegian fibreglass lifeboat with bowsprit jib and gaff mainsail 14 ft; lead removable ballast under the floorboards, accommodates 9 men, unsinkable and has a 4 HP outboard on a bracket. It's a go anywhere tender and is a joy to sail too! It has a full length Skeg and draught is 20".
• 4 Solex life rings. 
• One life raft 8 man in a fibreglass container..... Not in service
• Automatic fire suppression system in the engine room plus CO 2 bottles placed around the boat

 

Mast & Rigging

Gaff rigged ketch, steel masts in ex condition. 16" diameter shrouds are solid steel rod, sandblasted and epoxy coated with heavy plastic covering. 3/4" on the main and 5/8" on the mizzen... Massive turnbuckles in ex condit
The main gaff is steel.

Sail Inventory

• Tanbark main and mizzen (functional but need replacing for extended voyaging)
• 2 x mizzen stay sails
• One storm trisail HD

Dinghies / outboards

• One 16 ft runabout hard chine grp dinghy
• 1 x grp sailing lifeboat, gaff rigged with jib
• 15 hp YAMAHA, 4 Hp YAMAHA

 

Remarks

Of course the heart of this ship is the 8L3B Gardner, which has operated day in and day out for successive owners and has never given an ounce of trouble. It's never been opened and has never had any need for replacement parts or mechanics. After two circumnavigations and countless other voyages the engine does not even smoke! It burns an honest 2 litres per mile at 6 to 7 knots. This engine has never broken down and with the superb hydraulics aboard it is the easiest vessel to operate.

SINDBAD is a beautiful old piece of the past. Solidly and exquisitely built by craftsmen long gone. She must be seen to be appreciated., Her wheelhouse is solid teak with 10 bronze 2ft x 2 ft ports all around; the wheelhouse exterior is 2" mahogany planking. The side decks and the large aft area are covered and a circular table and can seat six for dinner in a most romantic setting. She is an ideal home for a family to cruise the world or could be easily converted for charter, diving, salvage etc etc..

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.