Description
Sister ship to Gwaap. They were both built in fibreglass on cold moulded wood by Horst Brink in 1978 for Don Or (In Transvaal). She was modified by Greg Davis 1989 to 2001 (Extended rig, modified fin keel $ deck layout).
The Cabin/coachroof was again modified in 2004, the hull re-sprayed, engine and transmission overhauled in 2005. 2 blade folding prop was also fitted.
She has won several races including the Delta week, Rothmans and keelboat weeks.
Specifications & Inventory
Details
- DESIGN: Lavranos 30’
- LOA: 30’
- DRAFT: 1.73m
- DISPLACEMENT: 2.335m
- BEAM: 3.1m
- BUILDER: Horst Brink
- HULL: Fibreglass on cold moulded wood
- LAUNCHED: 1978
Engines
- 12 HP Arona diesel
- Diesel storage ; 12L plastic and 50L s/steel
Steering
Autopilot installation
Electrics
VHF Radio, Depth sounder, speed and wind log, 2x compasses , Autohelm installations, 2x batteries, 2x bilge pumps.
Above deck
Belamy mast – 6. Lewmar winches, Danforth anchor and chain, boat hook, bosuns chair, radar reflector, twin luff foil, code flags, winch handles, extra sheets
General gear and Safety Equipment
Oars, bolt cutter, life rings, 2x fire extinguishers, flares, med-aid kit, Nav. charts, Life Jackets, buckets, fenders.
Accommodation
2 pipe cot bunks and v Berth
Galley
Plumbing
Collapsible water storage containers