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1980 47’ x 14.5’ x 5’8” Monk Design Ferro-Cement Trawler Designed by Ed Monk Sr. Hull: Seacrete poured professionally by “Windboats” of Norfolk, England on 8 layers of welded chicken mesh. The hull was brought to Nova Scotia where it was completed. Superstructure: Steel from deck up. 10 gauge steel with ¼” x 2” frames on 12” centers, insulated with 3” of marine insulation and lined with mahogany ply. Bulkheads: Reinforced cement w/metal framing Engine: Caterpillar V-8 diesel, naturally aspirated, model 3160 (210 hp), year 1969 Generator: 12.5KW Kohler c/w Perkins Diesel (Available – not in boat at present time) 110/220V, 52 Amp, Auto –start and 12V output Cruises comfortably at 8 ½ knots but will run at 12 knots. Fuel consumption at 8 ½ knots – 4 gph Fuel capacity: 1200 gal Navigation equipment: Magellan GPS, Eagle Depth Sounder Electrical system: to be finished Steering: Hydraulic Warner dual ram Winches: Manual windlass Bilge Pumps: Yes, also piped manifolds from 5 watertight compartments to common location for manual pumping. Fresh water capacity: 150 gal in stainless tanks Holding tank capacity: 75 gal Head: Full size, separate shower. Forward head converted to laundry room Accommodations: Double bed forward, twin bed aft. Large swim platform. Additional features: Full kitchen-style galley. Hardwood floors. Large outside patio on cabin roof. Many storage compartments, wind generator. Interior needs a lot of finishing work and more wiring and plumbing. Entire hull has been redone inside and out with 2-part epoxies and smoothed with West System filler above waterline.
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