For those seeking a strong and sea kindly vessel capable of world cruising or as a great live aboard, you cant go past K-Sera II. Designed by Kaufman & Ladd and built at the Ta Chiao Shipyard in Taiwan which is American Bureau of Shipping, Bureau Veritas, Lloyd's & NK approved. Deck layout is spacious and practical with Liferaft mounted just forward of the cockpit, RIB dinghy slung on s/s davits with solar panels mounted above and a wind generator. All sail control lines come back to the central cockpit which is topped by a hard cover designed to capture rain water and has viewing panels built is so you can see the mainsail and is surrounded by full clears plus a 10mm plexiglass windshield giving all weather protection and comfort. A large colour plotter and wind instruments are mounted above the companionway within easy reach and easy view. Below decks the accommodation is spacious with two en-suited berths, one in the V and the other a full size King bed in the vast aft berth. The U shaped galley sits to port and includes a near new three burner gas stove and oven, two large box fridge / freezers with new plates and compressor, double s/s sink with hot and cold water and there is tons of storage. There is also a watermaker installed plus 1000 ltr tank. Opposite is the forward facing Nav table, switch panel, radios etc. The companion way leading aft has full headroom and sufficient room to accommodate the dual tub washing machine. The Saloon is huge and comfortable with a very homely feel, the table drops down providing additional sleeping for up to three adults, there is a large flat screen TV, ample storage and good light. The fit-out below is extremely well finished and in superb condition, the natural timber throughout providing a sturdy, secure and lovely atmosphere. K-Sera II is driven by a near new Yanmar 75 HP diesel with just 1500 hours and access to the engine room is excellent with removable panels. A flexible coupling has been added providing additional engine protection and safety. The rig is a keel stepped, two spreader Seldon Alloy mast supported by s/s shrouds that are not old and it�s a cutter rig with furling headsails on both forward shrouds, the near new main lives in a bag with lazy-jacks and there is an MPS. The current owner has spent many years living at sea and a long time searching when he bought K-Sera II which he has owned for seven years. A great deal of thought has gone into the design, layout and purchase of this vessel with thousands of sea miles completed. There is very little of this type of vessel on the market and what is out there is very much more expensive. This overall package is ideal for the circumnavigator, coastal cruiser or Pacific drifter and a perfect live-aboard so contact us for full details.EngineSingle YanmarEngineHours1,300FuelCapacityApprox 400 LtsWaterCapacity100 ltrsWeight12247 kgBallast3/4Shower2Toilet2 plus Holding TankDinghyInflatable 10 ft CarbieOutboardMercury 15 hpCoversHard bimini/dodger over centre cockpit + full clears; Rain water collectionAccomodationCABINS: King bed aft suite; double forward and drop down saloon<br>TOTAL BERTHS: 7<br>SALOON: Large U shaped on port side, sofa opposite<br>HEADROOM: Full<br>SHOWER: 2GalleyLAYOUT: Large U shaped on port side, with ss sink<br>STORAGE: Ample<br>STOVE TYPE: Gimballed oven/stove - 3 burner gas + grill (new 2007)<br>RefrigerationFRIDGE: New compressor and plate<br>FREEZER: No, box availableGroundTackleANCHOR WINCH: Electric<br>ANCHOR: 2 x Bruce; 1 x Genuine CQR<br>CHAIN: Ample plus warpSafetyGearBILGE PUMPS: 2 x automatic; 1 x manual<br>LIFERAFT: Yes, needs servicing<br>EPIRB: Yes (2014)<br>LIFEJACKETS: Yes<br>FIRE PROTECTION: Yes<br>FLARES / VSHEET: Yes<br>ElectricsLIGHTING: 12V LED in main cabin<br>SHORE POWER: 240V<br>INVERTER: 2000Q (240V); 1500W (110V)<br>BATTERIES: 4 x 6V (220 AMP)<br>SOLAR PANELS: 360 W<br>WIND GENERATOR: YesElectronicsGPS: Integrated Raymarine<br>PLOTTER: Integrated Raymarine<br>SOUNDER: Integrated Raymarine<br>RADAR: and AIS:Integrated Raymarine<br>AUTO PILOT: Hydraulic (Integrated Raymarine)<br>WIND INSTRUMENTS: Integrated Raymarine<br>RADIOS: VHF & HF; 2nd VHF in cockpitSailInventoryBrand new main, Genoa, Staysail, Yankee and MPSRiggingRIG TYPE: SS Wire, Keel stepped mast<br>RIG AGE: <10 years<br>FURLER: Yes<br>LAZY JACKS: Yes<br>SPARS: Alloy SeldenDeckGear9 x 2 speed self tailing winches
