Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:

• Hull and deck of resin infused GRP.
• The hull is moulded in white. There is the option for a coloured hull to owner’s choice.
• The hull has fixed portlights providing light to the accommodation.
• The deck and superstructure are moulded in white.
• The exterior cockpit is laid in teak or teak equivalent.
• The foredeck has an opening hatch for access to the anchor locker. The coach roof includes a large skylight running down the centre providing light and air to the forward accommodation. Either side of the skylight are removable sun lounger cushions.
• The side decks are non-slip GRP (option Teak/Esthec (synthetic teak)).
• The superstructure has a curved front windscreen with pantograph wipers. The side windscreens run aft, and the starboard side has a door for access to and from the helm position.
• The top of the superstructure has a mast for mounting of nav, anchor lights and radar (option). There is also the option of an electric sliding sunroof.

Engine & Gearboxes:

• 2 x Yanmar 8LV370 370hp engines with VC20 electronic controls and YD42 instrument displays at helm position.
• Wet exhaust system. Cooling water exits below the waterline.
• Sea water cooling for engine passes through strainers near inlet.
• A primary filter/water separator is fitted in addition to the engine fuel filter. A full fuel polishing system is available as an option.
• Option for other engines.

 

Maintenance & Performance:

• Cruising speed approx. 25 knots.
• Maximum speed approx. 30 knots

 

Propulsion & Steering:

• Shaft drive through stern tube and P bracket. Sureseal fitted to stern tube with flexible hose. Stern glands cooled from engine cooling system.
• Five bladed props.
• Helm position on starboard side of interior cockpit. Hydraulic system with greasers fitted to rudder tubes.

Voltage Systems:

• The DC electrical system is 12V.
• Control of the electrics is via a central panel which incorporates circuit breakers.
• Mains 230V AC is distributed throughout the yacht from a direct shore power connection via 1 x 16A socket.
• Mains 230V Vimar sockets are provided throughout the boat.
• A separate 230V circuit is provided for the immersion heater in the calorifier.

 

Battery Banks:

• 2 x 12V sealed lead acid batteries providing 210Amp hours at 12V for the domestic supply.
• There is an additional separate start battery for each engine.

 

Alternators:

• Charging of the service and engine battery banks is via 180A (12V) alternators.

Fresh Water & Water Heating System:

• The pressurised fresh water system has a high capacity Flowjet pressure pump.
• Hot water is provided by a 40 litre calorifier. The water can be heated within the calorifier either by a 220V, 0.8kW immersion heater element or by the heat exchanger on the engines.
• Temperature of the water is controlled by a thermostat.

 

Bilge Pumps:

• Automatic bilge pump with switch to main panel that can be set to Off/On/Auto.
• Two manual Whale Compaq 50 bilge pumps, operated from interior and exterior cockpit areas.
• Bilge pump handles at each location of a manual pump.

 

Grey/Blackwater:

• The toilet pumps into a black tank. The black tank can be emptied to sea or can be emptied to a shore facility via a deck outlet.
• Black tank vented via no smells filter overboard.
• Shower and basins discharge directly overboard using a Whale Gulper IC pump via a two-way Whale IC manifold with electronic sensor.
• Full Grey water system available as an option.

 

Seacocks:

• Non-metallic skin fittings are used for all through hull openings.

Fuel:

• Total fuel capacity of 265 gallons (1200 litres) in stainless steel tanks.
• Tank monitor senders providing accurate data via NMEA2000 network. Sight glasses also provided.

  Fresh Water:

• Total fresh water capacity of 66 gallons (300 litres) in stainless steel tanks.

 

Gas System:

• One 4.5kg gas bottle is provided in the gas locker (room for 2).
• A gas regulator, pressure gauge and test point are located within the locker which is vented overboard.
• Electric solenoid gas cut-off by galley.

Galley:

• The galley has a front opening fridge with a capacity of approx. 50 litres. Option for additional fridge or freezer unit.

  Heads/Showers:

• 1 x electric toilet.

  Lighting:

• Interior lighting is provided by LED downlighters and strip lighting throughout.
• Reading lights to cabins.
• Red/white lights to heads, red courtesy lights to helm area and companionway way steps.
• Engine room lights.
• Port and Starboard navigation lights are fitted to wheelhouse sides.
• A steaming, stern and anchor light are fitted to the mast.

Summary of Accommodation:

• 4 berths in 2 cabins.
• The saloon seating is upholstered in materials chosen from a selection to the owners’ choice.
• The seating is made using a fire-retardant foam.
• Quality composite fire retardant foam is used throughout the yacht.
• The joinery on all Rustlers is hand crafted to the highest standards by cabinet makers.
• Joinery is a mixture of solid oak or walnut, and marine grade veneered oak panels.
• All locker doors have solid edges, and each door is sunk back into the panel for a perfect fit.
• All joinery is finished with a matt satin varnish. (Alternative finishes available)
• Floors in the accommodation area and interior cockpit are made from a veneered marine plywood.
• All areas below the waterline are flow coated white.
• Areas above the waterline are carpeted and/or panelled. Panels are covered in fabric.

 

Description of layout from forwards:

 

Helm:

• Forward of the galley on the starboard side is the helm position.
• The helm console has wheel, throttle controls, engine gauges, anchor control and room for all navigational items.

 

Saloon / Galley:

• The interior galley on the starboard side has a gas oven with hob, a fridge, sink, bin, draw units and cupboard space for crockery and other items.
• Opposite the galley is a U-shaped saloon area with table. There is an option for a conversion into a double berth.
• The ‘wet bar’ is adjacent to the interior galley and provides a natural extension of this area.

 

Owner's Cabin:

• Owner's cabin is located forward.
• Double berth that can be accessed from both sides.
• There are drawers to the base of the berth for stowage.
• On the port and starboard side are hanging lockers and further cupboards and shelving.

 

Guest Cabin:

• Guest cabin accessed through a door on the port side at the bottom of the companionway steps.
• Twin berths that can slide to form a double.
• Stowage beneath berths.
• There is a large hanging locker and further stowage outboard.

 

Heads:

• The heads unit has an electric toilet, wash basin and separate showering area.
• There is a washbasin and a Corian surface with mixer tap and mirror.
• There are additional lockers outboard for stowage of toiletries.
• The shower area has a separate thermostatic shower control with shower head.
• The heads utilise composite mouldings and laminate bulkheads with wood trim around locker doors.

 

Exterior Cockpit:

• Seating at the aft end and access through the centre of this seating to the aft bathing platform.
• There is plenty of external storage in the cockpit area.
• There is an option for an exterior cockpit table.
• There is provision for storing fenders, mooring lines, and a life raft.
• The exterior cockpit leads to the interior via sliding doors.

General:

• Stainless pulpit running back to exterior cockpit with solid top rail.
• Stainless bow roller integrated into bow stem enabling shaft of anchor to stow neatly.
• Stainless fittings for fillers. 2 x deck filler for fuel, 1 x deck filler for water, 1 x black tank pump-out.
• Aft boarding platform with stainless swim ladder, folding cleats for dinghy.
• Option for lift platform with stowage for tender.

  Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:

• Anchor locker located at the very bow of the boat accessed from the deck. The locker drains through scuppers to the exterior of the hull.
• 20kg Delta anchor.
• 40m of 9.5mm galvanised anchor chain.
• Electric anchor windlass.
• Eight stainless cleats and fairleads are fitted to the bow, midships and stern.
• 6 x fenders.
• Warps 4 x dock lines, 16mm, 2 x 15m, 2 x 10m.

Fire-Fighting Equipment:

• 1 x Novec automatic fire extinguisher to engine room.
• 2 x 1kg dry powder fire extinguishers to accommodation.
• 1 x 1kg dry powder mounted near helm area of inner cockpit.
• 1 x 1kg dry powder mounted in aft outside cockpit locker.
• 1 x fire blanket at galley.