Principle Dimensions and Information

Designer: Ted Hood

Builder: Tor Yachts, Ltd. (Japan)

Year Built: 1962

LOA: 40.00’

LWL: 28.90’

Beam: 11.33’

Draft (minimum): 4.00’

Draft (maximum): 9.50’

Displacement: 21,200 lbs.

Sail Area: 701 sq. ft.

Auxiliary Propulsion: 2019 Nanni (model N4-38), 4-cylinder, fresh water cooled, diesel engine

Horsepower: 38 HP at 3,000 RPM.

Engine Hours: 47 Hours

Fuel Capacity: 30 Gallons

Freshwater Capacity: 60 Gallons

Hull Construction

The hull is constructed of tropical hardwoods (primarily ipol / merbau and yacal woods) using the double-plank system whereby the inner layer is run diagonal to the centerline and the outer is run linear (carvel).

The hull girder is further strengthened via ipol / merbau or yacal major structural members to include the stem, keel, horn timber, structural floors, clamps and transom frame.

The ballast keel is constructed of cast lead, externally mounted and fastened using large stainless steel. keel bolts.

The centerboard is cast bronze.

Hull planking is fastened using silicon bronze screws which are bunged over.

Bulkheads and partitions are constructed of marine plywood, securely fastened to adjacent floors and framing. The ballast keel is cast lead and fastened using stainless steel keel bolts on varying centers.

The hull of ALOFT is exceptionally well-built and shows no obvious signs of distortion such as hogging, drooping or twisting when sighted from all positions.

Plank seams, faying surfaces and the ballast keel to garboard seams appear tight.

Interior compartments and bilges appear generally clean and well-maintained, a sure sign of signs of good upkeep and care

Above waterline thru hulls (2ea bilge pump discharge) are of cast Bronze construction

Below waterline thru hulls are bronze tapered plug / seacock type

Hull planking below the DWL was refastened using #12 silicon bronze screws by Warren Pond Boatworks in 2018.

Deck and Cockpit Construction

The foredeck, side decks and stern decks are constructed of marine plywood with FRP overlay  with painted (non-skid and smooth exterior finish and White painted undersides.

The decks are framed using ipol / merbau beams run transverse on varying centers.

The hull to deck joint appears secure and utilizes the toe rail and its fastenings for added strength.

The cockpit has varnished mahogany coamings which form backrests and to which the primary winches are mounted at the outboard face.

The cockpit seat tops and sail locker lids are teak planked with black seam compound.

There are scuppers fitted at the toe rails and cockpit deck to allow for drainage of residual deck wash.

The cockpit was replaced as new by Warren Pond Boatworks in 2018.

Cabin House Construction

The superstructure / cabin consists of a low-profile cabin trunk with highly cambered roof.

The roofs are framed transversally using sawn ipol / merbau beams on varying centers.

The roof / cabin top is of marine plywood with FRP overlay and painted exterior and interior surfaces.

The cabin sides, front and back are of solid mahogany with varnished exterior and painted interior surfaces

Deck and Cabin Hardware and Features

Cast bronze docking cleats at. bow, amidships, stern quarters.

Bronze and tempered glass opening ports in cabin sides (4ea) port and starboard

Varnished Teak Hatches (2ea) on cabin top (New as of 2021)

Varnished Teak lazarette hatch

Laid Teak and FRP cockpit locker hatches

Varnished Teak dorade vent boxes with chromed dorade cowls (3ea) on cabin top

Varnished teak hand rails on cabin top port and starboard

Varnished Teal toe rails (port and starboard) and taff rail (aft)

Chrome bronze bow pulpit forward

Chromed bronze (double) life line stanchions port and starboard

Coated wire (1x19 stainless steel) upper and lower lifelines) port and starboard

Chrome bronze pushpit aft

Auxiliary Propulsion and Fuel Systems

Engine: 2019 Nanni (model N4-38), 4-cylinder, fresh water cooled, naturally aspirated diesel engine

Horsepower: 38 HP at 3,000 RPM.

Engine Hours: 47 Hours

Transmission: 2019 ZF marine transmission (model 12-M) w/ 2.13 to 1 ratio.

Engine vital signs are monitored via analogue type gauge panel mounted at the cockpit (not tested).

The engine and transmission are controlled via (2) single lever mechanical controls fitted at the steering pedestal.

The engine and transmission are securely mounted to steel adjustable mounts which are bolted through the main (ipol / merbau) stringers.

The drive train consists of a 1” diameter ss. shaft which passes through a wooden shaft tube and exits the sternpost with a Cutlass type bearing.

Compression gland (flax-packing types propellor shaft stuffing box

The propeller is a 14” diameter, bronze, fixed (2-blade) type.

The engine is heat exchanger cooled.

Groco raw water filter / strainer

The exhaust system consists of a cast iron mixing elbow which connects to a stainless-steel pipe, FRP water-lift muffler and wet-exhaust type hose which discharges at the transom.

The stainless-steel section of exhaust piping is heat shielded via glass cloth in the engine compartment.

The engine room is vented naturally via plastic scoop vent at the lazarette.

There is “Soundown” acoustic insulation nicely fitted in the engine room.

Fuel Capacity: 30 Gallons (single tank)

Bronze “DIESEL” deck fill in cockpit

Fuel Tank Material “Welded” HD polyethylene.

Fuel Fill: Bronze deck fill in cockpit

Fuel Tank Location: Under cockpit deck at centerline.

Fuel Lines and Venting A-I hose. / Vented to stbd. hull side w/ same.

Fuel Filtration / Valves: Racor 500. / Shut-off at inlet side filter.

Fuel tank was installed new in 2018 by Warren Pond Boatworks, So. Berwick Maine.

Steering System and Equipment

Heavy-duty, manual (pulley -cable - quadrant) steering system.

Stainless steel Destroyer type 32” steering wheel

7X7 Stainless steel wire rope cabling.

Cast aluminum quadrant.

Compression gland (flax-packing types) rudder post stuffing box

Semi-balanced Mahogany rudder.  

Electrical System and Equipment (12-Volt DC)

12-volt DC electrical system.

Lead acid type batteries (2ea).

Batteries are secured in plastic battery boxes mounted at the stbd. side of the engine compartment.

Blue Seas main selector switch.

DC branch circuit are controlled via plastic distribution panel mounted at the galley, aft bulkhead.

Batteries are charged via 105-amp engine alternator while engine is running 30 amp dual-bank battery charger while on the shore power circuit.

Electrical System and Equipment (120-Volt AC)

120-volt AC electrical system

30-amp shore power receptacle mounted at the port side of the cockpit.

AC branch circuit are controlled by way of distribution panel mounted at the galley adjacent to the DC panel.

AC panel is fitted with reverse polarity indicator along with amp, volt and hertz meters.

Batteries are charged by 30 amp dual-bank battery charger while on the shore power circuit.

Electronics and Navigational Equipment

Standard Horizon HX28DS, hand-held VHF radio.

Simrad 24nm, 2KW closed array Radar

Raytheon RC-425 GPS / Chart Plotter

Raymarine Depth Sounder

Raymarine Wind Indicator

Raymarine Autopilot

Danforth Constellation, 6” binnacle compass

Spars and Rigging

Double spreader masthead sloop configuration.

Spars are constructed of extruded aluminum, with square-section mast and boom.

Sparcraft aluminum mast and boom New in 2017

Standing Rigging:

The mast is supported by 1x19 stainless steel wire rope shrouds, fore and backstays and is fitted with (single) aluminum oval section spreaders.

Giroux Rigging standing rigging. New in 2017

Mast is keel stepped and fitted with a new aluminum partner and mast step which is securely mounted to a large aluminum bearing plate which is notched into the structural floors.

Running Rigging:

Running rigging to include sheets and halyards are a mix of braided Dacron, nylon rope and 7X19 stainless steel wire

Sail Trim and Sail Handling Equipment:

Sail trim is achieved via original self-tailing mechanical winches mounted at the cockpit outer coamings. Tracks and cars are mounted at the walkways adjacent to the main cabin trunk and Blocks are of synthetic type of varying size as required for task;

the majority by Harken.

Sails and Canvas

Main: (1) Fully battened Dacron / Maine Sailing Partners-2011

Jib: (1) working jib Dacron. / Main Sailing Partners - 2011.

Genoa: (1) 125% Dacron. / Maine Sailing Partners – 2011.

Spinnakers: (2) (Racing and cruising. / Maine Sailing Partners, North Sails – 2011 and 2016.

Interior Layout and Accommodations

Interior layout described from bow to stern

Furthest forward is chain locker followed by forward sleeping cabin with accommodations for two (2) persons with bunks in a V-berth configuration.

Continuing aft is passageway to main saloon with head area to port and storage lockers to starboard. Main saloon is laid-out in traditional fashion with pilot berths and settees port and starboard outboard of a drop-leaf dining table on centerline.

Furthest aft are galley and navigation areas port and starboard with engine access and companionway ladder on center line. The cabin interior is finished Herreshoff style with white painted exposed surfaces and ceiling and varnished trim and joinery. The soles are teak plank w/ black seam compound. The resulting ambiance is warm and functional.

Galley Equipment

Stove: Heritage (gimballed) (2) burner LPG w/ oven.

10 lb. Aluminum propane cylinder in vented cockpit locker and shut-offs in locker and galley

Reefer: Top-loading icebox w/ Dometic condenser.

Sink: Stainless steel deep basin w/ (2) manual taps and foot pump.

Fresh Water Plumbing and Sanitation Systems and Equipment

Freshwater Capacity: 60 Gallons

Bronze “WATER” deck fill

Monel tank

Neoprene bladder type tank

Tanks located under main saloon settees

Sink basins located in galley and head area locations

Manually supplied water at galley sink

Pressure water supplied to head area sink

Composting molded poly w/ integral holding tank.

Ground Tackle Systems and Equipment

CQR plow anchor with appropriate chain and rode

Lewmar manual windlass

Dewatering Equipment

Rule 800 GPH electric / automatic bilge pump with float switch

Rule 1500 GPH electric / automatic bilge pump with float switch

High water bilge alarm.

Disclaimer

Brooklin Boat Yard offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.