Catamaran Bill O'brien Oceanic Mk Iii Motor Sailer

A fine live aboard boat, based in Port St Louis, South of France, the ideal location for both cruising the Med or meandering the canals of France of Europe. Only a 12 hour drive from the UK.First registered in 1978 but not launched until 1989.This boat has full standing headroom throughout, comfortable cruising, easy to sail or motor.This sought after classic by Bill O’Brien, made famous by Rosie Swales in her book “Children of Cape Horn”, is a rare find. It's proven seaworthiness makes this a boat that can travel the world with long range stainless steel fuel and water tanksThe Living accommodation has been well designed. The L shaped salon is conducive to both entertaining (seating for 10) or just relaxing with your feet up. A comfortable, load carrying, spacious catamaran with full standing headroom of 6 foot in all areas.

(Unheard of in this size of boat) A 2.5m long galley with work surfaces and loads of stowage space. Full shower and Baby Blake toilet. The huge cockpit can comfortably seat 8-10 people and a large foredeck provides space for 4 people to lie under the sun.Sleeps 6 with 2 X double berth cabins, 2 X single berth in salon.A hob gas cooker, stainless steel sink, fridge, hot and cold water, pressurised water throughout shower, etc. Cupboards and lockers in all areas.The shallow draught and reasonable beam combined with a bright, open interior make this boat also suitable for canals in the UK and Europe or a general live aboard in the South of France. Your cottage on the Med.The boat has always been taken out of the water and stored on the hard at the end of each sailing season.One of the benefits of purchasing this boat is that it comes with a guaranteed position in the boatyard at Port St Louis near Marseilles.

It is currently Euro 1200 for annual storage which includes power and water. A great location to sail to anywhere in the Med or just live aboard. Easy drive from UK.This Oceanic may be one of the last of the classic Bill O'Brien designs retaining all the original design features and is still in good condition. A true classic gem. Engines and Propulsion 1 X Perkins 4108 50 HP Hurth gearbox, cable controls.1 X Bukh 20 HP, Bukh gearbox, cable controls.3 bladed propellers.

Electrical Systems 12v and 240v outlets. 4 batteries with isolators. Shore power leads. Navigation Systems GPS, VHF radio, log Rigging and Winches Stainless Steel standing rigging. Roller Reefing on all sails.

Sails 2 X mainsail, 2 X staysails, 1 X Genoa, 1 X cruising chute. General 3 X Anchors with chain. 1 X Plough, 1 X Brittany, 1 X Fishermans. Anchor windlass.Honda EX500 generator.Eberspacher diesel central heatingPaloma gas water heaterNavigational lightsDavitsInflatable dinghyBoarding ladderFendersBoat hookLots of WarpsFire extinguishers