Description

Introducing the Globe 580 sailboat - the perfect vessel for solo sailors seeking adventure! With its sleek design and sturdy build, the Globe 580 is the ideal choice for those looking to embark on a thrilling adventure on the open seas.

A beautiful example of a Globe 580 sailboat, part of the latest ocean racing fleet. I built this boat with extreme care and sailed her across the Atlantic in 2021, this boat has just begun her racing career. Take on the open sea with confidence knowing that this sailboat is built to withstand even the toughest weather.

She comes with almost everything you need to race across oceans, just add guts, courage and determination.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this exceptional sailboat

Specifications

Construction

I filmed all aspects of the building of this vessel on my Tiktok channel. Follow this link: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJ9fmNTs/

As per the building instructions, I also uploaded most of the building videos to my Youtube channel: http://liffeysailor.blogspot.com/

Equipment

Molly Claire 580 Number 57 Inventory List

Electrical and electronic

2 x 80 amp Hr Batteries, wired separately for safety.
Control panel with Solar Charge controller, 2 car and usb charger sockets
All electrical wiring is tinned.
2 x Solar panels, one large, one small
Depth gauge, not fitted.
Icom DSC VHF radio
Icom AIS Transceiver
Barometer over bulkhead.
Overhead light in cabin and forepeak.
Bulkhead compass,
EPIRB

Plastimo Transocean 4 man offshore Liferaft
South Atlantic Windvane,
Oak wood Bowsprit.
Oak wood cockpit mainsheet traveller.
Two lee clothes.
3 Bilge pumps, one automatic and two manual. Manual pumps in cabin and in cockpit, as per instructions. Bilges exit through the transom.

Deck fittings are as supplied from Mc Intyre Adventure but I also had larger chainplates and backstay fittings made locally from 318 Stainless Steel, to avoid drilling through main stringers on sides and transom.

Selden mast and boom. All running and standing rigging, Led tricolour masthead, bow and stern lights.
Fully battened Mainsail, Hank on Jib, Storm-sail, A3 and Spinnaker {never used } All sails made by Quantum. A3 has endless line fitted.
3 fenders
Stainless Steel boarding ladder
Outboard bracket
Aeroplane grade viewing bubble
2 meter offshore Drogue and swivel fittings.
2 Lewmar winches and 2 Lewmar deck hatches. Also 2 Lewmar opening side hatches. Plastimo internal hatch.
Extra jamming cleats fitted on deck.
Round, waterproof Cockpit hatches, on vertical surfaces, allowing full access to cockpits. Also internal waterproof hatches allowing access to cockpit lockers from the cabin.
Extra lines in cockpit lockers
Safety Harness Connection points on deck and in cockpit.
Custom made Stainless Steel bow rail, transom rail and stanchions
4 Heavy Duty Stainless Steel deck cleats.

Full Offshore First Aid Kit
Full Offshore set of Flares and sea dyes

Hull had 3 layers of paint, including primer and non slip Premier pain on deck. The luminous side paint has faded and requires re-application to new owners choice of colour. No anti-foul paint was used on the Atlantic trip.

Keel is made as per instructions with steel and lead bulb and coated with 3 layers of epoxy paint. Full documentation on keel welding included.

All plans and documentation for materials and keel building for hull number 57 will be provided with sale.

Engine(s)

It took me 1800 hours to build this vessel and it's priced well below the building cost for a quick sale. To get her fully ready for a long voyage, the following work should be done. Service the two Lewmar winches, repaint and antifoul below the water line, re-epoxy the keel.

I installed buoyancy in all available compartments, so I would expect her to be fully buoyant.

The complete interior has been coated in West epoxy and not painted. I did this to ensure that if ever there was a leak, it would be immediately visible on the plywood and not masked by paint.

The keel has been removed to facilitate easy transportation.

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