Specification of vessel for sale
Vessel name: Malabar III
Type/class: classic, wooden motor yacht
Registration under Part 3 (SSR) Number: SSR136681
Builder: Rampart Boat Building Company
Designer: Horace Desty Year of Build: 1969
Length Over all: 51’6″ Length on deck: 48′ Length water-line: DK
Beam: 12′; Draft: 4’1″ Hull profile: round bilge
Hull construction.
Planking: Type of wood: Iroko Thickness: 1″ Carvel
Frames: Type of wood: Canadian rock elm; Grown/sawn/steamed/laminated: ?
Size and spacing: 1.5″ x 1″ x 6″
Fastenings: Ferrous/non-ferrous: copper nails & roves
Deck: Teak then painted with Kiwi Grip
Coach-roof coamings: Type of wood: believed to be teak Varnished Port holes: bronze forward.
Other windows: aluminium
Coach-roof deck: Ply, sheathed with canvas and painted with Kiwi Grip
Ballast: External ballast keel – iron Weight:
Internal ballast – iron – forward Weight:
Floors: Wood
Keel bolts: Bronze Date last drawn: N/A
Cock-pit: Self-draining. n/a Bridge deck yes
Steering: wheel Wheel system: Cables
Deck fittings: Galvanised Stemhead fitting: Galvanised Chain rollers: galvanised
Rig.
Steadying sail only
Mast/s: deck stepped Wood Solid Varnished
Boom/s: Wood Varnished
Standing rigging: galvanised wire.
Rigging screws: stainless steel
Chain plates: external galv
Back-stays: N/A
Sails. Steadying sail only: possibly original: condition not known as in storage
Machinery
Engine/s Make: Perkins Type: 6354 HP: 115 No. of Cyl: 6; Year: 1969
Gearboxes Make: Borg Warner Type twin lever controls
Fuel Diesel Location: Centre-line
Propeller/s offset No. of blades: 3
Speed: Cruising: 8kn Max:10-11kn Consumption: 3-4 gph total
Fuel tank/s: Capacity: 250 gals; Material: steel Location: amidships
Engine start: Electric
Gauges: Rev counter/tachometers, oil pressure, temp, gearbox oil pressure, ammeters,
Batteries: Number: 2 domestic + 2 engine Location: engine room, amidships;
Shore power : ancient domestic meter Battery charging: Mastervolt
Electrics: 24v & 240v
Generator: Make: Fairyman KVA: 4 diesel Location: lazarette astern
Manual Bilge Pumps No. 1 Electric Bilge Pumps No. 1
Notes on machinery, work done etc
- 1999: engine exhaust manifolds replaced; cutlass bearings replaced; starboard shaft straightened, automatic bilge pump fitted
- Ongoing: serviced at regular intervals
NAVIGATION GEAR
Compass: Sestrel Deck saloon control centre
Sounder: B & G
Log: SumLog thru’hull.
Radios; Sailor VHF, Horizon hand held VHF/DSC
Radar: None
Auto-pilot: Pinta – original
GPS: Phillips
Chart Plotter: None
SAFETY GEAR
Life raft: on hire from NW Marine No of Persons: 14
Life jackets: 16 Life buoys: horse-shoe Danbuoy: none
Flares: Coded kit Fire extinguishers: 8
GROUND TACKLE
Anchor/s: 2 Type: Danforth Weight: 50lb approx
Windlass: electric – Francis
Chain: Length: 200′ Size: 3/8″ galv
OTHER EQUIPMENT.
Winter cradle/trailer: Covers: original, overall canvas cover available but in storage so condition unknown
Mooring warps: fore & aft + 2 springs Fenders: 8
Accommodation.
No of Berths: 7 Head-room: fwd/midships – 6′
Heads: 2 Sea toilets Waste tank: n/a
Shower & basin/s: Location: 1 shower in Bathroom (no bath!) Drain overboard
Hot water system: yes Heat source: engine/elect/ Elec pressure pump
Water tanks: 2 Capacity: 400 gals? Location: Lazarette astern Material: steel
Galley cooker: Make: smev? Gas Gimballed no
Galley sink: s/s /other Drain overboard
Cabin heater: Hot air/diesel: Webasto fitted 2000 and totally refurbished 2010?
4 outlets
Notable features:
As the third Rampart 48 commissioned by a Mr Smith, it has several unique features: direct access via companion way from upper bridge to Deck Saloon (most have to access deck saloon via side entrance),
- By pushing the forward loo and basin forward, the Stateroom is much enlarged
- Malabar is a “special joinery edition” with veneered wooden materials throughout as well as more doors than the average boarding house all of which shut immaculately after 46 years
- the second owner, a Mr Tonks, had much joinery done by Berthon in addition to having a second mast erected (presumably to turn it into a “motor sailer”.) I have removed the mast but left the more attractive elements of interior joinery.
- I have retained as many of the original features that I can where sensible such as the art deco light fittings and the luxury spirits drinks containers. But, I have also created a “proper” double bed in the Stateroom; erected a proper TV aerial and partially installed hi-fi.
- the soft furnishings were replaced in March 2016
- teak decks: they always leak! The previous owner, Mr Tonks, had the seams re-done and then painted over. Now, several people have remarked how lovely it would be to see the original teak decking. Of course it would. But teak decks on 40+ year old vessels LEAK. In 1999 my surveyor said that the paint must come off and the decks returned to their original state. No. I decided, not just because it was going to be my home that I didn’t want leaks. So, I’ve studiously looked after them and they are regularly coated with Kiwi Grip which is a marvellous plastic, non slip paint.
- Brightwork: has to be varnished.
The transom needs cosmetic refurbishment
- foc’sle deck hatch needs replacing
- King plank needs cosmetic refurbishment
- stateroom lantern light needs replacing
- Davits need removing
- Window seals in Deck Saloon need replacing
- some aluminium windows need refurbishment
- Starboard engine tacho drive needs replacing
- hot water cylinder thermostat needs replacing
- Hi-fi needs completing
- Electric loo to be purchased and installed forward
- Galley needs a refit: all working at present but could do with new hob and fridge
- Lazarette: generator needs new parts (obtained) fitting + redecorating
- ENGINES: full service now due
Originally commissioned by Mr Smith as Sydina III in 1969 and name changed to Malabar III by Mr Tonks on purchase in approx 1988
- Neither of previous owners went very far – when I purchased her in 1999 recorded engine hours were 250 (in 30 years, hence engine refurb then.) EHs now 607
- 2012 extensive refit of equipment for NFDC license – engine fire system, passenger seating, life buoys, rafts and jackets, gangplank for easy boarding, complete engine & gearbox service
- Extensive cruising with happy passengers in Solent on day charter.
