S/V 'Polaris X'
a 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 281 based in Malta cruising the Mediterranean Sea
more pictures ..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:
- Registration Certificate
- Certificate of Insurance
- Radio Station Licence
- Oceanis 281
- Volvo Penta MD20x0
- Volvo MS2 Gearbox Workshop Manual
- Survey & Valuation 11/2022
- Survey & Valuation 11/2024
Equipment:
- NEW: Axiom 7 Chartplotter (Users Manual)
- NEW: Simarine PICO battery monitor with SC303 shunt
- NEW: 2x 120W solar panels with PWM controller CM3024Z
- NEW: SeaTalkNG i70s, DST800, Wind transducer E22078
- NEW: YDWG-02 NMEA 2000 Wi-Fi gateway
- Raymarine Tridata ST60+ (Handbook)
- Standard Horizon GX2100E VHF/AIS Radio (Owners Manual)
- Raymarine ST2000+ tiller pilot (Handbook)
- Standard Horizon CP180i chart plotter (Users Manual)
- Trevi XCD 5740 BT (Instruction Manual)
- McMurdo Fast Find 220 PLB
- Oregon Scientific Travel Barometer HiGlo EB312E
- 3x fire extinguisher
- numerous life vests
- Speaker KDX audio 165-Marine, 30 Watts
- day shapes (anchor ball and cone)
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