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Berthon International
+44 (0)1590 679222
Year | 1895 |
Make | Custom |
Model | 78’ Stow & Sons Classic Ketch |
Class | Cruisers sailboats |
Length | 23,77m |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Hull Material | Wood |
HIN | ---- |
Offered By | Berthon International |
78' Custom Stow & Sons Classic Ketch RONA is an iconic part of British yachting. Originally built in 1895, she enjoyed a long and illustrious career through a series of owners including the Royal Navy, culminating in her purchase by philanthropist Lord Amery when he formed the London Sailing Project to take disadvantaged youngsters to sea in 1960. This she did changing many lives until 1993, when she was totally restored and since this rebuild she has enjoyed a series of careful owners who have invested in this special yacht.
Length Overall | 23.8m |
Beam | 3.81m |
Length at Waterline | 18.59m |
Fresh Water Tank | |
Fuel Tank | |
Holding Tank |
Cabins | 3 |
Heads | 3 |
Engine Make | Perkins |
Engine Model | Sabre M130C |
Total Power | 130hp |
Engine Type | Inboard |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Since purchasing Rona in 2017 we have carried out the following major works:
2017:
2018:
2019:
2020:
2021:
2022 / 2023:
Varnishing all timber and the decks is ongoing and never stops.
Currently there are no repairs required and the RONA is maintained in optimal condition.
RCD Status: Our understanding is that the yacht is exempt from the essential safety requirements of the Recreational Craft Directive as she was built and placed into use within the EU prior to 1998.
Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:
Keel & Rudder:
Engine & Gearboxes:
· This Classic Stow and Sons Ketch is powered by a Perkins Sabre M130C 130hp diesel engine (1996/97).
· The engine is fresh water cooled via an heat exchanger.
· New engine hour metre replaced 2021.
Maintenance & Performance:
· The engine has only had an engine hour meter since 2019 and has recorded 1,715 hours on it since then. There is a full time engineer on board so both are in good working order.
· Engine serviced every 3 months.
· Cruising speed – approx 5 knots @ 2200 rpm.
· Fuel consumption at cruising speed – 15 litres per hour.
Propulsion & Steering:
· 3-blade, bronze propeller.
· RONA is driven by a hydraulic drive routed aft to a Volvo hydraulic motor (1996/97) with an hydraulic oil cooler (1998), and a Timex high grade stainless steel shaft (1996/97) with three-brade bronze propeller (1998). Major overhaul 2017 with the hydraulic pump rebuilt 20.
Voltage Systems:
· 240v ring main.
· RONA underwent a complete rewire of her electrical systems in her 1995/97 refit.
Battery Banks:
· 24v main engine start batteries (2 x 12v 105ah batteries).
· 24v domestic system (14 x 12v 105ah batteries).
· 12v 105ah gel battery for generator start.
Battery Chargers:
· Victron 24v 80ah battery charger for domestic batteries.
· Victron 24v 25ah battery charger for engine batteries.
Alternators:
· Perkins 75amp engine alternator.
· Additional 100amp engine alternator.
Generator:
· Northern Lights 7.5Kva generator (1996/97).
· Generator rebuild 2018.
· The genset has 5,514 hours but owners are currently doing a major service and replacing the water pump and giving it a full overhaul.
· Serviced every 3 months.
Shore Power:
· Shore power 220v.
Other Electrical:
· Victron 24/3000 Phoenix Inverter.
Fresh Water & Water Heating System:
Watermaker:
Bilge Pumps:
Fuel:
Fresh Water:
Grey/Blackwater Holding Tanks:
At Chart Table:
At Helm Position:
Galley:
Other:
Heads/Showers:
Heating & Ventilation:
Entertainment:
Lighting:
Summary of Accommodation:
Description of layout from forward:
Forward Cabins:
Fwd Heads:
Saloon:
Galley:
Aft Cabin with Ensuite:
Rig:
Winches:
Sails:
Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:
Covers, Canvas & Cushions:
Tender, Outboards & Toys:
Fire-Fighting Equipment: