2015:
- New external covers.
- Light sand and refurbishment of the teak deck.
- Re-bond of all deck hatches.
- New rudder bearings.
- Hull and keel seal replaced.
- Major service of the main engine as a preventative measure.
- New re-designed main electrical panel.
- Major service of the generator as a preventative measure.
- Fresh water pumps replaced.
- New Ships’ computer and screen.
- 5 year rig check by Hall Spars; removal of spar and full check of spar and standing rigging. Report available and all recommendations actioned.
- All cushions and bed covers.
- New artwork throughout.
- New headboard in crew cabin.
- Tender outboard major service.
Other History:
LA LUNA is an outstanding long distance cruising yacht that is always the prettiest yacht in any anchorage and which munches miles without effort. She is offered in ready to cruise condition.
LA LUNA is built to RINA and MCA; not currently certified as such. Owner has paperwork to prove build standard and no major changes have been made in the last few years.
Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:
- Hull – Vacuum infusion e-glass with PVC foam core on a male mould, with carbon reinforcement.
- Deck – E-glass composite with PVC foam core and carbon unidirectional reinforcement.
- Re-antifouled
Keel & Rudder:
- Fin with bulb.
- J-keel.
- Spade fully-balanced rudder
Engine & Gearboxes: (Engine can be rebuilt in situ if ever required)
- 1 x Lugger 1066H (250hp/186.4kW continuous rating).
- ZF 285a gearbox
- Engine Hours: c. 3,864 at 07-08-17.
- Cruising Speed: 9 knots.
- Maximum Speed: 11 knots.
- Consumption: 12.5 lph @ 8 knots approx.
Propulsion & Steering:
- West Mekan 4-bladed variable pitch propeller system (825-850m).
- Lewmar 15hp hydraulic bow thruster.
Fresh Water & Water Heating System:
Watermaker:
- HEM 2500 watermaker 300lph (Hours: c. 844 at 07-08-17).
Fuel:
- Total fuel capacity of 2,600 litres.
Fresh water:
- Total water capacity of 1,100 litres.
Grey/Blackwater holding tanks:
- Total grey water capacity of 300 litres.
- Total black water capacity of 400 litres.
Summary of Acccommodation:
- LA LUNA has a light and airy interior which is finished in Beech. This was upgraded in 2015 with soft furnishings that enhance the feeling of space internally. She has generous accommodation for 2 crew and a large owners’ statement aft. There is a VIP guest double aft and a large twin cabin. Both have their own heads, but the twin berth cabin heads is set up to act as a day head also.
Joinery:
- Foam/honeycomb core with veneered overlay.
Description of layout from forwards:
From forward there is a large lazarette with skippers’ accommodation which has a double berth to port with desk and storage ahead of this. There is a sofa to starboard and separate heads aft with separate shower stall.
There is a door into the lower saloon with horseshoe seating and table to starboard for dining and a large and well finished galley to port with ample storage as well as huge refrigeration.
Up steps to the panoramic main saloon with seating to port with table and a further sofa to starboard with a well laid out nav station aft.
There is easy access onto the deck with a vast cockpit and twin wheels aft of this which is a great area for entertaining.
Internally aft down steps there is access into the engine room which has great access to all the systems.
There are 2 guest cabins – a large double to port with its own heads and an upper and lower berth cabin to starboard.
The owners’ cabin is aft with a double berth, and sofas either side of the berth, a desk and large heads compartment.
Note: Haya Beech veneers throughout, with white paint in crew head.
Rig:
- Hall spars lenticular carbon rigging.
- Hall spars carbon in boom furling system and mast
- PBO backstay, kevlar runers, Reckman furler
- All deck gear by Harken.
Sails:
- 388sq/m AP spinnaker.
- 245sq/m code 0.
- Doyle Stratos jib, main and staysail.
Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:
- Carbon stowaway anchor system with 105lb CQR anchor and 100m grade 8 10mm anchor chain.
Covers, Canvas & Cushions:
- Sprayhood and covers
- Overall cover for shore storage.
- Transom cover
Tender & Outboard:
- Avon 410 tender, with custom heavy duty hypalon tubes and Suzuki 50hp 4-stroke; 250 engine hours.
Safety Equipment:
- Safety gear will need servicing before next season.
- New liferafts 06-2017.
Fire-fighting equipment:
- FM200 fixed installation in engine room.
