Hans Heidtmann Bermudan Cutter 44 Max Oertz Bermudan Cutter

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44' bermudan cutter for sale designed by Max Oertz and built by Hans Heidtmann, Hamburg in 1925. Max Oertz was the Kaisers naval architect and was responsible for the Kaisers own yachts, Meteor IV and Meteor V, as well as numerous 10m rule yachts and his big schooner Germania. This design was very advanced for her time and an unusual design but proved to be fast and sea-worthy, winning the North Sea Race and the Kieler Woche in the late 1920s. She later moved to the UK and was in the ownership of the Blewitt family for many years (Mary Blewitt of RORC fame) and later owned by Maurice Laing, who operated her as a sail training vessel in Scottish waters. After a complete rebuild in the mid 1990s, she was purchased by the current owners in 2007, who have continued to update and maintain the boat to a very high level. A full list of recent works is available upon request but includes a new engine, new teak deck, new sails, new ballast keel and keel bolts and an updated interior. Since 2007 she has been raced regularly in classic sailing regattas proving to be a fast, comfortable boat and a real head turner. Her large sail area and long waterline length make her a fast boat but still easily handled and suitable for family cruising. A superb sailing yacht with a fully documented history, well maintained and up to date, ready for the season.

Specifications

• Length on Deck: 44’


• Length Waterline: 39’1”


• Beam: 10’6”


• Draft: 6’9”


• Displacement: 15.09 tons


• Thames Tonnage: 19TM

Refit Work in Present Ownership Since 2007

• 2007: New Lombardini 60hp engine. Fuel tank removed, cleaned and overhauled.


• 2008: Teak Deck recaulked with Sikaflex. New port & starboard portholes forecastle.


• 2009: New stainless steel sink & taps. New teak veneers and joinery in galley. Wemo 40 litre coolbox. New ENO Gascogne 2 burner and oven galley stove.


• 2011: 2 additional new Dorade boxes. 6 stainless steel Andersen cockpit winches fitted.


• 2012: Internal lead ballast removed. New upholstery for bunk mattresses.


• 2013: New lead keel cast and fitted with stainless steel new keel bolts. Deadwood and 2 bottom planks renewed in oak. New caulking as necessary. Classic Sestrel Moore Compass restored. New asymmetric spinnaker.


• 2014: New marine PC, screen, navigation software. New Philippi AC Switchboard. New sole boards in all cabins and saloon in A grade Java teak glued to ply, including hatches to all bilge compartments. New sprayhood.


• 2015: New mainsail sheet and Barton blocks. New sail and hatch covers. New sails (mainsail, genoa, staysail).


• 2017: New Harken mast rail and cars for mainsail. New Safeguard life raft. Water tank gauges replaced.


• 2018: New Johnson bilge pumps. All navigation lights replaced with LED units.


• 2019: New marine plywood subdeck overlaid with teak. New coaming aft end of cockpit. New Raymarine AIS Transponder. New Fusion audio set. Lazy jacks fitted for mainsail.


• 2020: Replacement of steering cables. New planks under waterline port side. New lockers in skippers’ cabin. Water pressure system replaced. Fuel tank gauges replaced. All internal light bulbs replaced by LED units.


• 2021: New upholstery in saloon.