Mechanical
Yamaha 6hp 4 stroke outboard motor (2021) in cockpit well with remote fuel tank housed in cockpit locker.
Electrical
24 Amp/hr gel battery with 240v charger and 30w solar panel mounted on aft deck. Waterproof USB charging point. 2 LED lights in cabin. 8 way 12v breaker switch panel.
Navigation
Compass, NASA Clipper wind, Raymarine depth.
Safety
Manual bilge pump, 12v portable electric bilge pump (can be used for emptying water ballast). Super Sucker self bailers.
Deck Gear
Flexiteek cockpit seating, sprayhood, cockpit cover, full PVC winter cover, 2 mooring strops, boat hook, removable cockpit seat for rowing, anchor, fitted stainless steel boarding ladder, tiller clutch, tiller extension, midship mooring cleats, fenders.
Sails
Mainsail with stack pack mainsail cover and spare traditional mainsail cover. Furling No 1 jib with uv strip. Mizzen with uv strip, Carbon fibre masts, wooden mainsail boom with reefing lines. Lines led aft to cockpit through clutches.
Domestic
2 berth cabin with upholstered cushions and storage bags plus white Swallow Boats headlining panels.
Swallow Boats describe the interior as having "Comfortable seating out of the weather, a spacious full length double berth, or a private area for a porta-loo, the BayRaider Expedition’s cabin is surprisingly spacious, cosy, functional and easily accessible via the sliding hatch. Two vast cockpit lockers provide more than ample stowage, and can accommodate a single burner stove if required".
Owners Comments
FROM THE BUILDER
Traditional charm, unique practicality, great performance – Swallow Yachts’ innovative approach to design and development has produced a unique blend of modern features in the classic lines of the BayRaider expedition. Appealing traditional touches compliment thoroughly modern performance and handling, in this pretty looking yawl.
FEATURES
• Water ballasted for great performance and ease of trailering.
• Modern hull and foil shapes for enhanced performance and outstanding seaworthiness.
• Carbon spars for ease of handling on and off the water.
• Large cockpit for family, friends, and sociable sailing.
• Pivoting foils and a reinforced hull for shoal waters and beaching.
• A simply sheeted mizzen allows for sailing without the mainsail, giving great flexibility
TRAILER
2 wheel galvanised braked road trailer with spare wheel, hitch lock and ratchet straps.
REMARKS
"Wagtail" was purchased by her present owners when new. They have enjoyed sailing her on the Thames estuary and are reluctantly selling to move up to a larger boat.