Adams Ketch

Big Mama- A true blue bluewater sailing vessel, live aboard vessel, we have lived onboard for nearly 15 years. Turn the key, and she is ready to operate as a commercial vessel, with all valid AMSA certificates. Set up for for solo sailing, bullet proof and forgiving.
Vessel Particulars:
Length : 18.23 m
Beam : 4.55 m
Depth : 2.89 m- Modified shoal draft
Displacement : 18 tonnes approximately (lightship)
Registration : Domestic Commercial Vessel (DCV) 427499
Survey Class : 2C for 16 persons
Design : Ketch Cutter rigged sailing yacht Centre Cockpit
Launched : 1996
Builder : Olgut Upite, Bloomfield
Construction:
Hull Material : Steel plate 6ml steel hull & deck- all incapsulated in microballoons epoxy- well maintained
Bulkheads : Collision bulkhead
2x watertight
Deck : Steel plate
Superstructure : Steel plate
Windows : Portlights only, in superstructure.
Handrails : Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit rails, stanchions,
3x stainless wire rope guardrails, 750 high
Stairs/ Ladders : Companionway steps
Tanks:
Fuel : 1x Steel integral
Capacity : 2000 litres total
Water : 2x Stainless Steel
Capacity : 2000 litres total
Sewerage : 1x Polyethylene
Capacity : 100 litres approximately
Pumping Arrangements:
Bilge : 1 1/2" bilge manifold system with Jabsco main engine
Driven pump
2x 12v submersible, 4000 LPH
1x Portable petrol pump
Alarms : Audible high level
Fresh Water : 1x 12v pressure pump
Other : 1x 12v sewerage macerator pump
1x 12v Grey water pump
Machinery:
Main Engine : 1x Cummins 6B marine diesel, 160hp Naturally aspirated giving 7-8 knots at 1600 rpm-
Alarms : Yes, audible
Controls : Lever and cable
Cooling System : Heat exchanger
Exhaust System : Wet
Gearbox : 1x Borg Warner CR71, reduction 1.89:1 Flex coupled to 3 blade fixed prop
Propeller shaft : 1x Stainless Steel, 1 3/4" diameter
Propeller : 1x 3 blade 24" x 16", manganese bronze
Auxiliary : 1x Isuzu 4LE1,15 kVA alternator
Refrigeration : 1x 12v eutectic system
Hot Water : 1x 240v/ water heater
Hydraulics : 1x engine driven pump for anchor winch and deck pump
Electrical Supply:
Circuit Voltage : 12 volt, 240v
Alternator : 1x 12v, belt drive on main engine- reliable engine twin alternators for battery charging.
Batteries : 1x 12v main engine start bank-
1x 12v auxiliary start bank
800 amp hour capacity, house bank
Separate emergency radio bank
Solar Panels : 1000 Watts
Battery Charger : Smart 70 Amp charger & 3 KW Vicron invertor
Steering Equipment:
Primary : Wheel and hydraulic system
Secondary : Emergency tiller
Rudder(s) : 1x balanced rudder on skeg
Ground Tackle:
Anchor Winch : 1x Muir vertical, capstan and chain gypsy
Primary : 1x plough, Galvanised short link 13mm chain.
Secondary : 1x Plough
Sails and Equipment:
Mast : 2x aluminium, main and mizzen masts
Stays : 12mm & 8mm SS wire rope with stainless fittings
Sheet winches : 2x Lewmar 66, in cockpit
1x Lewmar 48, on cabin top
1x Lewmar 54, on main mast
1x Barlow 24, on main mast
1x 2 X winches, on main mast
1x Barlow 20, on mizzen mast
Sails : 1x #2 jib on furler
1x Mainsail with boom cover and lazy jacks
1x Mizzen sail with boom cover and lazy jacks
Awnings : Cockpit bimini
Accommodation:
Saloon: Custom cabin for maximum head room
Table and saloon seating; Relaxation seation on the port side; Navigation area; Cupboard storage are to starboard;
Arrangement : 1x double berth in forward cabin. 1x 3/4 berth in port forward
Cabin. Bathroom to starboard. Saloon with navigation station
To port forward. Single berth cabin to port and walkthrough
Galley to starboard. 2 X Double cabin aft with ensuite bathroom.
Double and single bunks in the engine room
Furnishings : Painted surfaces, timber panelling and trim.
Fabric covered foam mattresses and cushions.
Toilet : 2x 12v marine macerator toilets & showers.
Galley : Starboard side of companionway. Walk through layout.
Domestic Appl. : 1x 3 burner LPG stove/ oven
1x built in refrigerator/ freezer
1x Brass Monkey 12v/ 240v portable freezer
1x TLC Smart television
1x washing machine
1x clothes dryer
Marine Airconditioner
40 L hot water
Fire Equipment:
Alarm : 1x ITIM dual zone fire alarm panel
Fixed system : 1x FM200 engine room smothering system
Other : To 2C survey requirements and 6 monthly inspections
LPG compliance : 12 monthly inspections
Lifesaving Equipment:
Liferaft : 2x 8 man inflatable, NSCV coastal- Hired
Lifejackets : 16 SOLAS with lights, 1x child's SOLAS with light
Hand Flares : To 2C survey requirements
Lifebuoy : 2x Circular style with light and line
EPIRB(s) : 1x 406 MHz, 1 X Float free EPIRB in cockpit
Other : V Sheet, NSCV scale F first aid kit
Equipment:
Nav Lights : To international collision regulations
Charts : Northern Australia
Publications : Engine and equipment manuals
Compass : 1x Dirigo 175mm, magnetic
Radios : 1x HF
2x VHF
Autopilot : 1x TMQ AP55
Sounder : 1x Furuno LS-4100
Plotter/GPS : 1x Garmin Echomap & chart plotter
1x Furuno GP32 GPS
1 X Radar
Tender and Outboard:
1x 4.5m aluminium RIB
1x 50 HP Yamaha 4 stroke outboard
Notes: Slipped yearly
Great Barrrier Reef Marine Park Permit
Certificate of Survey