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S/V 'Polaris X'

a 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 281 based in Malta cruising the Mediterranean Sea

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Facts:

  • Sailing Yacht 'Polaris X'
  • Beneteau Oceanis 281 build in 1995
  • Registration: Valletta #5610
  • Hull #0144085142810064
  • LOA:8.5m Beam:2.86m Draft:1.7m/1.35m
  • Displacement/Ballast: 2.600kg/760kg
  • MMSI: 249000579 Callsign: 9H5804
  • Engine: Volvo Penta MD2020B 18hp #5101306751
  • Gearbox: Volvo Penta MS2 #5101072430
  • Fuel/Water tank: 30l/190l
  • Gross & Net tonnage: 6.61 tons
  • Main/Fore Sail: 15.6m²/15.5m²
  • I:10.16m P:8.99m J:3.07m E:3.45m
  • Hull speed: 6.6kt
  • 2x batteries
    • NEW: ACDelco M74-H3E 70Ah (Starter)
    • NEW: Varta LFS105N 105Ah (House I)
  • Jabsco 44010-2010 water pump 2.5 GPM 3.2A
  • Jabsco 37202-0000 bilge pump 4.5 GPM 8A
  • 2x battery charger ULGD 3.8 A1 (Manual)
  • Bestek 300W power inverter
  • NEW: 7.5kg Bruce with 15m chain (6mm) and 40m line

Documents:

Equipment:

Upgrade History 2023:

  • all new navlights (LED) with new cables
  • new VHF antenna and new steam light cable
  • new SeatalkNG with wind vane, i70s and WiFi gateway
  • new main and aft cabin portlights
  • Jabsco marine toilet completely replaced
  • complete osmosis prevention and fresh antifouling
  • automatic/manual bilge pump with float switch
  • switch panel upgrade (bilge control and USB charger)
  • 2x 120W solar panels with PWM 30A controller
  • new fuel hoses from tank to engine
  • Simarine Pico battery monitor for house
  • water tank sensor and visualization
  • new house and starter battery
  • new Alpicool C25 fridge/freezer

Upgrade History 2024:

  • overhaul of ST2000 tiller pilot
  • stern shore power connector MP16-10
  • new AC system with RCBO and additional 10A circuit breaker
  • DC source select switch added in panel
  • 12.5 Amps AC to DC converter replaced
  • portlight replaced in the head
  • Axiom 7 chartplotter installed
  • new MPPT solar charge controller and wiring replaced
  • cutlass bearing replaced and engine shaft aligned
  • hull color stripes removed and anti-fouling lifted
  • onboard Wifi with Teltonika RUT200
  • new exhaust pipe

Upgrade History 2025:

  • full SignalK/Axiom/AIS integration
  • all new Genoa, Main sail and lazy bag
  • Rutgerson Batten Car System
  • new Bimini and Seat cushions
  • new Victron SmartShunt 300A
  • freshwater pump replaced
  • propeller rope cutter installed
  • both engine seacocks replaced

planned future upgrades:

  • primary new mast spreaders and tips
  • new standing ringging
  • connect Seatalk1 and NG with E22158

upgrades (further down the road):

  • radar reflector