Malabar Yacht for Sale | 53 Custom Yachts Deltaville, VA

--pin hole-proof shaft log enclosure (no leaks from a very tricky area to weld)

--stainless-steel shaft collar (preventsshaftloss; warns of impeding PSS shaft seal failure)

--transducer cofferdam (protects againstflooding caused bytransducer failure, esp. protruding sonar sensor)--double bottom system (virtually eliminates possibility ofbreaching; addssubstantialfloatation)

--raised after-deck (addsextensiveusablevolumesaft; adds stability; protects cockpit)

--hingeless sliding pocket door (unbreachable)

--raised aluminum hatch coamings (reduces possibility of leaks below with green water on deck)

--14 dorades with tapping blocks (great ventilation; no mildew; no leaks)

--Treadmaster deck covering (the surest, most durablefooting)

--all 340 lineal feet below WL dye tested for pin holes;(detectedall pinholes; enabledproper repair)

--40" high triple lifeline system (sharply reduces risk offallingoverboard)

--centerline third rudder (restores steerageway at anchor or at the dockunder power)

--permanentaluminum hard windshield (highly prized by experienced cruisers)--aluminum hardtop (enablesrugged, full cockpit enclosurewith multiple hand-holds; supports five large solar panels)

--885-gallonswater (eliminates dependency on high-maintenance watermaker;enableswater ballast system)--water ballast system (up to 8 degree reduction in heel; greater comfort; carrying more sail longer equals higher speeds)

--470-gallon fuel tankage(up to 2,800 mile range)--day tank system (eliminatesairlocks andpossibility of dirty fuel reaching engine filter)

--2,364AH at 12 volts battery bankstwelve Trojan SAGM 6 v. 394 AH AGM batts new in 2021: 12 v bank w/788 amphours; two 24 v banks w/788 amp hours(speaks for itself...)

--312 gallons per minute bilge pumpingsystem (overkill but available if ever needed)--Jatoba and Cumarru solid hardwoods (gorgeous...)

--7'-5" headroom (great feeling of spaciousnesswhich is priceless)

--refrigeration insulation thickness ranging to 9 and 12 inches (speaks for itself...)

--keel tank with internalrefrigerationheat exchangers (no water pumps; novulnerableexternal heat exchanger shoes)

--library settee with bookshelves (adds warmth and gravitas)

--10'-3" long passageway galley (the preferred sea-going galley location)

--forepeak workshop accessed through watertight door (a workshop is indispensable)

--technical lazarette with watertight door (modeststanding room access toextensivestowage and important systems)--very largehigh aspect11'-3" draftkeeldownlifting keel(dramaticperformanceupgrade for an already weatherly boat)--a real ship's enclosed engine room with standing headroomand two walk-in doors(priceless..

--emergency tiller fitted below decks: control lines led to protected helm (safelymanagingpossible rudder failure)

-55---telescopingstern anchor channel and roller (gives stern anchor wide clearance fromhull)--built-in provision for emergency power via OB and its bracket (no scrambling for solution in an emergency)--33-degree companionway ladder with bannister-like 1'-1/4" O.D, stainless-steel handrail (secure transit)--transit between skirt and deck via staircase-like stepswithbannister-likestainless-steel handrail(safest transit possible)--ballastenclosurespressure tested