These Talisman 49 hulls enjoy near-legendary status amongst cruising connoisseurs - designed in Oban by the superb Murray Cormack Associates, and massively built by Aquafibre in Norfolk. TALISMAN OF WIGHT was fitted out internally by Moodys of Swanwick and has proved ultra-reliable and wholly capable for her long-term owner, who has extensively improved her. Tek-Dek decking, Furuno TZT screens, heating, and a bow thruster are just some of the features of this true go-anywhere motor yacht.ConstructionRCD Status: Our understanding is that the yacht is exempt from the essential safety requirements of the Recreational Craft Directive as she was built and placed into use within the EU prior to 1998. Hull Construction:Massive initial GRP lay-up using hull design bred from pedigree commercial launches and patrol vessels. GRP hull moulded by Aquafibre in 1983, with subsequent fit out by AH Moody & Sons.Weight Gross/Registered 40.14/27.3 tons. Deck Construction:Tek deck Teak design decking for ease of maintenance and long-term integrity.Tek deck bedded onto new 18mm plywood sub deck.Teak bathing platform full width.New teak rubbing strake the full circumference of the vessel correctly plugged and shaped. Superstructure Construction:Aluminium with white gloss finish.MachineryEngine & Gearboxes:2 x Detroit Diesel 8VW 71TI V8 Twin Turbo units (7082-7300 and 7082-3300) producing max. 460 hp each (689kw).Engine hours: 3792.5 / 3789.3 at August 2026.Allison M15L & Allison M15R reduction gearboxes.Engine room temperature sensor.Extensive Halyard sound insulation.2 x portholes with emergency blanking board re MCA Category 2 compliance to engine room. Maintenance & Performance:Engines, generator and gearboxes recently serviced.New injectors to starboard engine Sept 25. Maximum speed 18 knots.Cruising speed 12 knots.Economic cruise @ 8 knots (c.35lph with combined engine and generator burn). Note: Assumes reasonable weather, normal loading and that the boat is clean under-water. Propulsion & Steering:Cutlass bearings in bronze P-brackets.Cathodic bonding system to zinc anodes.Stainless steel rudders with stainless steel rudder stocks.25x22.5 4BL LH Hyperform propeller 2",1:12,4 3/4", 1/2x5/16, AB2.25x22.5 4BL RH Hyperform propeller 2",1:12,4 3/4", 1/2x5/16, AB2.2 x 2” propeller shafts A30 double taper.2 x Anti-vibration flexible couplings 910.018.2 x Halyard swan neck lift muffler exhaust silencers (extremely effective at noise reduction).2 x Bennet trim tabs with auto retraction control.Vetus QL electric bowthruster.Wills Ridley hydraulic steering pump, solenoid unit, and tank system - for autopilot and joystick steering control, the vessel can also be steered manually.Electrical SystemsVoltage Systems:24V ships battery system.Twin USB charger outlets throughout.240V sockets throughout.Electrical distribution panel lit. Battery Banks:Two banks of 2 x 12V batteries for port & starboard with interlock. Buffalo Bull EFB sealed batteries (Jan 2019).Additional 2 x 250A/hr 12V batteries located under port side aft cabin floor paralleled up STBD bank re capacity (2020).2 x 250A/hr Buffalo Bull Batteries beneath floor to aft cabin, wired in parallel with starboard bank doubling capacity. Battery Chargers:C-Tek smart battery charger fitted to generator battery.Victron Phoenix inverter 24V/3000VA off the starboard battery bank.24V 60A Victron charger wired into the starboard battery banks (July 2020). Alternators:Fitted to each engine. Generator:G&M Marine Dieselite series MDL 8 kva generator, with extensive ring main.Engine hours: 1967 at August 2026. Shore Power:Fitted.Plumbing SystemsSalt water and fresh water systems piped to forward chain locker.Hot and cold water piped to both heads, aft transom shower and galley. Fresh Water & Water Heating System:Webasto Pro 90 diesel powered hot water heater system piped to all cabins plus a towel rail in each heads. This system also heats the calorifier, engine pre-heats and screen demist.Pressurised fresh water pump system and pressure vessel.Calorifier - dual coil hot water storage cylinder heated by 240V immersion or engine waste heat. Bilge Pumps:Whale gusher manual bilge pump on aft deck, piped to all sections + salt water intake as fire pump, MCA compliant.3 x Bilge pumps with feedback to helm.2 x Independent bilge pumps to aft cabin, with separate transom outlets.TankagePort & starboard tank fillers for water and diesel. Fuel:Twin stainless steel fuel tanks with total capacity 3,800 litres. Fresh Water:1590 litres total capacity (350 Imp. Gallons) in 2 tanks, a fibreglass unit forward and stainless steel unit aft. Grey/Blackwater Holding Tanks:Blackwater tank with level indicator linked to aft heads.Navigation EquipmentHelm Station:Furuno Auto pilot 711C.Satellite Compass SC30.Class B AIS Furuno FA - 50.VHF DSC radio Icom IC - M506 with fog sounds, haler etc and aerial.2 x Furuno TZT2 touch screen multi-function devices (MFDs).MCU-004 MFD control panel for when not using screens by touch method.Furuno DRS6AX 4 6kw open array Radar.Furuno DRS4NXT 25w solid state 24" Radome.Furuno DST800 NMEA 2000 depth, speed, and temperature transducer.Airmar B60 Bronze depth transducer.The full Furuno navigational instrument suite and ancillaries all fitted in one project (2019).Manual steering or selectable power steering with joystick control from an armrest panel.Duro heavy duty class 90 panorama pantograph wipers - dual speed and delay controls.Rudder indicator.Autohelm anchor control system complete with chain counter.3 x Bilge monitoring panels with visual and audible alarms.Heated demister windscreen and side screen vents, 3 speed fan.Steering compass.Magnetic Compass.Twin air horns.Analogue engine gauges and controls, rev counters etc.Black water pump out control.Engine blocks Webasto pre-heat controls.Engine heat source switch for calorifier and heating system.Engine pre-heat pump switches (can pre-heat engines before starting on cold mornings) off Webasto unit.Forward facing sonar screen.Engine room camera monitoring.Fresh water tank level indicators.Sanshin remote control panel for searchlight, 360 degrees plus up and down.Bowthruster control.Bennett trim tabs control with auto retraction. Nav. Station:2 x Furuno TZT2 touch screen multi-function devices (MFDs). Software version 1950152-05.03.VHF Icom IC - M80 and hand-held microphone with haler feature separate to helm DSC unit.Furuno GPS Navigator GP 33 separate to the SC30 & Furuno canbus system.USB and RJ45 panel mounted sockets for data transfer to/from MFD's & software upgrade.MCU-004 MFD control panel for when not using screens by touch method.Generator On confirmation lamp.Hand bearing compass, pen tidy and all nav gear. Navtex ICS NAV6 standard navtex weather and navigation information system.Full vessel power management panel including selector for shore/generator/inverter. Flybridge:Forward facing Sonar repeater.Furuno TZT2 touch screen multi-function device (MFD).Furuno FAP711C auto pilot control head.Bowthruster control.Windlass control.Rudder indicator.Manual or joystick steering.Analogue rev counters (require calibration).Full engine control panel with audible warning alarms.Air horn.2 x waterproof audio speakers switched from the saloon unit (with Bluetooth connectivity).Icom VHF repeater handset.Stainless steel large helm steering wheel.Small sealed storage cupboard to starboard of flybridge helm (ideal secret chocolate stash).Bennett trim tab control and indicator system again with auto retraction function.Morse manual engine and gear controls.Domestic EquipmentGalley:240V/24V Dometic large capacity fridge.Baumatic microwave oven 1kw.Baumatic 2 plate electric hob with pan holders and backing heatshield.Broom cupboard housing a rechargeable Dyson V7 cordless vacuum system.Stainless steel sink & separate drainer sink mixer tap.Kettle. Heads/Showers:Sanmarin deluxe electric toilet with eco/full flush to forward.Thermostatic shower with Sanishower pump out system to forward.Dosing tablet and fresh water flush valving to forward.Vitra ceramic sink with mixer tap to forward.Bathing platform hot & cold fresh water shower system.Sanmarin deluxe electric toilet with eco/full flush discharges to black water tank to aft.Thermostatic shower with Sanishower pump out system to aftDosing tablet and fresh water flush valving to aft.Vitra ceramic sink with mixer tap to aft.Globus black water tank level monitor and indicator. Heating & ventilation:Webasto hot air heating, with temp controller and outlets throughout.Electric convector heaters for shore side comfort throughout.Fresh air fan, in & out, fast, and slow to galley.Webasto Pro 90 hot water heating system, also with heat exchangers for using engines heat.Pump system to use Webasto pro 90 to pre-heat the engines for winter starting.Port & starboard high-volume engine room air intake blowers with dampers and safety shut system. Entertainment:Jensen MS30 marine radio system with speakers to v berth & speakers from Jensen radio (with isolation switch) to guest side cabin.Concealed Panasonic TV to wheelhouse (on powered lift system from behind the cupboard).Panasonic Radio/CD unit with 4 x speakers within & selectable outdoor speakers to wheelhouse (with Bluetooth connectivity).Audio speakers to flybridge.CD radio with twin speakers to aft cabin. Lighting:LED bulkhead light.Hand held floodlight.LED reading lamps throughout.LED dimmable downlighters throughout.LED dimmable chart lamps blue & white selectable.Multiple lamp switches for control from 5 places.All outdoor steps illuminated by LED step lights.All filler points for water and diesel illuminated with LED lights.2 x LED deck illumination lamps.Full extensive LED lighting also with 240V lighting option to engine room.LED lighting with door switches to most wardrobes and stowage lockers.AccommodationDescription of layout from forwards: Forward Guest Cabin:LED lit wardrobe, full length mirror, generous storage with lighting.Drawer unit and under bed storage.3 x Rectangular in hull windows with blinds (2 x to port and 1 x to starboard).Steps up to Vetus deck hatch.Under floor storage.Marine Tuft fitted carpet. Forward Heads (Shared Access from Both Cabins):Extensive storage cupboards.Hot water heated towel rail (heat source engines, calorifier or Webasto diesel heater).Shaver/charger outlet, mirror.Opening porthole with blind, teak & holly flooring. Guest Side Cabin:Extensive storage cupboards and lit wardrobe.2 x Opening portholes with blinds.Marine Tuft fitted carpet.Cupboard unit and mirror. Galley:LED dimmable under cupboard worktop & plinth lights.Extensive storage cupboards with under sink units with led lighting on the cupboard door switch.2 x Opening portholes with blinds.Crockery stowage fiddles and full sets of crockery and cutlery.Large underfloor storage area.Teak & Holly sole plus a run of marine Infinity water proof carpet. Wheelhouse:Concealed bookcase.U shaped seating in marine fabric.Drop leaf table on pedestal, lowers to create double berth.Drawer with comprehensive marine first aid kit.Cupboard under steps with door fitted out with important key storage items on foam mountings to prevent rattles.Grab bag stowage by the exit doorway.Drinks cabinet lit within & with concealed Panasonic TV.TV lifter unit powered by mains or inverter power.Marine Infinity water proof carpet.Window venetian blinds to side windows.Large windows (front two opening) windows all around, spacious and light.Steps up to sliding door to aft deck.Steps down to aft cabin & engine room.Clock, Barometer and ships Bell.Windscreen canvas cover.Double forward-facing seat with Microcare upholstery, arm rest & copious storage below. Helm Station:KPM helm seat adjustable in Microcare fabric, head, and arm rests - includes lifting base for standingHelm seat footrest & storage box, removable for standing option. Contains full set of equipment manuals.Helm bookcase for Almanac & pilot books.Teak & holly sole.Small seat to left of helm in Microcare, seat back hinges down to make skippers table.Teak and diamante Fabric design non-glare dashboard & vent outlets. Nav. Station:Pilot book holder.Chart table and storage area below. Flybridge:Dry storage box for sunglasses etc.KPM helm adjustable seat with arm rests and foot rest colour co-ordinated Sunbrella fabric covering.Forward facing seating for 2 x persons to port, colour co-ordinated Sunbrella fabric upholstery design.Footrest and handrails for the seat aboveLarge sliding door for entry to the saloonSubstantial radar bridge supporting all navigation & technical equipment, folds back for lower air draft. Stairwell to Aft:Storage cupboards below steps and in the footwell.Storage cupboards shelved out and full of service spares and multiple filter sets.Infinity water proof carpeting to steps and stairwell.Life Jacket and flare storage cupboard with LED lighting. Owner’s Stateroom:Double bed with large storage drawer beneath.Extensive lit storage cupboards, dressing table area with light, slide out table and lit wardrobe.Mirror.Marine Tuft fitted carpet.2 x Escape hatches fitted to stern with blinds.2 x Rectangular opening portholes with blinds (1 x port, 1 x starboard).Fresh water tank below.Wet gear locker with opening porthole to starboard. Aft Heads:Hot water heated towel rail (heat source engines, calorifier or Webasto diesel heater).Shaver/charger outlet, mirror. Opening rectangular porthole, Teak & Holly flooring.Window blind.Black water tank vent, pump etc.Deck EquipmentGeneral:Fresh water deck wash outlet.Salt water deck wash outlet.15m deck hose and trigger gun.Forward drinks holding table with day time stowage cupboard.Forward inboard grab rails.Amidships inboard grab rails along the spaciously wide side decks.Amidships side entry gates port and starboard.Copious storage within U shaped seating.Aft deck pedestal and nautical design table, unit lowers & add infill cushions creating large sunpad.Telescopic ladder for swimmers to access the bathing platform. Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:Windlass - Muir HR3500 Jaguar with chain length counter.Windlass pendant for local control, wheelhouse and bridge controlled also.Main 60lb CQR anchor on 100m chain.Kedge Danforth anchor on 10m chain + 100m rope.Auto retrieval bow roller.Sea anchor.Chain rode conical control to aid laying.8 x Scanmarin black topped fenders held in fender baskets.2 x Large Scanmarin fenders strapped to wheelhouse roof. Covers, Canvas & Cushions:Sun loungers for 2 persons.Forward seating with low back rest.Aft U-shaped large seating area with Sunbrella fabric upholstery with teak cap rails. Tender & Outboard:Kayak nestled into a holding cradle and strapped onto the wheelhouse roof.SUP board nestled into a holding cradle and strapped onto the wheelhouse roof.Tender - Zodiac Cadet fast roller CFR 285 with 8hp Tohatsu outboard.Dinghy storage and deployment system creating a docking station aft at platform height.Safety Equipment4 x Mc Murdo PLB smartfind S20 units (personal locator devices).Mc Murdo smartfind G8 AIS Epirb.2 x Zodiac Racing 6-man liferafts (in date at March 2025)6 x Adults auto inflation lifejackets - with crotch straps.2 x Childrens jackets to the spec above.Flare storage containers12 x Thermal Protective Aids MCA category 2 standard.Emergency ladder with weighted string to deploy from in the water at the stern.Lifebuoy with strobe light on lanyard.2 x Lifebuoys.Recovery lifebuoy system to lift someone back on board.Throwing line.Emergency steering tiller spanner and bar stored below the bed in the aft cabin. Fire-Fighting Equipment:MCA compliant fire extinguishers to all cabins (service dates unverified).Seafire automatic discharge system to engine room (MCA compliant) – (service dates unverified).Remote shut off valves for engine room equipment plus additional entry point for external extinguishers to be deployed into engine room again in MCA compliance.Battery powered smoke and CO2 detectors in all cabins and fire blanket in the galley.Manual deck fire pump unit (MCA compliant).