AIS, Anchor, Autopilot, Battery, Battery charger, Bilge pump, Bimini top, Bow anchor windlass, Chartplotter, Cockpit cover, Cockpit table, Compass, Deck shower, Depth sounder, Fire extinguisher, Freezer, Fridge, GPS, Gas detector, Gas stove, Heating, Hot water system, Integrated swim platform, Inverter, Life raft, Microwave, Navigation lights, Pressurized water system, Radar, Radar reflector, Shore power, Sink, Solar power system, Speedometer, Sprayhood, Stove, Swim ladder, Teak cockpit, VHF radio, Watermaker, Wind gauge, Windvane self-steering
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Songbird is a well maintained example of Bavaria’s renowned Ocean Series, with a safe, dry centre cockpit and reinforced hull. She underwent a refit in 2016 and €20,000 refit in 2023/24 in preparation for a single handed sailing on the Atlantic. With a new (2024) Garmin 18x doppler radar and chart plotter GPSmap 923xsv with charts for the Caribbean and East Atlantic installed, a water maker (can run on just solar power), a substantial 600 watts solar array, and impressive tankage, she is well equipped for long passages and remote anchorages, where she benefits from the superior holding power of a 25kgs Rocna anchor and 80 metres of 8mm chain. It is possible to mount an inner forestay and Songbird’s sail wardrobe includes a stormjib, and a working jib with furler though this is untested by the present owner. There is a telescopic spinnaker pole which works well for poling out the big genoa. Hydrovane wind steering gear is fitted, which is essential for long passage making and provides the redundancy of a second rudder (new price 8000eur, if not needed it can no doubt be sold on the used market for about 3-4000). The stern arch benefits from reinforcement, includes a lift for an outboard and is sufficiently strong to lift the dinghy in and out of the water. A Dinghy and 2.5hp outboard are included in the inventory. A Balmar 100A alternator serves the 400Ah domestic bank (2023). In addition 300Ah Lifepo and DC/DC charging has been installed in 2024. There is 12V/USB Charging/220V Shore/inverter (2000w) power throughout. A new bimini fitted in 2025 gives shade and accommodates standing height in the cockpit. The fitted spray hood has new windows. The galley benefits from a new extra insulated, very efficient top loading fridge which has a new compressor and evaporator. Songbird has a new (2024) four person life raft, Iridium Go with the possibility to mount an antenna and a grab bag containing life support, flares and rockets. Standing rigging and diaphragm are in good condition but should be replaced within a couple of years. A Coltri Dive compressor and dive tank is included. There is a lot of of spares, lines, a spare anchor, a stern anchor and much more. She is “ready to go” there are even kitchenwares onboard.
