The vessel was purchased by a professional mariner in 1997 from the second owner. The objective was to rebuild the Boat for extensive international cruising including all climates in comfort and safety. This was successfully achieved without compromise.

 

The ‘New Build’ commenced in 2000 - Initially the vessel was completely stripped out to the bare Hull. The complete inside was Grit blasted to bare metal and painted with Hempel 15300 Zink Epoxy with a total of 6 Coats. (12 Tons of Grit was used).

 

Following this massive task insulation used was completed with 2-part Polyurethane foam in 35 Kg density sprayed onto the hull and then immediately expand on the hull.

 

A total thickness of 6 to 8 cm was the result. This was carried out over the entire interior and extending 10 cm under the water line of the boat. The result was a very quiet vessel extremely well insulated in both warm and cold temperatures. Additionally providing a very dry interior with no build-up of condensation. The exterior was Hot Galvanized and the underwater area blasted and treated with Hempel. Hempadur Quatro was used. In total 8 coats were rolled onto the Hull.

 

Following this, the interior wood work was completed by a professional boat builder using Khaya - a clear mahogany. The the new build was completed in 2009. Over the following 18 years the vessel had minimal use and only cruised several times during the european winter from mid-November through mid-March as the owner was fully engaged in Europe as a professional Port Captain.

 

As testament to performance, it has cruised without issues from Almeria to Madeira, Canaries, Cap Verde, Cap Verde, Senegal, Gambia, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Falkland Islands, Antarctica Chili (Patagonia an the renowned inland Chanels), Juan Fernandez Islands (Robinson Crusoe), Easter Island, Pitcairn Island (Bounty), The Gambier Islands, and finely the Marquesas.

 

Currently in ‘Paradise’ with all import taxes paid, this beautiful vessel is in turn key condition. Now awaiting new owners, it is ideally positioned for cruising the islands of Hawaii and embarking on further adventures in safety and comfort to global destinations.

 

 

Epsylon 43 Pilothouse Ketch

Naval Architect Joubert Nivelt

Steel hull & superstructure

Steel decking bonded with vacuum glued anti-slip Treadmaster 

Interior finish - Khaja {African Mahogany}

Cockpit -Teak finish

Fin Keel

16'000 kg Displacement

 

The spacious interior has 220 cm {7ft} Headroom

The boat features 2 comfortable double cabins one forward and one aft, plus a separate bathroom with toilet & shower. Additionally, a Single Pilot Berth.

Forward double Cabin has 1 deck lamp and 2 articulated reading lamps on each side plus 220-volt socket.

Double aft cabin on starboard with 1 deck lamp and 2 articulated reading lamps on each side plus 220-volt socket. - Aft bunk on port side with one articulated reading lamp.

Central heating system in all cabins provided from a diesel Refleks oven and hot water in 5 aluminium radiators.

 

Main engine - 5 Cyl 2.8 Liter 63 HP / 46 kW Nanni 5280 Low 1925 Hours

Very reliable on Kubota base - non-Turbo non-Electronic

Yearly Maintenance plus change of oil and filters - 2 yearly change of coolant

 

Autopilot - hydraulic ram Lecomble et Schmitt on Robertson AP 20

Windvane - Self-steering Windvane Aries Lift Up (as new)

External tiller and Pilothouse wheel

 

Ketch rigged with custom aluminium masts made in Germany by Herrot.

Main and Mizen are made from quality Dacron and both with 3 reefs

Genoa and Jib ‘Hydra Net’ on separate Profurl furler (Always ready to use)

Asymmetric Spinnaker on socket 90 m2

40 m² Mainsail 35 m² (Roller Furling) Jib 55 m² (Roller Furling) Genoa 125 m²

Parasailer 125 m2 as new {Only used 5 times}

12 Lewmar winches with 10 self-tailing

Halyards blocks mounted on nodal bearings for smoother running.

Selden main and mizen boom. - Selden Spinnaker boom stowed on the mast

Alloy steps on booth masts. - Radar reflector on mizen mast

Granny Bars on main mast for safety while working on the mast - Strobe light on mizen mast visible for 6 miles. - Mizen with deck light. - Automatic anchor led

Main mast has deck light plus led steaming light. - White Light 135° on (Pushpit)

Red & Green each 112,5° on (Pulpit)

All are LEDs apart from the deck lights

 

Main Rocna 33 kilos

Kong swivel with high resistance

60-meter grade 70 galvanized chain in good condition

Bagel 25 kilo Anchor plus 25 kg Spade Anchor as spares

Winch - Lofran Tigre1200 watt 12 volts

 

4 Victron AGM batteries each 110 Amps (New January 2025)

Inverter Victron 12/220 1200 Watt

Philippi AGM Battery charger 12 volt 30 Amps

Honda 101petrol generator 220 volts

Watt & Sea 300 generator, recently factory serviced and unused

Wind generator D400 (One of the most efficient on the market also very quiet)

2 x 2, 130 Wp solar panels, changed in 2023 mounted in 2 groups with 2 Victron regulator

100 Amps Alternator on main engine with a Adverc intelligent regulator set for AGM batteries

 

Nexus analog navigation instruments in the cockpit with 4 displays plus 1 digital in the pilot house, displaying data on wind, depth, speed, compass, and additional digital displays in the pilot house.

Radar Proficient Furuno 36 miles

EPIRB - Ocean signal with GPS

GPS Furuno - Navtec

AIS Simrad with antenna on the mizen

VHF Standard Horizon (Fixed) - VHF Standard Horizon (Portable)

SSB Radio Kenwood TS 570D (recently serviced and unused)

Pactor Modem complete installation

Sat Phone - Iridium Go with external antenna

Ocean signal bacon (Epirb) with GPS

Hydraulic Autopilot Robertson AP 20 with Lecomble & Sclunitt ram (Just out of factory and unused)

(Very low consumption thanks the Eco Drive socket)

Radio CD/USB with Bose outlets in the salon and waterproof boxes in the cockpit

USB sockets throughout including cabins and saloon

 

Water - 3 tanks total 500 liters

Fuel - 480L Diesel in 2 tanks of 240 Liter each (Can be independently used)

One 55 Liter tank for the heating system

Holding tank for grey water pumped out via a dedicated electrical pump activated with foot switch. - Shower with grey water tank and electrical pump for discharge

Water maker - 120 liters hour with 2 membrane, Cat high pressure pump driven via an electrical clutch from the main engine. (Membranes due replacement)

 

Spacious salon with 3 deck lamp and 2 articulated reading lamps on each side plus 220-volt socket. Also, in the salon a red led light on floor level for improved night orientation.

Galley includes multiple storage spaces plus double sinks equipped with electrical pump for hot and cold water and foot pump for fresh water.

Separate foot pump for salt water. 3 deck lights and 220 - volt sockets - All lights are millivolt (10-30 volts) LEDs

The large fridge is well insulated and cooled via a Danfoss compressor which is externally cooled via a heat exchanger. (Special in warm climates extremely efficient and very low on electrical consumption).

Automotive heating system coupled on the main engine while motoring

Gas heated Hot water in the pantry and Ensuite providing continuous supply

All interior upholstery is cold foam type "Bultex" covered with blue Alcantara including cabins and salon.

 

Zodiac dinghy 275m with wooden floor and central inflatable keel, plus cover

Yamaha 2 stroke engine 5 Hp - near new condition

Outboard stowing device on Pushpit

 

Aft swim/platform with boarding ladder and shower plus BBQ.

Spare filter (Water separator and filter) mounted near engine. - Magnetic inline device eliminates algae through the filter system

Navigation berth in Galley

Pilothouse - interior steering

Ventilation - provided thru 5 Goiot opening panels on deck plus 4 daurade deck boxes

Cockpit - 2 opening windows for light and ventilation.

External cold-water shower on aft platform

Hot Shower in the Ensuite

Life raft - service due

life Vests - 4 automatic