Construction

Built by the Reliance Sailing Craft Co. of Montreal, Canada, in 1978, this hull has a 1" balsa core between fiberglass layers with solid fiberglass at the chainplates (new), deck fittings, and the keel. Meunier was one of the first builders to utilize temperature and humidity controls during the layup, thus these hulls have maintained their strength and integrity through the years.

During the current owner's ownership (2015 – 2023), he has done an extensive refit throughout the ketch. The main structural work consisted of the following:

• Replaced the corroded internal chainplates with new 316SS external chainplates secured with 3/4" G10 engineered fiberglass/epoxy panels generously fiberglassed to the inside of the hull.
• The decks have been inspected and approximately 50% of the balsa core has been replaced with synthetic core and re-glassed. Non-skid surfaces on all decks, and cockpit sole and seats.
• A grid was created under the sole for rigidity.
• Moved the center bulkheads about a foot aft to accommodate an improved cabin layout.

Tanks

Water: 150 gallons in two tanks. The third and forward tank is currently leaking and not being used.

Holding: 30-gallon tank but not hooked up or being used, as the composting toilet is self contained

Sails and Rigging

Aluminum Spars all in good condition with a 2022 Spar Craft main boom with a rigid vang, and with internal blocks for single-line reefing.

Full suite of new sails in 2022: genoa, staysail, main, and mizzen

Schaefer genoa and staysail furlers, 2022

Main and mizzen sailpacks, 2022

All new standing rigging wire, 316SS, and Hayn Hi-MOD fittings for main and mizzen, 2018

All new chainplates (316 SS) from Schaefer Marine, moved from internal to external, 2016

Electrical

House bank: Two 300 Ah (600 Ah total) 12v LiFePO4 batteries, 2021. Navigation lights, cabin lights.

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