OPENING REMARKS
AMITY BELLE is a very attractive WhisperJet 38. 2009-installed 440-hp Yanmar diesels make her faster than most of her sisterships. Her interior and bridge deck layout provide an open, uncluttered feel, making her perfect as a commuter, weekend cruiser or family day boat. There is less exterior-varnished teak, resulting in reduced cosmetic maintenance expense. The fully-functional flybridge tower offers yet another feature for marine observation and/or fishing enjoyment.
Until 2013, AMITY was an original-owner vessel, captain-maintained and operated. She has always received the best and scheduled care, including wintering in heated storage since her first winter.
AMITY BELLE is a true reflection of the unique craftsmanship and product quality of Ted Hood’s Little Harbor yachts. An extremely attractive asking price makes her a must-see for anyone looking for an express yacht of this size.
INTRODUCTION
AMITY BELLE is a 1999 Little Harbor WhisperJet 38 built by Ted Hood at his facility in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The boat has most of the customary features of her sisterships, but in addition she has a unique option…a fully-functional mini-flybridge assembled by Little Harbor during the boat’s production, not an after-market add-on. The flybridge console has joy stick controls, as well as full-feature accessibility to all electronics through Bluetooth connectivity to the Raymarine E127 HybridTouch plotter and HD24 color radar, each new in 2013.
Joy stick controls at both the helm deck and the flybridge are from Control Engineering and were newly installed in 2013.
Mechanically, AMITY BELLE’s original Yanmar 420-hp diesels were replaced in 2008/2009 with new Yanmar 6LY3-STP 440-hp diesels. Additionally, the Hamilton 291 WaterJets were totally rebuilt as new in 2013. Also, the two Group 24 engine start batteries and the four Group 29 house batteries were new in 2013.
HULL AND DECK
AMITY BELLE has a hard top with half-tower and upper steering station
- Deep Red Awlgrip
- Tan non-skid Gelcoat deck
- Double Awlgrip white boot stripes
- Red bottom
- Awlgrip gold molded cove stripe
Construction:
- Foam-cored hull
- Vinylester osmosis barrier
- Knotted bi-directional E-glass with Kevlar hybrid throughout hull
- Molded steering console and instrument box; hinged for easy access
- Lightweight composite stringers
- Main bulkheads FRP laminated with marine grade plywood
- Powder-coated aluminum frame triple window windshield
- Molded rub rail with stainless guard
- Fiberglass bowsprit
- Swim platform - Fiberglass nonskid swim platform with retractable stainless ladder, stainless steel handgrip
- (4) Lewmar anodized aluminum opening ports with screens
- (3) Windshield washers and wipers
- (2) Lewmar anodized aluminum opening deck hatches, salon and forepeak with screens
Deck Features:
- (2) Deck lights mounted on flybridge
- Guest spotlight with remote
- Lewmar anchor windlass for rode
- Bruce 33 lb. anchor with chain and nylon rode
- (2) 12” stainless bow cleats with open/twist chocks
- 12” spring and stern cleats - set at rail edge with stainless flat bar strikers
- Customized swim ladder
- (2) Stern hawse pipes, (2) bow chocks
- (6) Stainless steel mooring cleats, at bow, amidships and stern
- Hot/cold washdown in aft cockpit
- Davit bases mounted on transom
BRIDGE DECK
Located two steps up and forward of the cockpit is the bridge deck. Totally enclosed and climate controlled, or open to the elements, it is always comfortable.
The Helm Station is located forward and to starboard, with:
- Teleflex throttle/shift controls
- Yanmar 5601i digital multi-function gauge/alarm panels for both engines (at both stations)
- Control Engineering Joy Stick control
- Pompanette helm seat
- Steering wheel with teak overlay
Forward to port is a Navigator station with:
Aft to port is a roomy L-settee that seats four comfortably. Aft to starboard is a bench with varnished-teak trim and counter with front-opening storage locker and portable Norcold refrigerator with top-opening door of varnished teak with piston to hold it in an upright position.
ELECTRONICS AND NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
- Standard Horizon VHF with Ram mic
- Raymarine ED424HD 4KW radar (2013)
- Raymarine E-127 Hybridtouch plotter (2013)
- Raytheon ST6000+ Autopilot with rudder angle indicator
- Raytheon ST60 Tridata depth and speed monitors
- KVH Azimuth 1000 Electronic Compass
- (3) Additional compasses
- Bennett trim tabs and indicators
- Fireboy halon automatic fire extinguisher in engine room
- Highwater alarm
- Lewmar windlass remote
- Light switches for nav and anchor
- (2) Manual bilge pump switches
- (2) Helm position indicators
- Fuel gauges viewable at filler openings
- Alpine AM/FM cassette
- Alpine and Bose speakers
- Alpine CD player with 6-CD changer and remote control
ACCOMMODATIONS BELOW
The cabin interior has solid cherry trim, locker frames, drawer fronts and corner posts with hand-rubbed varnish finish; roller-bearing drawer slides with Kroon flush positive latches and a varnished teak and holly cabin sole with satin finish.
Forward:
U-berth forward covered in Claret velour. Partial bulkheads both sides, lockers with doors, shelves over counter, lockers under – all with oiled-teak trim – the lockers are cedar lined, deep hanging. U-berth has two inserts inset – one above a dropped-teak seat –with all cushions and throw cushions in excellent condition – and oiled-teak lathed liner, shelves outboard over and forward, drawers under aft, lights, opening ports and opening overhead hatch with screen. Under U-berth are hatches accessing storage below and access to bow-thruster mechanism forward and access to bus heater below aft.
Galley:
The Galley is located to port with Formica bulkheads and Corian countertops.
- Norcold 110/12-volt refrigerator
- Kenyon 2-burner electric stovetop
- Panasonic Microwave oven - built-in with shelf
- Stainless steel sink with hot & cold water
- Pressurized fresh water system
To starboard is large cedar-lined hanging locker with stereo mounted in face. Locker below accesses wiring for electronics and inverter.
Immediately aft to starboard is a settee with UltraLeather upholstery with (2) opening ports above. Open lockers and bookshelf with teak lathing are over seats outboard. A teak shelf with coaming is above.
Head:
Aft to port is a head with en-suite shower. It is fitted with a Raritan manual marine toilet and holding tank system with Tankwatch monitor. Highlights include a stainless steel sink with a Grohe shower faucet, a cherry framed mirror and Corian counter. The molded floor pan and drain has a removable Kingstarboard grate for ease of maintenance. Fixtures include: Chrome towel bar, adjustable-height rod for shower head, soap dish and tissue holder. An opening port provides light and ventilation.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- In accordance with ABYC standards
- 12v/110v control and distribution panel with voltmeter/ammeter
- Tinned wire throughout
- Splitloose fire retardant cable conduits
- Bonded system on all underwater hardware
- Reverse polarity indicator
- 12-volt cabin lighting
- 110-volt outlets at galley and head with GFCI
- 12-volt outlet at helm
- Spare wire conduits for the AC and DC electrical systems
- Start Batteries: (2) Group 24 engine starting batteries (2013)
- House Batteries: (4) Group 29 house batteries (2013)
- Freedom charger/inverter with Xantrex Link 1000 interface
- Engine alternator for battery charging
- Battery switching
- Battery cables, single insulated 4/0 with fireproof jacket
- Pre-wired generator harness
- Dockside electrical cables, 110-volt/30-amp with 50' cord
ENGINE/MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Brass Ship's clock and barometer
- (6) Life jackets, USCG approved
- Dock lines
- Horn
- (2) Rod holders in cockpit and (4) rocket rod holders on flybridge
- (5) 8" fenders with covers
- West Marine Air 280 9’ 3” inflatable dinghy and Mercury 4 hp 4-stroke outboard (never used)
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