Built in Leith, Scotland in 1944.
Allocated in 1944 to the Admiralty Commander in Chief Mediterranean for duties in Algiers, South of France, and Malta; then returning to Plymouth in 1948 for a general refit.
Re-engined in 1955 whilst in service in the Port Auxiliary Service. In 1967, professionally converted to a motor yacht configuration by the Malahide Shipyard near Dublin.
Makalu has been meticulously maintained by her Owners present and past.
Built in Leith, Scotland in 1944.
Allocated in 1944 to the Admiralty Commander in Chief Mediterranean for duties in Algiers, South of France, and Malta; then returning to Plymouth in 1948 for a general refit.
Re-engined in 1955 whilst in service in the Port Auxiliary Service. In 1967, professionally converted to a motor yacht configuration by the Malahide Shipyard near Dublin.
Makalu has been meticulously maintained by her Owners present and past. The engine was fully overhauled in 2005; her last major refit was completed in May 2008, and she was fully serviced in 2015.
Construction
Carvel Planked with Larch
Oak Keel
Sheathed Iroko decks
Accommodations
Forward Cabin
2 x Single V Berths
Emergency Exit to Fore Deck
Heads Compartment
Lavac Marine WC, Basin, Hip Bath & Shower
Galley Area
Stainless Steel Sink. Frigidaire 4 Burner Gas Stove with Oven
Panasonic Microwave. LG Fridge. Built-in Freezer
Saloon
U Shaped Seating. Saloon Table. 2 Person Settee Opposite
Port Mid Cabin
Single Berth
Starboard Mid Cabin
Double Berth
Companion way to
Wheel House Saloon
Helm Position & Seat. Wheel Steering. Instrumentation & Controls.
Chart Table. Aft U Shaped Saloon Seating. Upper Saloon Table
Access to Deck from Side Doors of Wheelhouse
Engine Room below with Access Hatch to Aft Deck
Lazarette
General
Stowage & Lockerage Throughout. Mahogany Veneers & Trim
Sails & Spars
Douglas Fir Main Mast, Mizzen & Booms
Foresail, Main & Mizzen Sails in Tan Terylene
Sail Covers
Stainless Steel Rigging
Mechanical Equipment
Vetus Bowthruster. 240V Shore Power. 240V Ring Main
New Victron Battery Charger (2015). 5KVA Onan Generator in Acoustic Hood.
Inverter. New Alternator (2015). Bilge Blowers
12 x 12V Batteries in 3 Banks (Some New)
Domestic Equipment
Eberspacher Diesel Fired Heating. 240V Electric Radiators
Pressurised Hot & Cold Water (Colrifier & Immersion Heater)
Deck Equipment
Zodiac Inflatable Dinghy. Zodiac Coastal 6 Man Liferaft. All Over Winter Cover.
2.5HP Honda Outboard. Lofrans Titon Electric Anchor Winch (New 2007).
Chain Counter. Emergency Tiller Steering.
Navigation Equipment
Garmin 2010C GPS / Plotter. Raytheon L47 Fishfinder / Echo Sounder
Henry Brown Compass. Silva Wind Indicator. 2 x ICOM IC-M411 VHFs
Garmin 215 Plotter. Target Navtex ProPlus
Furuno GAAS Radar. Pinta Auto Pilot
