1976 Banjer 37

The Banjer 37 Ketch (Transoceanique model) is a highly regarded Dutch-built, fiberglass motor sailer designed by Dick Lefeber and introduced around 1969-1970. Modelled after North Sea trawlers, it is known for its rugged construction, high bow, and excellent seaworthiness, making it suitable for both coastal cruising and offshore, long-distance voyages. This is one of the rarer aft cabin versions, providing the most flexible accommodation for families or live-a-board owners.The owner (since 1994) has cruised extensively around the UK and Northern Europe. Previously MCA coded, there is redundancy built into many systems on board. A more comprehensive inventory is available on request.Construction:Substantial GRP hull and superstructure with long keel, single keel hung rudder with wheel steering in wheel house. Long bow sprit allows 2 x furling foresails.Mechanicals:Ford 6 cylinder 2713E 97hp inboard diesel (5134 hours) with shaft driven 3 bladed propeller. Gearbox replaced in 2012. Max power twin screw bow thruster.Twin fuel tanks with total of 1350L capacity, one of which can be designated for heating fuel.Twin alternators for built in redundancy, charge 2 x engine start batteries, 4 x domestic batteries and 2 x bow thruster batteries. 1 x 12V battery for fridge.Electrical system has a mix of 24V, 12V DC and 240V shore power and includes twin battery chargers and a 600W inverter. Rigging and Sails:Ketch rig with alloy masts and spars and stainless wire standing rigging. Outer and inner furling Jibs, In-mast furling Mainsail and slab reefing Mizzen. Mainsail, inner and outer Jibs - said to be in "used but serviceable" conditionMizzen - said to be in "Used but serviceable" conditionStorm Jib - said to be in "very little used" conditionCruising Chute - said to be in "very little used" conditionAccommodation:There berths for 6 in the 2 cabins and saloon berths with a 7th occasional berth in the wheelhouse. Twin berth forecabin with wash basin and storage. Galley to port with gas oven, hob and grill, fridge 12v / 240V, microwave. Gas water heater supplies the galley, fore and aft cabins and shower. Heads compartment to starboard opposite the galley has sea toilet with holding tank, basin and shower.Saloon with folding leaf table offset to port feels light and airy. Convertible double berth, chart table and plenty of storage. Wheelhouse with electronics and instruments, second chart table and single berth. Access to the twin aft cabin which also has a wash basin and a second toilet. Webasto diesel heating throughout the boat.The inventory includes but is not limited to:2 x DCS radios (one interfaced with GPS)Garmin GPSAISNav 4 NavtaxSestrel Magnetic compassClipper fluxgate compassRaymarine autopilot (2014)Navico depthClipper speed / logClipper windRaytheon R20 radarLowrance Elite 5M plotterClockBarometerInclinometerHygrometerFlag locker with "full" set of signal flagsFixed fog hornNight-time red lighting in wheel house / saloon / galley2 x 45lb CQR anchors and 1 x Steadfast 33lb kedge anchorManual windlass6 man liferaft2 x lifebuoys, danbuoyWebasto cabin heatingCarbon monoxide alarms x 2Man overboard recovery kitComprehensive bilge pump set-up with built in redundancy Disclaimer: The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.