Very competitive IRC optimized 32-footer. Designed by Jason Ker for all-round performance and is one of those IRC designs that keep on winning. Good in both short up/down races and coastal/offshore races. Very capable of doing the Fastnet (4th in 2005).The current owner invested heavily in preparing the boat for optimal performance: The boat is ready to win!
The boat was previously known as Checkmate and has since been upgraded extensively (list can be found below), including new sails, paint etc. The vessel has a tremendous pedigree, a proven IRC performance (both self, and her sisters’).
DESIGN
Designer
Jason Ker
Shipyard
Hamble Yacht Services (UK) 2004
Design notes
Model: Ker 32
Port of Registry: Netherlands (NED8322)
4x 20/20’s on mast bracket
2x FFD at the cockpit
Radio
SPARS & RIGGING
Sails
New in February 2012
North 3Di square-top mainsail
North 3Di light/med jib
North 3Di med/heavy jib
North 3Di heavy jib
North A1 spinnaker
North S2 spinnaker
Other Sails:
One-Sails, 2008
Main
Jib 1
Jib 2
Quantum:
Main
Jib 1, (2x)
Jib 2 (2x)
Jib 3.5 (2x)
Jib 4 (very good condition)
Jib-top
A1, S2, A3, S4, A5
EXTRA
Extra notes
The boat is fully offshore ready, all safety gear is available.
All deckgear: Harken
Tons of spare equipment (lines, sheets etc)
Spare carbon tiller, cradle.
FINAL NOTES
Final notes
List of upgrades/new equipment since January 2011:
June 2012 – Refit hull
May 2012 – Upgrade of standing rigging.
May 2012 – Refit op pulpit, stanchions, complete railing
May 2012 – Lambordini inboard engine refit
April 2012 – Refit completed of electronics (B&G Hercules 2000, VHS, radio etc)
Feb. 2012 – Completely new set of racing sails, North 3Di
Feb. 2012 – New paint job – Nautix A4
Aug. 2011 – Repainted rig
May 2011 – Refitted main-sheet, incl. all blocks
