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TORTUGA, a classic 1936 raised-deck cruiser, has been extensively upgraded and rebuilt by her current owner since 2007. She was originally built by the Nunes Brothers Boat and Ways Co. in Sausalito, California, sailed many years in San Francisco Bay, and in 2002 she was transported to Maine. Her current owner purchased her in 2007 and from that time to the present, he has diligently brought her up to her good health by replacing/rebuilding her oak frames, part of the forward keel, installing planks when needed, caulking the entire hull, repowering from gas to diesel, and rebuilding her wheelhouse along with the decks. He knows her systems thoroughly and does her paint and varnish annually. She truly is an American classic who found a good owner. She is a gentle coastal yacht that has been meticulously cared for. Below is a galley, two berths, an enclosed head, and above is 360 degrees of visibility in her upper cabin. With her 2011 Volvo Penta diesel, she glides through coastal waters in style! If you are in the market for a distinctive piece of American history on the water, she may be the boat for you.

Construction

Oak frames (mix of steam-bent and laminated), oak stem and stern post, Douglas fir keel, 7/8″ Douglas fir planking. The boat was originally fastened with wrought-iron boat nails. Below the waterline, iron nails removed and refastened with bronze screws. Starting 10″ above the waterline, the hull has been refastened with stainless steel screws as repairs have been made. Foredeck is fiberglassed. Side and aft decks rebuilt and epoxy fiberglassed in 2014. Cabin top fiberglass over marine plywood, 2014. New mahogany over Douglas fir cabin house, 2014. All below waterline thru-hull fittings are Groco thru-hulls and seacocks, 2011.

Engine

2011 Volvo-Penta diesel, Model D2-40, 40HP with 305 hours. 2.63:1 transmission. 1 3/8″ Aquamet 20 shaft swinging a 3-blade bronze 20″ propeller pitched to 13.3″. Mechanical steering with single-lever controls. Two Moeller 20-gallon polyethylene fuel tanks, two Racor 500 MA fuel filters–2011.

Access to the engine is through two large hatches in wheelhouse. From 2007 – 2011, the compartment was completely rebuilt, including new frames, floors, engine beds. 1-2″ of Soundown foam on all sides and above engine. Fiberglass pan under engine. Fiberglass/epoxy main battery box, waterlift muffler, and engine blower fan. Fixed automatic Fireboy fire extinguisher with engine shut-down relay.

Speed

Cruise: 6 knots @ 1500 RPMs using 1/3 GPH, 7 knots @2050 RPMs using 2/3 GPH
Top speed: 9 knots @ 3200 RPMs

Tanks

Fuel: 40 gallons in two polyethylene tanks
Water: 26-gallon bladder
Holding: 9-gallon polyethylene tank

Electrical

1000 MCA start battery, new 2020, two Grp 27 deep-cycle house batteries, new 2020 with battery switches. Start and house banks are interconnected with a Blue Sea 120-amp automatic charging relay. Circuit breaker panel with separate breaker for windlass. Two 50-watt solar panels on cabintop with Victron 75/15 smartsolar MPPT charge controller.

Accommodations

Sleeps two. Starting forward is the anchor locker with chain and rode, with the holding tank. Next is the enclosed head with sink and Skipper toilet with foot pump. An opening hatch is above. Next aft are two lockers–to port with shelves and to starboard for hanging items. Two 6’8″ settees/berths, port and starboard with light green Sunbrella upholstered cushions. Storage lockers under starboard settee. Water tank and pump under port settee. At the aft end of the cabin is the galley with an Origo 2-burner alcohol stove, bronze sink with single lever faucet with hot and cold pressure water, Dometic top-loading refrigerated cooler, and separate counter to starboard. Several shelves, drawers and lockers. All plumbing was replaced in 2011. Eight opening bronze ports, a butterfly cabintop hatch, and LED light fixtures in the cabin provide good lighting and ventilation. The sole is painted Douglas fir, ceiling is white providing a bright cabin with 6’1″ headroom.

Up into wheelhouse are varnished mahogany cabin sides with varnished Douglas fir T&G sole. Overhead is gloss white painted Douglas fir beadboard on laminated cabin top beams with varnished mahogany trim. Nineteen safety glass windows (9 opening) for very good visibility and air. A Webasto diesel fired heater (2014) warms the interior. There are two custom hinged tables and an aft cushioned settee. Helm is to port with a mahogany pedestal with bronze & teak wheel. Engine gauges and windlass control in custom mahogany panel.

On the foredeck is the Lewmar electric windlass, with an attached 22-lb. Delta anchor to 120′ of 1/4″ chain with 200′ of 1/2″ nylon rode. A centerline mast is just forward of the windshield with an all-around white light that doubles as the anchor light. On wheelhouse roof are bronze side lights mounted on varnished name boards.

Equipment

Navigation
VHF Radio, Standard Horizon with new (2021) antenna
Apelco Depthsounder
Gimballed compass mounted in mahogany box on bridgedeck
Chartplotter

General

Two Rule 1100 gph electric bilge pumps
One Rule 4000 gph electric bilge pump with its own float switch
Spare Rule 1100 gph pump in a locker
PFDs
Flares
Placards

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