Hardy 337s

The Hardy 337s is a robust twin engine powerboat built in relatively small numbers by the highly respected UK builder. A Colin Mudie designed hull the 337s is regarded as a good performer being stable and predictable at both displacement and planning speeds. Below decks she offers spacious accommodation, sleeping upto six people across 3 double bunks.

KISKADEE is a well presented example of the class which benefits from having been professionally maintained and upgraded over the years. Her inventory includes highlights such as:

Original gelcoat finish to hull and deck
2x Volvo Penta KAD44P-C marine diesel engine, 260hp
Volvo Penta DP-E outdrive with stainless steel duo-props
Vetus bow thruster
Trim tabs
3 new domestic batteries fitted 2021
Sterling Combi 4-step charger / Inverter
Jabsco searchlight with remote control at lower helm station
Garmin 128GPS
Autohelm ST50 Tri-data navigation instruments at both helms
Raymarine RAY54E DSC VHF
Eberspacher D4 diesel fired blown air heating system
Plastimo Neptune gass cooker, 2-burner and grill
Sharp Duo Grill 230VAC microwave/grill oven
Cockpit tent and flybridge cover fitted new in 2018
4 person cannister liferaft (2021)

Presented for sale lying ashore the Hardy 337s KISKADEE has been antifouled, serviced and is ready for immediate inspection.

CONSTRUCTION

Hull Construction:
GRP moulded hull
GRP formed internal structural members fully laminated to hull
Plywood bulkheads laminated to hull
Original off-white gelcoat to finish topsides
Blue antifouling to finish underwater hull, applied summer 2023

Deck & Superstructure Construction:
GRP moulded deck incorporating superstructure and self-draining cockpit
GRP moulded flybridge
Off-white gelcoat finish to mouldings
Textured non-slip moulded panels to finish cockpit sole and decks

MACHINERY

Port Engine:
Volvo Penta KAD44P-C marine diesel engine
260hp
6 cylinder, supercharged, turbocharged, intercooled, indirectly cooled
Volvo Penta EVC engine management system
Single lever morse controls with dual control stations
Racor primary fuel filters
Volvo Penta DP-E outdrive

Starboard Engine:
Volvo Penta KAD44P-C marine diesel engine
260hp
6 cylinder, supercharged, turbocharged, intercooled, indirectly cooled
Volvo Penta EVC engine management system
Single lever morse controls with dual control stations
Racor primary fuel filters
Volvo Penta DP-E outdrive

Maintenance & Performance:
Engines last serviced – autumn 2021 (boat laid up since)
Engines recommissioned and check by engineer summer 2023
Sterndrive bellows understood to have been replaced 2017
Port engine running hours @August 2023 – 428hrs
Starboard engine running hours @August 2023 – 428hrs
Cruising Speed 15kts
Maximum Speed 22kts

Propulsion & Steering:
Volvo Penta DP-E outdrive
Stainless steel Volvo Penta Duo-Props
Hydraulic power steering with dual helm stations

Bow Thruster:
Vetus bow thruster
Push button control panel at both helm stations

Autopilot:
Autohelm ST7000 autopilot – Needs repair/replacement
Dual control heads
Hydraulic drive unit

Trim Tabs:
Electro hydraulic trim tab system
Autotrim functionality
New Actuators fitted 2017
Stainless steel tabs

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Voltage systems:
12VDC on board power system
230VAC shore power system

Shore Power:
Extension lead to connect to shore power supply
Single 16 amp connection
Consumer unit with RCD protection
3 pin sockets (with USB charging points), immersion heater and battery charger

Battery Banks:
Domestic Batteries – 3x 12VDC, 100Ah lead acid (2021)
Engine Batteries – 2x 12VDC, 100Ah lead acid

Alternator:
Single engine driven alternator on each engine

Battery Charger / Inverter:
Sterling Combi 4-step charger / Inverter
230VAC – 12VDC, 65amp
12VDC – 230VAC, 1500w

Battery Monitoring:
Voltmeters on engine dash panels

General:
Windscreen Wipers – Pantograph arm wipers on both forward facing wheelhouse windows, two-speed.
Searchlight – Jabsco searchlight with remote control at lower helm station
12VDC auxiliary charging socket at helm station, saloon and forward cabin

PLUMBING

Fresh Water:
Pressurised hot and cold water system
Mixer taps in galley and heads
Hot water provided from calorifier heated by engine cooling water or immersion heater

Bilge Pumps:
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump x3

TANKAGE

Fuel:
Two diesel tanks
Stainless steel tank construction
Both tanks of approximately 225ltr capacity
Approximate total capacity 450ltrs

Fresh Water:
Single fresh water tank
Stainless steel tank construction
Approximate total capacity 220ltrs

Tank Monitoring:
Gauges for fuel tanks at helm station

NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

Flybridge:
Depth/Speed/Log – Autohelm ST50 Tri-data display

Wheel House:
Depth/Speed/Log – Autohelm ST50 Tri-data display
GPS – Garmin 128GPS
Radar – Raytheon R10 – Not reliable
Magnetic Compass – Suunto C55

Communications Equipment:
DSC VHF – Raymarine RAY54E DSC VHF

DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT

Galley:
Galley Stove – Plastimo Gulf 2000 gas cooker, 2-burner
Microwave Combi Oven – Sharp Duo Grill (230VAC)
Fridge – Front loading fridge with icebox
Sink
Mixer tap

Heads:
Toilet – Jabsco manual marine toilet
Mixer tap extending for use as shower head
Wash hand basin
Shower stall with draining sump

Heating:
Eberspacher D4 diesel fired blown air heating system
Thermostatic cabin controller
Outlets in saloon, heads and forward cabin

Entertainment:
Sony X-drive CD/Radio head unit
Speakers in Saloon
Clock and Barometer

Lighting:
Overhead lighting throughout interior

ACCOMMODATION

Summary of Accommodation:
Double forward cabin
Heads compartment with shower
Galley
Wheelhouse / Saloon

Accommodation Finish:
Joinery work of teak veneered plywood with solid teak trims
Sole board of plywood finished with teak and holly veneers
Vinyl linings to finish hull sides and deck head
Navy blue upholstery throughout

Description of Accommodation from Forward:

Forward Cabin:
Double cabin offset to port forward.
Standing room to starboard side and aft of bunk
Dresser unit outboard to starboard with lockers above and below countertop
Hanging locker aft of dresser unit

Heads:
Located to starboard opposite galley
Inboard facing manual marine toilet mounted outboard
Standing/shower stall area inboard
Countertop spanning width of compartment aft with inset wash hand basin and mixer tap/shower fitting
Vanity locker below counter top

Galley:
Located to port side opposite heads
Linear galley with worktop running length of galley outboard
Inset sink with draining rack area inset to worktop
Gas cooker and microwave mounted inboard of worktop forward
Fridge located below worktop aft

Pilot Bunk:
Double bunk running athwartships
Located below wheelhouse sole and accessed through galley

Wheelhouse/Saloon:
Helm station forward to port.
Instrumentation mounted above steering wheel forward with engine controls and ships switch panel outboard.
KAB suspension seating for helm and navigator fitted outboard to port and starboard forward.
Nav Station to port side with chart working area forward of seat, sliding hatch over forward companionway extending working space inboard
L-shape settee to starboard, converting to occasional double berth
Bench settee to port
Drop leaf saloon table mounted centrally
Locker aft of port side settee
Storage below seating units
Access hatch to bilge/machinery and tank space aft of table
Sliding doors to access cockpit

DECK EQUIPMENT

Canvas Work:
Cockpit Tent – Roll-up/removable side and aft panels (2018), professionally cleaned 2023
Flybridge Cover (2018), professionally cleaned 2023

Anchoring & Mooring:
Bower Anchor – Harbourfast plough anchor on chain rode
Electric Windlass – Lofrans Tigres windlass, plug in remote control on foredeck, secondary control station at inside helm station
Fenders – Selection
Mooring Warps – Selection
Boot Hook

Tender:
Davits – Whitall stainless steel davit arms

General:
Single bow roller
Stainless steel guard rails wrapping around deck edges, running the full length of the side decks
Gunwale mounted fairleads forward and aft
Deck mounted mooring cleats forward, midships and aft
Lofrans windlass mounted centrally on foredeck with hatches to port and starboard to access chain locker
Walk around side decks to port and starboard sides
Stainless steel grabrails running length of coachroof
Stainless steel grabrails running the length of the wheelhouse below the main windows
Large open cockpit aft with step lockers for access from cockpit forward
Cockpit sole lifting in two section to provide access to engines.
Transom gate to access bathing platform
Teak gratings on bathing platform to access outdrive legs
Stainless steel ladders to starboard side of cockpit to access flying bridge
Two bench seats on flybridge.
Central helm station with duplicate engine controls, autopilot control and Tri-data instrument

SAFTEY EQUIPMENT:

General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.

Navigation Lights:
Masthead tri-colour and anchor light
Steaming light
Navigation lights

Life saving:
Liferaft – 4 person cannister raft (new 2021)
Gas detector
Haztec gas control with remote shut off valve

DISCLAIMER
In this case we are acting as brokers only.
The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. whilst every care has been taken in their preparation , the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.
This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice