Digadao, 5.60 Jezequel, Carantec. 1971, No.16
Digadao was fully restored in 2015-16
The hull was in excellent condition and required no major work
The deck and cabin roof are original and were restored
The spruce mast is original and was restored, along with the boom and spinnaker pole
Description of work carried out
Ballast
Stripped, sanded, left to dry for 1 year, 4 coats of Mistak Fondo (Boero), antifouling
Hull
Underwater hull: Stripped, lightly sanded, joints cleaned out, caulking, flexible Gyso 555 joints, 4 coats of Mistral Fondo, antifouling.
Above waterline: Stripped, joints cleaned out, caulking, 2k joints, 4 coats of primer, 3 coats of Epifane lacquer, restoration of the stem, new stainless steel fittings.
Deck
Stripped, restoration of damaged areas, epoxy West System fillet joints along the coaming and cabin, routed the edge of the deck and applied mahogany epoxy bonding on the deck edge overlapping onto the planking, same treatment for the cabin
The deck and cabin roof were treated with epoxy then 2 coats of 2k paint and non-slip
The fenders are new, glued, screwed and pegged, made of mahogany
The handrails are new, made of mahogany, screwed into M5 inserts set into the beams
The locker under the mast base, the partner, is new
The 2 hatches are new
The portholes are new
The pulpit is original
The winch mounts are new, as is the footrest
All wooden parts of the boat were given 2 coats of Lazotic tint impregnator and 5 coats of Lenk varnish.
Rigging
The mast was stripped, restored, 2 coats of Lazotic, and 5 coats of Lenk varnish
The original boom was modified to be able to carry a loose-footed mainsail, 2 reef points, roach shaping, same finishing
The spinnaker pole was restored, same finishing
The shrouds, babystay, forestay, running backstays are original, the whipping on the splices is new
Engine
Vetus M2.02, 12 hp, commissioned 2016
Cradle, stuffing box, tube, shaft line, propeller, custom 22L PVC tank, water intake-strainer, filler cap, exhaust, controls… 2016
Annual service carried out before winter storage
Rudder
Shaft, fittings new
The rudder is original and was restored
The tiller is original, the retractable fitting is new
Electrical
12V system, battery 2016
220V system, charger, shore power cord, circuit breaker 2016
2 retractable Navisafe navigation lights
Fittings
All new from 2016
Ronstan and Harken blocks and cleats
Andersen self-tailing winches
6mm halyards, 8mm sheets, Liros
Windex wind vane
Supports
1 pair from 2016
1 pair original, restored
Sails
All from 2016
Mainsail 10m², crosscut Dacron, 4 battens including 1 full batten, 2 reefs, 1 Cunningham, loose foot
Genoa 14m², crosscut Dacron
Interim 10m², cdx5, tri-radial cut
Working jib, crosscut Dacron
Spinnaker 38m², white superkot 75 nylon, tri-radial cut
Cabin, lockers
All interior was stripped, lightly sanded, then painted or oiled
The engine hatch-descent is new, some fittings are original, others new
The woods are satin oiled tinted
Lockers painted with 2-3 coats of Epifane Bilge paint
Berths are new
Equipment
Coastal, complete, 2016
Tenders
1 inflatable 2.20m from 2017
1 rigid 2.45m from 2017
Trailer
Mecanorem trailer 1 axle, 4 stands from 2017
The boat is sold ready to sail
