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$69,000 NZD
+6 moreMakeTownson
ModelTalent MkII
Year1979
Length11.1m
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Townson Talent MKII, a classic glassed Kauri design built by Noel May and launched in 1978. The vessel is powered by a 30hp Yanmar diesel with shaft drive, fitted with an alloy mast and stainless steel rigging. The boat features a fully battened main with lazy jacks and a furling headsail, together with a No. 4 headsail and two spinnakers, as well as a storm jib. Tiller steering with a spare tiller is installed. The boat is equipped with a 2.4 IRB inflatable tender with 2hp outboard and a folding dinghy davit. Solar panels and a full boat cover are provided, along with a dodger for weather protection. Below deck, there is a holding tank, manual toilet, cockpit shower, 12v fridge, 12v freezer, and a 3 burner gas hob. The boat sleeps four in single berths and one in a double. Electronics include VHF, GPS/plotter, depthsounder, log, and autopilot, plus stereo with CD player. A popular design that remains well-regarded.
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The details
Vessel
MakeTownson
ModelTalent MkII
Year1979
Dimensions
Length overall11.1m
Features
On board
30hp Yaman diesel
Alloy mast
Stainless steel rigging
6 Anderson ST winches
Fully battened main with lazy jacks
Furling headsail
Tiller steering with spare
Auto anchoring
2.4 IRB inflatable with 2hp outboard
Folding dinghy davit
Solar panels
Dodger
Holding tank
Manual toilet
Cockpit shower
12v fridge
12v freezer
3 burner gas hob
VHF
GPS/plotter
Depthsounder
Log
Autopilot
Stereo with CD player
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