Custom Arden 60 Arctic Vixen

Boat Overview

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General Description

Arctic Vixen is designed by renowned naval architect TED BREWER. This aluminum version of his Arden class has also been built in fiberglass and steel. According to Steve Dashew in his book “Offshore Cruising Encyclopedia,” she is “a go anywhere, do anything, bullet proof cruising yacht.” Arctic Vixen lives up to this high praise. She has proven to be a fast, easily handled boat, even sailed by an elderly couple, with the owner being 82 years old.

Construction and Design

The primary concerns in the construction and outfitting of the boat have been safety, reliability, and simplicity. Arctic Vixen is a sailor’s boat ready to go anywhere in the world. The beautiful interior features mahogany walls and other exotic woods, contrasting with the functional exterior. The boat boasts beautiful lines with its graceful sheer and modest overhangs.

Specifications

• Type: Three masted tern schooner


• Design Length on Deck: 61 feet


• Panama Canal Measurement: 72.18 feet

Sails and Performance

Arctic Vixen carries a generous sail area, including:

• Jib on roller furling


• Staysail on roller furling


• Fore sail with in-boom furling


• Main sail with in-boom furling


• Dutchman mizzen sail

All sails are controlled from the cockpit. Additional sails include:

• Gennaker or Code Zero


• Fisherman


• Mizzen staysail


• Storm sail


• Light air jib for downwind sailing

A spinnaker and a second serviceable jib are stored in a locker in Trinidad.

Reefing and Speed

Reefing is simple due to the in-boom furling, which is superior to in-mast furling. In winds above 25 knots, the owners usually sail with just the jib and the mizzen, cruising at 8 to 10 knots. In light winds of 8 knots, she will make 4 knots with the appropriate sail combination. Under power, she cruises at 6-7 knots at 2300 rpm and can reach 9 knots in calm conditions at 2700 rpm.

Anchoring and Cleats

The primary anchor is a Bruce 110 pounds on 300 feet of oversized chain, operated by a Maxwell windlass. A second anchor is a Fortress FX-125 with 30 feet of chain and 300 feet of braided nylon rope. A third anchor, a Fortress FX-55, is located at the aft of the boat.

There are double cleats mid-ship for spring lines, and all dock lines are 1 inch braided nylon. The aft deck features 300 feet of ¾ inch braided nylon line on a reel.

Dinghy and Storage

Over the butterfly hatch midship is a frame for carrying a dinghy. The overbuilt davits allow the owners to carry a 10 foot 4 inch Highfield dinghy with the motor mounted on the davits. The dinghy and engine are included with the boat. The dinghy was new in January 2023, while the engine is 5 years old.

There are two deck lockers mid-ship built into the hard dogger, with the port-side locker holding propane tanks. A teak deck box near the main mast is for sail cover storage.

Aft Deck Features

The aft deck includes an aluminum storage locker for outboard engine gasoline and oil. All flammables are stored above deck. A BBQ with shelves and a deck shower are also present.

Ladders built into the railings provide access for dinghy or swimming. There is also ladder access to the dinghy on the stern.

Below Deck Layout

Below deck features a fore-peak chain locker in the bow with easy access. A half-height watertight bulkhead separates it from the forepeak cabin, which has been framed for two single berths but is intended for sail and rope storage. A full watertight bulkhead separates this cabin from the main cabins.

The main cabin contains 3 single berths, a hanging closet, a desk, and a wash basin. Ventilation is provided by a ceiling hatch, 4 port lights, and a dorade.

Saloon and Galley

The saloon features generous seating and an exceptional table that seats 8. The port and starboard settees can be used as berths if necessary. A storage cabinet is located on the port side, with a bookcase and spirits locker on the starboard side. The head and shower are on the starboard side, followed by the galley.

The galley has ample storage, a near centerline double sink draining to a holding tank, a four burner Force 10 stove, a fridge below, and a microwave at eye level. The galley is conveniently located at the foot of the companionway stairs.

Owner's Cabin

The owner's cabin features 3 large hanging closets, 10 good sized drawers, and two shoe boxes for ample storage. A small dressing area with an open hanging closet houses the water maker. The owner's head is adjacent to the dressing area, and ventilation is provided by an open deck hatch, 4 port lights, and a dorade.

Navigation and Cockpit

The cockpit has a hard dogger with Diamond Seaglase tempered glass. It features a large table area for charts, a VHF mike, and power outlets. The chart plotter and AIS are on the starboard side. The cockpit comfortably seats 8 and includes 8 Andersen winches for quick sail adjustments.

Lazaret and Storage

A waterproof deck hatch opens to a lazaret for storing the drogue, emergency tiller, and dock lines. This lazaret also provides access to the quadrant and rudder post.

Turn Key Condition

Arctic Vixen will be sold with everything necessary to simply “sail away.” This includes all kitchen equipment, bedding and towels, a complete set of instruction manuals, and small tools.

Specs

Builder: Arden Yachts
Designer: Ted Brewer
Keel: Fin
Hull Shape: Monohull

Dimensions
LOA: 60ft
Beam: 14 ft 4"
Maximum Draft: 5 ft 9in

Engine
Engine Brand: Yanmar
Year Built: 2005
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Location: Center
Propeller: Folding propeller
Engine Power: 110 HP

Tanks

• Fuel Tanks: 100 Gallons
• Fresh Water Tank: 180 Gallons
• Holding Tank: 100 Gallons

Accommodations
Number of cabins: 4
Number of heads: 2

Single Berth : 3

Double Berth : 2

Electrical Equipment

Shore Power Inlet :

Inverter : Transformer 110/220

Electronics

Depthsounder: Furuno

Wind Speed and Direction: Simrad

Repeater(s:

TV Set:

Navigation Center:

VCR:

Plotter: Furuno Navnet

DVD Player:

Autopilot: Furuno

Radio:

Compass: Furuno

CD Player:

GPS: Furuno & A Garmin Handheld

VHF: Icom With Remote Station

Inside Equipment

Electric Bilge Pump :4

Oven:

Manual Bilge Pump: 2

Microwave Oven:

Marine Head: 2

Heating:

Hot Water:

Refrigerator: 24v

Fresh Water Maker:

Battery Charger:

Outside Equipment

Teak Cockpit:

Cockpit Shower:

Outboard Engine Brackets:

Davit(s):

Radar Reflector:

Wind Generator:

Tender: Highfield Aluminum Dingy 10’ 4” New January 2023

Solar Panel:

Liferaft:

Cockpit Cushions:

Cockpit Table:

Swimming Ladder:

Rigging

Steering Wheel:

Spinnaker Pole: 2

Sails

Fully Battened Mainsail:

Storm Jib:

Spinnaker:

Furling Mainsail:

Asymmetric Spinnaker:

Furling Genoa:

Additional Information

Electronics

Icom SSB with spare mike and cord

Icom VHF with remote station

Standard Horizon VHF (spare)

Proctor modem

Garmin handheld GPS/map

Simrad AIS on separate antenna

Furuno dule GPS

Island Time WIFI “BULLET”

Furuno NAVNET chart plotter TZ3

Furuno remote multi-function display

Furuno Autopilot

Furuno depth sound/fish finder

Furuno electronic compass

Simrad wind indicator

Irdium GO sat phone

SPOT satellite Personal Tracker (2)

Electrical System

24 volt house batteries on 4 Lifeline AGM battery providing 500 amp hours @24 volts

12 volt Lifeline AGM engine starter battery charged directly from engine, by shore power or by inverter from house batteries, emergency switch in engine room to start engine directly from house batteries

12 volt communication battery continuously charge by inverter from house battery

12 volt outlets and electronic by inverter from house batteries

Transformer to switch shore power from 110 to 220 or 220 to 110, when on shore power protects boat from stary currents

24 volt panel, 12 volt panel and 110 panel

Alternators: conventional engine mounted alternator to charge engine, separate oversized alternator for house batteries

Air Marine 400 watt wind turbine

4 rail mounted adjustable solar panels total 700 watts

Shore power cable

LED lighting throughout boat, deck lights, nav lights etc.

Several 24 volt adjustable fans

24 volt fridge

Microwave

DINGY etc

Highfield aluminum dingy 10’ 4” new January 2023

Tohasu 9.8 hp

Honda 2.3 hp

2 kayaks and paddles

4 dive tanks etc

Swim ladder

2 boat hooks

Bosun chairs

ATN top climber

SAFETY

EPIRB new January 2023

2 life slings

Throwing ring

6 person life raft

Solid aluminum rails fore and aft with high SS life lines between

“Bum bars” at all masts

Stainless steel jack lines

Deck harnesses/PDFs

Drogue

Propane sniffer

Automatic bilge pumps

Only 3 openings below the water line – depth sounder, prop shaft and sea chest

3 watertight bulkheads

Hard dodger

2 dutchman boom brakes (fore and main sails)

Fire extinguishers in all cabins and common areas.

Tredmaster deck covering

Anti siphon valves

Set of fenders

Sun Covers

The fully enclosed cockpit protects against the sun

Fore deck sun cover

Midship sun cover used only at anchor or on the hard goes, above the cockpit covers and reduces heating from the sun.

Aft deck sun cover

Cockpit port and starboard sun covers used when side panels are up and can be used when sailing

SPARE PARTS

Andersen self-tailing winch

Additional dock lines

Extra Snubber

Fresh water pressure pump

Macerator pump

Pump for heads

Bilge pump

Several hundred feet of Marlow 10 and 12 meter rope

Various electrical cabling and wire

Various hoses and tubing

Various electrical parts

Blocks

Shackles

Norseman fittings

Extensive inventory of stainless steel bolts and screws

Filters, water, diesel etc

Fixed stainless steel prop

Used jib in storage in Trinidad

Dingy gas can

VHF antenna Shakespeare 5215