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1989 Canadian Sailcraft Merlin

YACHT DETAILS: 1989 Canadian Sailcraft Merlin

LOCATION

ASKING PRICE

STATUS

LENGTH

MAX DRAFT

BEAM

BRIDGE CLEARANCE

Deltaville, VA
$59,900 USD
Active
36 ft
6.25 ft
11.5 ft
52 ft

ENGINE YEAR

ENGINE MAKE

ENGINE MODEL

CABIN(S)

HEAD(S)

FUEL TANK

FRESH WATER TANK

HOLDING TANK

N/A
N/A
N/A
2
1
(1) 27|gallon
(1) 120|gallon
(1) 15|gallon

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Dianthus (name reserved) is an accomplished ocean racer/cruiser that has been lovingly maintained, upgraded, and enjoyed by her current owners.  This boat has been set up for short-handed sailing and many considerations have been made for safety and comfort while underway.  She also comes with an extensive sail inventory and has been recently repowered with a new Beta 30 engine (only 277 hours!).

IMPROVEMENTS:

2012

  • Cockpit/propane drain hoses replaced
  • Pulled fuel tank and cleaned
  • Serviced manual bilge pump
  • Added LED bulbs to most fixtures
  • New mainsheet and blocks

 2013   

  • New Prop
  • Mast Step replaced
  • Seacocks upgraded in V berth
  • Replaced holding bladder with plastic holding tank
  • Replaced mast/boom sheaves as necessary
  • New running rigging
  • Replaced Deck organizer sheaves as necessary
  • Added Hour meter and battery monitor

2014

  • New Raw water pump
  • New Battery Charger
  • Engine checked over (old Volvo 2003)

2015

  • LED Tricolor/Anchor
  • LED Stern light
  • Rig inspection
  • New Main sail and Genoa
  • New VHF w/ AIS receive only
  • New traveler
  • New cabin top clutches
  • Added a clutch for the furling line
  • Folding padeye in cockpit for extra hardpoint
  • Folding padeye in cabin to secure gear

2016

  • Rewired Panel with new Blue Sea panels (AC and DC) and terminal blocks
  • New Shore power cable run, upgraded to Smartplug connection.
  • LED Bow Lights
  • New Bilge pump

2017

  • Spartite mast collar
  • New standing rigging
  • New Furler
  • AIS bluetoothes to tablet
  • New B&G instruments/chartplotter

2019

  • New rudder Bearings

2020

  • New Engine Panel for the Volvo 2003
  • New Control cable for fuel shutoff

2021

  • New exhaust elbow for Volvo 2003
  • Water pump rebuilt
  • Hydraulic backstay rebuilt
  • Prop Serviced
  • New 120% Jib
  • New Asym A3

2022

  • New Beta 30 engine
  • Larger engine cover box built
  • New Raw water intake seacock
  • Whitlock Pedestal serviced
  • Replaced teak plywood partitions surrounding engine compartment

2023

  • Raymarine Linear Drive overhauled with new motor and clutch
  • Chainplates pulled and inspected.  Perfect condition!
  • New teak/holly floorboards

 

2024

  • Bottom painted with Micron Extra paint

 

Races and awards include:

  • 2015, 2017, and 2023 Bermuda 1-2 Races (placed twice in the double-handed leg)
  • 2017 High Point boat in Rock Creek Racing Association, Pasadena, MD
  • 2017 Governor’s Cup (2nd Place Double-Handed)
  • 2022 Governor’s Cup (1st Place CRCA)
  • 2022 Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta (3rd Place)
  • 2022 Stingray Point Regatta (1st Place Cruising)
  • 2023 Governor’s Cup (2nd Place CRCA)
  • 2023 Nass Oxford Race (1st Place Double-Handed)
  • 2023 Stingray Point Regatta (1st Place Cruising)

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Dianthus features a comfortable quarterberth to starboard, aft of the rear-facing navstation.  Forward of the navstation, to starboard is a traditional settee.  The companionway to the v-berth features the head to starboard and storage to port as you pass through.  To port, aft of the v-berth is another settee. A removable folding table is located along the centerline of the salon between both settees.  Aft of the port settee is the galley featuring a stainless double sink, pressurized water, and a Force 10 3-burner stove/oven.  Her woodwork has been lovingly cared for and demonstrates just how well cared for this boat has been!

ENGINE AND MECHANICAL:

  • Beta 30HP diesel inboard (ONLY 277 HOURS !!)
  • 2-blade folding MaxProp
  • PYY dripless shaft seal

GALLEY:

  • Force 10 3-burner propane stove/oven
  • Large icebox
  • Stainless double sink
  • Microwave
  • Pressurized hot water

ELECTRONICS:

  • Raymarine autopilot
  • B&G DST800 depth, speed, and wind instruments
  • Chartplotter -B&G Zeus2
  • VHF – Standard Horizon GX2200, RAM in cockpit
  • AIS – VESPER XB800

ELECTRICAL:

  • 110V and 12V Outlets
  • 1 start battery/2 house batteries

SAILS & RIGGING:

  • Dacron main  – Good condition
  • Dacron 120%  Jib   Very Good Condition
  • Dimension Polyant 140% Genoa   Good Condition
  • A3 Asymmetrical Spinnaker  with Sock  Very Good Condition
  • Dacron Main – Fair Condition
  • (2) 135% Jibs – Fair Condition
  • Symmetrical Spinnakers – Good Condition

DECK AND COCKPIT:

  • (2) Lewmar 52 primary winches
  • (2) Lewmar 43 secondary winches
  • Canvas bimini
  • Canvas helm and companionway covers
  • Removable cockpit table (never used by this owner)
  • Stern-mounted swim/boarding ladder

MISCELLANEOUS:

  • Raritan manual head 
  • Horseshoe
  • Lifesling
  • 27 gal. fuel capacity
  • 120 gal. fresh water capacity
  • 15 gal. holding tank
Disclaimer
The Company 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.
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Matt Lambert
YaZu Yachting
Deltaville, VA 23043

matt@yazuyachting.com
804-432-9037

The water has always been home, and boating has always been a joy that brings me peace and calm. I have been active in sailing and racing boats, large and small for nearly two decades. Whether you are an old salt or just getting your feet wet, I am here to set your dreams afloat.

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