1675 HAWKINS COVE DR West, Jacksonville FL 32246, MLS # 896467, Weichert.com

Read article : 1675 HAWKINS COVE DR West, Jacksonville FL 32246, MLS # 896467, Weichert.com

for $239,900 with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 1,565 square foot home was built in 2001.

Property Information

• $239,900
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Full Baths
• Single Family
• 1,565 Square Feet
• Traditional
• Active
• 1 Floors
• Built in 2001
• Jacksonville, FL
• Arlington Neighborhood
• Duval County
• Fees are $268
• MLS/Web ID is 896467

Description

Welcome home to the desirable HAWKINS COVE!!! Beautifully well maintained home with stunning lakefront views and a perfect layout. This three bedroom, two full bathroom home is sure to impress and priced to sell. Whether relaxing by the fire or grilling on the fully screened in and tiled lakefront lanai this home boasts everything needed to entertain friends and family throughout the year. The master suite will wow you with its spacious, bright layout and private master bathroom to include double vanity, huge walk-in closet, large shower and relaxing garden tub. Convenient to shopping, entertainment, beaches and major thoroughfares, all of your hearts desires are at your fingertips. What are you waiting for??? Come make this your HOME SWEET HOME!!!

Room Information

• Entry Room
• Laundry Room

Interior 8

Appliances

• Dishwasher
• Dryer
• Electric Range
• Ice Maker
• Microwave
• Oven (Self-Cleaning)
• Refrigerator
• Washer
• Washer/Dryer Hook Up

Cooling System

• Central Air

Fireplace

• 1 Fireplace
• Fireplace in Family Room
• Gas Fireplace(s)
• Mantle

Flooring

• Ceramic Tile Flooring
• Tile Flooring

Heating System

• Central Heat
• Hot Water Heater: Electric

Interior

• 8-10' Ceilings
• Garden Tub
• Security System
• Vaulted Ceilings
• Walk-in Closet(s)

Room Features

• Breakfast Bar
• Pantry
• Tub and Separate Shower

Exterior 8

Construction

• Brick
• Other

Exterior

• Covered Patio
• Other
• Picture Windows
• Porch
• Screened Patio
• Sliding Glass Doors
• Sprinkler

Garage

• 2 Car
• Attached
• Garage Door Opener

Lot Description

• Regular
• Water Frontage

Roof

• Shingle Roof

Siding

• Brick
• Other

Waterfront Description

• Lake
• Waterfront Property

Miscellaneous 4

Association Fee

Land Documents

• Restrictive Covenants

Maintenance Fee Includes

• Property Management

Utilities

• Public Water/Sewer

† Excluded Feature

Listed By

Broker:	FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MORTGAGE LLC

Pricing History

Date	Price	Price Change	Description
9/15/2017	$239,900	-0.04 %	Price Change
8/13/2017	$240,000		Listed Price

Market Pricing

	Average	% of sale price	Median	% of sale price
All listings in Jacksonville	$355,236	48 % above	$240,000	0 % above
Single family listings in Jacksonville	$347,357	45 % above	$249,990	4 % above

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Beneteau First 50 - MySailing.com.au

Read article : Beneteau First 50 - MySailing.com.au

Beneteau's latest cruiser/racer is from super-yacht specialist Philippe Briand, by Vanessa Dudley.

FIRST of all, it's not a Farr boat. French boat builder Beneteau has had a golden run with its First line of production cruiser/racers bearing the Farr Yacht Design name, most notably with the First 40.7 and more recently the 47.7, 44.7 and 36.7.
For its new First 50-footer, however, Beneteau turned to Philippe Briand, the French naval architect whose focus in recent years has been on super-maxis like the 140ft Mari Cha IV. Briand advances the proposition that "the primary function of a yacht is to be aesthetic. Her owner has to be proud of her?.

"Philippe Briand was brought onboard to produce a beautiful boat," says John Cowpe of the Australian Beneteau importer, Vicsail. While smaller First models like the 44.7 and 34.7 have been aimed at IRC racing, the new First 50 has a different primary focus, Cowpe says. "It's a sports cruiser, a boat you would race in Premier Cruising division rather than against the IRC class boats like the Cookson 50s."

The result is a stylish and well-proportioned yacht which has some interesting signature features like the "eyebrows" (or eyelids) over the side windows in the coach house (giving the boat a distinctive look, while also providing protection so the windows can be left open while sailing in moderate conditions), and the long bank of green tinted skylight hatches along the centreline both ahead and behind the mast.

It is a much sleeker craft than Beneteau's other current model 50 in the Oceanis cruising range.

In fact it probably has more in common with semi-custom craft such as the Marten 49 in the modern performance/sports cruiser category. With its carbon composite construction the Marten offers higher performance, but at a considerably higher price.

The first boat to arrive in Australia is Playstation 3, for Sydney yachtsman Dean Harrigan, stepping towards a more performance oriented boat from his previous Beneteau 53f5 Big Kahuna, and Greg Hargraves.

Playstation 3 attracted a great deal of interest at the Sydney International Boat Show in August before whisking away for the delivery north to the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, where it was to compete in the Premier IRC division.

By the time this review is published, there will be racing results on the board for the new boat, which at the time of writing did not yet have an IRC rating.

Rig and deck layout

Playstation 3 is fitted with a black-painted aluminium mast produced by Sparcraft; keel-stepped and tapered with triple aft-swept (20 degree) spreaders. A slightly taller carbon mast, weighing roughly 100kg less, is a more expensive option. The large section aluminium boom is also from Sparcraft.

"A lot has been learned from racing boats to produce a simple boat that works," says John Cowpe. The mainsheet trims on an electric-powered winch on a central island base with no traveller, relying on vang sheeting. There are Navtec hydraulic controls for the vang and the backstay.

Harken winches are used with a 53.2 self-tailer for the main, 60.2 self-tailers for the primaries and four 48.2s on the coach house for the halyards and control lines.

Standard running rigging includes Dyneema halyards and control lines leading back to jammers on the coach roof within reach of the cockpit. Where possible lines are recessed into the deck to provide less cluttered space.
The headsail has a fixed genoa furler under the foredeck. The anchor locker houses a tilting bow roller fitting for the 24kg Delta anchor. A hydraulic ram controls anchor launching on the pivoting arm, which turns through 180 degrees, and there is a 12 volt 1500 watt electric windlass. A separate sail locker with its own access hatch is also located at the bow.
The electronic instruments on Playstation 3 are from B&G, which also supplied an autopilot. This makes the steering a little heavier than would otherwise be the case, but will be a boon for deliveries and cruising.

The standard boat comes with teak cockpit seats, but Playstation 3 was also given a full teak decking job by Vicsail's after-sales team. This added an estimated 80-110kg of weight; "one big guy spread across the whole boat, so it?s not a big issue," says John Cowpe.

The two steering wheels are 900mm diameter painted aluminium. The transom folds down by simply releasing a barrel bolt to provide a boarding and swim platform. The aft section of the cockpit houses a large locker for the life raft or tender, safety gear, etc, and there is a lot more storage in the cockpit seat lockers.

Playstation 3 is set up with a cockpit lighting system of blue LEDs on the boom in front of the mainsheet so "doing a race like the Pittwater to Coffs, the crew can see without blinding the helm," says John Cowpe.

Below decks

The First 50 interior is very much in keeping with the latest styling across the major production yacht builders, including the use of light oak coloured timber, open floor spaces and those raised, square hand basins which are everywhere these days.

The first time I saw this styling ? Japanese influenced to my eye ? was on the German Hanse range, although I'm not sure if that's where it originated.

Stepping down the companionway brings you into a large, light and airy saloon, with a lot of headroom (1.95 to 2.01m) in spite of the relatively low-slung proportions of the coach roof.

The row of green tinted hatches in the centre of the coach roof can be sealed off with blinds and provides a healthy amount of light. According to Beneteau there are in fact 24 opening ports and hatches when you count up all the Lewmar windows with their anodised aluminium frames and include the sliding companionway hatch.

Halogen lighting and articulating reading lamps are included in the standard fit out.

The layout provides three private double cabins, the forward cabin having an en suite bathroom with a separate shower stall, while the mirror-image aft cabins are served by a smaller bathroom on the port side of the companionway. The forward toilet has an 80lt holding tank.

The two aft cabins have innovative soft fabric zip-up hanging lockers on stainless steel frames, while the front cabin has a more conventional full height locker. There is plenty of attention to detail throughout this craft, such as the internal light which comes on automatically when you open this forward locker.

Other details include a dedicated holding area for the stormboards behind the companionway steps, and drawers within drawers in the galley, which is on the starboard side at the aft end of the saloon.

The galley facilities include a 60lt top-opening icebox with a 12 volt evaporative cooling system, plus there is a 100lt fridge, as well as an LP gas oven and stove and quite a lot of storage compartments and bench space.

The L-shaped settee on the port side flanks a timber table on stainless steel legs, while there are two more removable/reversible seats on the centreline. Opposite to starboard is another settee, while outboard on both sides are banks of cupboards with upward opening doors.

Aft of the dining area is a generously sized navigation station with swivel chair, chart table, electrics panel and space to mount nav instruments, radios, etc. An aft-facing desk area can accommodate a laptop computer. The radio/CD/MP3 player is included in the standard equipment list with two saloons and two outside speakers.

Instead of having large floorboards which can be difficult to manage, the First 50 has small laminated timber squares which are lifted individually using a suction cap. This allows access to the bilge and inclusions such as the wine rack housed under the floorboards adjacent to the front of the galley.

The Yanmar 55hp engine under the companionway has an 80Amp alternator attached and a 40Amp battery charger. The 12 volt batteries include a 110 Amp engine starting battery plus two 140 Amp house batteries and there is 220V shore supply with a circuit breaker, and seven 220 volt sockets around the cabins.

Performance

By the time this test is published, Playstation 3 will have some runs on the board from the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. We did not race the boat, but sailed her in a 5-12kt westerly breeze on Sydney Harbour in flat water.
She is a big, powerful performer, with the T-profile torpedo bulb keel providing a reassuring amount of righting moment when pressed.

In bumpy water you would not expect her to equal the performance of boats like the carbon hulled Marten 49, but her IRC rating should reflect that difference, and in flat water she achieved impressive numbers upwind and reaching without using her new suit of Norths 3DL sails or a spinnaker, which will be flown conventionally from a pole rather than a bowsprit.

Beneteau clearly sees a future in the sports/performance cruiser concept, as the company will release a First 45, also designed by Philippe Briand and similar to the 50 with stylish lines, twin wheels and an open transom, at this year's Paris Boat Show in December.

Specifications

Length overall ... .. .. 14.98m
Waterline length ... ... .. 14.65m
Beam ... ... ... 4.37m
Draft (deep draft option)... 2.80m
Displacement ... ... ... 13,780kg
Ballast ... .. ... 4300kg
Sail area:
Mainsail.............. 68.60sq m
Genoa.............. 70.10sq m
Spinnaker.......... 160sq m
Construction: Solid GRP hull, reinforced by longitudinals and local reinforcements in high load areas, with structural inner hull and deck mouldings bonded and laminated into place. Infusion moulded deck of sandwich GRP/balsa/polyester resin. Mixed lead/cast iron keel with lead and antimony bulb and hollow keel fin, fixed to the hull using stainless steel bolts and backing plates. Composite rudder of GRP/foam with rudder stock of biaxial and unidirectional cloth.
Fuel capacity......................237lt
Water capacity....................................568lt
Engine..........................................Yanmar 75hp marine diesel sail drive with three-bladed folding propeller
Base price: $756,000 ex sails & instruments; $925,000 as tested
Designer: Philippe Briand
Builder: Chantiers Beneteau, Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, France, www.beneteau.com.
Australian distributor: Vicsail, Rushcutters Bay, NSW. Tel (02) 9327 2088; or visit www.vicsail.com 

5527 Caper Shores Lane, Sugar Land, TX 77479

Read article : 5527 Caper Shores Lane, Sugar Land, TX 77479

MLS# 57876482 - Built by Taylor Morrison - CONST. COMPLETED Apr 26 ~ Beautiful, brick, two-story home with kitchen open to the family room that includes a fireplace. Spacious master suite with bay window, dual vanities and separate tub and mud set shower. Also includes a formal dining room, game room, and outdoor kitchen with no back neighbors!

Sold Price Range:

$325,001 - $370,000

Listing Status:

Address:

5527 Caper Shores Lane

City:

Sugar Land

Subdivision:

Legal Description:

240107A

Property Type:

Single Family

Bedrooms:

4 Bedroom(s)

Baths:

3 Full Bath(s)

Garage(s):

2 / Attached

Stories:

2

Style:

Traditional

Year Built:

2016 / Builder

New Construction:

Completed but never lived in

Building Sqft.:

2,856 /Appraisal District

Maintenance Fee:

$ 1675 / ANNUALLY

Market Area:

Master Planned Community:

MLS#:

57876482 (HAR)

Rooms/Lot Dimensions

Den:

21X15

Dining:

15X11

Kitchen:

11X12

Breakfast:

9X12

1st Bed:

16X18

2nd Bed:

15X12

3rd Bed:

16X13

4th Bed:

18X20

Game Room:

18X20

Utility Room Desc:

Utility Rm in House

Room Description:

Breakfast Room, Formal Dining, Gameroom Up, Family Room,

Interior Features

Fireplace:

1 / Wood Burning Fireplace

Countertop:

Granite

Floors:

Tile, Carpet

Master Bath Description:

Double Sinks, Master Bath + Separate Shower

Heating:

Central Gas

Cooling:

Central Electric

Connection:

Electric Dryer Connections, Gas Dryer Connections

Bedrooms:

2 Bedrooms Down, Master Bed - 1st Floor

Disposal:

Yes

Microwave:

Yes

Oven:

Convection Oven

Range:

Gas Cooktop

Compactor:

No

Dishwasher:

Yes

Interior:

Alarm System - Owned, Breakfast Bar, High Ceiling, Island Kitchen, Prewired for Alarm System, Fire/Smoke Alarm

Energy Feature:

Insulated/Low-E windows, Radiant Attic Barrier, Digital Program Thermostat, Energy Star Appliances, High-Efficiency HVAC

Exterior Features

Foundation:

Slab

Roof:

Composition

Private Pool:

No

Exterior Type:

Brick Veneer

Lot Description:

Subdivision Lot

Controlled Access:

Automatic Gate

Water Sewer:

Water District

Front Door:

West

Area Pool:

Yes

Exterior:

Sprinkler System, Covered Patio/Deck, Outdoor Kitchen

Additional Information

HOA Mandatory:

Yes

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Exclusive Agency to Sell/Lease

Financial Information

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Mandatory/$1675/Annually

Other Fees:

No/$0

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3.24

New Clarins Treatment Essence - how to use for best effect

Read article : New Clarins Treatment Essence - how to use for best effect

Treatment essences aren’t something new to us, skincare fans, are they? But what if there was a treatment essence that helps your skin, based on age and skin concerns? Now, that might be something worth investigating. And that was what I headed to discover in Paris with skincare brand Clarins, as part of the Malaysia digital influencer team! W00t!

Clarins’ office headquarters in Paris!

Paris is a beautiful city, filled with eye-popping monuments, historical artifacts, and stunning architecture that makes you want to look upwards all the time, so you don’t miss anything of the beautiful wrought iron balconies and rooftops. Paris is also home to world famous luxury fashion designer brands and international beauty brands, of which Clarins is one. I’ll take you through some highlights of my PB’s Parisian Adventure with Clarins, tell you a LOT more about these Clarins Anti-Ageing Treatment Essences (and how to score some samples) and how I was taught to use them for best effect. Settle in, it’ll be quite a ride 🙂

Learning about the Clarins Treatment Essence at the Clarins Headquarters

How often do I get the chance to visit a major brand’s headquarters and meet the owners? Never! That’s the answer! LOL! I’m a bit of a geek when it comes to skincare or brands in general, and I love meeting the people behind a brand or product. They are always so passionate about what they do, and that is very, very inspiring!

For this new Clarins Treatment Essence, we were briefed by Caroline Camuzat, Clarins’ International Scientific Manager at Clarins’ new HQ offices in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. The spanking new building is bright and shiny and eco-friendly, with a self-cooling system mimicking a beehive, that is also energy efficient, has an internal cafe and staff canteen, and pleasant gardens through which to walk. Wouldn’t I love to work there! 😀

Being the International Scientific Manager, Caroline took us through the what, how and why of the new Clarins Treatment Essence, and answered a couple of burning questions I had about which to pick, since we have 3 to choose from.

New Clarins Treatment Essence

Some of us are by now, familiar with the skin’s natural barrier that protects us against external aggressions. These Treatment Essences, which are applied immediately after cleansing, as the first step of your post-cleansing skincare routine are designed to “unlock” this skin barrier and boost skin hydration, so other products that go on, absorb more effectively into the skin. Think of it like a pre-serum, or pre-essence – something familiar in most Asian skincare lines.

I must say that when you first prep your skin using the Treatment Essence, you will find that any other products go on and absorb into skin more quickly. The logical summation is that this Treatment Essence will help boost the absorption and efficacy of other products that follow. This has been the premise of treatment essences since they appeared on the skincare scene in recent years.

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Cruising down the River Seine with Clarins Treatment Essences 

However, realising that our skin ages differently and is unique, and therefore one treatment essence cannot suit every skin type, Clarins came out with not just 1, but THREE different Anti-Ageing Treatment Essences to suit 3 different age groups.

• 25+ Multi-Active Treatment Essence Vitality Booster (pink) (RM200) – targeted at younger skin with the first signs of ageing, this essence boosts cell vitality, radiance and slows down cellulcar ageing. The result would be more supple, moisturized and revitalised skin.
• 35+ Extra-Firming Treatment Essence Bounciness Enhancer (orange) (RM215) – targeted at skin that has noticeable signs of ageing which includes dehydrated skin, this essence helps reinforce the skin structure so skin is more bouncy, smoother and firmer. The result is better hydrated skin, reduction of fine lines and skin that is more plump.
• 45+ Super Restorative Treatment Essence Smoothness Enhancer (red) (RM285) – targeted at much more matured skin that is dull with reduced cell turnover and lines and wrinkles, this essence helps re-energize the skin to boost skin radiance, and exfoliate the dead skin cells to help product penetrate better into the skin. The result would be softer, more supple and radiant skin.

As maybe expected, the 3 different Treatment Essences have different textures as well, ranging from the very light texture of the Multi-Active Treatment Essence, to the slightly heavier Extra-Firming Treatment Essence and to the almost emulsion feel of the Super Restorative Treatment Essence. I’ll share more about this when I post my review 😉

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Clarins Herbarium cart at the Jardine Palais Royal 

As Mr. Christian Coutin-Clarins, current Chairman of the Clarins Group told us when he met us, Clarins prides itself on using high quality ingredients, and to take the best from nature to create their products, while protecting bio-diversity and nature. The key ingredients in each of the Treatment Essences are from different plants and sources, to cater to different skin needs:-

• Multi-Active Treatment Essence – Teasel extract to increase cell vitality and boost skin energy, Acerola Seed Extract to boost skin radiance and Myrothamus Extract to slow down cellular ageing
• Extra Firming Treatment Essence – Lemon thyme and Green Banana extract to enhance skin bounciness and smooth and firm skin, Fig extract and hyaluronic acid to boost skin moisture
• Super Restorative Treatment Essence – Pueraria Lobata Extract to stimulate synthesis of collagen, Ginseng & Green Coffee Extract to boost skin radiance and Hibiscus Flower acid to exfoliate skin (I’m particularly pleased about the use of the Hibiscus flower because that’s our national flower! 😀 )

How do you pick which Treatment Essence to use?

I asked Caroline how we’d pick which Treatment Essence to use. Was it based on our calendar age? Or was it something a little more technical?

Answer:

You pick the Clarins Treatment Essence based on the age of your skin, which may or may not correspond to your calendar age. For those of us who take pains to care for our skin, and use sunscreen daily, you will likely find that your skin’s age is far younger than your calendar age. By way of example, I’m 42 this year and based on my age, would be a prime candidate for the Super Restorative Treatment Essence. However, Caroline assured me that the one I should use would be the Extra-Firming Treatment Essence for a while instead (whew! LOL!) as my skin did not display the concerns to be addressed by the Super Restorative Treatment Essence. By contrast, someone who doesn’t pay a lot of attention to their skin, or who displays the skin concerns that correspond to their age group might then need to pick a Treatment Essence from within their targeted age group or perhaps even the next one up. This is most likely to be true for the 20-somethings who may be living the party and late night lifestyle, and find that the Extra-Firming Treatment Essence does more for them than the Multi-Active Treatment Essence will.

GET YOUR SAMPLE! If you’d like to sample this Treatment Essence (I’m only posting my review in about 2 weeks from now so you can try it and share your experience when I share mine) CLICK HERE to get your sample (Malaysia only)!

How to apply the Clarins Treatment Essence

This is where I thoroughly enjoyed the session with Denise Bathe, Clarins’ Skincare International Training Manager, who is a wealth of information about the pressure technique recommended by Clarins and used at all Clarins Spas worldwide during their facials. She was trained by Clarins’ founder Mr. Jacques Courtin and is so passionate about what she does that I couldn’t help being caught up in the wake of her enthusiasm.

With Denise Bathe at Monseiur Bleu, a restaurant overlooking that iconic Tour Eiffel! She has BEAUTIFUL skin!

I also had the privilege to experience a Clarins facial at the Clarins Spa at the Hotel Molitor where we were put up, and I’m going to tell you right now that it feels EXACTLY like the Clarins facials here in KL! I used to frequent the Clarins Spa at BSC and KLCC and guys, it’s EXACTLY the same! You don’t have to go to Paris to experience it haha! 😀

I’m going to save the pressure technique for another day (or we’ll be here all day!) but what I wanted to share was how to use the Clarins Treatment Essence. Denise tells us there are 3 ways, all of which are effective.

• Use a cotton pad – Drop some of the treatment essence on a cotton pad to saturate it, and pat it over your skin. This takes the least amount of time and is good for those who are in a hurry.
• Use your hands – Drop 1-2 drops of the treatment essence in your palm, warm it up between your palms, and pat it on your skin, tapping with your finger tips. This takes a little more time, and is good for your evening routine, or for those who are used to making a little more effort with their skincare routine. I use this method as I abhor wastage 😛
• Use it as a mask – Get a paper mask capsule (you can easily get these at Daiso – Clarins will have some available, but it isn’t their mainstay right now) soak it with the treatment essence and then lay it on skin for about 10 minutes for an intensive treatment.

My personal preference is to use my hands. I do it with all essences, and I don’t see why I should stop LOL! I dislike the wastage on the cotton pad, and I find that with hands, you actually use a little less product (I usually use 1-2 drop at most) and that means your 200ml bottle can last you quite a while!

Meeting the owners of Clarins!

I don’t meet brand owners every day, and even less so when it’s an international brand of repute. Clarins is one of the few major beauty brands out there who are still owned by family of the founder. It is currently helmed by the 2 sons of founder Jacques Courtin – Dr. Olivier Courtin-Clarins and Mr. Christian Courtin-Clarins, both of whom are incredibly friendly and down-to-earth.

How many Chairmans would allow a bunch of strangers into their office? Not many, I warrant, but Mr. Christian invited us in to show us where he worked, and showed us pictures of his family (all the Courtin-Clarins children are involved in the company in one way or another) without batting an eyelid. It was quite an experience!

Mr. Christian Courtin-Clarins is also very passionate about environment conservation and is personally involved in many Clarins’ CSR projects worldwide. For him, protecting nature is protecting our future for our future generation, and the Clarins group is very active in these endeavours. We are assured that they will keep innovating and developing their products to be better and kinder to the environment, as well as moving towards airless packaging and keeping prices affordable.

Dr. Olivier Courtain-Clarins has recently launched his book “Doctor, I want to be the fairest of them all”, a book containing 60 of the most asked beauty questions he receives, one for each year Clarins has been in existence (It’s in English!) It’s adorably illustrated, and proceeds will go towards arthritis research. I haven’t had any information on whether it’s available in Malaysia, but you can get it on the international Clarins websites.

I always end up with weird pictures of me like this all the time haha! Having my book autographed by the author himself, who looks a little perplexed!

It was a humbling experience to meet both these driving forces behind the global success of the Clarins brand, and to realise that they are unpretentious and very personable people who love what they do, who love their work, and who are passionate about their incidental pursuits and the growth of their company.

Grab your sample!

So there you have it. The highlights of the Clarins x MWS adventure with Paris in Paris haha! 😀 I had an amazing time, I learned a lot and I hope I’ve managed to share some of what I’ve learned with you, so you understand a little more about these Clarins Anti-Aging Treatment Essences and what they’re for.

Paris dreaming of Paris while cruising down the River Seine – I loved this shot! 😀 We waited so long for the flag to unfurl properly and I swear I was almost sunburnt! 

I will be posting my review in about 2 weeks so I’d suggest you grab your sample now, give it a go and then in 2 weeks, come and share your thoughts with me.

GET YOUR SAMPLE! If you’d like to sample this Treatment Essence (I’m only posting my review in about 2 weeks from now so you can try it and share your experience when I share mine) CLICK HERE to get your sample (Malaysia only)!

Do these new treatment essences intrigue you?

They are available at counters from now, so go and have a play. Because some of you on Instagram asked, I checked with Clarins Paris and was told that the Treatment Essences are available only in Asia for now, because we are more receptive to a more complicated skincare routine. But who knows, they might expand to the rest of the world later, if people are receptive to the product! Now, go, get your sample and let me know if you enjoyed this post enough to try the product 😉

Paris B

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Preparing structural steel surfaces for painting, coating standards

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Mill scale, dirt, laser scale, rust, heat-treat scale, grease, and dust interfere with paint and coatings’ adhesion to structural steel and must be removed before steel members can be coated. What are structural steel fabricators doing about surface preparation, and what options are available? Surface preparation can run from simple chemical cleaning to abrasion methods such as grinding and abrasive blasting. Many fabricators’ projects come with surface specifications prescribed by The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) standardsMill scale. Dirt. Laser scale. Rust. Heat-treat scale. Grease. Dust. And did we mention heavy mill scale? When these come between your structural steel and your paint or coating, bad things happen. And when the steel you fabricate holds up bridges, overpasses, buildings, and stadiums, bad things are big bad things.So what are structural steel fabricators doing about surface preparation, and what options are available? Surface preparation can run from simple chemical cleaning to abrasion methods such as grinding and abrasive blasting. How to know which methods to use?Many fabricators’ projects come with surface specifications prescribed by The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) standards (see Figure 1). The methods used are specified in the contract or project documents, according to SSPC Certification Program Manager Joe Berish, PCS, MCI, who administers the program. The primary documents are the specification and product data sheets, he said. The data sheets provide the surface preparation that the coatings manufacturer used when it tested its materials and demonstrated the performance applicable to the intended use and service life, according to Berish. “The coating systems manufacturers test for adhesion and performance. When they do that, they do it with a specified profile range. For example, if you were using a certain brand’s product on a bridge, the data sheet might tell you that it was tested in a laboratory at a 2- to 4-ml profile, and this would mean you might need 3 to 5 ml of paint. It’s going to give you the profile range, the thickness of the coating that you can apply, how much thinner you can and cannot use … whether you can put it over a pickled surface or a chemical-treated surface or an abrasive-blasted surface. It’s going to tell you all of that information.“What that means is that the coating manufacturer, in the laboratory, has taken a piece of metal that met that description and they have actually tested it and here are the test results,” Berish continued. “And to get the paint manufacturer to provide a warrantee, it has to be known that it was applied under those same conditions.” The surface preparation’s standard name indicates the method used, and all surface preparation standards use the prefix SP, he said. “For example [SSPC] SP 5, SP 6, and SP 10 are all defined as abrasive blast cleaning standards. SSPC SP 8 is the standard for pickling as a means of surface preparation. The differences in all of these standards are the cleaning methods, cleanliness levels, and surface profile. Different methods may produce a similar level of cleanliness, but each will still result in differences such as surface profile or flash rusting.”Why would a customer choose abrasive or blast cleaning over pickling or solvent cleaning—or vice versa? “The contract or specification and coating product data sheet may require a surface profile which cannot be achieved by pickling, chemical stripping, or solvent cleaning,” Berish said. “Also, the coating being applied may not be compatible with all methods of surface preparation. In addition, some choices may be made dependent on the availability of equipment that the fabricator may have.”  Cost is also a consideration, which depends on the amount of surface area to be prepared, Berish continued. “For example, if it is just a few square feet and does not require a surface profile, chemical stripping may be cost-effective; conversely, if there are several thousand square feet of surface to be prepared, pickling or abrasive blasting would be more cost-effective.”Whether or not the waste produced would need to be disposed of as hazardous has an effect on the methods used as well.“The customer will give the fabricator a build sheet, if you will,” Berish said. “’We want it to be fabricated like this: the bolts located here, with this diameter.’ It’s the same with the surface condition. Just by the material they’re going to use, they’re going to go to that material data sheet that will tell what surface standard is compatible with that material—SP 1, SP 2 or 3, SP 6 or SP 10.” Figure 1
The SSPC’s surface preparation’s standard name indicates the method used, and all surface preparation standards use the prefix SP.SSPC-SP 1: Solvent CleaningThe first line of defense is simply cleaning the structural member with acetone, a thinner, or another type of solvent. “Cleaning with a solvent and a cloth is a precursor to every other surface preparation standard out there. It’s a given,” Berish said.Cortec® Technical Service Engineer John Wulterkens said that fabricators can remove mill scale, oxides, and corrosion from the metal surface using either VpCI®-422 or VpCI-426 water-based liquids (see Figure 2). “VpCI-422 is more ‘ecofriendly’ (biodegradable); VpCI-426 is stronger and works faster. Depending on the application, the gel versions of both products can be used on vertical or overhead surfaces, or on parts that cannot be treated in a dip bath.”After the scale is removed, cleaning and neutralization should be performed with a water-based alkaline cleaner, he added. “This will leave behind a cleaner surface for painting, coating, and welding. The cleaners (and rust/oxide/scale removers) contain flash corrosion inhibitors, so after the neutralization and cleaning stage, the surface will remain flash rust-free for up to a week, depending on conditions.”SSPC 2, SSPC 3: Hand Tool, Power Tool CleaningBass Mechanical, a structural steel fabricator in Elizabethtown, Pa., has 40- by 80-foot drive-through bays that handle both medium- and large-scale structural steel fabrication. The company fabricates and welds carbon steel, aluminum, stainless, and nickel aluminum into trusses, box girders, plate girders, beams, columns, mezzanines, stairways, and railings.Before sending its products out for coating, the company performs some minimal surface prep, according to Jerry Miller, chief operations officer. “We usually go to an SSPC-SP 2 or SP 3, which requires the steel to be free of grease, moisture, contaminants, heavy mill scale, and rust.” Miller said the company uses a thinner and a power tool to remove the contaminants. Then it uses high-pressure air to blow the dirt or dust and rust away,” Miller said. Standards SP 2 and SP 3 require the use of a hand or power tool to satisfy the requirement, Berish said. “By standard, SP 2 means that the surface is clean of all oils and loosely inherent material. So SP 2 is hand cleaning with the use of hand tools—a wire brush or a scraper. The use of a chemical treatment alone cannot make it an SP 2 because you cannot remove inherent materials with chemicals alone.” SP 3 is the standard for cleaning and removing loosely inherent material using a power tool, such as a grinder (see Figure 3).SSPC-SP 6, Blast CleaningTo achieve an SSPC-SP 6 grade surface cleanliness, fabricators use a shotblast cleaning machine (see Figure 4). An SSPC-SP 6 finish is the most common for structural steel, according to Alex Berghouse, product manager for blast equipment at Peddinghaus, Bradley, Ill. “That will get all the difficult residue off the steel—mill scale, rust, dirt, and so forth.”Berghouse explained how the blast machines work: The raw structural steel enters the shotblast machine, and as the material passes through the zero point, the operation is initiated. The turbines engage when the machine senses the material’s presence. The turbines throw the shot or abrasive onto the material to clean the steel. With an adjustable brush mechanism, the machine cleans off the excess abrasive and returns it to the hopper to be recycled and used again and again. The process continues until the full piece passes through the entire turbine orientation. “The speed can vary, but it is normally set about 3 to 5 feet per minute, depending on the structural profiles that are being processed. So the steel goes in laden with rust, dirt, and scale and comes out clean and ready for the next fabrication process,” Berghouse said. “The primary application for the blast determines the number of turbines you need to achieve the proper clean surface requirements,” Berghouse said.Figure 2
At left is a metal surface with corrosion removed using VpCI®-422; at right, a metal surface before the corrosion was removed. Photos courtesy of Cortec Corp., St. Paul, Minn.“There are all different types of classifications for blast cleaning, depending not only on the postprocess, such as painting or welding, but also on which application, such as for bridge construction or building construction,” he said.Before entering the blast machine, a structural steel member must be cleaned of oil and grease, Berghouse cautioned. “If a structural member goes into the blast system with any kind of excessive moisture, oil, or liquids, a filtering problem can arise. The filter cartridges will become gummed up with contaminants and won’t filter properly.”Peddinghaus designs its filtration system with inverted, conical-type filtering units intended to keep the particles loose and allow them to flow freely into the collection system. The blast system can be a stand-alone system or it can be an integrated part of the structural steel fabrication line. This includes material handling technology for moving profiles via roller conveyor and cross transfer systems, according to Peddinghaus Chief Sales Officer Lyle Menke. “Conveying systems bring the beams into the machines, which minimizes overhead crane handling.” The operator loads the structural member onto the cross transfer, which moves it to the infeed roller conveyor that delivers it to the blast machine, he continued. After it has been cleaned, the member is rolled to an outfeed transfer which can deliver into a band sawing machine; then to a structural drilling machine; and finally (if required) into a thermal cutting machine for cutting of copes, blocks, and similar design shapes. An arc writing machine uses plasma technology to write the layout, welding, and fitting information for each beam. “The welding personnel then can locate the marking and weld identification and weld each piece to finalize the structural section.”SSPC-SP 8, P&ODave Hansen, co-owner and production manager of Hansen Steel Services, Santa Fe Springs, Calif., said that the company mostly just grinds the scale to remove it from spot areas that call for only minimal joining, such as welding a base plate. Otherwise, many of the components they fabricate undergo pickling and oiling (P&O) to chemically (acid) remove the scale before fabrication and then apply an oily rust inhibitor afterward while it’s being stored before downstream processes. “One of the concerns facing beam fabricators is that base plates must have drilled holes. When a hole is drilled, it requires cooling oil for the cut. All of that oil that has now stained the base plate needs to be cleaned free of residue before a paint primer can be applied. So not only is sanding and grinding needed for prep, but the removal of all oil.  It’s not just ‘blow and go,’ unfortunately,” Hansen said. SSPC-SP 10, Near-whiteSP 10 is an abrasive blast cleaning standard. “We call that near-white metal,” SSPC’s Berish said. “By the nature of the definition of the standard, it’s gone through abrasive blasting, would completely remove all old paint, mill scale, and rust, leaving no more than 5 percent of staining—discoloration with no volume.”The surface profile that results depends on the type of abrasive used. “Abrasives can leave anywhere from a 0.5 profile to a 5- or 6-mm profile,” Berish said. “You’ll have the best paint adhesion with that finish, because it’s run at a slower speed through the machine,” Berghouse said.“SP 10 is the standard for bridge builders, because bridges are exposed to the elements and support transportation,” Menke added. “For bridge components, special types of paint are applied in addition to the primers to avoid rust and so that when the original coat starts to peel, paint can be reapplied in the field years afterward.” How to Know If Achieved?How do fabricators know and verify that they have achieved the desired surface condition? A trained and certified inspector evaluates the surface to the standards in the contract. Visual guides and written industry standards provide the evaluation criteria, Berish said. “Without proper training, they would not be qualified to provide the evaluation with a clear understanding of the standards.”Figure 3
SSPC-SP 3 is the standard for cleaning and removing loosely inherent material using a power tool, such as a grinder. Photo courtesy of Bass Mechanical, Elizabethtown, Pa.The SSPC is an ANSI-accredited organization, and the consensus standards have been developed through an ANSI process. Bass Mechanical, 717-367-0890, www.bassmechanical.comCortec® Corp., 651-429-1100, www.cortecvci.comHansen Steel Services,  562-692-6900, www.hansensteel.comPeddinghaus Corp., 815-937-3800, ext. 1145, www.peddinghaus.comThe Society for Protective Coatings, 412-281-2331, ext. 2235, berish@sspc.org, www.sspc.orgFigure 4
To achieve an SSPC-SP 6 grade surface cleanliness, fabricators use a shotblast cleaning machine. Photo courtesy of Peddinghaus, Bradley, Il

3 Beach Resorts Where You Can Surf & Slack at Puraran, Catanduanes

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With the Pacific Ocean on the east and the South China Sea on the west, it's no wonder that the Philippines has a variety of surfing spots to choose from--be it for beginners or pro surfers, beach break or reef break, baby waves or hollow barrels. Siargao has "Cloud Nine," San Narciso has "High 5 Lahar," San Antonio has "Magic Left," and the list just goes on.

Surf’s up!

Puraran Beach, an isolated cove in Baras, Catanduanes, has its own swells coming in from the Pacific that break on an offshore reef. The “Majestic” is one of the “fastest, most hollow, and right-handed barrels in the world” (from majesticpuraran.com.ph). The term was coined by Hawaiian photographer Warren Bolster in the June 1988 issue of California-based Surfer Magazine. Locals say that on a good day, the waves can reach more than six feet, and even higher during the typhoon season.

Puraran Beach, Baras, Catanduanes: Home of the Majestic

Between 1 to 3 pm, you can see the seaweeds, clams, mussels, and even small fish that thrive in the tide pools.

In the months of August to October, the Majestic is recommended for advanced and professional surfers only.

(Photo courtesy of Puraran Surf Beach Resort.)

One weekend in May, Choose Philippines was invited to the island’s first ever Surf & Music Festival, the “Catanduanes Reef Break 2014" or in Twitter-speak: #CRB2014.

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For three full days, this was what we woke up to:

This photograph doesn't do justice to the beauty of the island.

Being the non-surfer (and later, ehem ehem, a “beginning” surfer) that I was, all I could do was stay on the shore as the professionals paddled out for the competition. And, of course, to lounge the afternoon away in Puraran’s resorts.

Surfing 101 during the #CRB2014 Surf Clinic

Disclaimer: Most of the room accommodations don’t have WiFi, a flat screen LCD TV with 100+ cable channels, and Dolby surround sound. They offer something better: friendly local surfers who will share with you stories of waves conquered, a picturesque beach that has an interesting terrain at low tide, and the rhythmic crashing of the water as the wind blows in from the ocean.

1. PURARAN SURF BEACH RESORT

Puraran Surf Beach Resort, formerly Puting Baybay Puraran, was established in 1985. It's owned by Celia Estrada-Soria who has witnessed the growth of Puraran from the humble fishing village that it was to the world-renowned surfing attraction that it is now.

It's no secret that Catanduanes is known as the "Land of the Howling Winds" because of the frequent visit of tropical storms coming in from the Pacific Ocean. Though this title doesn't ring true anymore (thanks or no thanks to climate change), Puraran Surf has gone through a lot of building and rebuilding after the onslaught of every storm. Puraransurf.com provides a rundown of the first surfers, landowners, and typhoons that have come and gone much like the ebb and flow of the Majestic.

It was in 1984 when Australian surfer Peter Sutton chanced upon “the wave with the perfect barrel” in Puraran. He met the Soria couple and, along with his Japanese wife Sally, stayed with them for a few months.

(Photo courtesy of Puraran Surf Beach Resort.)

Later on, Japanese surfers came and started buying lands from the townsfolk. The Japanese corporation HAROGEN started constructing the “Puraran Beach Resort.” Around the same time, Cecilia sought permission from his father, Jorge Jacob Estrada, to build cottages on their land along the beach (the present site of Puraran Surf Beach Resort).

In 1987, Typhoon Sisang destroyed the Soria-owned cottages. Rebuilding ensued and it was then that the “Puting Baybay Beach Resort” officially started its existence. Three years later, the Estrada-owned “Pacific View Beach Resort” was established through the efforts of Cecilia's sisters.

In 1995, Typhoon Rosing destroyed the Japanese-owned Puraran Beach Resort, the Soria-owned Puting Baybay Beach Resort, and the Estrada-owned Pacific View Beach Resort. Puting Baybay started rebuilding while Pacific View became the “Majestic Beach Resort,” owned by Elena Estrada-Tanael.

In 1998, Typhoon Loleng wiped out every structure on the beach, forcing the two resorts to rebuild yet again.

Plastic floating walkway in Puraran as executed by the almost-five-million-peso agreement last 2013 between government-owned Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) and a private contractor to construct a "Surfers' Boardwalk and Surfing Viewdeck."

The present Puraran Surf Beach Resort has two types of accommodation: the family resort with native beachfront nipa huts and the dorm-type surf house.

Cottages have their own bathrooms and have a price range of PhP 600 to PhP 1,200. Two of the six huts have cable TV, but who cares?

The dorm is perfect for surfers, backpackers, and budget travelers who can cowboy it up in a shared space for 15 people. It has a kitchen, a common bathroom and shower area, and a balcony for early morning wave checks and/or greeting the sunrise. Standard rate is at PhP 400/head/night.

Their menu changes daily depending on the fresh catch of the day. The sea is right there, after all.

Fresh lobster for PhP 230

2. MAJESTIC PURARAN BEACH RESORT

Named after Puraran’s signature break, Majestic Puraran Beach Resort was established in 1995. It's owned by Elena Estrada-Tanael and managed by surfer daughter Aireen Tanael. Another Tanael, Chris, can be seen riding the waves when not teaching a beginner.

Majestic Resort has maintained the countryside vibe with all the kubo-style accommodations and a patch of grassland that serves as a tent area. Huts are available for PhP 500 while pitching a tent costs PhP 150. Each room only has the basics: a bed with a mattress, mosquito net, and a bathroom with toilet and faucet. Simple, just like how island life--or life in general, perhaps--should be.

The rustic resort has a row of coconut trees as backdrop.
(Photo courtesy of Majestic Puraran Beach Resort.)

A room with a natural cooling system: Catanduanes’ sea breeze.
(Photo courtesy of Majestic Puraran Beach Resort.)

Majestic Resort’s dining area is the perfect place for hanging out--and eating, of course--when everywhere else is flat (no waves). Set meals (chicken/fish/pork/lobster with vegetables & rice) are available for PhP 150. Let me say that again: lobster + vegetables + rice for PhP 150. Other viands of choice are pork sinigang, ginataang tulingan, pakbet, porkchop, fried chicken, Bicol express, and pork adobo. Sandwiches are at PhP 35-45, burgers at PhP 40-50, and a plate of pansit bihon/canton is at PhP 180. You can also order a fruit shake for just PhP 50. A bottle of beer costs only PhP 40 but don’t drink and surf!

The resort’s one-stop shop for your stomach’s needs.

Breakfast of champions? Omelette with toast for PhP 75

Bits of chili pepper are well-hidden in this plate of Bicol Express. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. I wasn’t!

3. PACIFIC SURFERS’ PARADISE

The youngest of the three resorts in Puraran, Pacific Surfers' Paradise opened early this year. In fact, they were still doing the last brush strokes and fitting doors into frames on their air-conditioned rooms when we got there.

When I asked one of the owners, Dr. Rodolfo E. Joson, why their family decided to open a resort in Puraran, he said "It is because Puraran Beach is one of the most beautiful beach and one of the top surfing destinations in the Philippines." Now, the family of the Manila-based physician has a peaceful beach resort ideal for surfing and swimming right in their own backyard.

(Photo courtesy of Dr. Rodolfo E. Joson, Pacific Surfers’ Paradise.)

Spending the night in a duplex cottage costs PhP 1,700 while a single cottage costs PhP 800.

(Photo courtesy of Dr. Rodolfo E. Joson, Pacific Surfers’ Paradise.)

(Photo courtesy of Dr. Rodolfo E. Joson, Pacific Surfers’ Paradise.)

Aside from cottages, Pacific Surfers' Paradise has one-floor building with rooms for two persons. Aircon room is at PhP 1,500 while non-aircon room is at PhP 800. You can add an extra mattress (PhP 200) to accommodate a total of four persons.

Short orders of the 'silog' range from PhP 90 to PhP 120. Set meals (chicken/pork/lobster with vegetables & rice) are at PhP 150. If you want to share (or not share, no judgment here) a whole chicken after a day of surfing, chip in for PhP 400.

Dr. Joson also recommends Balakay Point for the best view of the cove. It's 15 minutes by car/tricycle from the beach and another 30 minutes by foot.

Where on Earth is Puraran?

Puraran is one of the 29 barangays of Baras, a fifth class municipality in the island-province of Catanduanes (capital: Virac) in the Bicol Region of the Philippines.

(Courtesy of Google Maps.)

How to Get There

(from catanduanes.gov.ph)

By Air:Cebu Pacific flies from Manila to Virac every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (ETD: 0600; travel time: 1h 10m).

By Land/Water:Numerous bus lines operate air-conditioned coaches from Manila to Tabaco, Albay (travel time: 9-10h). From the seaport of Tabaco, hop on either at MV Calixta 2, 4 and 5 or MV Eugene Elson to reach the island of Catanduanes via Virac seaport (ETD: 0630; travel time: 4h; aircon: Php 310; non-aircon: Php 240). Jeepneys and buses ply from Virac to Baras daily (travel time: 1h 30 m; Php 35-45). Take a tricycle from Baras to Puraran (Php 150.00).

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Beach bumming in Puraran was just the start of our 8-day Catanduanes adventure last May. Watch out for our feature on skimboarding at Mamangal Beach (Virac), kayaking at Amenia Beach & spelunking at Luyang Cave Park (San Andres), snorkeling in Carangyan Beach & carabao-riding at Hiyop Point (Pandan), and many more.

Sneak peek: Choose Philippines Editor-in-Chief Phillip Kimpo Jr. tries to catch a fish for lunch
(Kuripdas Fishing Lagoon & Resort, Virac)

Many thanks to the Provincial Tourism Office of Catanduanes (Tourism Officer Carmel Bonifacio Garcia; Armie Villanueva, Maria Glenda Borja Tablate, and Kuya Buboy) and the Catanduanes Reef Break Organizing Team (Festival Director Ezra Efondo † and Sponsorship Coordinators Jean Grey Garcia & Moireen Espinosa).

Visit online: Catanduanes Tourism Promotion | Surf Catanduanes

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2016 Bestevaer 45ST Pure Sail Boat For Sale

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Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:

Dimensions
Beam: 4.05 m
Maximum Draft: 2.15 m

Hull and deck

Aluminium hull, round bilge

Aluminium superstructure and pilot house

Above CWL 5-6mm, seawater resistant aluminium H321 5083

Below CWL 6-12mm, seawater resistant aluminium H321 5083

2x watertight bulkheads at bow and aft (= 3 compartments)

6x zinc annode (2x hull, 2x keel, 1x rudder, 1x propellor)

Fold down manually operated swimming platform

Welded chain plates, single bollards (6x), through hull fittings

Integrated diesel tanks (2x) and water (2x) tanks

Hull sanded for smooth finish

Keel and Rudder

Fixed keel with bulb

Bulb filled with lead ballast

Emergency steering in the cockpit

Single aluminium spade rudder

Rudder stock from aluminium

Rack and pinion steering system, JEFA

Paint and Decking

All horizontal (walking) areas painted with non-slip paint

Colour paint Grip Oyster White or Grey

Cockpit seats and coaming covered with cork

Anti-fouling, choice of red or black

Exterior Storage space

2x cockpit accessed lazarette lockers

1x storage locker beneath cockpit coaming, aft to starboard

1x foredeck storage locker

4x open storage in the cockpit seating backrests

1x gas locker, aft to port, for 4x 5kg (1x 5kg provided)

Sailing hardware

Manual winches in cockpit 2x 50 + 2x 46, Harken

Manual winch at mast 1x 46, Harken

2x winch handles, Harken

Deck hardware, Selden

Stoppers, Spinlock

Stainless steel stanchions, with double wired guardrail

Stainless steel push and pulpit

Stainless steel side boarding gates to port and starboard

Hatches and Windows

Pilot house 9x windows single glazed

Pilot house 2x opening Lewmar hatches, size 30

Superstructure 3x opening Lewmar hatches, size 60

Superstructure 2x opening Lewmar hatches, size 30

Superstructure 8x opening Lewmar hatches, size 3 portlight

Aft cabins 2x opening Lewmar hatches, size 5 portlight

Vertical and horizontal plexi glass entrance hatches

Deck openings

2x deck fillers for diesel and 2x deck fillers for water

1x deck discharge for black water tank

2x cockpit drain, 4x deck drain

Anchoring/Mooring

Anchor Delta 25 kg with anchor winch, Lewmar V3

Anchor chain 8 mm x 70m, galvanized, in chain box

Anchor locker forward, self draining

Anchor bow fitting with 2 anchor rollers

6x tube fenders with lines, black

4x 15m mooring lines, 16mm, black

Mast

Seldén aluminium mast, 2 spreader, deck stepped, anodised

Seldén aluminium boom, slab reefing, anodised

Seldén mast hardware

3 colour mast head light, steam, anchor and deck lights (LED)

Sloop rigged (9/10)

Standing and Running Rigging

Seldén standing rigging of 1 x 19mm wire

Furlex fixed genoa stay with manual furling genoa

1x main halyard, 1x genoa halyard, 1x spi halyard

1x outhaul, 3x reef lines, topping lift

1x main sheet, 2x genoa sheets

Sails (Doyle)

Mainsail Dacron triple stiched, 3 reefs, 6 full-batten, tell-tales

and crosscut design 60m2

Furling genoa Dacron, 45m2

Mainsail cover marked ‘Bestevaer 45ST’

Safety

Self draining cockpit

Deep and sheltered cockpit

Cockpit enclosed on all sides

2x aluminium handrails on top of pilot house (welded)

2x aluminium grabrails on aft of pilot house (welded)

3x watertight compartment

2x watertight bulkhead

Engine is placed in watertight aft compartment

Aluminium spade rudder

Aluminium escape ladder at the stern

1x automatic bilge pump and 1x manual bilge pump

Raised bulwark/footrail for grip under heel

Handholds throughout interior

U-shaped galley for safe cooking whilst underway

Liferaft in bag, 6 person

3x foam extinguishers

1x extinguisher opening for engine room

Engine

Yanmar 54hp, 4JH5E

Yanmar saildrive SD60

Dieselfilter

Acoustic insulation

Twin pole electric installation

Cooling water system

3-blade fixed propellor

Engine throttle in cockpit

Engine service panel in pilot house

Engine access from port and starboard lazarette lockers

Electric systems

Twin pole 12V DC installation with hull leak meter

230V AC shore power with 25 m cable, 3 groups fused

1x 12V instrument panel at chart table

1x 12VDC switch panel in saloon

2x 100A-12V service battery, gel

1x 66Ah-12V engine battery, AMG

Battery charger 12V 30 Amp

Bilge pumps

1x electric pump in bilge in salon, 35 L/min

1x manual pump in lazarette/engine compartment

Fresh water

Presurised fresh water system

40L calorifier supplied from engine or shore power

Hot/cold water in galley

Hot/cold water in bathroom

Hot/cold water at deck shower

Waste water

Water from shower and shower sink pumped overboard

Waste from toilet direct to holding tank

Grey water from galley with gravity fall overboard

Interior

I. Styling

Floor in American Black Walnut

Woodwork of cabinets and furniture in light Bamboo

Floor to be screwed down shut

Off-white walls, bulkheads and ceiling

Fittings in matte chroom, design look

Doorhandles matte chroom, design look

Damixa, mixer tap fittings in galley and head

Ventilated lockers and storage spaces

Rounded corners on furniture below 120cm

II. Pilot house

Port and starboard seating, 1400mm long each

Starboard has flat worktop for charts, etc.

Open into galley to port

Footrest on port and starboard

2 steps from cockpit into pilot house

1 steps from pilot house to salon

Storage boxes beneath all steps

Large hatch in floor for storage

Small storage space behind back rests for pens, sunglasses.

1x white/red chart light

2x reading lights on aft bulkhead

2x ceiling lights white/red

III. Galley

One and a half stainless steel sinks

Corian or equal marble work top

Force 10 Oven with 3 burners

4x storage lockers above worktop

2x storage lockers besides oven

1x storage drawer besides oven

1x storage locker underneath oven

1x utensil drawer opening toward salon table

2x lockers opening toward salon table

1x rubbish bin under sink

1x storage locker under sink

1x storage drawer above refridgerator

1x frontloading refridgerator 100L

1x storage space for bottles behind worktop/oven

1x aluminium anodised vertical handgrip on worktop

1x double socket 220V

IV. Salon

Starboard and port salon seating 2000mm long

Storage behind and under the salon seating

2x lockers above couch to port

2x lockers above couch to starboard

1x book shelf at bulkhead, white with wooden trim

Port bulkhead storage box for bottles

Starboard bulkhead storage box for bottles

Mast support at bulkhead

Dining table 120x140cm

Both sides of dining table fold down

3x LED reading lights

2x LED ceiling lights white/red

1x double socket 220V

V. Aft cabins

Large shelf at foot of bed, white with wooden trim

Small shelf at bed head, white with wooden trim

1x mattress 120mm foam core

2x ventilated bunk tops

Storage space beneath mattress

Starboard cabin 1x drawer under bed, front access

Starboard cabin has 1x hanging locker

Starboard cabin has 1x shelf locker

Starboard cabin has floor space and door for privacy

Starboard cabin has 2x LED reading lights

Starboard cabin has 1x LED ceiling light white/red

Starboard cabin has 1x single socket 220V

Port cabin alternative use as storage room

Port cabin 1x drawer under bed, front access

Port cabin has the entrance from the galley, with no

seperate floor space for standing

Port cabin has 1x LED reading lights + 1x LED ceiling light

Port cabin has 1x single socket 220V

VI. Owner cabin

Large bookshelf at foot of bed, white with wooden trim

Small shelf at port, white with wooden trim

1x mattress 120mm foam core

2x ventilated bunk tops

Storage space beneath mattress

3x lockers under bed, side access

1x hanging locker at bulkhead

1x shelf locker to starboard

1x vanity unit between lockers with fiddle

2x storage locker sat vanity unit, top access

2x LED reading lights head of berth

2x LED ceiling light white/red

1x single socket 220V

VII. Toilet compartment

1x manual Jabsco toilet

1x wall mounted full shower, thermostatic mixer tap,

Damixa

1x shower curtain on roller

Floor of customized aluminium grid

1x shower drain pump with manual switch

Walls of waterresistant off-white laminate

1x stainless steel sink with mixer tap, Damixa

1x washbasin with storage under sink + storage locker,

white, from water resistant material

1x Lewmar hatch in ceiling for ventilation and light

1x Lewmar hatch in coaming for ventilation and light

1x blackwater tank ca. 60L with 3/4 full indicator light

1x ceiling LED white/red

1x single 220V socket

Options

HULL & DECK

Upgrade from tiller to wheel steering (change of cockpit) €6.250

Centreboard (1,40 - 2,95m) with twin aluminium rudders €28.450

Round portholes in the hull, with reinforced glass (per piece) €2.500

Radar support pole, anodised aluminium, at stern (excl radar) €2.250

Solid railing from stainless steel at stern, to the side gates €3.480

Fixed davits at stern, max load 150 kg, stainless steel €2.650

Painted hull from waterline upto freeboards €28.000

Paint on the sides of the inside cockpit area €2.450

Esthec on walking areas deck + cockpit floor/seats €21.450

Replace cork with Esthec in the cockpit €5.525

Teak on walking areas deck + cockpit floor/seats €17.450

Upgrade to thermopane layered windows in pilot house (9x) €5.500

Deck wash pump in foredeck compartment €1.250

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS

Upgrade engine from 54 hp to 75 hp Yanmar 4JHE HTE €5.775

Extra diesel tank (only possible with fixed keel) €2.850

Automatic fire extinguishing system in engine room €720

Water generator Watt&Sea 300W (8 amp @ 9kn) €6.400

Wind generator Superwind €5.450

Solar panels total 250W from 3 pieces €3.275

Lithium-Ion 12V/5kW battery pack €2.850

Bow thruster fixed tunnel, Sidepower 185 mm 6kw €6.400

Mastervolt Cruising Package: MASS GI 3,5 kW + MV combi

100A 2500W including Masterview easy panel €4.290

120 Amp second alternator €2.650

Flex-O-Fold folding propeller 22” €3.785

B&G Nav/Comm package as below:

VHF+ sp/wd/dpt meter + autopilot + radar + plotter + AIS €14.595

INTERIOR

Upgrade to French bed (centered) in front (owner) cabin €4.950

Heating Webasto air heater 5kW, 3 exits €3.480

Heating Webasto air heater 5kW, 5 exits €5.980

Dickinson diesel oven heater 4kw €5.790

Oceanair sky screens and musquito screens (at 7 hatches) €4.200

Upgrade to electric toilet Planus €1.400

Fusion radio + DVD player (iPhone/iPod compatible) €675

Manual pump for fresh water in galley €480

Freezer/fridge combo Isotherm 40L top loader (auto-pumping) €1.945

RIGGING

Aluminium mast painted white €5.950

Carbon mast, Selden €42.500

‘Lazy Rack’ system mounted on boom, unpainted aluminium €2.950

Gybe preventer €1.400

Cutter rig with manual Furlex 200S (excl. sails) €7.195

Upgrade to removable cutter stay, with wichard tensioners €2.450

(excl furler, sail and deckgear)

Removable furling Selden unit to fit inner jib, code-O and

gennaker, including sails, make Doyle €16.500

Spinnaker equipment w/jib boom, stored at mast €2.850

Upgrade to 2 electrical winches, size 50, Harken €2.130

Windvane self steering: Windpilot Pacific €4.465

SAIL PACKAGES DOYLE

Cruising Laminate radial cut package €9.225

• Mainsail
• Furling Genoa 125%
• Cutter jib 23,5m2

Hydranet Radial High performace package €13.975

• Mainsail
• Furling Genoa 110%
• Cutter jib 23,5m2

Disclaimer

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.