Robert Clark Ketch

RIGGING and SAILS

Danza is ketch rigged with a double headsail sail plan. The roller furling systems are the well proven HARKEN 2019 on both the jib and the staysail 2019. The main IS fully battened and the main runs on the ANTAL track and car system. The main has 3 reef points and lazy jacks; the mizzen has 2 reef points and drops into a ‘Stackpack’. Two asymmetrical spinnakers 2024 are used for off wind sailing. They are housed in an ATN sock. For additional sail area when reaching there is a mizzen staysail with an ATN sock 2024. There is a simple removable ‘bowsprit’ to which attaches the tack of the asymmetrical and the pole guys which making all of these lines much easier to handle and clears them from the pulpit. There are two spinnaker poles. 
The ketch rig is an outstanding choice for cruising on boats longer than 15m/50ft. None of the sails are particularly big or difficult to handle. The double headsail rig with its jib and staysail are an important part of the equation because you can furl the jib and still have the staysail in action.
The sails were designed and purchased in 2024 including a Jib, Staysail,Main, Mizzen Asymetrical Spinnacker and Mizzen Stay Sail, ATN Gale sail (bright orange). A new sailcover for the main and a new stackpack is on the mizzen 2024.
The 2 dodgers and other canvas work including the cockpit enclosure were replaced in the fall of 2015. An Awning for the cockpit was replaced in 2024.

WINCHES

A LEWMAR electric winch installed in the cockpit 2019 so the the main, mizzen,  starboard spinnaker halyards are all run aft to aiding in hoisting sails or person. 

2 Meissner 34ST-67,
6 Meissner 28ST-28,
1 Lewmar 43, 1985
1 Lewmar 42ST, 1985
1 Lewmar 40, 1985
Many winch handles

Main and Mizzen Masts, Both Booms and 2 Spinnaker Poles AWLGRIPPED

Main mast main boom by legendary  Frank Araiza from US Spars 2024

ANTAL Continuous Traveler Control Winch
ANATL mainsail track and cars
HARKEN Traveler and Controls, HARKEN
Genoa track and lead Blocks, HARKEN/ANTAL
All halyard and sheets 2019
All standing rigging repalced 2019
Roller furling, HARKEN MK IV 3, jib 2019
Roller furling, HARKEN MK IV 2, staysail 2019
Masts, out, serviced and painted, reinstalled
Stanchions and lifelines

SAIL INVENTORY

1 EVOLUTION Fully battened cruising Main 2024

2 EVOLUTION Yankee jibs Primary  110% 2024

2 EVOLUTION Staysails 2024

1 EVOLUTION Mizzen 2024

2 Spinnakers Asymmetrical  EVOLUTION ATN socks 

1 Mizzen staysail with ATN sock 2024

Mizzen Awning 2024
Cockpit Dodger 
Companionway Dodger 
Cockpit Bimini Cover
Hatch covers
Cockpit cushions with Sunbrella 2020
Mattresses and cushions below decks, with Ultrasuede upholstery

ENGINE and DRIVETRAIN

The original engine was replaced with a new YANMAR 4JH3-TBE 125hp turbo diesel with a KMH4A transmission. The shaft system is a 1.5 inch AQUAMET 22 stainless steel shaft coupled to the transmission with an R&D Flexible Shaft Coupling and new cutlass bearings. The propeller is an GORI automatic variable pitch propeller. The engine drives a 90 amp 24 volt BALMAR alternator with a Balmar 3 step regulator. A VICTRON 24v-12v charger charges the 12v starting battery and the 12v ships battery independently of each other, again regulated by a Balmar 3 step regulator.

YANMAR 125hp turbo Diesel,4JH3-TBE Rebuilt 2019 by Lyman Morse Turbo charger replaced in 2025
Shaft 1.5 inch AQUAMET 22 stainless steel, 2000
Propeller, GORI, 2024
Propeller, fixed 3 blade, w/ spare 

SLEIPNER SE170 10hp Tunnel bow thruster  

WHITLOCK Pedestal Steering MAMBA 24V electric drive motor 2025

B+G H5000 Autopilot computer 2025

STEERING and AUTOPILOT

The original steering system was replaced during a refit with a new WHITLOCK system. (WHITLOCK is now owned by LEWMAR.) One of the big features of the Whitlock system is the LEWMAR MAMBA 1/2hp (Motor replaced after 30 years 2025) autopilot drive motor which interfaces with the drive gearbox via a splined shaft. The drive motor is incredibly efficient and powerful and may well be the best drive system available. The brains of the autopilot are the B&G H5000 2025 control box, and the  PRECISION 9 Compass. The system has worked flawlessly and never have we had to take over due to rough conditions. In addition a SCANMAR International Wind-vane was installled by Lyman-Morse in 2020.

LAYOUT

DANZA has a forepeak cabin with V- berths and extensive storage. Next aft is the toilet

compartment with shower, next aft is a 4 berth cabin with upper and lower berth on both sides. The main salon has settee/berths on both sides with a centerline table and pilot berths outboard to port and starboard at the forward wend of the cabin. Aft is the galley on the portside with the sink amidships. The navigation station is on the starboard side. The aft cabin has berths to port and starboard, there is a toilet compartment with shower to starboard. Access to the engine is under the sink counter with multiple access ports. The

cockpit is aft with wheel steering.

GALLEY

The refrigerator is approximately 10 cubic feet/300 liters and the freezer is 4 cu feet/120 liters and holds up to 160lbs/75kg of frozen meat and vegetables. The system is kept cold with the VITRIFRIGO air cooled refrigeration system 2020.
The propane stove is the BROADWATER SCHOONER with a 4 burner top, broiler and thermostatic oven. The stove has been 100% reconditioned  at the factory in Australia. It is probably the best marine stove available. There is a solenoid shut off switch in the galley and independent propane alarms in both the propane locker and the main bilge area below the stove. 
The sink is amidships with hot/cold pressure water and foot pump cold water.
The galley is comfortable, easy to cook in and keep clean and works well.

PROPANE SYSTEM

Isolated/ventilated propane/lpg locker with electronic solenoid and monitor

2- inspected 9kg/20lb bottles 2020
All bottles have USA/Australian/New Zealand fittings
Stove, BROADWATER MARINE w/ oven, Propane,

HEAD SHOWERS WASHING MACHINE

Forward head, JABSCO manual 2024 WC, sink, shower, holding tank

Aft head, JABSCO manual 2024 WC, sink, shower

SPLENDIDE washing machine 2020

Shower in cockpit,

ELECTRICAL

The electrical system was replaced in its entirety including all of the wiring. She is set up with a 12v system to handle the many items such as propane solenoids, stereo systems, and Icom’s vhf and ssb radios and some other electronics that are not readily available in 24v. The rest of the DC systems are 24v. This includes lighting, autopilot, many of the electronics, and all of the pumping systems. The AC system is based on 110v 60Hz. It revolves around the MAGNUM Charger/Inverter 2024 that draws its power from the 24v battery bank and the NORTHERN LIGHTS 9Kw generator 2019. The BLUE WATER SYSTEMS water maker, the toasteroven and other small appliances all run on 110v. A 24v 90 amp BALMAR alternator 2024 is belted off the YANMAR and is regulated with BALMAR’s BRS-ll-24 regulator. There is also 24-12 VICTRON charger 2024 to charge the 12v battery bank and the engine start battery, regulated by a BALMAR 3 step regulator. The alternator on the generator charges the genset start battery. There is a 24v wind generator 2024 producing 24v.
All electrical systems can be charged or operated using the generator as an electrical supply source in conjunction with the MAGNUM inverter 2024. Likewise, in the event of a generator failure, all electrical systems can be can be charged or operated using the alternators run off the YANMAR engine in conjunction with the MAGNUM inverter.
The 110v 60Hz shore power charges the 24v bank through the MAGNUM Inverter/Charger. A VICTRON charger that operates between 90 and 270vac, 50/60HZ charges the batteries while dockside in marinas that provide 220-240 50HZ power. It would also work with 110v 60Hz power as a backup. 
Interior lighting uses energy efficient 24v LED bulbs 2019.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V DC, 24V DC, 110V AC, 240V AC CHARGING SYSTEM.
24v DC Panel, 34 breakers,
12v DC Panel, 21 breakers
AC Panel, 16 breakers
Charger/Inverter, MAGNUM 2024
Generator, Northern lights M673, 5.5kw
Heart Interface Link 2000 Electrical Monitor,
Toaster oven
12v Spotlight
Watermaker, BLUEWATER SYSTEMS 40GPH,
Refrigeration/Freezer, VITRIFRIGO 2024

AIR MARINE Wind Generator, 24v 2024
4 LIFELINE AGM 4D batteries, 24v bank 2024
1 LIFELINE AGM 4D battery, 12v bank 2025
1 LIFELINE AGM battery, engine generator start battery 2024

NAVIGATIONAL ELECTRONICS

B &G H5000 computer/network - features dedicated steering modes and sailing algorithms including Gust Response, Recovery and High Wind Response

B&G H5000 Auto pilot controller (helm) and remote 

B&G 16” Zeus plotter at nav station

B&G 5” H5000 display (multiple gauges) nav station

B&G 12” Zeus plotter at helm

B&G Halo 36 mile closed array radar

B&G 4” H5000 display gauge at helmWind instruments wired from masthead

B&G Depth sounder 

Actisense DST 200 speed wheel port and speed wheel starboard

B&G V60 VHF AIS DSC 2025 in Nav station 

STANDARD HORIZON  Matrix with GPS /AIS in cockpit w/separate antenna 2020

2 STANDARD HORIZON (Hand helds) HX870 with GPS 

ICOM ICM 802 w/DSC single side band radio has worked in all conditions

Stereo, FUSION am/fm CD player w/ 4 speakers

Barometer, Robert E White, on board

Ships Clock, Robert E White, on board

GROUND TACKLE

The 50kg BRUCE anchor is the primary anchor with 90m/300feet of 12mm/½” Acco G-4 chain. The chain and anchor were regalvanized it in Australia. The windlass is a LEWMAR Ocean 3. There are raise/lower switches on the foredeck and in the cockpit.
Also carried is a 50 kg ROCKNA, a 65# CQR and a 30kg Bruce, 35# Danforth. Aboard are two ¾” 3 strand nylon rodes and several long pieces of ½” chain.
The salt water washdown pump has an outlet on the foredeck for the anchor washdown as well as an outlet in the cockpit, used for deck washdown or cleaning fish.
Installed on the foredeck are spray rails to deflect washwater from the anchor chain directly overboard before it has a chance to run the length of the boat.

50 KG ROCNA
50 KG Bruce
65 Pound CQR
90 Meter (300’) x 12mm (1/2 inch) High tensile ACCO Chain
1 pc – ¾ inch 3 strand anchor rode, 90 meter each, 2000, never used
1 pc – 12mmx10m chain

Full sea anchor and drogue onboard

LEWMAR Ocean 3 Anchor Windlass, 2000

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Viking Liferaft, Type Rescuefix, 6 person 2022
Hydrostatic release, new 2022. 

MOM8 Deployable overboard system 2022
8 offshore life jackets USCG approved type I PFD
Jack lines, port and starboard
2 EPIRB ACR406 manually deployable COSPAS-SARSATID Code 2023

Horseshoe ring, strobe light, on board 2022
Lifesling, man overboard recovery device, on board 2022 
3 RULE 2000 bilge pumps with automatic switches.
2 RULE 3500 bilge pump with automatic switch.
I Manual pump 2024
5 BC Fire Extinguishers

USCG approved flares, parachute flares 2020
LED Mast head tricolor navigation light with anchor light 2024
LED Pulpit mounted red/green navigation light 2024
LED Bow light 2024
LED Sternlight 2024
Deck lights on main and mizzen masts 2024

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

STARLINK antenna for worldwide high speed Internet 2024

IRIDUM GO fitted for satellite calling and weather downloads 2022

DINGHY

The inflatable is an 3D Tender model 350 w/inflatable floor 
rated 25hp, 7 person, 630kg/1386lb payload, and was purchased new in 2024 in TAHITI.
The outboard motor, MERCURY model G 4 stroke, manufactured 2022. This has been reliable and is very fuel efficient and quiet. There is also a E-PROPULSION electric outboard w/ 3 hp rechargeable battery 2024

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Current DANZA owners having circumnavigation  comments;

During our extensive refits we have modernized DANZA’s systems but still kept them accessible and easy to maintain. Over our roughly 30,000 miles of sailing she has proven herself a true ocean going yacht and has been a pleasure to sail in all types of weather. There is little we would have changed during our circumnavigation. DANZA has been maintained at the highest level. Her ketch rig makes her easy to sail shorthanded and she is ready to go around the world again.  With her beautiful lines, yet robust hull and rig, she catches the eye wherever she goes. It has been an honor to own and captain this vessel. 

DANZA'S PREVIOUS OWNERS COMMENTS;

Danza has met our expectations with 45,000 miles of sailing over our 5 years of ownership. We sailed in all kinds of weather and anchored in all kinds of conditions. She was "Our home where we have raised our 4 children". She has been very comfortable for us and there is little we would have done to change our lives during our circumnavigation. Danza truly is a voyaging yacht.

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.