“FORMOSA 56 – ref. P3272” – Specification Sheet

1.    

Ref. No.

P3272

2.    

Type

S/Y

3.    

Model

FORMOSA 56

4.    

Main Features

Ketch, masthead rig, keel stepped mast, 2 spreader main mast, 2 spreader mizzen mast, center cockpit, long fin keel, supported rudder

5.    

Dimensions (m or feet)

L = 56’ , Beam = 4.48 , Draft = 2.38

Displacement (dry) = 21 tons

6.    

Year Built

1981

7.    

Country Built, builder

TAIWAN, built by Formosa Boat Building Co.

8.    

Material

G.R.P.

9.    

Engine

FORD Lehman

10.  

Power (HP)

120 HP (Fresh water cooled) , approximately 5,000 total running hours. Engine overhauled in 1996, driving a fixed 3 blade propeller

11.  

Speed cruising (knots)

8 knots

12.  

Electricity Generation

Generator - …………… , only 6 running hours, placed new in 2014

5 batteries – 2 x 200 ah (of 24 V) + 1 x 135 ah + 2 x 140 ah (of 12 V).

All batteries of 2015

13.  

Bilge Pumps (manual / electric)

Electric x 3

14.  

Windlass (hand / electric)

Electric 2,000 w - Lofrans

15.  

Sails (reefing? if yes where?)

Roller Genoa, roller staysail, working jib, storm jib, slab Main sail, slab Mizzen sail

16.  

Sails Condition

Reported all sails still in fair / good condition

17.  

Sails Age

All sails of 1982, except staysail being of 2013 however requires some trimming

18.  

Passengers protocol / Berths

/ 10

19.  

Cabins / W.c’s

5 / 2 - Master cabin aft with double berth along starboard side and with ensuite wc & shower.

Access to master cabin from salon both from port & starboard

20.  

Type wood interior / Teak Deck ?

Teak wood interior / Teak deck (originally existed removed completely in 2014 and not replaced)

21.  

Household Appliances

Gas cooker with oven, microwave oven, electric fridge, deep freeze, water heater, deck shower

22.  

Air Conditioning / Heating ?

No

23.  

Navigational Aids

(Echo sounder, speed log, wind speed & wind direction) - Autohelm, autopilot – Autohelm 7000, GPS x 2 – Garmin 100 &, GPS with chartplotter (of 2012) - Raymarine, radar – Furuno 48 nm (requires repair), SSB transceiver – Icom IC720, VHF x 2 – Debec (fixed) & one portable, wheel steering x 2 (interior & exterior stations) – hydraulic transmission

24.  

Liferafts (capacity) / Dinghy

No liferaft / Dinghy 2.50 m, reported in below average condition

25.  

Outboard Motor (type & hp)

No

26.  

Tank Capacities

Diesel = 1,000 lt , FW = 1,000 lt (in GRP tanks placed new in 2004) , holding tank

27.  

Miscellaneous other important Equipment

Stainless steel with grated wood folding gangway, stern davits, bowsprit, bow thruster (of 2000), solar panels x 2 (proper operation needs to be ascertained), shore power connection, battery chargers x 3 (for 12 & 24 V), mast steps for both masts, cockpit cushions, main sail & mizzen covers, boom cover for working jib, steering wheel cover

28.  

Flag (VAT paid?)

Dutch

29.  

Vessel’s Location

Italy

30.  

Sea/Dock?

Sea

31.  

Last Docking (month / year)

5/2013

32.  

Vessel’s Condition

Good

33.  

Price

Euro 59,000

34.  

Owner since

Since 2013 (3^rd owner since new, previous owner since 2008)

35.  

Comments / Remarks

The electrical system in the engine room was upgraded in late 2015.

Engine heat exchanger requires service / repair.

Working jib traveller due to removal of teak deck damaged. New arrangement needs to be installed..

Some leaking reported to exist through the mizzen mast (probably due to later passed cabling for the radar)