1971 McCurdy & Rhodes Custom Sloop

TIN TIN MAINTENANCE HISTORY:

2017:

• Repaired extensive paint damage to port hull.
• Painted stern.
• Bottom sanded to base, primed and painted.
• Varnished brightwork.
• Max prop removed and checked for true, shaft coupling replaced, cutlass bearings replaced.
• Fuel tanks cleaned, checked for contamination.
• Engine serviced, oil and fuel filters, changed oil, coolant system flushed, new antifreeze, engine oil and transmission fluid samples taken and sent for analysis.
• Ignition switch replaced, rewired ignition start circuit.
• Added fuses to battery charge circuit.
• Replaced grey water pump.
• Secured Webasto exhaust ducting.
• New propane tank.
• Changed engine/oil filter and sample sent for analysis.
• Sails surveyed and graded, minor repairs.
• Replaced water temperature and oil pressure gauges.

2018:

• Bottom painted.
• Rudder shaft packing replaced to eliminate excessive leaking.
• Repairs to bimini and Dodger.
• Changed engine oil/filter.
• Lubed winches.
• Rigging turnbuckles cleaned and lubricated.
• Rigging checked and tuned.

2019:

• Purchased spade anchor, S120, S/N 588.
• New B&G Zeus3 9 multifunction display installed.
• Bottom paint touched up.
• Replaced missing washdown adapter.
• Changed engine oil/filter.

2020:

• Wabasto air intake cover missing, located, reinstalled properly.
• Added hand straps to sail cover, modified helm cover for better fit.
• Heat exchanger pressure checked, O-rings replaced, shutoff valve added.
• Changed engine oil/filter.

2021:

• Cooling system repair.
• Navtec hydraulic backstage adjuster serviced, replaced pressure gauge.
• Repaired small, old ding in keel bottom, bottom painted.
• New Genoa car slides, portside.
• Changed engine oil/filter.

2022:

• Repaired bow nav lights.
• Replaced stern nav light.
• Touch up bottom paint.
• New primary Racor 500 fuel separator/filter.
• Change engine oil/filter.
• New Beta Marine key set.

2023:

• Prep and paint deck where needed.
• New holding tank pump, system leak checked.
• Ignition switch replaced.
• Replaced broken parts on windlass.
• Repaired engine shutoff circuit.
• Bottom prepped and painted.
• Brightwork prepped and varnished.
• Changed engine/oil filter.

2024:

• New aft solar vent (in progress).
• New electronics to allow additional inputs to multi function display (in progress).

HULL & DECK:

• TIN TIN has a strong aluminum hull with longitudinal aluminum flat bar stringers welded intermittently with heavier transverse side and web framing at bilges.
• Forward on the bow is a large rope locker with access to interior vee berth via hinged teak doors.
• 2011 Awlgrip/Awlcraft "Carinthia Blue" painted topsides with white boot strip.
• 2011 Awlgrip/Awlcraft "Whisper Gray" painted decks.
• 2012 new epoxy bottom.
• 2011 three Bomar hatches.
• Welded toerail.
• Cast aluminum cleats.
• 2011 S/S wire lifelines (double throughout).
• 2011 7 S/S opening ports.
• 2011 handheld fresh water hot/cold pressured shower in cockpit.

TANKAGE:

Fuel: 110 gallons - aluminum.

Water: 175 gallons - aluminum.

Holding: size unknown, new holding tank macerator pump, 2023.

ENGINE & MECHANICAL:

• 2006 Beta Marine 50 hp diesel.
• Approximately 500 hours.
• Edson single lever S/S control handle with Morse cables.
• 16" 3 blade MaxProp folding propeller.
• 2011 two Johnson 2200 GPH submersible and Jabsco utility bilge pumps.
• 2011 Johnson pump super float switch.
• 2011 Jabsco Rule air pressure switch.
• 2011 two Whale & Edson hand operated emergency bilge pumps.

ELECTRICAL:

• The entire electrical system was replaced in 2011.
• 2011 New Blue Seas electrical panel.
• 2011 All wiring replaced with copper wire and cable.
• Two banks of 2-6V Lifeline batteries for 12V DC system.
• 12V Lifeline battery for engine.
• 100 amp Beta 12V DC alternator.
• All interior/exterior lighting is Imtra LED lighting.
• Lewmar 12V DC anchor windlass with wireless remote.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

• TIN TIN's is a very attractive vessel featuring white bulkheads with raised paneling, ash teak overhead and fine joinery throughout.
• TIN TIN's entire interior was removed/gutted and replaced new at Warren Pond Boatworks in South Berwick, ME.
• The interior is well set up for family cruising or offshore racing.
• There are several sea berths, a large head, functional galley, full navigation station and a private stateroom with vee berth forward.
• Plenty of storage is found throughout the vessel's interior.
• 2011 Webasto diesel heating system.
• 2011 High density foam/Sunbrella and Ultraleather covered upholstery.
• 2012 custom Warren Pond Boatworks salon table.

HEAD:

• The head is located in the most aft section of the portside of the interior.
• There is a large vanity area with mirror and sink outboard.
• Head is located in the aftermost part.
• 2011 Raritan electric flush head (fresh or salt).
• 2011 Jabsco 12V DC pump.
• 2011 SeaLand system holding tank.

GALLEY:

• The galley is located forward of the head on the portside of vessel.
• 2011 Force 10 three burner propane stove/oven.
• 2011 Sea Frost marine refrigeration.
• 2011 Trident Marine LP gas detection system.
• 2011 Hot and cold pressurized fresh water system.
• 2011 S/S sink.

MAIN SALON:

• Main salon is located mid ship.
• 2012 Warren Pond Boatworks custom table.
• 2011 Upper pilot berths on port and starboard side; both have cushioned Lee boards.
• 2011 Settees port and starboard.

FORWARD CABIN:

• Private stateroom with vee berth and vanity/sink is located forward of main salon.
• Cabinets, hanging lockers, and sliding drawers for ample storage.
• Vanity with fresh water pressurized hot/cold sink.

NAVIGATION STATION:

• The nav station is located across from the galley and forward of the quarter berth with lee board.
• There is a custom "Thomas Moser" swivel chair that faces aft and a desk.
• Outboard is the full electrical panel.

ELECTRONICS:

• All electronics are 2011 unless otherwise noted.
• ICOM 604 VHF at nav station and pedestal.
• B&G Broadband Radar at pedestal.
• 2019 B&G Zeus3 9" Chartplotter/GPS multifunction display.
• B&G AIS-B.
• NKE depth.
• 2012 USB port for nav instruments at nav station.
• NKE gyropilot controls.
• Lecomble & Schmitt RV2 hydraulic autopilot at nav station and pedestal.
• 2 NKE performance display at companionway.
• NKE wind, speed, depth at companionway.
• 2012 Ultrasonic speedo paddlewheel.
• 2012 NKE & B&G electronics all integrated.
• 2013 Navico/B&G AIS-B.

SAILS & RIGGING:

• TIN TIN has a large and powerful carbon rig which makes her stand out against most any racer/cruiser of her size.
• She was optimized for short-handed performance in the typical wind conditions of New England and Long Island Sound.
• Replacement of her original aluminum rig with a Hall carbon mast resulted in shedding nearly 1000 pounds aloft and the ability to use smaller headsails.

RIGGING:

• 2002 Hall carbon fiber triple-spreader main mast.
• 2011 Hall aluminum boom with internal outhaul, three reefs and dedicated spinlock XTC clutches.
• 2011 Hall boom vang.
• 2011 Custom G10 step mast.
• 2011 rod standing rigging.
• 2011 Harken mainsheet traveler.
• 2011 aluminum genoa tracks.
• 2011 all new running rigging.
• 2011 three Spinlock XTC triple mast mounted halyard clutches.
• 2011 one Spinlock XTC single mast mounted halyard clutch.
• 2012 carbon fiber retractable whisker pole (15-24').
• 2012 Harken spinnaker pole car and toggle.
• 2013 all stainless hardware rebedded.
• 2011 Navtec hydraulic adjustable backstay trimmer.
• 2011 Edson radar mast.
• 2011 Harken headsail roller furling system.

WINCHES:

• 2013 two Harken 70 S.T. primaries.
• 2013 one Harken 44 S.T. reef.
• 2011 two Harken 46 secondaries.
• 2011 two Harken 46 at mast.

SAILS:

• 2012 UK Technora carbon fiber full battened Ulmer Kolius mainsail with Dutchman System (stronger and durable).
• 2012 UK Technora 92% carbon fiber jib, Ulmer Kolius.
• Also available 2012 Ulmer Kolius #3 jib; 2012 Doyle cruising Hydranet #2 genoa; 2012 Ulmer Kolius #1 genoa, 135%.
• 2012 Doyle HydraNet inner forestay sail.
• 2012 one North asymmetrical sail with ATN sock.

CANVAS:

• 2012 Sunbrella fairclough helm cover.
• 2013 Sunbrella fairclough boat cover and frame.
• 2013 fairclough bimini.
• 2011 Dodger.

COMMENTS: TIN TIN is a custom boat fitted with the best equipment available and ready to race or cruise offshore. Her previous owner undertook a massive and comprehensive open checkbook refit/rebuild at Warren Pond Boatworks, Maine, from 2/2009-6/2011 and which then continued at Dutch Wharf, Branford, CT, during winter 2012/2013. During this refit, nothing was left untouched. All electrical, plumbing, mechanical, heating, refrigeration, lighting, sanitation, electronics, pulpits and stanchions, sail inventory, rig rigging, winches, hardware, exterior teak and cosmetics were replaced. She was stripped down to bare hull and her entire interior gutted and a custom "wooden yacht interior" installed. Her refit process was thoroughly documented. She is set up for short-handed or crewed competitive racing with her tall carbon rig and impressive sail inventory. She has an impeccable McCurdy Rhodes/Paul Luke pedigree. Those who view her will not only be impressed by her pristine condition, but will recognize her as a near sistership to the famous ocean racer, CARINA. Commissioned in 1970 shortly after CARINA, she is 18" shorter with a similar waterline but fitted out to be more easily raced or cruised short-handed and in greater comfort. Her IRC, OOR and PHRF ratings make her highly competitive.

COMMENTS FROM FORMER CREW MEMBER (1971-1975) WES OLIVER - WHEN VESSEL WAS NAMED "ZEST": "I crewed aboard Zest from when she was new in 1971 until her owner, Irving Pratt died in 1975. I lost track of her in the early 80's and so am pleased to find your current listing. I found these 2 photos by Norman Fortier in my collection and thought you might enjoy them. Note "triple slotting" (tall boy staysail + genoa staysail). I think in Buzzard's Bay, maybe on a NYYC cruise in 1974?

I did the 1972 and 1974 Bermuda Races in her with her designer, Jim McCurdy as my watch captain. '72 was a tough race (blew over 50 k for 18 hours!). I'd sail anywhere in that boat! The refit makes her look a lot less "industrial" than the boat I knew."

Potential purchasers should assume that items on the vessel at the time of viewing, but not specifically listed on this specification sheet, are not included with the sale of the yacht. These specifications are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Specifications are provided for information purposes. Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel subject to sale, price and inventory changes, and withdrawal from market without notice.

Mechanical Disclaimer: Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meter. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise, and major overhauls as well as ALL other representations noted on the listing.

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