 NMEA2000 backbone data-couples VHF/AIS/chartplotter to one another (2021).  4 x USB charging sockets. 2 x 12V output sockets.  Raymarine WiFi/solar masthead wind speed/direction unit, reading to WiFi/ solar instrument in cockpit.  Nasa Clipper depth sounder and log (boat speed). Spare paddle wheels.  Plastimo ‘Contest 101’ bulkhead compass, wired w LED back light (2021).  Sestrel-type hand bearing compass.  Weems & Plath parallel rules, dividers, etc.  Rechargeable LED gooseneck light for navigation work.  Masthead tricolour navigation lamp, plus pushpit-mounted stern light.  Separate running lights (pulpit navigation lights and forward-facing white at front of mast).

Anchoring/mooring  Horizontal electrical windlass.  Fortress FX11 anchor.  Delta 10kg anchor.  Appr 30m chain, paint-marked by 5m lengths, in anchor locker (locker has waterproof hatch for access if needed, plus ‘venturi’ drain holes each side).  Unused braided polyester anchor warp, approx. 30m.  TREM sea anchor (drogue).  Set unused Docklines, 12mm x 12m, braided polyester, w eye splices. Polyester mooring protection covers.  Misc additional warps.  6 x large fenders w spliced ropes.  1 x boarding step fender.  Ladder for access from sea.

Other:  A 4-wheeled yard trailer is available with the boat (not a road trailer for towing boat, though trailer could be towed empty).  Assorted hand tools.  Majinka is lying afloat, ready to sail, on west coast.  Topsides professionally prepared and painted with several coats International Paints Toplac (Donegal Green). Good condition.  White Trilux 33 boot-topping.  3 coats International Micron 350w antifouling (2-seasons protection), applied April 2021 (Dover White), on International Primocon.

4  Cape Horn (Jean du Sud model) servo-pendulum wind vane steering gear, mounted w moving parts to post built into hull aft of cockpit. Fitted 2021 (still remains to be fully commissioned).  Raymarine ST1000+ 12V steering, mounts externally on tiller, or direct to Cape Horn steering, inside hull and intended to draw an mA current (since it takes power from the servo paddle). Two electrical connection points.  Custom-made sprayhood (dark blue) (2021).  PVC dodgers, w name ‘MAJINKA’.  Jacklines and fittings.  In cockpit: winch handle holder, 2 x mug-holders.  2 x eyes for safety harnesses.  Manual bilge pump (in side locker).  Pushpit-mounted ensign staff/holder, and outboard engine bracket (2021).  Horseshoe life belt.  Boat hook/pole.  Deck scrubs/buckets.  Assorted blocks, stainless steel shackles, sail repair kit, etc.

Engine/drive & related:  20hp 3-cylinder Beta, freshwater cooling (installed 2005, good condition).  Engine temperature gauge.  Cutlass bearing redesigned/replaced 2015 (can be replaced from outside, by removing prop).  Separate easy-access primary and secondary fuel filters, water separator. Spare filters.  Main diesel fuel tank below cockpit, amidships (appr. 40l).  Secondary diesel fuel tank in side locker. Valves in engine compartment switch tanks quickly and easily.  Diesel fuel container.  12V fuel transfer pump for easy/clean refilling of tanks.  Large funnel w gauze filter (for refuelling without transfer pump).  Spare pencil anode, water pump impeller, belts.  Twin-bladed prop.  Rope cutter and anode on prop shaft.

Electrical/electronic/instrumentation/navigation:  Two 110 Ah batteries, w switchgear and voltmeter.  Multi-meter, for voltage checking direct from batteries.  Much new wiring, and blade fuseholder fitted 2021.  Zinc hull anode (replaced 2021).  Rule 500gph auto-operate electrical bilge pump.  B&G V60 (DSC/GPS/AIS rx) VHF (‘Majinka’ has MMSI and Call Sign). 2021.  Em-Trak 953 AIS transmitter/receiver, SOTDMA, 5W, built-in GPS. (2021).  B&G Vulcan 7 chartplotter. AIS overlays onto chartplotter. Read-out of chartplotter/AIS onto smartphone via WiFi, anywhere on board.

3 Interior equipment (excluding mechanical/electrical/instrumentation):  Fire extinguisher, within service date.  Stainless steel cutlery, comprehensive galley equipment (cooking knives, spoons, can-opener, corkscrew, etc).  Pyrex casserole, stainless pots w lids, ‘Bodum’ type coffee maker, teapot, kettle, cloths, etc.  ‘Cristale’ plates, dishes, mugs, polycarbonate tumblers (all mostly unbreakable).  Flexible main water tank below quarter berth; second flexible tank in focs’l (piped to basin in heads compartment).  12V lighting, w additional portable LED lamps, and gimballed paraffin lamp on port bulkhead.  Brass clock and barometer on starboard bulkhead.  Clinometer.  Torch.  ‘Careplus’ waterproof first aid pack and misc other first aid equipment.  Pains Wessex distress flare pack in container (ood).

Above-decks:  Strong stainless stemhead fitting with twin rollers (custom made 2015).  Lewmar horizontal electric windlass.  2 x mast winches.  2 x Lewmar self-tailing cockpit winches.  2 x winches on doghouse roof, inside sprayhood.  1 x triple clutch forward of sprayhood (spinnaker handling).  2 x Spinlock clutches (2021), on doghouse roof.  Selden main boom w single-line reefing – all main lines to cockpit.  New (2021)  New running rigging (halyards, topping lift, etc) (2021)  Chainplates replaced 2003.  Almost new sheets for /Yankee/staysail/.  Harken furler for genoa or Yankee.  Removable easy fit inner forestay of dyneema core and dyneema anti- abrasion cover and Wichard tensioner w handle (2021).  Dyneema running backstays, w Colligo Marine low-friction double blocks (2021).  New furling Yankee, from Philip Watson Sails.  New staysail, from Philip Watson Sails.  Full size furling genoa, in good condition, Watson & Jameson, inspected 2020.  Mainsail, w 3x slab reefing points, Watson & Jameson, inspected 2020.  Lazyjack system, c/w lazyjack mainsail cover (dark blue).  Nylon spinnaker (yellow), and spinnaker lines in good condition; spinnaker boom.

2 ‘MAJINKA’ - INVENTORY

‘Majinka’ is a fine example of this popular cruiser racer. With much work done in recent years below and above decks, and many modifications/additions, ‘Majinka’ will especially interest buyers seeking a boat for extended cruising, passage- or even voyage-making. However, she also remains at heart a class Shipman 28, suitable for class racing.

‘Majinka’s’ many extras and keen pricing make this a bargain buy for the right owner.

Basic details: Vessel type: Shipman 28 Designer: Ollie Enderlein (Sweden) Builder: Fibreman Marine Year constructed: 1973 OAL: 29 ft (8.54m) WLL: 23’ 6’’ (7.16m) Beam: 8’ 6’’ (2.50m) Max draft: 5’ 1’’ (1.54m) Displacement: 6,173 lb nominal (2,800 kg) weight: 2,668 lb (1.120 kg) Hull/keel type: Long fin keel w hung rudder Hull colour: Dark green (white boot-top)

Accommodation:  Blue PVC upholstery.  Vinyl hull liner in focs’l and above saloon shelves replaced 2021.  Galley to port, equipped with Plastimo Voyager 4500 cooker (twin hob, grill, oven, ‘fail-safe’ spark ignition), gimballed, and stainless sink.  Two Calor Butane cylinders (in lazarette).  Gas alarm.  Saloon table to starboard which drops to provide a double berth.  Quarter berth to starboard.  Settee berth to port side.  The original light fittings are in place, and would benefit from being changed to LED. The present owner primarily uses LED battery operated lanterns, plus the brass gimballed paraffin lamp on port saloon bulkhead. These will accompany the boat.  Brass clock and barometer, on starboard saloon bulkhead.  Heads to starboard forward of bulkhead (new complete pump assembly 2021). Pull-out basin and tap, fed from focs’l water tank. Toilet brush/holder.  Shelves to port forward of bulkhead  Two berths forward with overhead hatch.  A pleasing bright and dry interior, recently taken to bare wood and re- varnished.

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