WESTERNMAN
— A True Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter —

BASE SPECIFICATION: 51 FOOT CUTTER


GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This cutter is built by Covey Island Boatworks using composite wood/epoxy methods to a design by Nigel Irens Design. Construction is to the highest standards throughout. The specification below is for a complete, 'ready for sea' base boat. Owners are welcome to request modifications to this specification to better suit their particular requirements.

DIMENSIONS: LENGTH: 51' 4" (on deck)
BEAM: 14' 0"
DRAFT: 7' 9"
DISPLACEMENT: 66,500 lbs.

CONSTRUCTION: All structural wood is kiln-dried BC Douglas Fir ( below 15% moisture ), no. 1 grade and is sealed, laminated and sheathed with 2-part marine epoxy.


PLANKING: 1 3/4" strip plank
SHEATHING: 3 layers of 4 ounce Xynole cloth set in epoxy.
FRAMES: 3" sided x 2 1/2" moulded, 16" on centre.
SHEER CLAMP: 6" sided x 4 1/2" moulded
BACKBONE (KEEL): 12" sided x 7.5" moulded
FLOORS: 2 1/2" sided
SOLE FRAME: 1 1/2" X 3" at 16" on centre
DECK BEAMS : 3" sided X 4" moulded, 24" on centre
DECK LAYUP: Laid 3/4" thick Douglas Fir vertical grain decking over
1 layer 4 ounce Xynole cloth set in epoxy over
1 layer 3/4" thick Douglas Fir plywood over
3/4" thick x 2 1/2" wide T&G Pine
COCKPIT WELL: 1 layer 4 ounce Xynole cloth set in epoxy over
1 layer 3/4" Douglas Fir plywood
Note : Cockpit seat backs to be vertical t&g v-groove Mahogany
BALLAST: External casting of 28,500 pounds cast lead.

FINISH: Owners are invited to discuss preferences for their cutter.
EXTERIOR:
Hull painted to Owner's choice of pale colour in 2 part polyurethane paint.
(Note: dark colours also available as an extra )
Exterior mahogany rail cap, hatches, trim and spars bright finished w/ choice of 3 coats of Norwegian Varnishing Oil or 3 coats of Varnish
Decks are left unfinished, except for seal coat of Norwegian Oil
INTERIOR:
All interior trim, joinery, bulkheads, etc. are of Nova Scotia pine, with soles of Nova Scotia Ash, varnish finish
Hull to be painted and sealed above bunks w/ pine
Interior finished in oil or paint as per owners specification.
Countertops are finished in 'Corian'.

STEERING: Wheel with 'Edson' worm steerer

POWER/DRIVE: 'Perkins' 4-236 80 h.p. diesel w/ 3:1 reduction gear
Flex mounts and coupling
Heat exchanger cooled with wet exhaust
Single lever 'Morse' control in cockpit
1 1/2" diameter type 316 stainless steel shafting
Wet stern tube with outside cutless bearing and inside, drip free stuffing box
25" diameter 3 blade, feathering J-prop
Engine room sound insulated and independantly ventilated w/ 12 v. blower

>FUEL: 150 Imp. gal. in 2 stainless steel tanks
Neoprene fill, supply, return and vent lines
1 - 'Racor' FG900 water separator/fuel filter

ELECTRICAL: 2 - 'Surrette' deep cycle 12 volt batteries
1 - 'Surrette' engine start battery
1 - 'Guest' 4 way selector switch
1 - 30 amp, 20 circuit 12 volt distribution panel w/ condition & load indicators
1 - 30 amp, 8 circuit electronics 12 volt distribution panel
All wire is marine grade, neoprene covered, tinned copper
Running lights to International Regulations
Mast head tri-colour / anchor light
8 - Brass dome type cabin lights
8 - Brass bunk lights
1 - 'Aqua Signal' chart light
1 - Vapour tight light in engine room

PLUMBING: 180 Imp. gal. stainless steel fresh water tank
50 Imp. gal. stainless steel holding tank
Manual fresh water pumps at heads and galley sinks
Manual raw water pump at galley sink
Galley & head sinks stainless steel
Pressure hot & cold water to galley sink and shower
Heat exchanger type hot water heater
2 - 'Blake' LaVac marine toilets; aft head with "Y" valve to holding tank or overboard, fwd. head o'board discharge only
Raw water supply inlet via 1 1/2" thru hull w/sea cock & strainer to manifold
'Whale' plumbing fixtures and piping

OPENINGS: 1 - opening Mahogany skylight over main saloon
Mahogany companionway slider and doors ( offshore drop boards supplied )
1 - opening Mahogany fore deck hatch
4 - cowl vents

CABIN FITTINGS: 'Tasco' 3 burner propane Galley Range
Ice box w/ stainless steel liner and Sea Frost BD3 refrigeration
4 - Gimballed brass oil lamps
All cabinet hardware to be brass/bronze ( hinges, knobs, latches, etc.)
Countertops in 'Corian'
Cushions with Ticking

DECK FITTINGS: 6 - Glass deck prisms
1 - Black Locust or Oak bit at bow to carry bowsprit
2 - Black Locust or Oak samson posts at stern quarters
Bits, cleats, fairleads, etc. as per rig/layout
Bronze Simpson Lawrence 'Sprint' 3000 electric anchor windlass
Patent jiber on main sheet
14 Stainless steel stantions and cord life lines

RIG: Laminated, hollow Douglas Fir pole mast, boom, gaff and bowsprit
Stainless steel mast fittings
Galvanized standing rigging parcelled and served w/ deadeyes
3 strand low stretch Dacron running rigging
Bronze 'Lewmar' reefing / topsail sheet winch at mast
4 bronze 'Lewmar' primary sheet winches at cockpit
1/2 bronze rod belaying pins

SAILS: Main, staysail, working jib, spitfire jib, jib headed topsail.
By 'Spargo' of Falmouth, U.K.

GROUND TACKLE: 50 fathoms 1/2" galvanized chain
50 fathoms 3/4" nylon rode
75 pound plow CQR type anchor
Stainless steel anchor roller at stem
Stainless steel chain brake
Bow chain locker to be high density poly lined
Strips on deck for anchor chain chafe

SAFETY: 2 - 'Rule' 3700 12 volt bilge pumps
1 - 'Whale' "Gusher 30" manual bilge pump
2 - 5 pound type ABC fire extinguishers
1 - Automatic engine room fire extinguisher system
1 - Automatic fume detector/propane shut off system

PRICE: $ 1,100,000. CDN. ( Approx. £448,000.G.B. or $825,000.U.S. ) As detailed above, at May, 2004.

LAUNCH/COMMISSION: Includes trucking, insurance, labour to launch, rig, commission and sea- trial; $7,400. CDN.

CONTACT: John R. Steele, WesternmaN Design / Covey Island Boatworks,
2 River Road, Petite Riviere, Nova Scotia, Canada B0J 2P0
Phone: (902) 688-2843, Fax (902) 688-2591
manager@coveyisland.com

OPTIONS

Please note: This is a semi custom vessel, built on order.
Owner's input to the layout and final specifiaction is welcomed.
The layout, finish and equipment may all be altered.
Pricing for options below supplied on request.

• Layout above and below decks
• Dark hull colours
• Alternate woods for the interior joinery, doors and trim, etc.
• Interior / exterior finish
• Tiller steering
• Dodgers, awnings, winter covers
• Choice of auxiliary engine
• Alternate propeller
• Additional, alternate ground tackle
• Life Raft
• Safety equipment
• Refrigeration up grade
• Cabin AC / heating system(s)/ Fireplace
• Electrical upgrade
• Electronics
• Stereo
• Plumbing upgrade, water maker
• Sail inventory, alternate sailmaker
• Rigging, blocks up grade
• Upholstery
• Galley Kit
• Linens, bedding
• Fancy ropework, leathering, carving, etc.
• Dinghy
• Offshore delivery

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