Description

Extensive refit


Based on the Corvette 32, the improved Corvette Classique 500 Turbo is a truly unique, spacious and fast 10m semi-displacement Flybridge Trawler Yacht that is stable at both high and low speeds and offers an unrivalled amount of exterior accommodation and deck space for her size.


Fitted with the larger engine options her twin 250hp Thorneycroft Hino marinised Toyota Six Cylinder shaft diesels push her along comfortably up to 20 Knots. This model also benefits from a bow thruster for ease of handling and single-handed sailing.

Her interior is both light and bright with many opening windows. Accommodation comprises an en-suite aft double with access from both sides of the bed and a twin forward en-suite.

An extensive twelve-month refit was completed in Spring 2024 including items covered by a survey report from the time of the current owner's purchase.

Extensive works included:


Rudders


Both rudders removed and shot blasted


Rudder stocks cleaned and polished


Glands cleaned out and repacked with new PTFE enhanced Drive Force PTFE Flax Sturntite


Gland Packing - 10mm.


Rudder oil greaser system removed and cleaned before loading with new marine grease


Propellers


Both propellers removed and restored to new condition by Hamble Propellers.


Refitted with new retaining nuts and lock washers


New Gudgeon pins


Propeller shafts


Shafts removed and polished.


Rope cutters removed and cleaned


Both Cutlass bearings removed and replaced


Shaft couplings removed and cleaned


PSS deep ware seals removed and cleaned


New bellows fitted to port and starboard shafts plus new rings and grub screws


(Starboard bellows was trapped by engine exhaust pipe causing it to leak badly under load, this fault was rectified)


New sea water injection pipes to PSS seals fitted to port and starboard and new interconnecting pipe fitted for single engine running


New lock nuts fitted to both couplings

Exhausts


Exhaust outlets released from hull and refitted with new stainless bolts, washers, mastic and nuts


Earth Bonding


Old damaged wiring was stripped out and new bonding fitted


This includes rudder assemblies, P brackets and engines


Large hull mounted anodes (2) replaced and cross coupled


New anodes (4) fitted to trim tabs


New anodes (2) fitted to shafts


Engine stop solenoid


New starboard engine stop solenoid fitted and connected to existing wiring


Fuel System


Primary "Racor" filters removed and cleaned new filter elements fitted


New engine fuel filters fitted


Sanitary System


Both forwards and aft toilets removed and replaced with Jabsco auto flush electric units.


New Sea smart sanitation odour control units fitted to both toilets (Fluid replaced April 2024)


All sanitary hoses and Jubilee clips inspected and replaced as needed.


New thermostatic shower fitted to aft heads with electric auto pump out


New heated towel rail and new fluorescent lights


New mixer tap fitted to basin


New mirrors


Skin Fittings and Sea Cocks


All inspected


Redundant outlet inlet skin fitting, sea cock and blanking plug replaced with DZR new


All jubilee clips replaced as necessary

Forward heads


Raw water inlet skin fitting, sea cock, elbow and hose tail replace with DZR New sink and mixer tap plus new fluorescent lights


New heater fitted


New mirror


New sink and tap


Water System


New fresh water pump and hoses


Original galvanised fresh water tank connected


Windscreen Wipers


All three sets replaced with new motors, pantograph arms and wiper blades. New control and synchronisation module fitted with new switch


Marine Radio


New VHF radio with DSC and AIS fitted and tested. Linked to Raymarine display to show AIS targets


Galley


Complete new galley fitted with new hob, fridge and microwave. All gas fittings removed from the boat now 100% electric domestics.


Electric heated towel rail fitted


New fluorescent strip lighting fitted


Anchor


Chain replaced with 20 meters of new chain plus 20 meters of new suitable anchor warp.


Anchor motor serviced and fully operational


Anchor safety lock link fitted


New anchor snubber


Bow Thruster


Found to be working OK after locating isolation switch


Internal


All new upholstery, carpets, blinds, mattresses and head linings


All new foam insulated linings to cabin sides


Electrical


Galvanic isolator fitted


New mains power inlet fitted to port side


Distribution panel replaced for DC and AC side plus new circuit breakers for AC loads


Multiple new power points fitted to all 3 cabins


New downlights fitted to saloon


New strip lighting fitted to forward and aft cabins


New strip lighting fitted to forward and stern heads


Compass


New steering compass fitted at helm station


Mooring


All fenders and warps replaced


New dockside boarding steps


Engine Access


New hatches created in saloon floor to allow easy access to engines and batteries


General improvements


New canvas dodgers for aft deck


Full set of white cushions for all deck seating


New masthead TV aerial

Plenty of fenders and warps (many new)

May 2024 service


Engine oil and filter change May 2024


Full hull and superstructure cut and polish May 2024


New antifoul May 2024


All new anodes (hull x 2, Trim tabs x 4, Shafts x 2) May 2024

Mid-Summer 2024 maintenance

New Raymarine autopilot and control head fitted


New 2 KvA Inverter with built-in charger and independent heavy-duty deep cycle batteries fitted

New changeover switch (shore/inverter) fitted

Helm and aft cabin worktops rubbed down and new varnish


Trim around saloon rear windows

Reinforcing of gas locker lid

New compass for flybridge


Owners comments

This boat is in very good condition and offers Tardis like accommodation for her size. With almost all work complete she offers her new owner the prospect of many happy hours of trouble-free boating.


I purchased the boat in December 2021 following a full survey including lift out and hull inspection.


Regrettably illness and hospital treatment prevented further works until late in 2022 when a full refit was undertaken in accordance with the survey report from the time of purchase.


Following 12 months extensive work by the spring of 2024 the refit was largely completed.


Brokers Comments

UK VAT paid and Part 1 registered for secure transfer of Title

There is a comprehensive documentation pack including all bills of sale and engine workshop manual

Specifications

Disclaimer

Nicolle Associates offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

This vessel is VAT paid.
As always photographs do not do justice so a viewing is highly recommended.
This boat is lying in Hamble, England.
2024 Nicolle Associates