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23' Hirondelle Crusing Catamaran & Trailer $16,000

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29-06-2015, 10:06  
. Her accommodations surpass any of her size, while retaining the functionality to be easily trailered and stored out of . She outperforms multihulls and monohulls on nearly all points of sail and points exceptionally well, due to her daggerboard design. She is a joy to sail with her peppy response and comfort. This is an extremely capable that has sailed across the Atlantic from to the United States. We're only selling to pursue our dreams of cruising and need something a little larger for a of 4 on an extended . We would consider trading up to a larger .

Boat Specs

Name: Good Enough
Model: Hirondelle MKI
: 23 ft 0 in
Beam: 10 ft 0 in
LWL: 20 ft 0 in
Minimum : 1 ft 3 in
Maximum : 4 ft 0 in
: 50lb Thrust (2013 Yamaha 8hp High Thrust negotiable)
Fresh : (24 Gallons)
: (6 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: (6 Gallons)
Number of cabins: 3
Number of heads: 1

Layout & Accommodations

Setee converts to queen size berth, one starboard forward, and one starboard aft. port aft, port forward. on starboard side with manual foot faucet

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"Good Enough" has been modified from the original design to allow for handicapped sailing and then to make more room in the and . The area was expanded to the port side, converting the port aft berth underneath to . In addition, the well was removed and an adjustable motor bracket was installed on the transom. This expansion allowed for a hardtop with full height bulkhead and door, as well as console and storage. This makes for reasonable in the and cockpit. The removable and opening windows in the hardtop, along with her hatches, allow plenty of airflow in the cabin.

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100AH Dry Cell Bank. 3 Stage / Maintainer. Manual with 3 way Valve and 6 Gallon . Foot Operated Freshwater Sink. Speed and . Uniden . and Hummingbird Finder included, but not installed.

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150 , Fully Battened Main in serviceable condition. Two Winches. Sheet Blocks, Main Traveler and Mainsheet Blocks recently replaced or serviced. hinge steps forward on a new stainless hinge. Standing in good shape. with 20' of chain and 200' of .    

   

   

29-06-2015, 13:43  
Boat: Tinker Traveller...a dozen feet of bluewater awesomeness!
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is negotiable, as the boat is easily trailered long distances.
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Brand: Hirondelle 7M

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These boats are a great family weekender design with full length sleeping berths for five adults, cooking facilities and a small but useful separate heads (toilet). Hirondelles have an outboard motor as auxiliary power, mounted in a well in the centre of the cockpit. The sailing performance of the Hirondelle is excellent and loads of fun for a boat of its size. Comes in 4 versions Mark I to III and the Hirondelle Family version.

Specifications
Make:Hirondelle
Model:7M
Length:23
Builder:Hirondelle (England)
Designer:Chris Hammond / Brian Carvill
Construction:GRP
Build Start:1972
Build End:1983
Number Built:Over 300
Loa:22' 8''
Lwl:20' 0''
Beam:10 ft
Draft:2 ft 6 in
Mast Height:30'
Mfg Accommodations:

Hirondelle 7M MK II (Atlantic)

Hirondelle 7M MK II

I did significant work on this rare classic English catamaran before bringing her up the ICW from Savannah to the Chesapeake Bay. There we meandered northward exploring coves and inlets that most boats could not enter. When we reached the top of the Bay we headed through the C&D Canal, down the Delaware Bay, and back inside from Cape May to Manasquan Inlet. There we headed outside up to and around Sandy Hook. I and my crew of 1-2 spent three comfortable months on our 1,000+ mile journey. There is 5-8” of headroom in both hulls and sitting headroom in the bridgedeck salon (which converts into a double berth).…

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Hirondelle Mk2 Catamaran for sale in Glastonbury United Kingdom

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Make & Model

Hirondelle Mk2 Catamaran

MEASUREMENTS

Description.

1970 GRP 23ft 4-berth Twin Centerboard Cruising Catamaran, Powered by a single 5.5hp Suzuki 4-stroke outboard engine. This boat has just had a massive restoration, a huge amount of work has gone into this boat, a full 3 month restoration to fully bring back to life a fantastic catamaran - this very clean and tidy Hirondelle MK2 This boat would make an ideal weekend get-away or even a small live aboard boat. Recently anti fouled.

1970 GRP 23ft 4-berth Twin Centerboard Cruising Catamaran, Powered by a single 5.5hp Suzuki 4-stroke outboard engine. This boat has just had a massive restoration, a huge amount of work has gone into this boat, a full 3 month restoration to fully bring back to life a fantastic catamaran - this very clean and tidy Hirondelle MK2 This boat would make an ideal weekend get-away or even a small live aboard boat. Recently anti fouled. Lying on hard standing at Glastonbury

Single 5.5hp Suzuki 4-storke outboard engine Fully serviced in 2021 and a few parts replaced, Comes with extra expansion fuel tank

New complete rewire throughout - ALL electrics and cabling are brand new - tin lined marine grade cables throughout (interior and all mast electronics installed/replaced with new). The electrical work took 7 days total! With two marine electricians (Poole based - A J Hartnell) This was the major expense on the boat. It’s cost thousands to replace but it’s now like a new boat. All electrics and cables were ripped out (there were literally just a couple of old cables) every light (including up the mast) replaced with modern navigational LEDs including the anchor, stern and tri-light. New cables through the mast - also marine grade tin lined. So when I say a complete rewire - everything! . So everything below is brand new 2021 installed at the same time: Electronics box built bespoke for new systems. Gang rocker panel + switches for everything. New electrics board and box made bespoke. Battery indicators and voltmeter installed. Isolator switch. New solar panel system - Renogy (top brand). New renogy charge controller. 30amp PWM. Lots of room if you wish new panels to be added. The electricians have left some cables/tails to easily add more panels in future. It was designed to be future proof for upgrade in years to come. New inverter- 1200w. This is for getting 240v from the 12v solar and batteries. 240w power - 240v sockets installed - Can easily charge laptops or phones. USB points installed in cabin. Solar system - Renogy system with 100w panel (charges very fast - can add more panels easily, I don't think you'd need to) Shore power connection RCD/breaker box. 2 leisure batteries. 2x 110ah = plenty for this system. Battery charger (hardwired for shore power charging) LED strip lights inside (both sides). Run from back to front of port and starboard. Wave hand over sensor to power on - very smart! Manual controls also. Fully dimmable. Powerful deck LED bar spot lights - two rear floods and one very powerful flood bar light on the front (all controller from gang rocker panel). Inside touch spot lights. 2 in main cabin middle - 2 in cabin rear. Head has light bars throughout. 16A Shore socket and plug ~ 4 gang fuse board + cables. Nasa Supernova LED all round Tri. Oceanflex Marine Tinned wall cable.

Raymarine Axiom 7inch with down vision (3D mapping and fish finder) top of the range system New Axiom transducer installed. Axiom features are extensive (please google this system) Raymarine 3D down vision with 3d mapping. Awesome top of the range system. Multifunction display with speed, GPS, fish finder, etc. VHF - Cobra radio Compass Tri/Anchor light: Aqua Signal. Hella Marine Stern light.

Mast head LED Lights Deck LED lights with forward facing lighting bar Standing rigging age unknown Decent size deck area Easy to walk around decks Pull up lifting centerboards in each hull Forward bow anchor lockers in each hull Twin lifting rudders New seat cushions Lines and fenders Hull and deck fully repainted Ourboard in outboard well with cover Deck storage lockers Grab rails all around the boat Antifouled

Main sail Furling Genoa They are back from the valet and reconditioning - excellent condition now. Excellent sails according to the sail makers. This cost £598 for the recondition plus some repairs.

Sleeps 4 - 2 in main saloon area, 1 in each side aft berth She has all the sole boards and saloon table (does double as the bed in Saloon area) - This has been restored. She has a small galley. Stove heat plate fitted. She has a sink, with plumbed in drain/seacock valve. Tap in place but not connected to water container at the moment. There are water fill points to fill from outside. Heads with Jabsco sea toilet, sink with outlet. Brand new high quality upholstery. Professionally made. Not cloth - wipable material. Removable and washable. High quality thick zips. The Foam is all brand new 2021! This was not cheap as was bespoke of course. 13 new cushions! The complete boat upholstery - saloon area, berths, and the cockpit outside all throughout! Teak EVGA foam on floor - grey. Boat has been Fully insulated 6mm hard foam throughout. Dampens the sound, Warmer winters and cooler summers. Makes the sound system sound incredible also! Huge difference on making the water quieter when on the water (reduced the lapping a lot) DAB+ system including aftermarket Axiom DAB+ Antenna Powerful Apollo Signature marine 1400w fusion4 channel amplifier - Head unit is a fusion Apollo RA770 top of the range complete with Digital radio - DAB+ head unit and antenna installed, bluetooth and wifi compatible Apollo signature LED range with the remote for this system for the speaker controls + mood lighting. The sound system on this is literally stunning! It's very loud but superb quality if you wish to blast it, or sounds beautiful with classical FM on the new DAB+ system. Bluetooth and wifi enables head unit.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Chris Hammond

Hull Material

Brian Carvill & Assoc. (UK)

ABOUT HIRONDELLE MK2 CATAMARAN

The Hirondelle Mk2 Catamaran is 23 feet long and has a 10 feet beam. This 1970 Petrol Hirondelle Mk2 Catamaran with 6 horsepower. The Hirondelle Mk2 Catamaran is made of grp.

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1977 Hirondelle 7M

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Hirondelle 7M MK II Catamaran For Sale By Owner Location: Matawan, NJ Asking: $11,500 (USD)

S/V Fat Cat is a Atlantic based 1977 Hirondelle 7M catamaran for sale by owner.I did significant work on this rare classic English catamaran before bringing her up the ICW from Savannah to the Chesapeake Bay. There we meandered northward exploring coves and inlets that most boats could not enter. When we reached the top of the Bay we headed through the C&D Canal, down the Delaware Bay, and back inside from Cape May to Manasquan Inlet. There we headed outside up to and around Sandy Hook. I and my crew of 1-2 spent three comfortable months on our 1,000 mile journey. There is 5-8 of headroom in both hulls and sitting headroom in the bridgedeck salon (which converts into a double berth).…

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

  • SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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hirondelle catamaran

The Hirondelle is a fibreglass cruising catamaran, 23 feet (7.0 m) in length, with a beam of 10 feet (3.0 m), and in its standard configuration has 4 or 5 berths. Based on Chris Hammond's 20 ft (6.1 m) 'Meon' cold-moulded/sheet-plywood catamaran of 1967-8, the original design was bought by Brian Carvill in 1969, modified, renamed Hirondelle, and manufactured in fibreglass by Robert Ives Boatbuilders in Christchurch, England.

The boat was marketed as a family weekender with full length sleeping berths for five adults, cooking facilities and a small but useful separate heads (toilet). Hirondelles have an outboard motor as auxiliary power, mounted in a well in the centre of the cockpit. The sailing performance of the Hirondelle was excellent in its day, and is still good for a boat of its size, particularly in Mk I form. Over 300 Hirondelles were sold.

There are four types:

Hirondelle Mk I - In general the Mk I's had a tall rig, with a mast in excess of 30 feet (9.1 m), and a high percentage of the boats were home completed. The interior layout usually comprises two generous single quarter berths, a large convertible double (cum table) on the bridgedeck and a single berth forward on the starboard side. To port in the bow is the heads - most boats were fitted with sea toilets and a small stowaway wash basin. The Mk I boat has twin daggerboards and lifting rudders, and the sail area was 250 sq ft (23 m 2 ) or 330sq ft with the widely used 150% genoa.

Hirondelle Mk II - The important difference between the Hirondelle Mk I and the Mk II was in the rig, with the Mk2 mast being a little under a metre shorter. Some minor interior changes appeared, and the cabin windows became slightly larger with a different shape. In the main the design remained as a safe comfortable family cruiser, with longer distance capability.

Hirondelle Mk III - The major change in the Hirondelle Mk III was the introduction of fixed keels and rudders in place of daggerboards and lifting rudders. Although a greater draught made for less ability to ditch crawl the boat gained in strength and many believe it to be much stiffer under sail. More space was also a good point, and a hinged full size chart table was possible, as was a better galley layout. Water tanks could also be sited in the keels.

Hirondelle Family - The Hirondelle Family was born as a result of a Hirondelle Mk III owner, David Trotter, and the original designer Chris Hammond, modifying the Mk III moulds. The most important differences were a wider beam (about 600mm extra), more freeboard (allowing more comfort in the cabin), the starboard forward berth was removed and replaced by a larger functional galley, the heads became much bigger and even able to sport a shower, the rudders were underslung (enabling "sugar scoop" transoms to be used), and windows were installed over the quarter berths. A major improvement in space was also achieved by the new bridge deck nacelle, which allowed more foot room at the central table.

An Aero Rig was also fitted to some Hirondelle 'Family' boats in place of the conventional Bermuda sloop configuration.

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The Hirondelle A s s o c i a t i o n began back in 1986 but really took off when the hard copy newsletters were introduced in January 1987; they consisted of four editions sent out at the end of February, May, August and November.

Each edition was filled with interesting articles and reports from members, there are many reports from other sources, a current list of known boats and their i n f o r m a tion is also published. The newsletters carried much useful information mainly Hirondelle biased but much is useful to all Multihullers, indeed you do not need to own a Hirondelle just have an interest in the type.

The Association no longer produces hard copy n e w s l e tters primarily these ceased due to the lack of input by Members, we are sure this was due to the busy lives we all lead nowadays.

We have members in Europe, Canada, North America and the UK.

We are sure you will be delighted with your experiences in Hirondelle whether they are sailing in your own area, working on, modifying, rebuilding or anything else you may find to do with her. Should you feel the need to write regarding any such experience we will see to it that your article gets circulated electronically.

There is, as far as we know, only one other medium in the world where you can talk Hirondelle. The Association is about just that "communication regarding Hirondelle with like minded others". The various items to be dealt with insurance, maintenance, sailing instructions, the list goes on.

The other one is the Hirondelle Owners' Community .

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  • Boat REF#  ·  40576
  • Length  ·  7.00m
  • Year  ·  1974
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Multihull
  • Sleeping berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  1 x gasoline 9.9hp, Honda 4stroke (2007)
  • Lying  ·  Neyland, Pembrokeshire

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Builder HIRONDELLE
Lying Neyland, Pembrokeshire
Fuel capacity 15.0 ltr (3.3 USG) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 01/05/2001
Engine 1 x gasoline 9.9hp
Engine make and model Honda 4stroke (2007)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Drive outboard
Prop(s) 3 Blade
Fuel consumption (approx) 1.2 ltr (0.3 USG) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 7 knots
Length 7.00m
LWL 6.10m
Beam 3.05m
Draft Min 0.38m
Draft Max 0.76m
Displacement 2,000kg (4,410.0lbs)
Headroom 1.78m
Storage Ashore

Sloop rigged Kemp Aluminium spars (1974) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (1974)

Reefing mainsail Crusader - roller boom (2005)
Headsail - Furling ()

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 1 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Multihull
Finish Paint finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 5
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 3
Cabin(s) 1
Sink 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)
Sink
Rode
Fenders
Boathook

2 anchors (Danforth & Kedge) 6.00m of chain 10.00m of rode 9.9hp outboard, HONDA, Long shaft (2007)

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
VHF
Depth sounder

Safety Equipment

Life jackets
Swim ladder
Emergency steering

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The Hirondelle 23 is a fast coastal cruiser, capable of much more in the right hands. Anyone used to a monohull of the same length will be amazed at the accomodation and performance that this little cat can provide. A great little fun boat for the Bristol Channel and beyond where speed and shoal draught ability will always be at a premium. She benefits from a brand new and economical motor and with a bit of tlc (cosmetic only) she's ready to go. These boat details are subject to contract.

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A good example of a Mk1 Hirondelle catamaran (the one with the taller rig).I have owned the boat for two seasons, sailed a lot in the first year and added some sails, but sadly this year have only been able to get out on the water once! According to the original brochure she has 5 berths, which must include the table which converts to a good sized double.She has a Honda 4-stroke 8 hp outboard in a well in the cockpit. Inventory includes:ADM Mainsail (2016)New furling Genoa (2018)3 used laminate headsails which I bought for wednesday night racing, including one very useful monster #1 (nearly a code zero!)Recently re-upholstered (see articles from when she was called Catalyst if you have access to facebook group)Super headlining which is light, easy to keep clean, and provides some insulationSpinnakerStorm jibLowrance 3500 plotter (needs a new card)Simrad tiller pilot2 solar panels (about 3 years old)Focus compassNasa Clipper logNasa Target winds speed and direction (needs new cups)Cobra DSC Vhf radioClock and barometerNav lights including tri-colour masthead and anchor lightFire extinguisher, Smoke detector, Bilge pumpFlares (out of date of course)Cabin LED lighting2-burner spirit stove and fuel20 gallon (?) flexible water tankSeparate heads compartment with sea-flush and doorRecent running riggingTools and sparesPlates, cups, cutlery, pans, kettleS/s pulpit, push pit, guard rails, spray dodgers, almost new cockpit cover,cockpit cushions, spinnaker pole, sheet winches, halyard winches, dinghy davits, 20lb main anchor with 10 m chain and 20m warp, 15lb. Kedge anchor and warp, mooring warps and fenders, slab reefing mainsail. Basically she is ready to go wherever you want to take her although after a year of not being used could probably do with a clean.

I anti-fouled her at the beginning of the year (see the last photo, where she has been re-named Korora (NZ little blue penguin) but the growth is pretty fast where she is currently moored on the river Tamar (Plymouth). I have a lift-out booked for the end of October to store her ashore for the winter but she could stay on the current mooring for a while if that suits you better. The Hirondelle is an excellent boat and makes a very good first catamaran or stable cruiser, with a good turn of speed. The daggerboards mean she goes upwind well and the 8hp Honda is very quiet when there is no wind, or useful if the tide is against you. I do have a Blue Peter dinghy which we use to get out to the mooring and this can be included in the sale if you want it.

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