S-spant Spitsgat Ferrocement Zeiljacht Ketch

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General description

The Berrona is a beautiful Ferrocement spit-hole s-bilge sailing yacht which was acquired from the first owner in 2014 by the current Beronna Foundation. Between 2014 and 2022 the Berrona Foundation has completely tackled this beautiful and well-sailing spit-hole gatter. The Hull has been completely stripped bare and repaired where necessary. The old teak deck and bedding was removed and a new decking was installed in 2016 with plastic teak decking. The cockpit has been completely rebuilt and a beautiful interior installed with 7 berths. The Berrona is extremely suitable for long trips and - or long comfortable stays on this sailing yacht (live a board). The interior is very spacious with 195 cm headroom, recent hot air heating and 3 burner stove with oven. In addition, it is a very stable and good sailor. Speeds of 6-7 knots are easily achievable. Restoration: carried out 2014-2018 in shed Jachthaven Naarden under supervision Shipshape Jachtservice Gooimeer by long-term job seekers. Launching after restoration June 9, 2018. Total costs approx €80,000 (excl. shed and mooring fees sponsored by Jachthaven Naarden) Restoration financed entirely by donations and sponsorship.

General

Designer
C.F. Norris
Hull shape
S-shaped
(Long keeler) Total length with bowsprit is 14.58 meters.
Hull colour
Black
Vertical clearance
12.43 m
Draught
160 cm
Displacement
16 tonnes
Steering system
Helm
Rudder
Single
suspended with bronze rudder bearings
Keel/Lee board
Full keel
Comments

Restoration: carried out 2014-2018 in shed Jachthaven Naarden under supervision Shipshape Jachtservice Gooimeer by long-term job seekers. Launching after restoration June 9, 2018. Total costs approx €80,000 (excl. shed and mooring fees sponsored by Jachthaven Naarden) Restoration financed entirely by donations and sponsorship.

Hull: completely stripped bare and repaired where necessary. Hull refilled with Alexseal epoxy and sanded tight. Underwater hull 2 coats of epoxy and primer. Painted with 2 coats Double Coat polyurethane Black 2014 - 2018

Rudder blade: completely new made plywood warranty board and impregnated with epoxy. 2016-2017

Length over the stem is 12.20 meters and total length including rudder and bowsprit is 14.58 meters.

Accommodation

Headroom
195 cm
Berths
fixed: 7
Type interior
Classic, warm
Mattresses
Cushions
Water tank & material
90 litre Plastic
(new 2019)
Water tank gauge
Water system
Pressure system
Toilets
1 Manual
Radio/CD player
Cooker & fuel
3 burner(s) Gas
(new 2018)
Oven
(new 2018 and never used)
Fridge & power source
Electric
Heating
hot air (new 2020)
Comments

Interior: Completely stripped except main bulkheads. Additional trusses glued in with epoxy. Floor joists replaced with hardwood. New 18mm warranty board floor impregnated with epoxy. All interior paneling warranty board waterproof impregnated. 2014 -2018

Engine, electrics

Starting type
Electric
Type
Inboard
Brand
Peugeot
Model
Indenor
Number of cylinders
4
Power
55 hp
Hours counter
Fuel
Diesel
Transmission
Shaft
Propulsion
Propellor
3-blade bronze
Cooling system
Indirect
Fuel tanks
1
(new 2019)
Total fuel tank(s) capacity
90 Litre
Fuel tank material
Polyethyleen
Max speed
7 knots
Cruising speed
6 knots
Fuel tank gauge
Tachometer
Oil pressure gauge
Temperature gauge
Bow thruster
Electric
Vetus
Battery
4 x
(service batteries are new 2022)
Battery charger
2x
Alternator
(new 2021)
Voltmeter
Shore power
Shore power cable
Voltage
12V 220V

Navigation and electronics

Compass
Log/speed
Depth gauge
Navigation lights

Rig and sails

Sailplan type
Gaff
- Mizzen - tower
Number of masts
2
Spars material
Wood
Main sail
Dacron brown
Mizzen
Dacron brown
Jib
Dacron brown
Flying jib
Dacron brown
Winches
bronze
Self-tailing
4
Comments

new stainless steel rigging 2020.

Deck Equipment

Anchors & material
1 x
ploughshare 40lb
Anchor connection
Chain
Anchor windlass
Manual
Sea rails
stainless steel
Swimming ladder
Comments

The old teak deck and bedding were removed in 2015 and a new artificial teak deck was donated by RABO bank and laid in 2016. The new bedding is 18 mm warranty board glued with epoxy and impregnated with epoxy 2016. The cockpit has been completely rebuilt with waterproof plywood

Safety

Bilge pump
Manual Electric (electr. 2016)
Life jackets
8
(new 2021/2022)
Gas bottle locker with drain
Self-draining cockpit