Wharram Tiki 26 for sale in Bangor United Kingdom

Wharram Tiki 26 Catamaran - launched in 2002 and built by the current owner. Ply/Epoxy build material. She is fitted out for cruising and todate covered over 6000 nautical miles. New Mariner 5hp fitted 2023, Full refit 2014 & further work in 2019. Standing and running rigging New 2016. She has spent 5 years  ashore under cover. Lying Ashore Bangor

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Pre Amble:

The Wharram Tiki 26 is a versatile, well-proven design known for its exceptional seaworthiness, ease of handling, and simplicity. This classic Polynesian-style catamaran is ideal for coastal cruising, island hopping, or even extended offshore passages. With its lightweight construction and shallow draft, the Tiki 26 can explore shallow waters inaccessible to many other vessels. This boat is perfect for those seeking a minimalist, eco-friendly, and economical sailing experience without sacrificing comfort and safety.

The Tiki 26 is renowned for its light wind performance and shallow draft, making it suitable for both coastal and bluewater cruising. The kick-up rudders allow for beaching in shallow waters, and the simple, efficient sail plan makes for easy handling even by a single sailor. 

Boat Specification:

"Lookfar" was launched in 2002 after 3.5 years of construction by the current owner. The build was documented in a number of issues of the Polynesian Catamaran Association’s “Sea People” magazine. Her most recent voyage from the Netherlands to North Wales was the subject of an article in the RN Sailing Association 2022 Journal.
Lookfar is fitted for cruising and has crossed the North Sea four times and sailed extensively in the Netherlands reaching as far as Germany. To date she has sailed over 6,000 nautical miles. The boat was recently refitted and refreshed for the return from the Netherlands via the E.Coast and Caledonian Canal in 2022.
Lookfar was not constructed for trailer sailing but is easily moved by trailer or lorry several times. She has even been stored in the owner’s living room for well over a year for a refit. The collapsible nature of the design provides huge flexibility for storage and ease of maintenance.
This is a very reluctant sale as as the owner put the same care and attention into maintaining her as during the construction. She has spent a total 8 years out of the water of which 5 years have been undercover. A full refit was undertaken in 2014 with new 2 pack epoxy paint and Coppercoat antifouling. During this refit the tops of the beams and seats were sheathed in fibreglass as well as many other improvements and reinforcements including new standing rigging. A second refit was conducted in 2019-20 prior to a very short 2020 sailing season and subsequent long term storage in NL imposed by COVID travel restrictions.

SHIPS DOCUMENTATION :

Original James Wharram Tiki 26 Building Plans - No 328
Construction and Refit receipts.

EQUIPMENT:

• 1 x Bruce style 7.5Kg anchor and 5m chain + 25m warp
• Mooring bridle with pick up buoy
• Garmin 550 Chartplotter (external antenna, 2022 UK chart update)
• NASA depth sounder (through hull transducer)
• Simrad RS35 VHF DSC Radio (inc AIS receiver)
• Shakespeare masthead antenna (new 2022)
• Masthead LED tricolour
• light Quick release stern drogue with warp.
• Octahedral Radar reflector
• Silva 70 UNE compass
• Raymarine ST1000+ Tiller Pilot with Madman remote control
• Berthing lines Fenders
• 5HP Mariner 4-stroke, long leg, high thrust outboard motor + 15 ltr fuel tank and alternator. (new 2003)
• Covers for winches, tiller arms, motor, mainsail, outboard motor and tiller pilot bracket.
• 2 x Matrix 115cm robust fishing style umbrellas (shelter for open hatches in harbour)
• Handheld emergency bilge pump
• Lightening conductor chain (can be hung from mast to water when required)
• 2 rechargeable battery
• lanterns (hull lighting)
• 2 x hull stands with removable axle and 4 pneumatic wheels on each for launch, recovery and moving craft on hardstanding
• 2 x bow stands (without wheels)
• Mast cradle (made for carriage of mast on a canal transit)
• Lashing and block combination to secure rudders when tiller arms are removed for storage.

 FITTINGS:

• Folding veneered chart table (mixed Tasmanian wood veneers with Wharram logo)
• 2 x half Admiralty drop down chart stowages (capacity approx 6 small craft folios in each)
• Multiple bag and net stowages in each hull Drop down outboard motor bracket
• Well deck modified to include under seat storage. 

SAILS:

• Wingsail Main (3 x reefing lines)
• Roller furling jib
• Cruising Chute 

ELECTRICS:

• 2 x 110 Ah AGM batteries. 1 in each hull.
• 2 x Marlec 15W SpectraLite S PV Panel (new 2022) and Solsum controllers.
• 1 x NASA BM 1 Compact Battery Monitor for Port battery (feeds all electrics minus tiller pilot)
• Gauge for Starboard battery.
• Batteries can be cross connected.
• Outboard motor alternator take off to each hull battery.
• Each hull has a control panel with USB charging ports 

Owners Comments:-

Commenced building 1999 in Plymouth, launched 2002 in Poole to a professional standard. Over 6000 nautical miles sailed on UK South Coast, Bristol Channel and extensively in the Wadenzee, Netherlands crossing the North Sea 4 times. Last voyage was from Den Helder to Conwy via the Caledonian Canal and Ireland. Articles written for various publications during build and last voyage. Very reluctant sale indeed. Owner needs a more pedestrian boat with headroom, heating and one that his wife is willing to sail aboard.

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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.