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Honey I’m home!
Botin Carkeek GP 42 / Fast 40+
. au
T: +61 414 332 255
https://www.raceyachts.com.au
Description
Previously Tokoloshe, one of the UK’s best & now Enterprise Next Gen.
Offshore optimised ready for the Admiral’s Cup.
Twin wheels & tiller modes, Ultra high modulus carbon rig, locks, 3 reef boom.
Outstand results including 1st in class Rolex Syd-Hobart.
Major upgrades
o New keel 3m draft to Botin design.
o New rudder
o Wheel steering
o Longer bowsprit (STL - 7.73m)
o Flush deck installed - coach roof removed with overall stiffness improved and weight reduction.
o Re fair and paint in Awlcraft
o Upgrade some structure for offshore racing
o New cockpit foam
o New JP3 rudder bearings
o New Hall spars ultra-High Modulus mast in 2020
Upgrades in 2021/22 to go Offshore
o Mast & Boom strengthen for offshore racing, reinforcements designed by Hall spars
o Two clutches fitted internal to boom for reefing
o Fit up of external Karver hook for third reef
o Bunks increased to 6 with addition of suicide cots, removable
o Carbon toilet fitted
o 1 X single burner butane stoves installed (removable)
o 2 x 50l water tanks install, removable
o Water maker install, removable
o VHF & HF radio installed
o AIS installed
o 4G router installed
o Satellite data and phone system installed
o Earth plate fitted for HF radio
o Tweaker points reinforced for FRO & J0
o 2 to 1 tack line installed
o Multiple small modifications to reduce water ingress
o Wet box installed for vang & main outhaul
o Additional bilge pumps including two roaming pumps
o Main out haul moved to centre of boat similar to TP52
o Storage for life jackets & wet weather gear installed, removable
o LED lighting (red & white) installed throughout boat
o Lee clothes fitted to all bunks
o Carbon backing plate added to pit area to reinforce mounting for pit winch & clutches
o Cupboard for food storage added - carbon frame with cloth shelves
o Second hand operated bilge pump installed for Cat 1
o All strops for runners & forestay replaced in 2022
o Every halyard & sheet on boat replaced with exception of GS halyard
o Additional turning blocks added to run change sheets
o Mast head VHF antenna
For full details please go to... https://www.raceyachts.com.au/yacht/312481/botin-and-carkeek-irc-42/
Photo Credit: Lindsay Preece