Herreshoff Nereia 36 Ketch
Currency
Length
36' 4" - 11.07m
Vessel Location
Lautoka, Viti Levu, Fiji
Launch Year
1981
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Rhapsody is a classic traditional yacht designed by the famous naval architect L Francis Herreshoff. She was built in 1980 in San Diego, California in the US, and has a fiberglass hull. The masts are spruce and the interior is mahogany and cherry and Ash wood.
She has spent most of her life in Southern California, with some trips to Mexico.
In 2012, we sailed her to Mexico, the Marquesas, Tahiti, Tonga, and Fiji.
We have sailed around Fiji for the last 10 years. At one point Rhapsody had a bit part in the movie Adrift. There is a great shot of her sailing early on at about minute 13 !
We have decided to stay in Fiji, but realize it is time to sell Rhapsody. She sails like a dream, and if you appreciate and love traditional boats, you will love Rhapsody.
She has spent most of her life in Southern California, with some trips to Mexico.
In 2012, we sailed her to Mexico, the Marquesas, Tahiti, Tonga, and Fiji.
We have sailed around Fiji for the last 10 years. At one point Rhapsody had a bit part in the movie Adrift. There is a great shot of her sailing early on at about minute 13 !
We have decided to stay in Fiji, but realize it is time to sell Rhapsody. She sails like a dream, and if you appreciate and love traditional boats, you will love Rhapsody.
Price
AU $45,000 Reduced
Vessel Name
Rhapsody
Launch Year
1981
Length
36' 4" - 11.07m
Beam
11 ft
Draft
5' 3"
Displacement
22,000 lbs / 11 tons
Keel / Ballast
Lead - 12,000 lbs
Vessel Location
Lautoka, Viti Levu, Fiji
Region
South Pacific
Use
Leisure, Cruising, Live Aboard
HIN
005641035
Registration
US #641035
Rego Expiry
28/02/2025
Designer
L. Francis Herreshoff
Builder
Mr & Mrs Schum... San Diego, Calif, USA - Home Built
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Decks Material
1/2 " plywood covered with fiberglass
Engine
Perkins 4-107 50 hp diesel
Engine Make
Perkins
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
50
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
3000
Fuel Consumption
3/4 gal / hr
Max Speed
6.5 kts
Cruise Speed
4 kts
Propulsion
Shaftdrive
Thrusters
None
Genset
Honda portable
Fuel
120 gallons
Water
120 gallons
Dinghy
8 ft Portaboat - folding dinghy - stows on cabin top
Outboard
3.3 hp Mercury
Covers
Main and Mizzen boom cover
Windlass cover
Windlass cover
Accommodation
One pullman berth for two people, 7 ft 2" port side
6ft 2" settees port and starboard
6ft 2" settees port and starboard
Cabins
One main cabin
Hanging Locker, and Newport Wood Burning stove/ heater - starboard side.
Hanging Locker, and Newport Wood Burning stove/ heater - starboard side.
Berths
One pullman berth - Port side
Shower
None
Toilet
Natures Head - Composting toilet
Entertainment
Harmonica
Books
Books
Air-Con
Electric Fan
Galley
Ample Cupboard and storage space
2 Burner propane stove. Oven is inoperable
Sink with fresh and salt water with manual foot pumps and sink pump out.
2 Burner propane stove. Oven is inoperable
Sink with fresh and salt water with manual foot pumps and sink pump out.
Refrigeration
Top loading ice box.
Freezer
None
Stove
2 burner propane stove
Water-Maker
Cruise RO Watermaker
Hot Water
None
Ground Tackle
Ultra 60 lb Stainless, 300 ft chain & 300 ft rope.
CQR Anchor - 100 ft chain, 300 ft rope rode. - #22 Danforth stern anchor
Lighthouse Electric Windlass
CQR Anchor - 100 ft chain, 300 ft rope rode. - #22 Danforth stern anchor
Lighthouse Electric Windlass
Bilge Pumps
4 Bilge pumps
Life Raft
Viking Life Raft - needs service update
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
4
Flares
Yes, but out of date
Electrics
5 12v gel cell house batteries; 1 12 volt starter battery ; 150 watt Inverter - 120v - 12v
1 Inverter 220v - 120v
1 Inverter 220v - 120v
Electronics / Navigation
Furuno 36 mile wifi Radar - DRS4W. ; Digital Yacht AIS; Furuno Depth sounder;
2 ICOM VHF Radios; 1-SSB radio; Tillermaster Autopilot (not reliable)
2 portable solar pamels.
2 ICOM VHF Radios; 1-SSB radio; Tillermaster Autopilot (not reliable)
2 portable solar pamels.
Sail Inventory
Mainsail, jib, jib staysail, mizzen - tanbark; 1-yellow genoa, 1-red and yellow drifter.
1 - white stormsail,
1 - Blue Mizzen Staysail.
Sails go on traditional tracks. All fittings are bronze or stainless.
1 - white stormsail,
1 - Blue Mizzen Staysail.
Sails go on traditional tracks. All fittings are bronze or stainless.
Mast / Rigging
Main and mizzen masts and booms are Spruce, they are in good shape.
Rigging - stainless steel - checked 3 years ago.
Rigging - stainless steel - checked 3 years ago.
Deck Gear
2 - 2 speed Barient winches in cockpit for Jibs
5 - 1 speed Merriman Halyard winches
1 - Monitor Wind Vane
5 - 1 speed Merriman Halyard winches
1 - Monitor Wind Vane
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Alan Dwan
Telephone
Lautoka Viti Levu
Fiji
Fiji