1994 Caliber Cutter

Interior Accommodations

The accommodations are luxurious, light and airy.  Beginning forward, the master stateroom can be closed off from the main cabin for true privacy.  It features an extra-large V-berth (measuring 7” x 6’ 2” at its widest point) with generous stowage beneath.  There is also a bureau with a cedar-lined hanging locker and three-drawer storage.  Ventilation is great with a large screened hatch overhead, a 12-volt fan, and a screened portlight.

The fully enclosed head with stainless steel sink and shower is aft and to starboard. There’s a portlight and overhead hatch, both with screens.  The head has two doors and can be privately accessed by either the main stateroom or the main saloon.

The roomy saloon is open and spacious and includes an audiophile quality stereo system. To port is a hanging locker and to starboard, a bulkhead mounted, drop-leaf table that easily seats six.  When deployed, it reveals a novel spirits locker.  The saloon features opposing settees that are upholstered in ocean blue with a fine herringbone pattern and are like new – clean and firm.  The port settee makes into a single berth, while the starboard settee converts into a double berth.  There’s plenty of stowage behind and beneath the settees.  Light and air pour through the 5 screened portlights and two overhead hatches.  Additionally, three 12-volt fans provide excellent air circulation.

Aft and to starboard is the Hereshoff-style navigation station and the electrical distribution panel, which includes dual voltage and ammeters to monitor both the 12 volt DC and 120 volt AC systems. Adjacent to the panel is the VHF, SSB, solar regulator, hour meter, stereo, and satellite radio dock. Completing the package is a chart table with stowage beneath.

The guest cabin is situated directly aft and adjacent to the navigation station.  There’s standing headroom as one enters and faces the navigation station. The large quarter berth measures 8’ x 5’.  For illumination and ventilation there’s a portlight and overhead hatch, both screened; and an additional portlight facing the cockpit foot well.  The cabin can be enclosed for privacy.

• Chrome Ship’s clock and Barometer
• Chrome Ship’s Bell
• Flat Screen HD TV on swivel mount

Galley

Aft of the main saloon, on the port side, is the U-shaped galley.  In addition to the generous counter space, the galley offers abundant stowage for both provisions and galleyware in the form of drawers, cabinets, fiddles and bins.

• Galley Maid 2-burner propane stove with oven
• Adler Barbour 12-volt refrigeration (remote temp readout)
• Hot and Cold pressurized water
• Manual cold water foot pump
• Microwave Oven
• Double Stainless Steel Sink

Engine & Mechanical

• Yanmar 30HP diesel engine (rebuilt – 84 hours)
• Engine hour meter at Nav. Station
• Port/starboard helm controls
• 16,000 BTU CruiseAir reverse cycle air conditioning
• PUR Powersaver 40E water maker
• Racor fuel filter/water separator
• Aluminum fuel tank with easy to read gauge
• Bronze engine intake strainer
• Tachometer and engine alarm systems
• Dripless shaft seal
• Water heater - 120 volt and engine
• Water heater bypass
• In-line winterizing “T”s (engine, A/C, Potable water, Head)
• 12-volt bilge pump with float switch
• Second high water/high volume bilge pump with float switch & control panel
• Manual bilge pump
• Raritan manual head
• Holding tank with level monitor

Navigation and Electronics

• Raymarine C-80 Chartplotter with radar display
• ICOM IC-802 SSB radio
• ICOM M-502 VHF radio with RAM mike at helm
• Autohelm wind, speed and direction
• Raymarine autopilot
• Alpine AM/FM stereo with CD changer
• Four speakers (two in the cockpit)
• Great Lakes, SE U.S. and Bahamas chart chips
• Agualarm burglar alarm
• Satellite radio dock and antenna
• Mast-mounted VHF antenna

Electrical System

• AC and DC electrical panel with breakers and meters
• 4 AGM group 31 batteries
• 120 volt shore power
• 50’ 30 amp shore power cord
• 40 amp Xantrex 3-bank smart charger
• Engine mounted alternator
• Perko battery switch
• Masthead Tri-color
• Foredeck light
• Solar panel and regulator
• All LED lighting (reading, general and navigation)
• Lightning dissipater

Hull & Deck

The solid fiberglass hull incorporates an integrally molded shoal keel, rugged chainplate system, and an inward flanged hull-to-deck joint that’s through bolted with a slotted aluminum toerail on top.  The high ballast to displacement ratio makes for a comfortable ride and easy motion in a seaway.  The performance cruising keel insures sure tracking and a safe ride.  Underneath the long waterline, the rudder is skeg hug.  Steerage is positive and responsive to the helm.

Raconteur II has a great cockpit layout, making it easy for single-handed sailing or comfortable for a crew of three or more.  All halyards, sheets, reefing lines, and vang are led aft through six rope clutches and to four self-tailing winches.  The seat backs are surrounded with a wide, flat, beautifully finished teak coaming that’s not only attractive but also functional for seating on a windward reach to improve visibility for sail trim.  The T-shaped cockpit, destroyer wheel, binnacle mounted instruments, and teak cockpit table all contribute to a delightful sailing experience.

Another great feature is the molded-in sugar-scoop boarding platform and custom stainless steel swim ladder that provide for easy access from dinghy or swimming.  There’s also a convenient hot & cold fresh water shower situated on the stern.

• Maxwell vertical anchor windlass
• Windlass up and down foot switches
• Bruce 35 lbs. anchor with chain and ¾” nylon rode
• CQR 35 lbs. anchor with chain and ¾” nylon rode
• Double stainless steel bow roller on bow sprit
• Two polished stainless dorade vents
• Varnished teak hatch boards with Sunbrella storage case
• Slotted Aluminum toerail
• (2) Dorades
• (5) Bomar hatches with screens
• (11) Opening polished SS portlights with screens
• (6) SS mooring cleats

Sails and Rigging

Raconteur II is a fast cutter rigged cruising sloop that exhibits superior windward performance.  She is seaworthy and particularly swift off the wind.  She tracks true and is stable on all points of sail.  Her excellent design and construction quality translate into a comfortable and confident feeling, whether sailing on the Great Lakes, the light to moderate winds of the Chesapeake or rougher seas offshore.

• Keel stepped Z-spar mast
• Harken roller furling head sail
• Harken roller furling Staysail
• 130% and 150% Genoas
• Full Batten Mainsail
• Staysail
• Spare Mainsail
• Rigid boom vang
• Mast mounted whisker pole
• (5) Mast mounted rope clutches
• All Garhauer blocks
• Spare main & head sail halyards
• Strong Track
• Adjustable lazy jacks
• Conventional sail cover and optional stack pack
• Double single line reefing
• (2) Cockpit mounted sheet/line bags
• (4) Lewmar self-tailing winches

Safety

• Lifesling II
• Fire extinguishers
• Horse shoe life ring
• MOB flag

Comfort

• Custom stainless steel boarding ladder
• Four 12-volt cabin fans
• Portvisors on Head & Galley portlights
• Peek-a-Boo shades on all portlights
• Brass convenience hooks
• Custom “End Table”
• Microwave
• Carpeted shelves and quarter berth
• Hinges on all hatch screens
• Sunshades for all hatches
• New foam mattress with Tufted Topper and Froli spring system
• Two sets of custom sheets
• Custom comforter and shams
• Dri Deck in cockpit
• Custom companionway screen
• Canopies for hatches
• Teak binocular rack
• Teak magazine rack
• Dodger, Bimini, and pedestal cover, all matching Sunbrella
• Matching Sunbrella covers for Lifesling, hatches, and all exposed teak
• Closed foam cockpit cushions
• Custom winter cover
• Engine and system manuals (3 volumes)
• Spares

Raconteur II has been exceptionally well maintained and thoughtfully updated by her knowledgeable skipper, a U. S. Coast Guard Master. This previously freshwater craft is in excellent sail away condition. Her owner is reluctantly offering her for sale.  Raconteur II’s inventory is highlighted by the following:

- Complete rebuild on the Yanmar 30HP (101 hours)

- Raymarine C80 Chart plotter with radar

- CruiseAir reverse cycle air conditioning/heating

- PUR Powersurvivor 40E watermaker

- ICOM IC-M802 SSB radio

- AdlerBarbour 12 volt refrigeration

- Two 100 Watt Solar panels and regulator

- Aqualarm burglar alarm

- Blue Water Vessel Ready to Sail Anywhere in the World!

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.