1966 Tripp 31 ft 31 Masthead Sloop LOTUS

Overview

As part of an extensive restoration, all the following new equipment was added prior to a re-launch in 2013 (except where noted):

• 2011 Westerbeke 30B 3 cylinder, 27 HP diesel engine, FWC, with Admiral control panel with gauges & warning buzzers; approximately 192 hours; S/S shaft; 3 blade bronze prop. 
• Cruising speed: 5 knots @ 2500 RPM; Maximum speed: 6 knots.
• Balmar high-output alternator with ARS-5 multi-stage voltage regulator.
• 3 AGM batteries & 3-bladed bronze prop.

HULL & DECK: 

• Solid fiberglass hull.
• Barrier-coated bottom with Micron 66 bottom pain applied over.
• Awlgrip white paint on topsides, deck & non-skid & cabin.
• New Mahogany toe rails, grab rails, eyebrows, main & forward hatches.
• Cockpit coamings.
• Six opening bronze ports, three fixed bronze ports.
• Two Dorade vents with bronze cowls; bronze hardware.
• New S/S double lifelines.
• Groco thru-hulls & hoses.
• Custom distribution panel; tinned copper wiring in conduit.
• Wheel steering.

TANKAGE:

Fuel: 20 gallons in Monel tank (original).

Water: 30 gallon fiberglass keel tank (original) and 44 gallon S/S bow tank.

Holding: yes

ELECTRICAL: 

• 12V new circuit breaker panel.
• 3 AGM Group 31 12V batteries with vapor proof switch; batteries located in cockpit locker. 

ACCOMODATIONS: 

• Vee berth forward sleeps two; mattress is 6" high-density foam with custom mattress pad & sheets.
• The head is to port with teak grate sole & holding tank; hanging locker to starboard.
• Salon has a bulkhead-mounted table with port & starboard settees.
• Seat cushions & back cushions all in new Sunbrella fabric.
• Ample hand-rubbed varnished mahogany lockers & bookshelves throughout cabin (original); teak and holly cabin sole.
• Cozy Cabin propane heater.
• Stereo CD/radio & speakers.
• Aft-galley with Dickerson 2-burner propane stove.
• Two 10-pound aluminum propane tanks.
• Kuuma propane grill.
• Isotemp hot water heater.
• Seafrost refrigeration.
• Pressure hot & cold water with secondary foot pump at galley sink.
• Set of German white porcelain dishes, original to the boat.

ELECTRONICS:

• Raymarine model C95 chart plotter.

• Raymarine digital radar (4 KW 18").

• ST60 wind, ST60 tri-data depth & knotmeter & ST6001 smart/pilot controller on Vetus cockpit pedestal wheel steering; below-decks hydraulic Autohelm.

• Standard Horizon Quest GX12555 25 watt VHF /FM.

• 2 Ganze solar panels with charger/controller.

RIGGING & SAILS: 

• Keel-stepped aluminum mast.
• Sail area is 459 sq. ft.
• Fir boom.
• 2013 new S/S standing rigging; Awlgrip-painted aluminum mast.
• Lopo masthead navigation anchor light with strobe and deck-mounted nav lights.
• New low-stretch halyards.
• 2010 new running rigging.
• 2014 Harken MKIV roller-furling with 120% Genoa by Maine Sailing Partners.
• 2013 Loose-footed main with three jiffy-reefs by Doyle with 2014  lazy-jacks.
• 2013 Asymmetrical cruising spinnaker in a sock by Doyle.
• Riding sail.
• Telescoping aluminum whisker pole on deck chocks.
• Storm trysail & jib (original, very good condition).
• Mainsheet traveler.

EQUIPMENT:

• TENDER: 8 ½' Avon Rover Lite, hard-bottom Hypalon inflatable dinghy with 6 HP Mercury 4-stroke outboard motor; tool kit & lifting straps for motor; folding anchor; fire extinguisher; two-piece varnished wood oars.
• 2014 Sunbrella dodger; Sunbrella mainsail cover.
• Two Lewmar 30# bronze self-tailing sheet winches; 2 Merriman original bronze halyard winches.
• Maxwell/Nilsson 12V windlass.
• 33 lb Bruce anchor with 300' of 1/4" chain on custom bronze bow-roller;
• secondary Fortress 10 lb anchor with 30' of chain & 300' of rode; 55# fisherman storm anchor on chocks in lazarette with 30' of chain & 300' of rode.
• Two manual Whale Gusher bilge pumps (one in cockpit, one in main cabin); electric bilge pump.
• Deck wash pump.
• Fireboy alarm.
• Propane leak alarm & holding tank alarm.
• Two ABC fire extinguishers.
• Portable searchlight.
• Custom vee berth linens.
• 5 jack stands.
• Windscoop; padded bag for dropboards.
• 2 fenderboards; 4 fenders; 4 docklines.
• Lifering.

Potential purchasers should assume that items on the vessel at the time of viewing, but not specifically listed on this specification sheet, are not included with the sale of the yacht. These specifications are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Specifications are provided for information purposes. Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel subject to sale, price and inventory changes, and withdrawal from market without notice. 

Mechanical Disclaimer: Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meter. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise, and major overhauls as well as ALL other representations noted on the listing.

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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