Mechanical
Volvo Penta MD3 35hp inboard diesel engine (approx 1970's). Shaft drive to 3 blade fixed propeller. 20 gallon fuel tank. Max speed under engine around 6 knots.
Electrical
Alternator charging to 3 x 12v batteries (120 Amp/hr) with solar panel. 2KVA inverter. 240v shore power. LED lights.
Navigation
Compass, depth sounder, log, DSC VHF radio with AIS, FM/AM radio, windvane at masthead, clock and barometer, navigation lights, steaming light, tricolour light and anchor light.
Safety
Jackstay lifelines on side decks, danbuoy, lifebuoy, fire extinguisher, CO detector, EPIRB beacon, rope cutter on propeller, electric and manual bilge pumps.
Deck Gear
Pushpit, pulpit and guardwires, boarding ladder, tiller, spinnaker pole, 2 backstay winches, Compass inflatable dinghy, davits, 35lb approx main anchor with chain, manual anchor windlass, 44lb kedge anchor with chain, mooring warps and 6 fenders.
Sails
Slab reefing mainsail (North Sea Sails 2012) with mainsail cover (2014). Jib roller reefing system with furling jib (North Sea Sails 2012). Main topsail (North Sea Sails 2012). Staysail (North Sea Sails 2012). Wooden mast & spares. Traditional galvanised standing rigging (2012).
Domestic
Solid fuel stove for heating. Her galley has a paraffin cooker, microwave, 3 pots and pans, cutlery and crockery, pressurised hot and cold water supply to sink from approx 20 gallon freshwater tank. 5 gallon holding tank. Hot water via engine calorifier. Her separate heads compartment has a marine toilet and shower with hot and cold water. Blue upholstery.
ACCOMMODATION
3 berths
Owners Comments
RECENT WORKS
Galvanised standing rigging re-tarred 2026
Hull painted 2026
Mast & spars coated with Sikkens Cetol Novatech 2026
REMARKS
"Manatee" was built by her present owner and launched in 2015. She has been sailed in Solway and to the Isle of Man. The WYLO II is an iconic offshore world cruising boat made famous by Nick Skeates. WYLO II's can be found sailing all over the world oceans.