“CHIMAERA (S&S #1862) is a classic 47-foot ocean-racing yacht designed by Sparkman & Stephens in 1967 and built by Driscoll Boat Works. It was specifically designed to race under the Cruising Club of America (CCA) rule and incorporated innovative technology inspired by the 1967 America's Cup defender, Intrepid. Simple function layout to enhance her ease of handling and day-sailing ability being reconfigured in 2006 with a heightened mast. Tiller steering and Competitive and current Ullman sail inventory and Classic Sparkman and Stephens lines. She is a Top performer in San Diego classic regattas and has been Yard maintained through present ownership. With accommodations for 4 single bunks in the main salon and a  double quarter berth aft to starboard

CHIMAERA is ready for her new owner"

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

Name: CHIMAERA

Builder: Driscoll Boat Works, San Diego

Year: 1967

Refit Year: 2006

Hull No: Design #1862

LOA (M/FT): 14.27 M 46’10”

LWL (M/FT): 10.36 M 34’01”

Beam Overall (M/FT): 3.40 M 11’02”

Draft (Keel down) (M/FT): 2.13 M 7’00”

Displacement (Fully Loaded): 28,000lbs

Exterior Designer: Sparkman & Stephens

Interior Designer: Sparkman & Stephens

Main Engines: Westerbeke 4107

Speeds: 7.75 Max

7.25 Cruising

 

NOTEWORTHY FEATURES AT A GLANCE

• Simple function layout to enhance her ease of handling and day-sailing ability
• Reconfigured in 2006 with a heightened mast
• Tiller steering
• Competitive and current Ullman sail inventory
• Classic Sparkman and Stephens lines
• Top performer in San Diego classic regattas
• Yard maintained through present ownership

 

ACCOMMODATIONS:

4 single bunks main salon. Double quarter berth aft to starboard

 

CONSTRUCTION

Hull Material: Carvel Planked

Superstructure Material: Mahoghany

Decks Material: Fiberglass over Plywood

Paint: Awlgrip Cloud White LP

 

CAPACITIES

Fuel Capacity: 132.49 Liters / 35 Gallons

Fresh Water Capacity: 132.49 Liters / 35 Gallons

Speed:

Maximum Power: 7.75

Cruising Power: 7.25

 

 

MAIN MACHINERY

Main Engine: Westerbeke 4107 Transmission 1.52/1

Engine Hours: Unknown

Propellers: Prop LH 14” Martec

 

Shore Power: 20 Amp

Batteries: Single 220 Amp 8D. Start Battery Group 27

Battery Chargers: Yes

 

SAILS & RIGGING

Type of masts: Aluminium

Booms: Aluminum

Standing rigging: Rod Rigging

Sails: Ullman (see attached List)

Winches: Barient 32 ST Primaries

 

Sail inventory

2021 FiberPath Carbon Mainsail

2016 Airx 700 Asymmetrical

2013 130% FiberPath Genoa

2012 FiberPath Blade 100%

2007 Dacron 130%

2007 8oz Dacron Main

2013 Airx 700 Asymmetrical Spinnaker 

 

ENTERTAINMENT, AUDIO/VISUAL AND IT SYSTEMS

Audio Equipment: Sony Stereo

Main Salon: Bose

Cockpit Bose

 

GALLEY & LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT

MAIN GALLEY EQUIPMENT

Refrigeration/Freezer: Cold plate refrigeration with freezer compartment.

3 burner CNG stove/oven