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ID: 68822
Name: Maid of Ditchling
Make/Model: Bruce Roberts 38 Masthead Sloop
Location: East Sussex

Build Year: 1981

Used For: Passage Making

Hull: GRP

Length: 11.73m

Beam: 3.45m

Draft: 1.83m

Licence:

Engine:

The BMC 35 hp 4- cyl marinised diesel engine has 1.5 ltr capacity, driving through a matching gear-box to stainless steel shaft and 3-bladed propeller. The Morse-like controls are adjacent to the helm in the Cockpit, with the engine located under the Cockpit and with access adjacent to the Galley.

Hydraulics:

Deck Equipment
Stainless steel (s/s) stanchions are fitted full length to Starboard & Port, with twin s/s wires, fastened forward to the s/s Pulpit and aft to the matching Pushpit. The Pulpit is arranged with fore-deck roller and guides for the chain/warp, with Bruce anchor and chain coming in to the adjacent anchor winch and capstan. The teak-laid decks have a metal upstand to the length of the hull, both Port & Starboard . Any water taken on-board is quickly removed by the cut-outs in the upstand. Winches, handles and cleats are located within the forward end of the Cockpit structure. A number of fair-leads and cleats are fitted on the deck for fenders and warps, etc. The boom extends slightly aft of the Cockpit canopy and is fitted with the tackle for the setting of the angle of the sail to wind.

Sails and Rig
Anodised aluminium mast and spars with stainless steel standing rigging. A furling headsail is fitted, with control at the Cockpit winches: hauling of the Main and Foresail at the mast with manual winch. Mainsail has standard 'slide-in' foot to the boom. The sheets are lead directly to the Cockpit manual winches and cleats. The Mainsail has a cover when secured.

Electronics:

Navigation Equipment
The following navigation aides are included:
- Sestral Major magnetic steering compass (fitted at the binnacle)
- Sestral Navigator magnetic steering compass at the navigation desk below.
- Koden 16m Radar unit (1997)
- Icom M59 VHF radio (1997)
- Garmin 75 GPS (1996) (includes log and speed)
- Spaceage graphic sounder with alarms
- Autohelm 6000 auto-pilot
- Wind & direction indicators
- Hydrovane wind steering system controlling the rudder.
- Barometer, Sextant, hand-held lead and line.
....other items the Owner may include.
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Electrical Equipment
2 x 12v batteries charged by engine alternator with one battery dedicated to engine start. Further charging is by the installed Ampair wind generator rigged aft, clear of the Cockpit and boom. Switch panel located below in accommodation spaces.

Safety Equipment
Navigation lights to Code and with switches at the switchboard below. The inventory of personal aids include:
- 4-man liferaft with hydrostatic release (in need of service)
- 2 life-jackets with harness
- 2 x horsehoe lifebouys
- 1 x fire extinguisher
- 1 x fire blanket
- 1 x first aid box and contents
- 1 x hand-held flood/searchlight
- 2 x manual bilge pumps Radar reflector and emergency VHF aerial

Additional Information:

Built in 1981 to Bruce Roberts' design, with a 3-ton long keel prepared in lead. The construction is 'triple-diagonal' marine ply, with resin bonding and a GRP sheath to the exterior surface. Masthead Sloop rigged and with teak-laid deck from fore to aft. Protected helm and seating at the Cockpit (see picture) with excellent vision with glazed forward and side elements, a fixed canopy with open back. Lying close to the Broker. (Main picture taken May 2014)

Accommodation:
From the teak laid flush deck - from fore to aft - it is clear the craft is built for passage-making. The construction of the open-backed Wheelhouse is particularly well planned with benches in U-form, within the Cockpit. Matching seat backs all in the style of the decking. The helm position is central with a generously sized 'ship's wheel ' - see photos. The glazed forward and side elements provide excellent vision as well as protection. Within the back-rests are a number of 'lift-out' panels which offer both stowage of gear as well as access to the rudder stock and steerage elements for service, etc. The accommodation entry/exit steps are angled from the Cockpit and lead below to the L-shaped Galley. The Galley has a deep sink with hot & cold water supply and draining board. A Taylor 2-burner gas hob and oven is adjacent. Gas bottle located topsides with cut-off valve. The generous beam allows for fittings constructed fastened to the hull, including stowage of crockery, etc. The Galley has a large work -top area with useful hand-rail. The aft bulkhead has, at the lower level, the access panel to the engine and stern spaces. From the Galley, forward, a passageway is set slightly to Starboard where sail bins, etc. are located. To Port, is a U-shaped table and seating for up to 6 persons. Forward - again to Port - is the Heads compartment with sea toilet, hand-basin and shower facility. Foreward, is the Forecabin across the width of the vessel. Traditional single berths to Port and Starboard, each have purpose shaped mattresses. An equally made mattress is provided at a size offering a good double berth in the Fore-peak. The Forecabin has a deck-head hatch for light, ventilation and emergency escape if needed. To Starboard there are a number of open-fronted stowage spaces accommodating loose gear, equipment, clothing, etc. The exposed interior hull sides are painted white as are the deck-heads throughout.

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