Sailing the boat various events

Ex- steamship now in online auction. Anyone can bid until June 19, 2023 The UNION IV is an extraordinary boat with a rich history and unique features. At 136 years old, she is a unique sight on the water and ashore. This boat has had several functions during her long life. Originally, the UNION IV was used as a steam turntable, equipped with a powerful 150 hp triple compound steam engine. Later she was converted to a turntable vessel with a crude oil glow head engine (ABC 60 hp) and then as a motor freighter on a fixed route with the same engine. In her next phase, she served as a motor freighter in free navigation, equipped with a 120 hp Moës diesel engine. Then the boat was transformed into a church ship sailing through Flanders, powered by a GM Detroit diesel engine of 165 hp. Finally, the UNION IV became a sailing monument, a combination living and working boat, powered by a 200-hp ABC 3MDX diesel engine. The boat has a teardrop-built hull, making her very fast and easy to maneuver. Her sailing characteristics are remarkable, as she always starts without problems and sails smoothly. She listens well to the steering system and can sail in reverse almost as fast as forward. The vessel has little propeller action in reverse. In addition, the UNION IV has a very distinctive sound, which makes her extra recognizable. The vessel is beautifully finished with many ornate details, and the riveted mast tube with the hoisting mast and two booms always attracts many spectators. One of the most memorable moments with the UNION IV is its restoration. With great pleasure the mast tube, mast, booms, the installation of the ABC engine and the new wheelhouse were restored. In addition, the events the boat sailed to have also been highlights. Sailing the boat to various events, surrounded by nice people and with everything on board, was a great experience. The boat always attracted a lot of interest and admiration. Today, the owner still enjoys life on board every day, in the midst of nature yet close to the city. With the sale of the boat comes also the transferable permanent mooring with all amenities. This includes natural gas, electricity (380V, 3x25A), water, a sewage connection, an 18m² Azobe decking, a 120m² garden, a terrace and a luxury guest house. These additional amenities may affect the price of the boat. The UNION IV is in very good condition and was last taken out of the water for maintenance in 2017. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This boat is sold under general and special auction conditions. This is a public auction so the purchase cannot be returned based on the legal right of withdrawal. Mooring is included. General Steering system: and joystick Engine, electrics, water Power: 650 RPM Measuring instruments: Rudder indicator / Depth gauge / Various engine alarms. Other: The ABC is a so-called slow runner maximum 650 RPM (weighs 6000 kg.) see you tube Martijn Schuitemaker start ABC marine engine Further 12 volt DC / 24 volt DC 230 volt AC and 400 AV volt power available.

The Nautor's Swan 82 FD /"Grey Goose/" has been built for two defined missions. One is a luxurious and short handed family cruising with performance but without any stress on deck. The second mission is competitive racing in all conditions inshore as well as offshore and even transatlantic racing. She is not a pure race boat even more. She demonstrates the natural Swan DNA by accomplishing both missions perfectly, being comfortable, seaworthy, and very fast. She has proven her outstanding performance in several racing events and numerous family holidays cruises. Even if she seems to be quite racing oriented in some aspects, Grey Goose has spent roughly 85% of the owners sailing time in Family Cruising mode. An extensive upgrade program of several hundred thousand Euros in Winter 2008 added a lot of value to the boat. Complete retrofit to Futures Fibres PBO standing rigging combined with fitting a carbon fibre head stay foil represents a total weight saving of 300kg out of the rig. Consequently, fitting a new high-performance racing T-keel designed by Frers brought down the centre of gravity and dramatically improved acceleration, pointing angles and slot keeping. The sail wardrobe is complete both for racing and for Cruising. Grey Goose is undoubtedly in outstanding mint conditions. Although many upgrades came out of racing needs most of them to enlarge, the fun factor in Cruising like minor pitching, fast acceleration, and direct steering. In the summer of 2012, Grey Goose underwent a second extensive refit. This included upgrading the standing rigging to Southern Spars EC6 continuous carbon rigging, painting the hull topsides and aft cockpit, upgrading to VSAT satellite communications, a new generator, as well as many other upgrades and improvements. Her owner has rigorously maintained grey Goose to keep pace with the numerous technological advancements in luxury yacht construction since her launch. This gives her a modern, contemporary feel, comparable to the latest generation of Swan yachts. In the winter/spring of 2016, a new Hall Spars high modulus carbon fibre mast (exact dimensions as her original mast) has been installed with four low profile spreaders, giving more strength and reducing weight by approx. Another 350 kg and use of halyards slots. EC6 standing rigging (2012) checked. The new mast has made a considerable improvement in upwind and overall performance. In September 2017, her mast was stepped down for the five-year service of the EC6 rigging and fully serviced. Winter period 2017/18; primary generator service (5000 hrs.) and 2/18 haul-out for new antifouling.

This Nautor's Swan 82 FD /"Grey Goose/" is the perfect combination of performance cruising, easy and safe boat handling with a shorthanded crew and blue water sailing capability. While mostly being used as a fast cruiser, Grey Goose can be easily converted to an aggressive Maxi Cruiser Racer and perform in any race, inshore and offshore. As the current owner is very competitive, he started to improve Grey Goose soon after participating in his first Transatlantic and Swan Maxi regattas. German Frers, the designer of the Swan 82, was tasked to design a new keel, which brought down the center of gravity, improved acceleration, pointing angles and slot keeping dramatically, balancing the boat perfectly in the water. A new rudder was fitted, and the hull was faired with long boards to have the perfect hydrodynamics. The rod rigging was replaced by Future Fibres PBO, standing rigging, which has been replaced by EC6standing rigging in 2012. In 2016 a new Hall Spars high modulus carbon fibre mast (same dimensions as her original mast) has been installed with four low profile spreaders, giving more strength and reducing weight by approx. another 350 kg. Increasing the righting moment significantly, the new mast has made a considerable improvement in upwind and overall performance. To improve safety and performance, the new mast was fitted with easy to operate halyard locks for all headsails and the Main. In September 2017 her mast was stepped down for the 5 year service of the EC6 rigging and fully serviced. The sail wardrobe has been designed and developed in close cooperation between the North Lofts in Spain and the UK, taking advantage of the deep knowledge of the sailmakers sailing on board. Grey Goose is now a totally different boat, outperforming any other Swan 82 ever built. She demonstrates the real Swan DNA by accomplishing her missions in a perfect manner being comfortable, sea worthy and very fast. She has proven her outstanding performance in several racing events and in numerous family holidays cruises. Grey Goose is undoubtedly in outstanding mint conditions. Although many upgrades were made to improve the performance, most of them enlarge the fun factor as well in cruising like less pitching, fast acceleration and direct steering. At the end of the 2012 season, Grey Goose underwent a second extensive refit at Hinckley Yachts, Portsmouth, RI/USA. This included upgrading the standing rigging to Southern Spars EC6 continuous carbon rigging, painting the hull topsides and aft cockpit, upgrading to VSAT satellite communications, a new, fuel saving generator, as well as many other significant upgrades and improvements, including the interior, the audio- and entertainment and navigation systems. Grey Goose has been rigorously maintained by her owner to keep pace with the numerous technological advancements in luxury yacht construction since her launch. Outdated equipment has been replaced and only top of the line gear has been fitted. This gives her a modern, contemporary feel, comparable to the very latest generation of Swan yachts. Grey Goose has always been maintained by a highly professional, experienced and dedicated crew, insuring that she was always ready to take her whenever the owner wanted to sail. Her safety equipment has been updated this season, new life rafts, have been bought. There are several EPIRBS on board as well as Personal EPIRBS and PLB’s for a full racing crew, as the owner never compromises on safety. The boat comes with a 40Ft Container with workshop and storage capacity, a matching 30ft Dariel Tender with 600HP Mercury outboard engines can be purchased separately.

Very good condition, ready for new owner to enjoy General Other: Sails Jibs 1 x Jib 1 (2018) – 34 m2, 85%, Carbon Technora 1 x Jib 2  (2015) – 31 m2, 60%,  polyester 1 x Jib 3 (2015) – 25 m2, 70%, polyester 1 x Jib 5 (2015) – 15 m2, 100%,  Dacron 1 x Code 0, 70 m2 with furler, 90%, taffetta (2015) 1 x stay sail and wind seeker, nylon (2018), 95%, with Lufftech furler, closed loop sheet 1 Storm Jib – 5 m2, 100%, Dacron  Mainsails 1 x 40 m2, Carbon Technora for racing (2018), 85% 1 x 36 m2, laminated for cruising (2018), 50% 1 x storm main sail, 12 m2, Dacron (2015), 100%  Asymmetric Sails 1 x A2 113 m2, nylon (2018), 90% 1 x A1 108 m2, nylon (2018), 90% 1 x A 1.5 116 m2, nylon (2015), with funnel, 100% 1 x A0 70 m2, ZL02 (2018), with Scamo furler, closed loop sheet, antitorsion cable, 95%% 1 x A0 65 m2, ZL02 (2018), with Karver furler, closed loop sheet, antitorsion cable, 90% Accommodations Sleeps 6 2 cabins  with double berth 2,00 m / 6’7’’ long, mattresses with removable fabric covers, 1 large port opening into the cockpit per cabin, 2 fabric hanging lockers in each cabin, complete access to engine compartment, access to battery switches, cabin doors of the same fabric as the hanging lockers, holding tank. 2 x antirolling sheets Mattresses for cruising (grey) and additional light weight mattresses for racing mode (black)  Head at bow with shower, sink and toilet. 1 x 100l holding water fabric tank Table with folding leaves + fabric made folder 2 bench seats with back rest 2,00 m / 6’7’’ long, Storage under bench seats and behind back rests Fixed ports along coachroof 1 opening deck hatch Cushions and back rests have removable covers - Sunbrella Taupe Removable floorboards Watertank 100L under saloon seating Chart table to port with storage within desk Panel for mounting electronics, designed to be compatible with a laptop and tablet computers 2 x ergonomic seats for racing mode Hot and cold running water Galley L-galley to starboard Storage with countertop Stainless steel sink Pressurised cold water tap Seawater foot pump Storage for flatware and rubbish bag mount Fixed port above galley Fridge/coolbox 60L 1 burner stove with oven Electrics USB plug 220V socket Electrical panel for “Offshore” use 12 V plug Voltmeter for house battery bank Tricolour LED navigation lights on masthead. 1 x Battery 75Ah for engine 4 x Battery groups 120 A/h (total 480 A/h house group) – new 2019 1 x Hydrogenerator Watt&Sea 600 W with two propeller sizes. 1X Solar panel 50W – new 2019 1 x Water Heater 1 x Fridge 12 V 1 x Shore Power connector 1 x Battery monitor display Deck and Cockpit Mainsail traveller track on cockpit floor Harken deck hardware Line jammers on coachroof for halyards and control lines 2 turning blocks for genoa sheets 2 tracks for genoa lead cars on sidedecks Chainplates for shrouds on side of hull and for backstay Deck Step for mast with blocks Handrails on coachroof Swimming ladder Tiller steering 2x Pockets in cockpit for storage Winch handles Hiking protection 2 x winches Harken Performa 46 2 x winches Harken Quattro Performa 40.2 1 x additional pad eye for wind seeker and stay sail 2 mooring cleats without fairleads aft (on deck edge) and 2 forward (on deck edge) Anchor locker Rigging Deck-stepped mast, 2 levels of pushing spreaders - 19/20 fractional Stainless steel Dyform® shrouds Adjustable backstay with returns to each helm Forestay with hardware for hanked-on sail 2 x Carbon bow sprit for asymmetric configuration (1 length 70 cm for IRC, one 110 cm optimized for ORC certificate) Rigid boom vang. Lazy bag for cruising Lazy bag for racing Running rigging All sheets are in Dyneema and have been renovated in 2018 by Armare. 2 x halyards for asymmetric sails + Tylaska 1 x halyard for head sail + Tylaska – new 2019 (Gottifredi Maffioli) 1 x halyard for stay sail + Tylaska 1 2:1 halyard for main sail with Tylaska block (new 2019). Ubi Maior block for spare 1 x back stay 2 x sheets for gennaker + Tylaska 2 x sheets for A0/C0 + Tylaska 2 x sheets for stay sail 2 x sheets for barbers + blocks 1 x sheet to be used as uncontrolled jibe preventer Engine Diesel engine Yanmar 3YM20C - 21 HP Saildrive SD20 transmission 125 A alternator 2-blade folding propeller Flex-o-Fold Electronics and Navigational Gear 4 x B&G TRITON 4 1 multifunction display 2 x B&G Maxi displays at mast 1 x B&G ZEUS T7 GPS multifunction with WIFI router at the cartography table 1 x ASTRA multifunction display in the cockpit with cartography and boat performance analysis, useful for routing without getting down to the cartography table 1 x PC with Windows 1 x wifi keyboard for the PC 1 x B&G AC42 autopilot (hydraulic) 1 x B&G Autopilot remote controller 1 x BG AIS 400 transponder 1 X SIMRAD VHF RS12 1 x satellite phone IRIDIUM 9555 with USB cable and external antenna 1 x wifi antenna with international SIM card to access internet when sailing near the coast 1 x Radar B&G 4G Safety Fire extinguisher Fenders Liferaft  Plastimo Offshore 4 person, more than 24 hours 1 x lifejacket Spinlock with automatic firing system 3 x lifejacket Marinepool with automatic firing system Various torches, also waterproof Manual water evacuation pump Additional electric bilge pump with 3m length pipe EPIRB (new 2019) Emergency and safety tools without limits from coast 1 x Personal AIS 1 x Personal PLB (new 2019) Additional Italian flag. 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Very good condition, ready for new owner to enjoy Algemeen Overig: Sails Jibs 1 x Jib 1 (2018) – 34 m2, 85%, Carbon Technora 1 x Jib 2 (2015) – 31 m2, 60%, polyester 1 x Jib 3 (2015) – 25 m2, 70%, polyester 1 x Jib 5 (2015) – 15 m2, 100%, Dacron 1 x Code 0, 70 m2 with furler, 90%, taffetta (2015) 1 x stay sail and wind seeker, nylon (2018), 95%, with Lufftech furler, closed loop sheet 1 Storm Jib – 5 m2, 100%, Dacron Mainsails 1 x 40 m2, Carbon Technora for racing (2018), 85% 1 x 36 m2, laminated for cruising (2018), 50% 1 x storm main sail, 12 m2, Dacron (2015), 100% Asymmetric Sails 1 x A2 113 m2, nylon (2018), 90% 1 x A1 108 m2, nylon (2018), 90% 1 x A 1.5 116 m2, nylon (2015), with funnel, 100% 1 x A0 70 m2, ZL02 (2018), with Scamo furler, closed loop sheet, antitorsion cable, 95%% 1 x A0 65 m2, ZL02 (2018), with Karver furler, closed loop sheet, antitorsion cable, 90% Accommodations Sleeps 6 2 cabins with double berth 2,00 m / 6’7’’ long, mattresses with removable fabric covers, 1 large port opening into the cockpit per cabin, 2 fabric hanging lockers in each cabin, complete access to engine compartment, access to battery switches, cabin doors of the same fabric as the hanging lockers, holding tank. 2 x antirolling sheets Mattresses for cruising (grey) and additional light weight mattresses for racing mode (black) Head at bow with shower, sink and toilet. 1 x 100l holding water fabric tank Table with folding leaves + fabric made folder 2 bench seats with back rest 2,00 m / 6’7’’ long, Storage under bench seats and behind back rests Fixed ports along coachroof 1 opening deck hatch Cushions and back rests have removable covers - Sunbrella Taupe Removable floorboards Watertank 100L under saloon seating Chart table to port with storage within desk Panel for mounting electronics, designed to be compatible with a laptop and tablet computers 2 x ergonomic seats for racing mode Hot and cold running water Galley L-galley to starboard Storage with countertop Stainless steel sink Pressurised cold water tap Seawater foot pump Storage for flatware and rubbish bag mount Fixed port above galley Fridge/coolbox 60L 1 burner stove with oven Electrics USB plug 220V socket Electrical panel for “Offshore” use 12 V plug Voltmeter for house battery bank Tricolour LED navigation lights on masthead. 1 x Battery 75Ah for engine 4 x Battery groups 120 A/h (total 480 A/h house group) – new 2019 1 x Hydrogenerator Watt&Sea 600 W with two propeller sizes. 1X Solar panel 50W – new 2019 1 x Water Heater 1 x Fridge 12 V 1 x Shore Power connector 1 x Battery monitor display Deck and Cockpit Mainsail traveller track on cockpit floor Harken deck hardware Line jammers on coachroof for halyards and control lines 2 turning blocks for genoa sheets 2 tracks for genoa lead cars on sidedecks Chainplates for shrouds on side of hull and for backstay Deck Step for mast with blocks Handrails on coachroof Swimming ladder Tiller steering 2x Pockets in cockpit for storage Winch handles Hiking protection 2 x winches Harken Performa 46 2 x winches Harken Quattro Performa 40.2 1 x additional pad eye for wind seeker and stay sail 2 mooring cleats without fairleads aft (on deck edge) and 2 forward (on deck edge) Anchor locker Rigging Deck-stepped mast, 2 levels of pushing spreaders - 19/20 fractional Stainless steel Dyform® shrouds Adjustable backstay with returns to each helm Forestay with hardware for hanked-on sail 2 x Carbon bow sprit for asymmetric configuration (1 length 70 cm for IRC, one 110 cm optimized for ORC certificate) Rigid boom vang. Lazy bag for cruising Lazy bag for racing Running rigging All sheets are in Dyneema and have been renovated in 2018 by Armare. 2 x halyards for asymmetric sails + Tylaska 1 x halyard for head sail + Tylaska – new 2019 (Gottifredi Maffioli) 1 x halyard for stay sail + Tylaska 1 2:1 halyard for main sail with Tylaska block (new 2019). Ubi Maior block for spare 1 x back stay 2 x sheets for gennaker + Tylaska 2 x sheets for A0/C0 + Tylaska 2 x sheets for stay sail 2 x sheets for barbers + blocks 1 x sheet to be used as uncontrolled jibe preventer Engine Diesel engine Yanmar 3YM20C - 21 HP Saildrive SD20 transmission 125 A alternator 2-blade folding propeller Flex-o-Fold Electronics and Navigational Gear 4 x B&G TRITON 4 1 multifunction display 2 x B&G Maxi displays at mast 1 x B&G ZEUS T7 GPS multifunction with WIFI router at the cartography table 1 x ASTRA multifunction display in the cockpit with cartography and boat performance analysis, useful for routing without getting down to the cartography table 1 x PC with Windows 1 x wifi keyboard for the PC 1 x B&G AC42 autopilot (hydraulic) 1 x B&G Autopilot remote controller 1 x BG AIS 400 transponder 1 X SIMRAD VHF RS12 1 x satellite phone IRIDIUM 9555 with USB cable and external antenna 1 x wifi antenna with international SIM card to access internet when sailing near the coast 1 x Radar B&G 4G Safety Fire extinguisher Fenders Liferaft Plastimo Offshore 4 person, more than 24 hours 1 x lifejacket Spinlock with automatic firing system 3 x lifejacket Marinepool with automatic firing system Various torches, also waterproof Manual water evacuation pump Additional electric bilge pump with 3m length pipe EPIRB (new 2019) Emergency and safety tools without limits from coast 1 x Personal AIS 1 x Personal PLB (new 2019) Additional Italian flag. Maintenance up to date. Engine spares (filters, belts, etc) onboard...Read full description