In 2003 to 2004 Makai underwent an extensive complete refit to become a world class cruiser. This refit included aspects of the interior, exterior, electrical, plumbing, rigging, sails, & mechanical.
Everything was overbuilt.. The idea was, make it easy to handle, easy to maintain, and functional.
The interior of" Makai" was sanded to the max, newAllgrip paint was used on all the painted surfaces, andEpifanes varnish on all the wood, new setee cushions, and new mattresses for all the berths.
A new main salon table was custom built to house a full size electric piano.All interior lighting was replaced with the finest Perko fixtures, and allLED bulbs.The guest cabin has a double bunk bed setup, and a bathroom with full shower and tub.
Forward of the galleyis a utility room. This was designed for the Watermaker, washing machine, refrigeration compressor and pumps, and food and parts storage. It is designed for ease of maintenance for all the systems installed here. Storage for food and parts in there own seperate compartments.Foward of the utility room is the WORKSHOP! A full workshop complete with stainless steel workbenches and a large vise.
The forward bulkhead has two large doors to give access to the newly designed chain locker. It is all fiberglass,has its own drain, and is easy to cleanout and washdown.The aft stateroom. This has your typical exquisite Tiawanese wood carving and craftmanship, a large bed that can sleep up to 3 people comfortably, with 2 large aft windows that open for great ventalation... Mostly these windows are left open open, for the breeze, but in bad weather there are1/2" Lexan windows, with gaskets that dog down tight, making safe running in large following seas. This stateroom also has its ownprivate full bathroom.
- Spade 120 lb. primary anchor, 225 ft 3/8 G4 high test chain
- CQR 65 lb second anchor, 200 ft 3/4 3 strand nylon rode
- Maxwell 2200 Horizontal Windless, one side chain, one side rode
- Custom 316 stainless windless mount
- German made 316 stainless bow rollers for both anchors
- VETUS BOW THRUSTER 24 volts 130 KGF
- Two 8D led acid batteries new 2010
- Dedicated 24 volt smart charger new 2004
- Side windows new 2004
- Front opening windows new 2004
- 5 Hatches all Bowmar Offshore new 2004
- 5 Port lights all Newfound Metal new 2004
- Steering, Simrad autopilot
- Wagner linear drive hydraulic ram
- Wagnerhydraulic steering pump
- Benmar hydraulic steering system
- Paneltronics 12 volt and 120 volt breaker panel w/meters
- Freedom 30, 3000 watt inverter charger
- Link 2000
- 4 Kyocera solar panels 5 amps each
- Ferris Power Products, Solar monitor and regulator
- Blue Seas 24 and 12 volt digital gauges
- 110volt outlets thru-out with GFI outlets in heads, galley and salon
- Northern Lights 6KW Generator
- Four4DAGM ships batteries new in2009
- Two 8DLed Acid batteries for Bow thrusternew in 2010
- Aqualine regulator
- Powermax100amp alternator
- 2 Standard Horizon Eclipse VHF radios
- IcomM802 single sideband radio
- Richie binnacle compass
- Standard Horizon DS45 depth sounder
- Raymarine ST60 wind instruments
- RaymarineRL80 C 48mile radar inside
- Raymarine RL70 at helm
- Furuno GPS 31at helm
- Freedom 30, 3000 watt inverter charger
- Link 2000
- Simrad autopilot
- 31 inch Samsung LCD TV
- Boss 12 volt DVD player
- Aqualarm Systems Monitor
- Poly-Planar MRD 60 Stereo
- Triaxial speakers in and out
- Volume control on deck
- IPOD or Auxilary Ready
- New in 2003 Ford Lehman 140 hp diesel with 1767 hours
- Engine control cables replaced 2004
- Engine motor beds 316 stainless replaced 2004
- Racor duaL500 fuel filter system new 2004
- Engine alarm system, Aqua alarmnew 2004
- Lead/Foam engine room insulation new 2004
- Threeblade fixed prop new in 2002 on 1 3/4 inchSS shaft
- TwoSSwater tankstanks with baffles new 2004
- Four aluminum fuel tanks with baffles new 2004
- Traditional teak wheel
- Emergency tiller
- Two 30 gal horizontal aluminum propane tanks 2004
- 10.5gallon hot water heater, 110 volt and engine 2004
- Shurflo fresh water pump and 2 gal accumulator tank 2004
- Colombianwasher dryer set
- Gulper pump on galley sink new 2004
- Gulper pump on shower sump new 2004
- Rule 2000 Bilge pump new 2004
- Rule 3500 Bilge pump new 2004
- 2 Raratian Crown 2 Electric Heads new 2004
- Sureflow saltwater wash down new 2004
The highlight of the galley is the custom refrigerator freezer.It is top loading, refer on theleft and freezer on the right. It has twolarge lids for easy access and has sliding shelving and dividers that are easily removable for cleaning. The lids have 4 inch foam, and sides and bottom have 7 inch foam insulation.There is one cold plate on the freezer side that carriestwo separate 110 volt systems. One system is ran from the generator, and the other system can use either the generator or inverter.
- SeaGull 4 water purification system
- Deep double sink, hot and cold pressure water
- Force 10three burner SS stove and oven,
- All counter tops, and cabinet doors are Corian.
- Microwave.
- cooking ware
Between 2003 and 2004 a massive complete refit was done, mere words cannot describe enough....This boat you must see to believe......New paint - Any teakwas sanded to bare wood, 10 coats of epoxy was then applied, then 4 coats of epoxy primer, then the All-grip paint. (for all purposes all the wood is encapsulated in Epoxy). All holes were drilled oversize, filled with West 406 epoxy, then re-drilled for the proper size.Replaced were the bow sprit, the bow pulpit, and the samson posts.The windlass is mounted on a Stainless Steel platform that straddles the bow sprit, with backing plates below decks.All nuts, bolts, and screws are 316 stainless, and they are all marked as such.All the teak strips were removed andall holesdrilled out, chamfered, and filled with West System Epoxy.The deck was refastened to the deck beams, and the deck beams to hull joint.....using 3 inch #14 SS screws, thena layer of fiberglass across the decks, to up under the cap rails, and up the wheelhouse sides. NO LEAKS ARE POSSIBLE !!!!!!!Windows were changed out to to American Window . These windows are fastened from the inside, for a no leak smooth finish on the outside. The front 2 windows are opening (great for ventilation) andhave 3/8 inch safety glass.All hatches have been changed to Bowmar Offshore type. Makai has the biggest 24 volt bow thruster Vetus makes. It will turnMakai on a dime. You will have NO PROBLEM backingupthis boat....The10 inch tube for thebow thruster prop has been relieved at the back, for zero resistancewhen moving forward....Under the cabin sole is where is where you will see the evidence of the time, effort, and thought put towards this refit.The first thing done was EVERYTHING was removed from the engine room. The hull was sanded and re-painted with a gray epoxy hull paint.All new electrical and plumbing, at this point the wiring and piping was easily accessed.Then newwater and fuel tanks were installed, foamed in, with new cleats and bulkheads.The main stringers for the engine were re-fiberglassed and new SS engine beds installed.The generator was installed on its own work platform for ease of maintaince.The forwardbulkhead houses all filters and valves sothat the fuel system is all in one place and simple to work. There is a fuel transfer pump to move fuel from one side to the other to balance the vessel.
There is also an oil transfer pump that makes changing the oil from the gensetor main engine a breeze.The shaft, stuffing box, cutlass bearing housing, and prop were all replaced 2003. The shaft was upsized from 1 1/2inch to1 3/4 inch.The stuffing box was replaced withthe PYI Shaft Seal dripless coupling.
The motor is new from American Marine Diesal in 2003.Its a Ford Lehman 140 hp. The exhaust system, lift muffler, and thru hull, were replaced at this time. All sea strainers and thru hulls were also replaced.The transmission is a Borg Warner, re-builtby Transmission Marine in Fort Laudedale in 2003, and has a 2 1/2 to 1 offset gear.
All fastners and hose clamps were replaced, withstainless steel and AWAB hose clampsrespectfully.The engine room is a mustsee work of art, it was well thought out for ease of up-keep and maintaince. To finish this off, installed were 6 Perko lights, which iluminate the whole engine room space.The bottom of Makai, each time she was hauled has been sanded and faired so she had a smooth uniform finish. In 1998 the bottom was sanded to the gelcoat, and8 coats of epoxy barrier coat applied. There are NO BLISTERS or imperfections on this bottom.All underwater metal have zincs that are regulary replaced.
All in all MAKAI is a great crusing live aboard boat, re-designed utilizing the owners 50 years of boating experience, to become a very strong,low maintaince, easy to take care of boat, that has been well loved and taken care of since completion..
- Dacron Main with two reefs excellent condition, Doyle Stackpack
- Dacron Mizzenexcellent condition, Doyle Stackpack
- Dacron Headsail excellent condition, w/Harken MK3 Roller Furling
- DacronStaysail excellent condition, w/Harken MK3 roller Furling
- Sunbrella Bimini, mainsail cover, mizzen cover, companionway cover, hatch covers and custom cockpit cushions all new in 2005.
- Forespar telescopic whisker pole with vertical pole storage on main mast, new 2004
- Harken MK3 Roller Furling, Headsail, and staysail, 2000 and 2004
- Type 316 SS 1x19 standing rigging withall stay-lokfittings, new 2004
- Harken Big Boat mainsheet traveler new, 2004
- Winches all Lewmar Chrome Bronze, new, 2004
- 2 Lewmar #50
- 3 Lewmar #40
- 2 Lewmar #30
- 1 Lewmar #16
