September 1998 saw the International debut of this shaft-driven cruiser which has combined the very best Hardy features with a modern planing underbody.

A wide variety of Yanmar diesel engine options with mechanical or hydraulic gearbox is available to suit every need.

The wheelhouse, which can be enclosed or opened fully using four framed teak doors, allows full standing headroom.

The cabin accommodates 3 and contains a galley, locker space and toilet/shower compartment.

Traditional wide side decks are apparent with easy access and there is an abundance of stowage.

Initial lay-up Lloyds approved isophthalic gelcoat and resin. Subsequent lay-up orthophthalic resin. Stiffened with heavy GRP foam filled stringers and hand bonded plywood grid. Bonded waterproof plywood equipment beds and foundations. Hand bonded, resin coated waterproof plywood bulkheads. Solid bonded engine beds with integral plate steel mountings.

Superstructure

GRP with balsa reinforcing. Bonded waterproof plywood equipment beds and foundations.

Hull and superstructure are bonded and bolted together using stainless steel bolts to 10mm backing plates

• Stainless steel bathing platform with teak decking
• Swimming ladder

• Combination shower head/tap
• Overhead light
• Moulded vanity unit with stainless steel sink, Formica splashback, toiletry holders, storage and mirror. Stainless steel shower rail. Teak fiddle/grab rail
• Sea toilet
• Opening portlight and separate ventilator

• Separate insulated/ventilated engine and machinery room under wheelhouse
• Compartment coated with fire retardant paint
• Single engine
• Fresh water calorifier
• Yanmar Engine Options

• Wide walk around nonslip self-draining decks enclosed by bulwarks, 25mm stainless steel guardrails and 25mm stainless steel pulpit
• All deck fittings are satin finished anodized aluminium or stainless steel grade 316
• Heavy duty coir rope fender
• 6 large cleats, Fairleads
• Heavy bow roller
• Aluminium framed marine windows with 2 twin speed self parking wipers and fresh water washers
• 2 x fixed ventilators
• Long stainless steel grab rails to wheelhouse roof with integral telescopic cockpit cover supports
• Stainless steel light and flag mast

• 2 warps, 4 fenders
• 3 x 1Kg dry powder fire extinguishers
• Navigation lights
• 2 electric bilge pumps and manual bilge pump
• Gel repair kit
• Ensign, staff and socket

• 1 x 219L (49 gallon) stainless steel fuel tank and sender, fuel filter and water separator, ancillary equipment space, steering gear, emergency tiller and stern gear

• 12v DC
• 2 x 12v DC 125AH batteries, 1 x domestic, 1 x engine
• Alternator split charging system

• 12c DC pressurized fresh water system
• 200L (2 x 100L) (45 gallon) water capacity
• 18L (4 gallon) calorifier with indirect coil from engine

• 1 x 1½" duplex stainless steel shaft
• Propeller 1 x 4 blade enclosed by skeg
• Cathodic bonding system to zinc anode
• Stainless steel grade 316 rudder