Hull Specifications Engine & Electrical
bullet Bright daylight interior
bullet LOA: 42' 6"
bullet LWL: 35' 9"
bullet Beam: 13' 6"
bullet Draft: 5' 11"
bullet Wing keel
bullet Displacement: 18,000 lbs
bullet Mast Height: 60' above water line
bullet Year: 1997 (updated annually, with new upgrades)
bullet 2010: Stripped bottom paint and recoated with smooth performance paint.
bullet 50HP Yanmar diesel engine
bullet Cruising speed: 7.5 knots (2600 rpm @1gph)
bullet Feathering Maxprop (high performance/backs easily)
bullet House battery bank: 6 batteries provide 600 amp hours (300 useable)
bullet Separate starting battery
bullet New (2013): Magnum 2800w inverter/charger with battery monitor
bullet Link battery monitoring system
bullet 30 amp shorepower
bullet 12v "cellular" plugs at helm and navigation station
bullet BOSE entertainment surround sound system with separate cockpit amplified speakers.
bullet AM/FM CD/Stereo with MP3/iPod input and satellite stereo receiver (new 2009)
bulletFlatscreen TV (new 2010) with VCR/DVD
Accommodations Galley
bullet 3 cabin/2 head model. Aft cabins have 6' 5" head room in dressing area. Forward cabin has 6' 5" head room plus settee and en suite head. All mattresses are made with premium comfort foam.
bullet Bright open pear wood interior with view through hull and cabin windows.
bullet New (2009): Webastohydronic diesel forced-air heat with a separate thermostat for the forward cabin.
bullet Sleeps 8 in 3 cabins and dinette (convertible). Most comfortable for 6.
bullet New (2010) premium foam salon cushions
bullet Two heads, both with showers.
bullet New (2011): Domestic fresh water electric toilet in aft head.
bulletEno 2 burner propane stove with oven
bullet 12v refrigeration (with area for maintaining frozen food)
bullet Hot/Cold pressure water system
bullet New (2013): Microwave
bullet Double stainless steel sinks
bullet SS propane BBQ mounted on stern rail
bullet See inventory above for complete galley equipment listing.
Navigation Mast, sails, rigging & deck
bullet Raymarine radar/color chart plotter at helm
bullet Raymarine radar/chart plotter at nav station
bullet Autopilot
bullet ICOM VHF
bullet Raymarine knotmeter
bullet Raymarine depthsounder
bullet New (2013): Raymarine wind speed/direction
bulletMobri radar reflector mounted near top of shroud
bullet Handheld VHF for cockpit and dinghy
bullet New (2010): High-tech, fully-battened, carbon fiber mainsail to maximize performance.
bullet Easy mainsail reefing from cockpit (2 slab reefs).
bullet 150% furling genoa
bullet All lines led aft to cockpit
bullet Asymmetrical cruising spinnaker with sock available on request with spinnaker resume
bullet New (2011): Bow sprit for spinnaker
bullet New (2009): Lewmar H2 electric anchor windlass
bullet Primary anchor: 35 lb Bruce, with 250' chain and 150' rode
bullet Secondary anchor: Fortress, with 20' chain and 150' rode
bullet Anchor wash down system
bullet Dodger (new clear view windows in 2009)
bullet Retractable bimini with optional full enclosure
bullet Four Sport-a-Seat full-back cockpit cushions
bullet Folding cockpit table
bullet 11' inflatable Avon dinghy (accommodates 4 comfortably)
bullet 2HP 4-stroke Honda outboard for dinghy (no extra charge)
bullet Retracting swim platform for easy access to dinghy
bullet Cockpit shower
bullet Stern rail pilot seats with cushions
bullet New (2009): Fender Step inflatable boarding step/fender.
Comments Tankage
Enjoy first class cruising under sail or power. In 2013 we have added A NEW INVERTER, MICROWAVE AND WIND SPEED/DIRECTION INSTRUMENT. In 2011 we have added Bow Sprit and Aft Electric fresh water head. Kipper Kite is a Beneteau First Series performance cruiser that is both fast and comfortable. After a day of fun and sailing relax to music or DVD on the BOSE surround sound system. Sleep soundly on premium comfortable mattresses in the bright pear wood interior, open salon, excellent equipped European galley. Easy entry/exit to dinghy or stern tie dock via retracting transom swim step. The inviting spacious salon and 3 cabins/2heads welcome family and friends. Please treat her like your own with care and respect. We thank you for taking good care of our girl. ~David and Judy Spencer.
bullet Fuel: 40 gallons
bullet Water: 160 gallons
bullet Holding: 28 gallons in two stainless steel tanks, both with monitors (New 2009)