1981 Mariner Center Cockpit Sloop

HULL & DECK:

• White hull, original gelcoat, blue boottop, green bottom.
• Strongly built hull of solid fiberglass - at turn of bilge, it is 3" thick.
• Underbody configuration is short fin keel with separate skeg-hung rudder; propeller is protected in aperture.
• External lead ballast.
• 12 opening ports and seven opening hatches.
• S/S bow and stern rails.
• Double lifelines.
• Two fixed aluminum ports.
• Balsa-cored deck, but solid fiberglass under the deck fittings. Hull to deck joint is thru-bolted every 4 inches.
• High coamings in center cockpit - long enough seats to stretch out.
• Was launched in 2023, but owner's back kept him from using.
• Edson pedestal wheel steering with cockpit table.
• 4 man Viking life raft and EPIRB - raft needs recertification.
• Forespar outboard hoist; LPG bottle locker aft.
• Tan cockpit cushions; tan Dodger and mainsail cover (bimini and dodger in fair condition).
• Bottom paint should be stripped due to paint build-up.
• Exterior teak should be wooded and refinished.

ENGINE & MECHANICAL:

• 1993 Perkins 4-108 diesel, 50 hp, 4 cylinder, FWC.
• 4122 hours on engine hour meter (total hours).
• Complete rebuild of engine in 2014 by previous owner who was a trained Mercedes technician. 
• 2 Racor 500 fuel filters.
• 3 blade feathering Vari prop.
• Exhaust elbow and hose replaced 9/3/23.
• Drive saver on shaft.

TANKAGE:

Fuel: 80 gallons in fiberglass tank.

Water: 145 gallons in 3 tanks.

Holding: 18 gallons in one tank.

Hot water: 6 gallons, Force 10.

ELECTRICAL: 

• 12V/110V systems with AC-DC circuit breaker panels.
• 2018 new house batteries - 3-8D AGM's.
• 2018 new engine batteries - 2 Group 27 AGM's.
• House and engine start batteries can be paralleled.
• Two 50w solar panels mounted on lifelines.
• 6 gallon hot water heater (looks old, but works).
• Xantrex Link 10 battery monitor system.
• Charge controller for solar panels.
• 12V Rule bilge pumps.
• Tri-color masthead light.
• Battery charger.

ELECTRONICS: 

• ICOM ram mic in cockpit.
• Garmin 545 plotter at helm.
• Raytheon Radar RC70C at companionway.
• Simrad 6000 autopilot.
• Raymarine ST60 tri data wind, speed and depth.
• ICOM IC-M504 VHF below.
• New Raymarine radar below.
• Raymarine ST60 multi & tri data below.
• Danforth Constellation compass (bubble in compass).
• Weems & Plath clock and barometer.

SAILS:

• 10 year old full battened main - needs a little repair.
• New main and jib halyard.
• New mainsheet traveler lines.
• Approximately 10 year old 120% genoa - serviceable, on Furlex roller furler.
• Staysail - with inner forestay (removable) and running backstays- present owner never rigged.
• Cruising spinnaker with sock -not used much.
• Garhauer mainsheet traveller and rigid boom vang.
• 2020 Maloney Rigging serviced the Furlex Roller Furler and inspected the S/S standing rigging and found it to be fin.
• Mast and boom ready for paint.
• Starboard chainplate has been rebedded, but still may leak.

WINCHES:

• 2 Barlow 28 S.T. primary winches.
• 1 Barient 17 S.T. cockpit winch.
• 1 Lewmar 40 S.T. halyard winch.
• 1 Barient 17 S.T. halyard winch.
• 1 Lewmar 30 S.T. winch on coach roof.
• Removable inner stay with running backstays - not installed.

SOME ADDITIONAL ITEMS:

• 2020 new water pressure pump.
• Lewmar Progress 12V anchor windlass.
• 33 lb Bruce with 250' chain. 
• Fortress FX-23 anchor with chain.
• 12V Sea Frost refrigeration has two freezer plates and refrigerator (can keep ice cream); solar panels keep Sea Frost going..
• Force 10 LPG 3 burner stove and oven.
• Recent Sony stereo with new Bose speakers.
• There are 2-12V macerator pumps.
• Bimini top by Bayview Rigging - fair condition. 
• Included are spare alternator, starter and transmission (should be bench tested).
• Saltwater pump not operational but new pump included, just not installed.
• MOM man overboard module - survival horseshoe.
• Teak bowsprit with 2 rollers.
• 35 lb Bruce anchor with 300' chain.
• Fortress anchor with chain lead and rode.
• MOM man overboard safety system.
• Handheld searchlight.
• Radar reflector.
• Shore power cord.
• Ensign and staff.
• Assorted hatch screens.

COMMENTS: ZORA is a heavily-built 1981 39' Mariner Center Cockpit Sloop. IN 2004-2014 she had major refits and numerous upgrades by her previous owners who sailed to Venezuela and back. Their complete refit is listed here and you can also go to their website: sailzora.com. The present owner, 3rd owner, purchased ZORA in 2016 and have sailed with their children the Maine coast. Due to severe back issues, the owner has listed the vessel for sale. The inventory includes numerous spares and all USCG equipment. Please call us if you wish to inspect this quality vessel. She is certainly capable of offshore sailing. Thank you for your interest. Also, survey from previous owner done in 2012 describing refit is available.

Potential purchasers should assume that items on the vessel at the time of viewing, but not specifically listed on this specification sheet, are not included with the sale of the yacht. These specifications are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Specifications are provided for information purposes. Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel subject to sale, price and inventory changes, and withdrawal from market without notice. 

Mechanical Disclaimer: Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meter. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise, and major overhauls as well as ALL other representations noted on the listing.

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.