Its not often you will find an example of this very well respected and strongly built Canadian offshore cruiser for sale. Alondra is a 1972,44' center cockpit ketch that was designed by John Brandlmayr and built by Spencer Boats, a North American yacht builder with a reputation for quality construction. Alondra's hull was built at a time when manufacturers did not fully appreciate how strong fiberglass was and this heavy layup resulted in hulls that are nearly indestructible.
Alondra is a true masterpiece of design and structure, featuring twin cabins, a huge engine room with endless storage, large saloon, full galley all finished in a rich solid timber. There is ample storage through out. You would be hard pressed to find a more comfortable and spacious long distance cruising or liveaboard yacht.
Insurance survey from 2014 valued this boat at 85,000 (USD). Since 2014 we have completed many upgrades including new Furlex roller furling and genoa, mainsail, comnav hydraulic autopilot, engine driven modular water maker (40 g/hr), 3000w inverter, freezer, on demand propane hot water. New topside and deck paint were applied just before going to French Polynesia. Installed dual alternators one dedicated to the cranking battery and a high output alternator dedicated to the house batteries There are many spare parts on board and all the tools and equipment one would need to do major construction/surgery.
Alondra comes with two dinghies. The inflatable (with a Tohatsu 9.8 - 4 stroke) is what we used more for longer trips and for SCUBA diving. However, the rowing/sailing dinghy was so wonderful for getting ashore and to easily carry it up the beaches (especially the coral beaches).
Accommodation
Sleeps 6 people. Forward V-berth with adjoining head and hanging locker. Saloon has drop down dining table that acts as another double birth. Large engine room with ample storage and easy 360 access to engine. Aft cabin with double bunk or two single bunks
Bilge Pumps
Two bilge pumps - 1 Rule 2500 GPH on float switch, and Whale Gusher manual in cock pit
Covers
Sail covers, Hard dodger, Bimini with side panels
Deck Gear
4 two speed stainless steel cockpit winches, 3 Halyard winches, and two reefing winches
Dinghy
12 foot Avon Inflatable (Hypalon), 9 foot rowing/sailing dingy (fiberglass)
Electrics
O DC 12 volt system with separate starting battery. House bank - 4 Trojan T105 batteries (420 amp hrs)
o AC 120 Volt 2000 watt inverter
o Solar Panels - three 100 watt Renogy solar panels with charge controller
o 100 amp Balmar Marine Alternator, with Balmar three stage solid state external regulator (charges house batteries)
Electronics / Navigation
O Heavy duty Wagner hydraulic steering system
o Comnav hydraulic auto pilot with hydraulic octopus drive and remote control head
o Hydrovane wind vane - Can act as an emergency rudder
o Lowrance ¼ to 24 nm radar. Radar dome mounted on Mizzen
o Lowrance 12 inch Chart Plotter
o Back-up tablet with Navionics Charts
o Uniden VHF radio with AIS receiver and remote hand held
Engine
O 56 hp Yanmar 4JH4AE
o ZF Hydraulic Transmission with 2.1:1 reduction gear
o 17 inch 3 blade Osborne Prop with spare 17 inch Campbell Sailor Prop
o Dual alternator charging system. 100 amp Balmar alternator for house bank, AC Delco 50 amp for starting battery
Fire Protection
Three fire extinguishers
Flares
Ample flares but need to renew
Fuel
105 gallons of diesel. 75 gallons in main tank and 30 gallons in forward tan
Fuel Consumption
2.5 l/hr
Galley
Secure galley for cooking at sea with gimbaled Force 10,3 burner propane stove with oven & broiler. Propane soleniod shut off. Double Stainless-steel sinks, extra deep. Sinks have both fresh water and salt water capability. Fresh water can be heated with the on-demand water heater
Ground Tackle
O 1500 Watt Maxwell Vertical Windlass, wildcat 3/8 BBB to rope
o Primary anchor: 66lb Bruce anchor with 330 ft 3/8 BBB chain and 300 feet of 5/8" rope
o Secondary Anchors: 45 lb CQR, North Hill Storm anchor, and Danforth stern/day anchor
Hot Water
On demand propane hot water
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Life Jackets
6 - lifejackets and 4 harnesses
Life Raft
Avon 6 person offshore life raft in hard case - mounted on stern
Mast / Rigging
Aluminum masts with Stainless Rigging
Refrigeration
Engel Fridge/Freezer
Remarks
We had never planned on selling Alondra but Covid and children have forced us to make some tough life choices. As a result we do not have a lot of photos that do not show us living aboard and having a good time. We have put together a video that describes the boat and shows some images of Alondra. We will be in Tonga cruising the boat from June 25 to the first of August and we will be able to get more photos on request. We would like to hand the boat off to the next owner in Tonga and one of us would be happy to spend a week or more cruising/going through all the sytems with the new owner.
Sail Inventory
O Furlex Roller Furling: 135% and 110% Genoas (2016)
o Removable Inner forestay with working Jib and storm jib
o Mainsail with three reef points (2023). Slab reefing system.
o Mizzen with two reef points.
o Symmetrical spinnaker with spinnaker sock. Spinnaker pole and toping lift.
o 4 Barient Stainless steel cockpit winches
o Self tailing halyard winches for Main and Genoa.
o Reefing winches on Main and Mizzen
Shower
Shower in head. Hot water on demand
Stove
Force 10 three burner propane
Toilet
Riatan manual pump head
Water
180 gallons total. Main tank is 140 gallons and forward tank is 40 gallons
Water-Maker
Engine driven modular water maker (40 g/hr)
Its not often you will find an example of this very well respected and strongly built Canadian offshore cruiser for sale. Alondra is a 1972,44' center cockpit ketch that was designed by John Brandlmayr and built by Spencer Boats, a North American yacht builder with a reputation for quality construction. Alondra's hull was built at a time when manufacturers did not fully appreciate how strong fiberglass was and this heavy layup resulted in hulls that are nearly indestructible.
Alondra is a true masterpiece of design and structure, featuring twin cabins, a huge engine room with endless storage, large saloon, full galley all finished in a rich solid timber. There is ample storage through out. You would be hard pressed to find a more comfortable and spacious long distance cruising or liveaboard yacht.
Insurance survey from 2014 valued this boat at 85,000 (USD). Since 2014 we have completed many upgrades including new Furlex roller furling and genoa, mainsail, comnav hydraulic autopilot, engine driven modular water maker (40 g/hr), 3000w inverter, freezer, on demand propane hot water. New topside and deck paint were applied just before going to French Polynesia. Installed dual alternators one dedicated to the cranking battery and a high output alternator dedicated to the house batteries There are many spare parts on board and all the tools and equipment one would need to do major construction/surgery.
Alondra comes with two dinghies. The inflatable (with a Tohatsu 9.8 - 4 stroke) is what we used more for longer trips and for SCUBA diving. However, the rowing/sailing dinghy was so wonderful for getting ashore and to easily carry it up the beaches (especially the coral beaches).
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