DONT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A CLASSIC CRUISER-RACER. SOON IT WILL BE READY TO SAIL, COMPETE OR GO ON EXPEDITIONS IN THE ARTIC/ANTARCTIC. A...
DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A CLASSIC CRUISER-RACER. SOON IT WILL BE READY TO SAIL, COMPETE OR GO ON EXPEDITIONS IN THE ARTIC/ANTARCTIC.
ALMOST NEW WITH AN IMPORTANT REFIT
LICOR 43
60-foot aluminum sloop was built in Spain, in Cartagena E.N. Bazan navy shipyard in 1981. Architects: J. Coello, P. Morales. Builder: EMPRESA NACIONAL BAZAN (Cartagena). She was designed and built for the 1982 Whitbread Race. She participated in the race as Spain entry Liquor 43. Later she was transformed into a fast cruiser and used as a charter boat until 1991 in Spain. In 1992, participated in Columbus Race to USA (4th place), and between 1993 and 1995 completed a circumnavigation. In 2003-2005, underwent major refit and upgrades, including hull work and repaint, interior work. The boat is currently in Riga, Latvia. It is registered in Klaipeda, Lithuania, and is currently under Lithuanian flag.
MAJOR WORKS HAVE BEEN DONE IN THE LAST 2 YEARS
NEW INTERIOR
NEW ELECTRONICS
NEW/USED SAILS
ALMOST READY FOR NEXT ORC 2027
Builder: Bazan Cartagena
Designer: Joaquin Coello & Pedro Morales
Shipyard: Navantia
BUILT FOR WHITBREAD 1981 MAXI AS LICOR 43 NOW, PERFECT BOAT FOR CHARTER ARTIC EXPEDITIONS.
ENGINE
Engines: Volvo TMD31a
Engine Hours: 970
Propeller: 3 blade
Cruising Speed: 11 kn
NOTES: Engine after overhaul
Volvo Penta TMD31A, with only 970 hours.
Modifications:
The oil pump, all bearings, spark plugs, and turbocharger were replaced, and the oil cooler was reconditioned.
There should be no problems with the engine for the next 10 years.
TANKS
Fuel: 2 tanks 700 liters each
Water: 1000 l
Two manual bilge pumps and the bilge system has its own wiring, plus six electric pumps (two in the enclosed engine areas).
GALLEY
Water system: Hoses
Notes: Galley condition: 2 large stainless steel handwash basins from 316L, very solid,
NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS
VHF: Lowrance Link 6
Compass: yes
Radar: Kelvin & Hughes
FULL NEW ELECTRONICS
12v system with all new wiring included in project.
VHF Lowrance Link 6 at present.
DECK EQUIPMENT
Winches: Lewmar
NOTES: The deck is freshly painted, all winches are serviced and working well.
16-inch winches.
Most are Lewmar 48-65s.
The mainsail sheets are driven by two windlasses and a Lewmar 90, a custom-made automatic boom motor.
Many Lewmar self-tailing winches; they are regularly serviced.
Condition of the winches systems: All working
SAILS, SPARS & RIGGING
There are many sails available.
2 mainsails: one brand new, unused.
New mainsail.
Approximately 5 to 7 furling fore and aft sails.
2 spinnakers (port side).
There are also some storm jibs.
All the sails are in very good condition, but they are quite heavy.
Rigging: Fractional
Mast: Marechal
Boom: Marechal
Vang: mechanical
Spinnaker pole: 1
Furling system: Furlex X2; forestay and innerstay Furlex Type D+Type C
NOTES:
Mast: The mast is still original but in good condition.
Mast and Boom: Marechal 7/8 fractional rig with 3 spreaders.
The two furling systems, types C and D, on the two and three forestays are new. Therefore, six vertical shrouds are required. These will be replaced in the coming months.
10-meter boom
6-meter spinnaker boom
There are two Furlex systems for the bow stay and the inner stay.
Standing rigging: data
Running rigging: 1x19 2
Furlex at the front (one is quickly removable)
ELECTRICAL
Batteries: 3 (2x140Ah and 1x100Ah)
Battery Charger: Jump starter
NOTES: NEW
Most cables are 2.5 mm², but in places needing up to 75 mm² (for starter, etc.). It has two independent 12V systems installed.
All lights are IP69+ rated LEDs. We also have 60W mast lights illuminating all rigging at night, and a 35W deck light.
Generator: Recently purchased very lightly used 6kW marine generator, awaiting installation
SAFETY
Fire extinguishers: 1
Epirb: yes
Liferaft: yes
NOTES: 2 safety rafts 6p (expired, need renewal),
CONSTRUCTION
Keel: lead
KEEL: the keel is non-removable, welded to the hull from factory.
HULL: fiberglass. The hull has been insulated with 70mm fire-retardant expanded polystyrene. The interior is mainly marine plywood, lighter than usual, with a 2mm fire-resistant layer beneath the deck. Each panel is a sandwich with polystyrene between the panels (due to a -31°C winter in Riga, enabling work thanks to insulation). As a result, the boat is very warm in winter and not too hot in summer (over 30°C). The hull is painted with polyurethane paint. Underwater, it has a special zinc primer with antifouling agent (Trilux 33); this combination is highly recommended according to International standards.
Axle: both bearings are new.
The deck was painted last year (another major project).
The deck is painted with International non-slip paint and a double layer of epoxy primer.
The keel is welded to the hull as an integral part of the boat; it is not removable or riveted. The factory-welded keel doubles as a 450-liter fuel tank. The ballast weighs approximately 7.5 tons (according to previous owner’s calculations).
Thickness and condition of the aluminum
From 6.5mm to 11.3mm
Hull bottom: factory 12mm, closest to keel: 11.3mm
Freeboards: 6.5mm
Deck: 5mm
OWNER'S NOTES ABOUT THE HULL:
The boat has been ashore for the last 20 years without electricity or water, so the hull remains in like-new condition, with no signs of corrosion. Inspection welcome anytime.
Deck: 4.5mm
Freeboards: 6mm
Below waterline: 11.7mm
Keel plate: unknown but very solid
Main stringers: 30mm SOLID
Secondary stringers: 8mm
Crossed stringers: 6mm
Insulation: When the boat was put back ashore in Riga for refit, the hull was insulated with 100mm flame-retardant expanded polystyrene (Dow Styrofoam XPS), as it was understood from the start that the boat needed to be safe. Certified.