1/29/05,

1978 Breekveldt 37, Bundaberg, Australia, $81,000USD, sold 2/17/05

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1978 Breekveldt 37, Illusion

Hull:
Keel plating; 1/4 inch hull plating; 3/16 inch deck and cabin plating; 1/8 inch Topsides sandblasted again in 2004. Entire yacht Epoxy painted. Interior insulation is sprayed in polyurethane foam; nominal thickness 3 inch, painted with fire retardant.

Rig:
Aluminum mast, mast steps and aluminum Isomat boom, double spreaders, with an inner forestay, solent stay, running backstays, and insulated backstay. Illusion was completely re-rigged in New Zealand in 2004 with 10-mm stays, 8-mm shrouds, and swageless lower terminals. A new Reef-Rite roller furler installed along with new furling genoa in 2004.

Mechanical:
Illusion is powered by a Bukh 2-cylinder 20-hp diesel, completely re-built in 1997. Fuel purifier and filter bypass system. Refrigeration. Full compliment of charging equipment and electronics, including computer station with external monitor.

Interior:
Illusion's interior is comfortable, functional, spacious, and beautiful. Completely new in 1997, it is a finished with several different hardwoods to create a warm and bright living space. Everything has been designed to withstand the rigors of high latitude voyaging. All her systems remain simple and easy to maintain.

Main Equipment

  • Furuno Radar
  • Furuno GPS
  • ICOM Single-sideband / HAM Radio
  • ICOM VHF
  • Compass binnacle with quadrantals
  • Air Marine Wind Generator - New in 2004
  • Towing Generator
  • Aries Windvane
  • Raymarine ST4000 Auto Pilot - New in 2003
  • Si-Tex Depth Sounder and Knot Log - New in 2003
  • Powerwatz 600 watt Inverter
  • Refrigeration / Freezer
  • Reef-Rite Roller Furler - New in 2004
  • Nesting Hard Dinghy: Length: 9' 8", Nested Length: 5' Built to sail, row, or fit with outboard motor
  • Dinghy Outboard Engine: 2.5 hp
  • Comprehensive Charts for the South Pacific
  • Ground Tackle = (5) Complete Anchors and Rhode systems:
  • 45-lb Manson Plow with 200' of 10-mm chain
  • 35-lb Bruce with 60' of 10-mm chain plus 180' of 3/4" nylon twist
  • 35-lb Danforth with 30' of 10-mm chain plus 180' of 5/8" nylon twist
  • 45-lb Danforth with chain and nylon twist
  • 35-lb Fisherman
  • Electric Windlass - Rebuilt in 2005
  • Force 10 Cabin Heater
  • AM / FM / CD player Stereo
  • Pressure Water
  • Analog Barometer
  • Electronic Barometer / Thermometer
  • Masthead Tricolor
  • Black Water Holding Tank
  • Gray Water Holding Tank
  • Electric Bilge Pumps (2)
  • Manual Bilge Pump
  • Alxzka Fuel Purifier
  • Spinnaker Pole

    Safety Equipment

  • EPIRB 406 MHz - Serviced and New Battery in 2004
  • Avon Liferaft, 6-man - Serviced and Repacked in 2004
  • Fiorentino Parachute Sea Anchor:
  • Chute Diameter = 12.
  • Nylon Braid Rhode = 500'
  • Masthead Strobe
  • Emergency Manual Gusher Bilge Pump
  • Man-Overboard Pole
  • Horseshoe Buoy
  • Radar Reflectors (2)
  • Life Jackets (6)
  • Immersion Suits (2)
  • Medical Pack
  • Storm Shutters - 1/2" Lexan
  • Fire Extinguishers (3) - one is CO2
  • Smoke Alarms (2)
  • Propane Sensor
  • High-water Bilge Alarm
  • Safety Harnesses
  • Flare Gun and Flare kit
  • Cable cutters for wire and rigging (1 pair)

    Miscellaneous Equipment

  • Tools - general
  • BBQ Gas Grill
  • Diving Regulator with 30' hose
  • Fenders (6)
  • Hawsers - (2) 1" diameter and 100' length
  • Fuel Jugs: 35 US gallons total
  • Water Jugs (collapsing): 25 US gallons total
  • Hand-held Spotlight
  • Oil Lamps (3)
  • 12-volt Cooler
  • Singer Sewing Machine
  • Various Fishing Gear
  • Galley Gear - Cookware, plates, cups, utensils, etc.
  • Cabin Fans (3)
  • Sun / Rain-catching cockpit awning
  • Battery Charger - 110-volt
  • Potable Water Filtering Systems (2) - 1-micron (portable and in-line)
  • Miscellaneous nuts, bolts, screws
  • Sail / Canvas Repair kit
  • Mast steps
  • Bolt Cutters (1 pair)
  • Polypropylene Line for stern tie – 300', 1/2" diameter
  • Miscellaneous Lines
  • Exercise gear - compact stair-stepper

    Spare Equipment

  • Hand-held GPS
  • Hand-held VHF
  • Compass
  • Wind Generator Blades - full set
  • Emergency Tiller
  • Windvane Blades
  • Rigging – shrouds and stays
  • Engine Parts: Injectors, Injector pump, Head gasket set, Water pump parts, Starter, Alternator, Belts, etc.
  • Electronic Auto Pilot
  • EPIRB - 121.5 MHz
  • Prop
  • Boom Gooseneck
  • Material for cabin cushions

    Sail Inventory

  • The mainsail is in excellent condition; 275-square feet of 8.6-oz Dacron with 3 completely rigged reef points and hand-sewn leather at all chafe areas.
  • New furling genoa (2004) is 350-square feet of 8.46-oz Contender Dacron. Excellent condition
  • Spare 110% genoa to hank-on solent stay.
  • High clew Hank-on Yankee Jib for solent stay
  • Staysail for inner fore-stay
  • Storm Jib for solent stay or inner fore-stay
  • Storm Trysail mounted on separate mast track
  • Asymmetrical Cruising chute

    Canvas Inventory --- Color - Forest Green

  • Covers for: Winches, Tiller, Compass, Windlass, Forward Hatch
  • Spray Cloths
  • Line Bags
  • Mainsail Boot
  • Cockpit Awning
  • Staysail Bag
  • Dodger with Lexan windows and covers

    Hi David!
    Well, that sure didn't take long! Within four days of listing here in Australia with a broker, we found buyers for the price we were asking for -- makes us think we went a bit low, but then, we don't want to be greedy. Can never tell. Something is only worth what someone will pay. We are extremely happy with the deal, but also sad, completely numb, and now, homeless! We wanted to thank you for all your help and your website! We did get one fraudulent email interest and thanks to the information you sent, it helped us label it pretty quickly and nip it in the bud.
    Thanks again and cheers to you!!
    Cary n Bob


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