$99,500
OFFERED BY
BVI Yacht Sales Ltd.
LOCATION
Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago
YEAR
1981
LENGTH
41.99 ft.
Condition
Used
Name
Receta
Year
1981
Make & Model
Tartan T42
Boat type
Sail
Length
41.99 ft.
Fuel Type
Diesel
Location
Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago
Beam
12.24 ft.
Cabins
3
Draft
5.15 ft.
This 1981 Tartan T42, Receta, boasts a distinguished pedigree with unmistakable lines that proudly bear the signature of Sparkman & Stephens' renowned design expertise. Beyond her aesthetic charm, Receta exceeds expectations offshore. Her helm is beautifully balanced, providing responsive and enjoyable sailing. With a Scheel keel, 5' draft, a .43 ballast/displacement ratio, a theoretical hull speed of 7.58 knots, and a sail plan ready for any sea conditions, Receta effortlessly handles bluewater passages and coastal cruising alike. Comfortably accommodating six for dinner or underway, the thoughtfully designed cockpit is also an excellent layout for short or single-handed sailing.
Below deck, Receta offers a haven of comfort and tranquility. The interior has been thoughtfully customized by her owner to accommodate a cruising lifestyle. The updates were designed and executed to seamlessly blend with the original interior style and color, featuring a number of customizations using beautiful teak details. Generous headroom and ample storage throughout the vessel, complemented by plenty of airflow facilitated through large hatches and numerous opening ports, enhance overall comfort on the hook. Whether on a passage or comfortably anchored in paradise, Receta's performance and stability make your cruising experience a joy.
This beloved yacht, which served as the liveaboard home for the voyages chronicled in the acclaimed books "An Embarrassment of Mangoes" and later, "The Spice Necklace" is now ready for new owners to embark on their own unforgettable journeys.
Receta's owner has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the maintenance and upkeep of this timeless classic, with every detail meticulously documented and available upon request. The level of care invested surpasses industry standards, and the opportunity to acquire a vessel of this pedigree at a fraction of the cost to build such craftsmanship today, is not to be missed. Fully equipped and meticulously maintained, Receta awaits those with an eye for character in a yacht who seek a vessel that embodies the spirit of adventure, and the joy of sailing.
I invite you to learn more about Receta. The owner of this fine vessel was generous enough to provide a wealth of knowledge about his time on board his beloved Receta. His remarks are below and many more details, maintenance records, and photos upon request!
INTERIOR COMFORTS AND AMENITIES
Beautiful, inviting, classic teak everywhere, which the owners have continued to keep in great condition. Some very thoughtful modifications were carefully designed and built to blend with the style and color of the original boat.
Main salon cabinetry: The original layout featured a full-length pilot berth behind the
port settee. The berth was replaced with a teak surface with 3 lift-ups, which matches the
surrounding wood, creating accessible storage where the mattress once was. Behind
the lift-ups, we added a long bookshelf, and at each end built teak cabinets faced with
custom stained-glass drop-down doors. The change transformed the entire character of
the main salon and dramatically opened up the space. We also added an elegant polished brass Den Haan trawler lamp (it was replaced with a new one in 2012) over the dining table in the main salon. An authentic brass Welsh Miner?s Lamp was added on the forward bulkhead. Ultraleather cushions were made and custom-fitted with contrasting fabric for the forepeak and aft cabin bunks.
Cabinsole: The original 1/4 inch teak-and-holly floor was adequate, but not up to the level of the rest of the wood. In 2004 the cabinsole was repatterned and replaced with custom-milled 1/2 inch teak-and-holly, with elegant solid teak edging. Laid it out in logical sections and screwed it in place, so it is removable both for refinishing or to deal with any damage.
Ports and Hatches:
a) New stainless-steel opening ports. The original boat was built with 11 plastic
opening ports. In 2001, we had all of these replaced with stainless-steel opening ports
made by Hood Yacht Systems. We also added two more Hood stainless-steel opening ports in the aft cabin that open up into the cockpit and provide good additional ventilation, giving us a total of 13. All of the opening ports have removable screens. There are also fitted mosquito mesh screens for the hatches over the forepeak and main salon, and over the companionway entrance.
b) The two large Atkins & Hoyle hatches, one over the main salon and one ahead of
the mast over the forepeak were rejuvenated with new gaskets, and the acrylic was
replaced. (There are also two smaller Bomar opening hatches in the aft cabin.)
c) Receta has 4 classic glass prisms in aluminum frames set flush into the deck,
which bring in an amazing amount of light. (These were part of the original boat.)
Teak shelves in the forepeak: Two full-length teak shelves on the port side, fitted with custom-fabricated Textilene bins and zippered compartments and bins for stowing linens, clothing, spares, etc.
Main water tank: The original polyethylene water tank was replaced with a custom-built
stainless-steel water tank, with 2 sets of interior baffles and 3 inspection ports.
Head and holding tank:
a) The original head was replaced with a Raritan PHii. Seals & valves are maintained or replaced regularly. (before it becomes necessary!)
b) Holding tank: Originally one of the forward water tanks was removed to install a
large stainless-steel holding tank, for the Great Lakes. Later the holding tank was modified to provide more storage space for cruising.
Shelves and space in the main hanging locker: The back of the large main hanging locker (opposite the head) was opened up and a series of deep, teak shelves were installed. This created considerable and easy-to-access storage. It also made it easier to inspect and access electrical wiring, the chainplates, and the freshwater intake for the main water tank. Below the hanging locker, a louvered door was added to make better use of a storage compartment previously accessible only by a small lift-up in the hanging locker and to provide easier access to mast wiring.
Nav station: Remodeled the space above and behind the chart table with drop-down panels for mounting the VHF, single side band radio, chartplotter, and electronics displays, all with easy access to wiring.
'Secret' storage: To starboard, between the nav station and the aft cabin, there's a
narrow wet locker. We use the upper portion to store our inflatable life vests and safety
harnesses. Below them are the feed pump and filters for the watermaker. At the back of
the locker, two discreet cupboard doors were installed with storage for, well, the ship's rum, for example!
Aft cabin, remodeled: Originally, the aft cabin contained a (very small) head on the starboard side with a Pullman sink over top of it. The plumbing led to a holding tank built into the boat's tumblehome behind the foot space below the chart table. We changed all that.
a) A work table: There is now a 'mini' chart table with lift-up storage. (I often use it as a
work surface.) Behind it are sliding plexiglass doors with narrow shelves.
b) Watermaker cabinet, aft cabin: Below the new 'mini' chart table are double teak
doors and a shelf holding the Spectra Watermaker. Heavy-duty drawer slides allow the
two parts of the watermaker to slide out for maintenance. (The watermaker does not
need to slide out to operate.)
c) Storage: The old holding tank outboard of the nav station had never been used so it
was cut into and turned into a storage space. (Great temp. for wine storage!)
d) Tool drawer: Below the large bureau an additional drawer was added to the bureau below the existing ones to store tools and spares.
e) Spares locker: Installed (removeable) shelves in the aft hanging locker and converted it into easy-access storage for bins of spares. (can easily revert to a hanging locker if desired.)
f) Shelf added: A full length shelf was added beside the double berth on the port side.
Water Systems: There are separate fresh-water deck fills for both water tanks. A fitted 25 gal. polyethylene tank, with an inspection port, is located in the forepeak under the double berth. The main 50 gal. custom-made stainless-steel tank is located under the starboard settee. This tank is baffled and has 3 inspection ports. A manifold, under a lift-up in the main cabin sole, switches between tanks. Pressure hot and cold water in both the galley and head is supplied via a Par-Max 3 pump beneath the galley sink, with a small Jabsco accumulator tank. In the galley, a dedicated stainless tap (also pressurized) supplies purified water through a Seagull II reverse osmosis filter system. A similar tap provides fresh water via a second Seagull filter in the head. There is also a hand-operated fresh-water
ELECTRONIC AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM
WIFI Antenna A Ubiquiti Bullet long-range wifi antenna, is stored in the aft cabin and hung either in the cockpit or hoisted to a lower spreader on the mast. It's indispensable for connecting to shoreside wifi signals in anchorages or wherever the signal is weak. The Antennae interfaces (wirelessly) with a Ubiquiti Power AP N802.11n router (at the nav station) to broadcast wifi to any computers, tablets, phones onboard. Both are powered by the boat's 12v system.
Raymarine system The Raymarine system includes the following: Raymarine E 80 chartplotter; Raymarine Pathfinder 2 kw 18" Radome; Raymarine ST6002 SmartController, handheld autopilot controller; Raymarine ST6002 SmartController autopilot control head (fixed mount) at the helm; Raymarine ST60+ Tridata at the helm; Raymarine ST60+ Wind & Close Hauled Wind Instrument at the helm; RaymarineST60+ Graphic Display at the helm; Raymarine Pathfinder Smart Heading System; Raymarine GPS 125 fixed mount; Raymarine AIS 500 Class B Transceiver; and Raymarine Remote Keypad (not currently installed).
Navigation Lights
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
12V / 110V
Batteries
Keyed selector switches to isolate (or join) the house and starting battery, and an automatic battery combiner to ensure both are properly charged. Charging by engine alternator, solar panels, wind generator, and 110v shore power are controlled by the Xantrex Link 2000R (See Battery Monitor, below.)
Additional Equipment
The boat has 110v shore power, with two receptacles for the shore power cord separated by an on/off/selector switch. One is located in the deck-recessed secondary anchor locker (particularly useful at a finger dock when the charging pedestal is a distance away; and the other aft on the cockpit coaming. There is a separate Bass 110v electrical panel with a breaker for the 110v outlets and 110v water heater. Because stray current is often a problem at a dock in a salt-water environment, the boat has a Galvanic Isolator, to combat the stray current and help preserve the sacrificial zincs (on both the shaft and the propeller)
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
Propulsion System
In 2001 the vessel was repowered with a new 56 hp Yanmar 4JH3-E diesel. (It still has only 1,780 hours.) Receta now has ample - and reliable - power and speed in any conditions. Also added was sound barrier insulation inside the engine compartment. With the new Yanmar, it was necessary to change to a larger-diameter exhaust hose. The original exhaust also had no gooseneck for protection against water backing up into the engine. We built a small teak box in the aft cabin, against the hull, and installed a Vetus gooseneck.
The traditional stuffing box was replaced with a PYI PSS Shaft Seal that has been regularly maintained. Most recently, in 2022, it was upgraded with the Pro Maintenance Kit: the standard bellows was replaced with a new nitrile bellows, a stainless shaft retention collar was added, along with fresh O-rings and hose clamps, etc
DECK AND COCKPIT EQUIPMENT
Mooring Equipment
To port at the bow, a secondary anchor locker is recessed into the deck. This holds the secondary (Fortress) anchor, and a hawse inside the locker leads to the main chain locker which has a separate section for its chain and rode. Inside this deck anchor locker is a tap and short hose for a salt-water deck wash, to keep the anchors clean. The Jabsco Water Puppy deck wash pump is located in the forepeak and tees into the head's water intake, with a sediment filter.
Additional
Dinghy
9.5' AB Hypalon RIB (inflatable), with a double, hard bottom. Moulded-in storage compartment in the bow.
Includes:
SAILS AND RIGGING
Sails
Winches
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Owner's Remarks
We wanted a boat to take us south to the Caribbean.
We wanted a boat that was fun to sail. That would move smartly in light air but also had the displacement and weight to handle well on bluewater passages. And we wanted a safe boat, a boat that would be stronger than we are. We got all that with Receta, and a whole lot more.
First I put together the numbers, to narrow the field: sail area to displacement ratio, displacement to length, ballast to displacement, comfort factor, you name it. Then we went shopping. By chance, Receta was the first boat we saw. We were smitten by her sleek lines and her rich interior. She was elegant. Six months and many boat viewings later, we knew for certain Receta was the one.
I?m a designer by trade, and one of my criteria in buying a cruising yacht was to find one that would always make us smile when we dinghied back to her in an anchorage or saw her alongside a dock. Receta does that, still. And she continues to turn heads and entice strangers to stop by.
Below, Receta is a dream. There's beautiful, warm, teak everywhere. But the real beauty is in the details. We immediately noticed, and loved, her classic-yacht touches: The classic white ceiling, with teak strips. The wide, fold-down leaves of her gleaming main cabin table, with lift-ups for wine storage, cutlery drawers at the end, and removable fiddles. We immediately knew we could seat 7 for dinner, and 6 in the cockpit with our custom-designed table there. The light that streams in through the 4 glass deck prisms (a detail rarely seen in more recent production yachts). And the many teak handholds that allow you to walk comfortably from one end to the other when underway.
Receta is a classic, with a strong pedigree, and her sleek lines are easily recognizable as a Sparkman & Stephens design. (Her predecessor was the Tartan 41, an early and successful IOR racing yacht from the early '70s. Rather than retiring the hull, S&S designed the T42.) They gave her a Scheel keel with a 5-ft. draft (great in the Bahamas!) and, of course, a lovely teak interior, as befits a proper cruising yacht. In keeping with Olin Stephens? principles, the .43 ballast/displacement ratio is way on the safe side.
Sailing Receta is flat-out fun. She heels nicely, then locks in. (You have to work hard to bury the rail.) And you can feel the acceleration as you trim the sails and she bites in. (Riding the waves on the passage from St. Lucia to Martinique, say, or flying from St. Vincent into Bequia, is a blast.)
The helm is beautifully balanced. She's responsive, and slices through the water. Despite having a good and reliable autopilot, we both love to hand steer: in moderate conditions, you can do it with one finger.
No matter which of us is at the wheel, we know that the two of us can sail Receta easily, or one of us can while the other naps. I also sail her singlehandedly. (The mainsheet and genoa winches are well placed for that.)
Receta is no slouch, with a theoretical hull speed of 7.58 knots which we occasionally surpass even with one or two reefs. In fact, we most often prefer to reef unless we're in lighter air or well off the wind. We sail comfortably and stable. (On one 100 nm passage from Carriacou to Trinidad, we kept pace with a well-sailed Hylas 46; they couldn't believe our speed.)
She's very well-behaved at anchor, too; and that same Scheel keel and large skeg that track so well underway, and the deep underbody, ensure she doesn't skitter or skate around like some cruising boats do.
Down below, Receta is airy and cool, comfortable and comforting. A respite from the blazing sunlight. The large and well-placed hatches and the numerous opening ports provide excellent airflow. The high bridge-deck enhances the feeling of tranquility below, while ensuring that the boat's ample headroom also extends to the aft cabin.
We've modified her during our ownership, retaining her classic good looks while adding matching custom teak joinery, to optimize the interior space for cruising and increased stowage. As well, her systems and equipment have been continually upgraded and maintained - sailing systems and mechanical systems, including repowering with a 56-hp Yanmar engine.
Receta is the yacht that took us to the Caribbean and was our liveaboard home on the voyages my spouse, Ann Vanderhoof, wrote about in the bestselling book "An Embarrassment of Mangoes" and its sequel, "The Spice Necklace".
Receta is now ready for new owners - to love her as much as we have, to have as much pleasure sailing her, and as many great adventures. She's fully equipped and ready to go.
Additional info from owner
The dark blue Sunbrella dodger (new 2022) gives easy and wide visibility. There are large windows on all 3 sides, and easy for a 5 ft. 8 in. skipper to see over. The front windows (3 panels) can roll up and strap in place. The front windows as well as both side panels can be zipped off. The dodger has long, SS handrails on both sides, as well as aft, for both convenience and safety. The dark blue Sunbrella bimini (new 2021) has approx. 6 ½ ft. head room. There is a 3-panel (port, starboard, aft) Sunbrella and window-vinyl cockpit enclosure that zips to the bimini top, the bimini insert, and the rear of the dodger. It is normally stored rolled up below, but can also be rolled up and secured in place. It's excellent for rainy days, especially when there are dinner guests. The bimini and dodger are connected by a matching, zip-off Sunbrella insert to completely shelter the cockpit. This is removed while sailing due to the traveller and mainsheet location immediately aft of the dodger. In addition, there are port and starboard weather cloths that zip to the lifelines and extend from the stern pulpit to the amidships lifeline gates.
A Sunbrella deck awning zips to the leading edge of the dodger and extends to the bow pulpit. We designed it to be low so it doesn't catch excess wind while at anchor, but provides excellent shade and sun protection, as well as allowing hatches to be open during the rain. The awning has zipper openings to go around the boom vang, and the mast. We designed it to be two separate pieces that zip together, so you can choose to cover only the cabin and leave the foredeck open, or vice versa. The dinghy, with its own separate cover, fits easily under the foredeck portion. The awning is held down to the upper lifelines by shock cords, so it is easy to walk along the side decks.
Most fold-down cockpit tables aren't large enough to adequately accommodate guests. Because we love to entertain onboard, we designed a teak table and had it custom built by an expert wood craftsman in Trinidad. It attaches to the steering pedestal and folds down in front of it, and is protected by a fitted Sunbrella cover. When opened up, it can be used as a small table for two, or the wings can be unfolded for a nice-sized dinner table. It can be unfolded even further, to double its length, again with wings, to easily give 6 people ample space for dinner (or extensive hors d'oeuvres at happy hour). Two removable legs are stowed in a fitted Sunbrella envelope that is attached under the starboard cockpit seat. The table includes a drink and binoculars holder in front of the steering pedestal, that can be separately uncovered while underway. The table has 6 coats of gleaming varnish, and sturdy brass hinges. The table was built in 2018 and still looks brand new!
There are 4 inflatable Aeré fenders (2018). There are also 2 extra large (10" x 26" approx.), black, Taylor-made fenders, and two teak fender boards. The fenders all have custom Sunbrella covers that protect the boat and also protect the fenders from the sun. There is a variety of 5/8" dock lines of varying lengths, from quite long to not quite so long. Some are nylon double braid and others are megabraid. Most have spliced loops A couple have chafe spots.
The original stern pulpit was small and narrow and had no swim ladder. We designed a new stern pulpit in conjunction with a stainless steel arch and bimini frame. It includes an integral, fold-down swim ladder with teak steps. Also on the stern pulpit is a stainless plate covered with teak that supports the dinghy outboard. (In the photos, the outboard is on the port side, protected by a Sunbrella cover.) Stainless-steel bows above the bimini firmly support the two 135-watt solar panels.
The AB dinghy is aged. A dozen years ago, it developed a crack in the bottom, so we had the offending bottom cut out, and a reinforced new bottom glassed in – much stronger than the original. The hulls have a couple of hypalon protective strips, as well as small hypalon patches for tiny pinhole leaks. When it began slowly losing air due to age, an internal hypalon sealant was applied internally to the tubes. All the work and repairs were professionally done. I can’t guarantee, but I’d guess the dinghy has 1 – 2 more years of life before more major repair or replacement is necessary.
The Yamaha 15 is in excellent condition, and is fresh-water flushed and “winterized!!!) at the end of each season. There are spare spark plugs, throttle cables, spare pull cord, and spare stop button mechanism on board. The carburetor was replaced a few years ago. The Yamaha 15 2-stroke is a dependable and highly prized outboard in the Caribbean.
The company 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.
Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
Engine Count
1
Engine Horse Power
56.00
Engine Hours
1780.00
HULL
Hull Material
fiberglass
OTHER
Displacement(kgs)
23000
Engine Year
2001
Engine Type
Inboard
Fuel Capacity Gal
50
Fuel Tanks Capacity
189.27 liters
No of Heads
1
Water Capacity Gal
75
Water Tanks Capacity
283.91 liters
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