Nikolai Shipyard Custom John G. Alden Schooner

30m Marconi (Bermuda)-Rigged Schooner
for sale or sharing on Mallorca.

 Ready to sail and equipped for circumnavigation.
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Specifications, Description & Inventory of S/V

Model: Custom John G. Alden Schooner
Design: Number 492, “Freedom” from 1931
Builder: Nikolai Shipyard

Year: 1999
Launched: 2001
Major Refits: 2005/2006 & 2011
Material: Steel
Flag: Belize
European VAT: Not paid
L.O.A.: 30m (99’)
Beam: 6,10m
Draft: 3,65 m
Keel: Long
Displacement: 98 tonnes
Accommodation: 13 in 7 cabins
This vessel has been built by a ship-yard, not a boat- or yacht-yard, and it shows!

Asking Price: € 2.500.000

Asking Price is including: New Topside Paint (Awlgrip), New Antifouling (Hempels),
New Anodes as well as installation of new Sailing-Instruments (wind speed &
direction), New Satellite Communication System and Delivery Worldwide and/or
Training for new crew.
The Internet-Domain  is included in the asking price.

Rig & Sails:
~ 400 sqm to windward
+ ~ 400 m² Cruising Chute
Marconi (Main) & Gaff (Schooner) rigged Schooner
Alloy Masts on keel
Alloy Booms (serviced & painted in 2011)
Wooden Dinghi Crane (new 2011)
Super Heavy Duty Shrouds, Stays & Bottle Screws (S/S) (full service in 2011)
Heavy Duty wood covered blocks (overhauled 2011)

Mainsail: Marconi by Aquatron full service incl, washing & impregnating 2011
Schooner Sail: Gaff, new 11/2011 by Chanel 9 Sails
Fisherman (Topsail): Aquatron full service incl. washing & impregnating 2011
Boom Jib: Aquatron full service incl. washing & impregnating 2011
Outer Jib: Furling, Harken/ Aquatron; full service incl. washing & impregnating 2011
Inner Jib: Furling, Harken/ Aquatron full service incl. washing & impregnating 2011
All Hallyards and Sheets have been professionally cleaned in 2011

Engine & Range:
1 x 195 HP Vetus Deutz 6-Zylinder
Engine Hours: ~ 1.000
Speed (cruising) 9kts // (max) 12 kts
Consumption: 8L/hr cruising
Range: ~ 4.000 nm

Tanks:
Diesel: 6.900 L
Fresh Water: 6.500 L
Grey Water: 1.000 L
Black Water: 1.000 L
Black & Grey Water Sump Tanks of 2 x 500L each (Full Service incl. new Odor
Filters 2011)

Propulsion & Steering:
Mechanical “worm drive” steering
Engine built 1997 (Fully Serviced Nov. 2011)
Hydraulic Gearbox
Dual cooling system
Three bladed bronze propeller
80mm s/s Prop Shaft (new in 2006)
Vetus electric/hydraulic Bow Thruster (Fully Serviced 2011)

Water & Bilges:
220 V Hot Water System (New / Serviced 2011)
220 V Pressure Water System with
24V back-up (New 2011)
Fresh Water deck wash system
2 x 220 V heavy duty (Vetus) bilge pump
with manifolds connecting to all compartments
(Full Service 2011)
24 V heavy duty (Liverani) bilge pump connected to same manifold system
(Full Service 2011)

Reverse Osmosis Water Maker
(Offshore Marine Laboratories) 2.000 L/day (Added/ New 2011)

Batteries:
24 V onboard system drawing on 4 banks of 2x12V Varta Maint.Free, Service
Batteries of 190A/h each = ttl.: 760Ah (New Nov.2011)
12V System via 3 separate converters (New 2011)
24 V starter batteries (conventional) main engine (New 2011)
2 x 12 V starter batteries – conventional - (one per generator) (New 2011)
Tec-Pro Battery Charger for Main Engine Starter (New/Added 2011)
Trace Engineering Service Battery Charger & 4,5 KW Inverter (New/Added 2011)
Einhell Mobile heavy duty battery charger with 100A booster (New/Added 2011)
Shore Power 30A with 15m & 25m H/D cable and galvanic separator (New/Added
2011)

Generators:
8 KW Kohler 24V / 220V Generator in soundproof box (12V start. battery)
Serviced: 11/2011
25 KW Kohler 24V / 220V Generator in soundproof box (12V start. battery)
Serviced: 11/2011

Charging:
3 KW Mastervolt-Dakar Inverter & HD Battery Charger (Added / New 2011)
Tec-Pro HD Battery Charger (Fully Serviced 2011)
Tec-Pro HD Bettery Charger (Spare, added 2011)
195 Amp service dedicated alternator on main engine

Navigation:
Binnacle Compass (1895, completely refurbished & certified 2011)
Hand Held Electronic Compass (New/Added 2011)
Raymarine Speed, Sounder, Water Temperature with slaves in Cockpit (New 2011)
ICOM VHF fixed station (Fully serviced 2011)
3 x Icom Handheld VHF (floating) (New 2011)
Furuno 36nm radar
Neco Marine 2000 XTE Autopilot (complete overhaul 2011)
Raymarine fixed station GPS (New 2011)
Raymarine Depth/Speed/Water-Temp (New 2011)
Handheld GPS (New/Added 2011)
Clock, Barometer, Binoculars w/bearing-compass, dividers & rulers (New/Added
2011)
~ 1.000 paper charts world wide coverage (New/Added 2011)

Airconditioning / Heating:
Condaria Double-Compressor 80.000 BTU System
All individual areas can be regulated separately.
(Full Service 2011)

Deck Equipment:
Steel Deck with Teak & Mahogany superstructure and massive teak deck (laid
floating)
10 Harken Sheet Winches (6 x 48ST, 2x 53ST & 2x 56 ST)
2 Harken Decks-Winches (48)
2 Harken Electric Winches (48 ST-E & 56 ST-E)
(all winches are 2-speed completely serviced 2011)
Sun-Awings for Midships & Aft (new 2011)
Large Midships Table seating 12 persons in comfort, safety and privacy
Table doubles during long distance cruising as dinghy storage

Ground Tackle:
Lofrans “Super Ercole” (HD) Electric Windlass w/Remote Control, (Full Service 2011)
Manual / mechanical chain locks (“Devils Claws)
Two Patent Anchors of 100kg each
2 x 120m of 16mm chain

Scuba Diving & Fishing:
Bauer 220V Dive Compressor (New / Added 2011)
Complete Scuba Diving Equipment for two
3 Offshore Fishing Rods w/various tackle (New/Added 2011)

Dinghies & Tenders:
Caribe 350 RIB to be stored in a (removable) cradle on bow (New/Added 2011)
Selva 25HP “Antibes” Outboard Engine (New/Added 2011)
Zodiac 340 RIB to be stored on top of midships table when enroute (New/Added
2011)
Yamaha 30HP Autolube Outboard Engine (New/Added 2011)
Bombard Typhoon 305 inflatable bottom stored below for spare (New/Added 2011)
Mercury 4-Stroke 6HP Outboard Engine (New/Added 2011)
Dedicated Crane for Dinghi mounted to main mast (new 2011)

Spare Parts & Tools:
Spare parts for main engine, generators and electrics (New/Added 2011)
Spare parts for all pumps (incl. spare pumps) & all plumbing
Spare parts for rigging & other hard-ware
Extensive inventory of ropes
Huge Inventory of tools (New/Added 2011)
Remark: There is hardly anything one wont be able to repair with resources available
on board!

Accommodation:
Ttl. Cabins: 6 (+Deckshouse)
Guest Cabins with ensuite facilities: 4
Crew Cabins with shared facilities: 2
Heads: 5
Showers: 5
Guest Berths: 8
Crew Berths: 3 (Double + Single Captains)
+ Pilot Berth in Deckshouse
Pillows, Linen, Blankets, Sheets, Towels for 12 (New/Added 2011)

Interior:
“English Style” white panelling with dark wood accents
Seasafe Carpet throughout except deckshouse, galley & bathrooms (wood-parquet)
Ample headroom (~ 2m) below
Master Stateroom located to port amidships featuring large double berth and ensuite
facilities
All guest cabins feature upper & lower berth, ensuite facilities and individual
entertainment systems as well as individually controllable airconditioning
Crew Accommodation is located aft of deckshouse consisting of one twin
(upper/lower berth) cabin and a separate Captains cabin with one full size berth, one
emergency berth, writing desk.
Salon features writing desk / Computer-Internet Station, reading seat, U-shaped
sofa/dining area to starboard seating 8, 42” flat screen TV, Stereo System, huge
inventory of movies & music and large library (book shelves)
Fully equipped galley to port with Fridge, Stove, Oven, Microwave etc.

Entertainment:
Master Stateroom:
TV with Video & DVD-Player
Stereo Radio with speakers set into ceiling MP3, CD, i-pod
Guest Staterooms:
Stereo Radio with speakers set into ceiling, Cassette / CD
Salon:
42” Flat Screen TV, DVD player, HD-movie library;
Stereo-Radio with speakers set into ceiling, CD & USB

Domestic:
Galley:
Whirlpool 4 plate stove (220V)
Whirlpool Microwave (220V)
Whirlpool Oven (220V)
Saeco Espresso Machine
Frdige with Freezer Compartment
Crockery & Cutlery for 12 Persons

Utility Room:
Whirlpool Washing Machine (220V)
Whirlpool Tumbling Dryer (220 V)
Whirlpool full size deep freezer (220V)

Safety Equipment:
1 x 8 & 1 x 4 Person Offshore Life Rafts (ttl.: 12) (New/Added 2011)
12 Life Jackets with Strobe Lights (New/Added 2011)
4 Lifejackets with built in harness (New/Added 2011)
3 Fire-Extinguishers ABC 5kg each (Fully Serviced 2011)
6 Fire Extinguishers ABC 3kg each (Fully Serviced 2011)
Emergency Tiller
Full Set of Offshore Flares (New/Added 2011)
Lifelines for all boat (New/Added 2011)

History:
Built by Nikolai Shipyard Ukraine.
Built as a Modern Classic to the plans of a Custom Schooner drawn and built by John
Alden in 1931. The Original had been built by Great Lakes Boat Building Corporation
for Mr. Sterling Morton of Chicago. The construction of the steel hull has been kept
as close as possible to the original design and specifications.
The original vessel built in 1931 once raced against “America” – and won!
Steel Hull with steel frames and stringers of exceptional strength. (S-framed hull)
Steel Superstructure with massive oak panelling under teak-marineply.
Stainless Steel Portholes in Superstructure
Steel Portholes in Hull

Maintenance History:
The vessel has been owned by some well known personalities who had little
opportunity to actually enjoy this head turning beauty.
She never the less received a “back to new” (or even better than new) refit during
2005/2006 whilst which a teak deck was added further reflecting the extraordinary
quality this yacht can pride herself with.
Following some years of neglect by the next owner she eventually did receive
another major refit between fall 2010 and fall 2011 during which she once again was
brought back to former glory and not one piece of equipment had been left out from
servicing or replacing.
Today, as of November 2011 she shows in almost immaculate perfection and is
ready to take someone to any corner of this world, pretty much at any time.

Charter History:
None!
The boat has always been for owners private use only,
But considering the exceptional space would make for
a great charter vessel as well.

Remarks:
The Vessel’s large size, deep underbody and superbly elegant lines not only make
for spacious accommodation without cluttering the deckspace but also for hard to
match smooth movements while under way. (And a lot of attention when reaching
port!)
The tremendous buoyancy of bow & stern areas keeps the yacht remarkably dry at
all courses.
In addition to the rather spacious master stateroom featuring its own writing desk and
other amenities there are 3 further guest cabins, each also with ensuite facilities, their
own entertainment systems and independent airconditioning units.
Crew Accomodation is for 3-4 in two cabins separated from the guest area by the
deckshouse.
One Pilot berth is available in the deckshouse.
Crew and Guests have separate companion ways for a maximum of privacy.
If one is looking for a rock-solid, yet practical and functional sailing vessel that
deserves the term “sailing ship”! – and that can be managed comfortably even by a
short handed crew this exceptional beauty will not only satisfy the most discerning
buyer but also be a true head turner wherever she goes.
She can be viewed and inspected during the winter 2011 / 2012 in the Caribbean
(very flexible itinerary) and best during the “St.Barth’ Bucket” or “Antigua Classic”
early 2012.
She will either return to the western Mediterranean during Summer 2012 or cruise the
US-East Coast all the way up to Canada and possibly the Great Lakes that have
been witness to her ancestors “racing triumphs”.
Current owners & crew are prepared to deliver this vessel to pretty much anywhere in
the world – pretty much any time!

Why Amibon? (owner´s words)
It is not wise to offer a personal opinion when wanting to sell something – especially not one that might be considered by some to be rather controversial;

However I do wholeheartedly believe the following and since buying, owning and cruising especially a vessel like “Amibon” is an emotional matter of passion and not one of rationality anyway – here is what I truly believe in after a life-time of blue water sailing:
Boat Building – at least for most – is just a business like any other.

But what if one would come to realize that the best possible design & construction already has been found? Boats, at least when taken care of properly can pretty much last for ever – a disaster for anyone making a living from selling “new stuff”.
Racing victories have always made for desirability. Consequently tremendous amounts of
money are being spent to achieve such, just to be able to proceed with basing new designs of production yachts on those which then attract at least those buyers who always want the newest, since “new” equals “best”.
Or does it?
The downside which is hardly ever mentioned is, that price one has to pay for speed, is
safety, stability & comfort if one does not want to go for it by size.
It really is absurd! If one would be in a hurry to get somewhere, why bother to set sail? In our days and ages travelling by Jet is readily available and will beat even the fastest sailing yacht by far! If one does not have time, if one does want to get somewhere fast – go fly! Or at the least go and buy yourself a motor-yacht!
Racing yachts usually are sloops, for the very simple reason that a well trained and very fit crew can focus on getting the max out of few (by number) sails instead of having to divert their attention between a larger number of sails. That is brutal and quite admirable sportsmanship, but the moment one leaves the racing circuit the sloop immediately looses its appeal! A small, usually not that fit crew is much better off if the total sail area is split up between numerous smaller sails than having to deal with one huge Genua and one as huge Mainsail! A wide variety of possibilities is available to the Ketch or – better yet – Schooner rig
allowing a “normal crew” to have just the right amount of canvas up to allow for comfortable cruising in any weather!
“I’d rather loose a knot or even two in light wind conditions if the return is twice (or more!) the safety in heavy weather.”
This pretty much sums it up when being asked what I personally am looking in a boat.
Amibon clearly is a vessel that fulfils all my personal requirements from a boat:
(*) It must have a long keel that wont snap off when the going gets tough
(*) The prop(s) should be protected by a bay against lines, nets and other tangling
(*) The rudder should have a full support (Spade rudders, with all due respect, simply are
insane outside the race-circuit!)
(*) It must have considerably buoyancy particularly for bow and stern. “Dry sailing is safe
sailing!”
(*) It must have at least a ketch – preferably a schooner rig.
(*) Under no circumstances any “fancy” in-mast or in-boom furling systems. After all these
years these things still have the logical reputation to eventually fail (half way in or out!) when one can do with it the least.
Everything – absolutely everything – that I, after all these years of sailing would be looking to get from a long distance, safe and comfortable cruising yacht that “will get me there, no matter what”, I have found in that design by John G. Alden from 1931! Chapeau!

mibon’s Interior Layout differs quite considerably from the original (see page 07 of
this exposé) There are considerably less cabins allowing for much more generous
accommodation. The engine room is at the same location, but the huge storage aft &
below the cockpit floor is being used as a large Generator-Room with “Amibon”.