1988 Waterline 50

Lumut, Malaysia

Year 1988

Length 50 ft / 15.24 m

Builder/Manufacturer Waterline Yachts

Price

$148,000

From its beginnings in 1982, Waterline Yachts has been dedicated to the design and construction of the finest round bilge steel sailing and motor yachts. A philosophy of constant improvements, evolution of design and building techniques has been the foundation on which each boat is built. All Waterline Yachts hulls are custom designed specifically for steel construction. The hull is a round bottom form without chines. The hull is plated with 1/8 - 3/16'' mild steel, the keel with 3/16 - 1/4'', and at the deck/coachroof areas with 10-12 guage plate. All frame shapes are conically developed so the plate will conform naturally without stress or deformation. The bow is an extremely strong, round 'bullnose' cone which is much more aesthetically pleasing than the common 'knife edge' or pipe steel bow. A unique longitudinal framing system is used throughout so the plate is supported and reinforced along its curvature rather than transversely, as it is done in large freighters. Transversely framed boats, when poorly built, are best remembered for their 'hungry horse rib' look after a few years service. The system used by Waterline Yachts is more commonly used in the aircraft industry and relies on smaller, more numerous frames.

'TIN SOLDIER' is a fast, safe and powerful cruising yacht, ideal for a couple or a small family. A very comprehensive refit was completed in 2022, after almost two years on the yard. The boat was taken back to bare steel, some hull re plating, much sanding and fairing and highest quality paints. The original coachroof was removed and a new larger design constructed to open up the interior. Down below the interior was remodeled, the forward cabin had been split into two cabins, the galley rebuilt and much timber replaced with local hard wood 'Chengal'.

The following is a non exhaustive list of repairs and renewals;

New YANMAR 4LHA-HTP 160 hp turbo engine
Topsides re painted (Awlcraft 2000 Snow White)
Deck and cockpit re painted (Awlcraft 2000 Snow White) plus non skid
9 new deck hatches
Whole yacht re wired, tin twin core
New distribution panels
New RAYMARINE instruments and plotter
New timber joinery in part
New Merbau timber deckheads
28 new recessed cabin lights
New inverter charger
New solar panels

Polyurethane sprayed foam insulation from new, the steel condition is excellent.

A superb steel cruising yacht.

Specifications

Year Built 1988

Category Sail

Length Overall 50 ft / 15.24 m

Beam 14'9 ft / 4.50 m

Max Draft 6'6 ft / 1.98 m

Cabins 2

Electrical System 110 V

Construction Steel

Keel Fin Keel

Drive Type Direct

Engines 1

Total Engine Power 160 hp

Maximum Speed 10 kn

Fuel Tanks 3

Fuel Tank Cap. 1,400 gal

Fuel Tank Mat. Steel

Water Tanks 2

Water Tank Cap. 750 gal

Water Tank Mat. Plastic

Water Heater Cap. 0 gal

Holding Tanks 1

Holding Tank Cap. 40 gal

Holding Tank Mat. Plastic

Displacement 38,499.32 lb

Windlass Electric

Tax Status Not Applicable

Engine 1 Specifications

Make: Yanmar

Model: 4LHA-HTP

Drive Type: Direct

Fuel: Diesel

Engine Power: 160hp

Type: Inboard

Propeller Type: 3 Blade

Year: 2017

Engine Hours: 1775

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Interior

Entering the interior down the companionway the aft double cabin entry is to port. The yacht's single bathroom is to starboard and the large galley commands the upper level. Moving down into the roomy saloon all upholstery is new and so much joinery has been replaced with solid hard woods. The new hardwood deckheads have flush fitting lights throughout. Full forward the double cabin is well lit and has an overhead hatch.

Showers and Heads

The yacht has one bathroom with dry head, shower, sink and vanity. The head is a 'Sealand Vacuflush' connected to a ten gallon holding tank and macerator.

The 'Vacuflush' operates with a pump generated vacuum which uses only about a pint of water per flush. This is a fresh water operation, ensuring no nasty odours that arise from saltwater flushing. The system draws 4-6 amps.

Galley

FORCE 10 gas stove and oven
Deep double s/s sinks c/w both pressurised and hand pumped water
Large top loading fridge / freezer
Excellent stowage in drawers and cupboards

Electronics & Navigation

RAYMARINE Hybridtouch chartplotter (2022)
RAYMARINE sailing instruments (2022)

Electrics and batteries

The yacht's AC system is 240 Volt, shore power inlet and cabin outlets. The yacht's DC system is 12VDC. MASTERVOLT MASS COMBI ULTRA 3000 watt charger / inverter. Battery management by LINK 2000.
Batteries;
- 12 volt house bank is 7 x 200 amp AGM batteries (2022)
- 12 volt engine start is 1 x 95 amp AGM battery

Additional charging from the main engine alternator, four solar panels totaling 1024 watts c/w 2 x MPPT controllers (2022).

2 x 1500 gph bilge pumps c/w alarms (2020)

1 x 500 gph bilge pump c/w alarm (2020)

Mast/rigging

Cutter rigged. The rig was last replaced in New Zealand in 2007 by 'Norsaid' Riggers, Whangarei, plus forestays and Schaefer furling gear for both headsail and staysail ( 3100 and 2100 ). The mainsail is an in mast furler by Hood. Garhauer rigid boom vang. Walder boom brake. Spinnaker pole.

Deck gear

2 x BARIENT #32 st winches
4 x BARIENT #28 st winches
2 x BARIENT #27 st winches

LEWMAR folding wheel
Custom dinghy mounting chocks on foredeck
Granny bars
All new OCEAN deck hatches

Safety gear

Gale Rider c/w 300' 3/4'' line
EPIRB
Offshore flare pack
Flare gun
5 x dry chem fire extinguishers
Horseshoe
Danbuoy
BEAUFORT liferaft (out of service) which mounts on a quick release frame on the pushpit
SIS Intruder alarm system
Security grill for companionway hatch, lockable from within
Propane sniffer/alarm
Two bilge alarms
Basic first aid kit
Manual WHALE bilge pump

Ground tackle

LOFRANS 1500w windlass
Double bow roller
40 kg ROCNA c/w 375' chain
66 lb BRUCE c/w 150' chain and 150' rode
2 x FORTRESS, 27 lb and 55 lb
Stern kedge and rode

Hull

The hull was taken back to bare steel in sections and some minor re plating was done. Topsides were P320 sanded, spot prime repairs and three coats of topcoat. All skin fittings and valves were replaced with new. The hull was foam sprayed from new and remains in excellent condition today.

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.