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- Location
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- Vessel Name
- Slow Hand
- Vessel Make
- Cherubini Independence 45
Slow Hand, a 2002 Cherubini Independence 45, is offered for sale by owner (Ted Green). Purchased in 2014, she was refitted, repowered and painted in 2014 & 2015.
Slow Hand refit
She was extensively cruised from 2016 through 2023, including the Great Loop, Rideau canal, Trent Severn canal, Erie canal, Champlain canal, Georgian Bay, the North Channel, all 5 Great Lakes, Lake Champlain, and the East coast From Florida to New York (39,000 miles in 8 years).
I would describe Slow Hand as a coastal cruiser. While she would be very comfortable cruising to and around the Bahamas. The boat is not a Passage Maker with backup propulsion, stabilization, and designed for extended periods of heavy weather. While she has handled 7’+ seas, less than 4’ is much more pleasant. Where the boat really excels is remote cruising for extended periods. The below link shows what she is best suited for over the last 7 years.
Slow Hand’s travels
Click “View All Tracks” in upper right corner of map
Slow Hand’s travels in 2023
Maiden voyage after refit and several trips from the Chesapeake to Fort Myers, FL
She is currently berthed in Fort Myers, Florida.
Discussion about the boat and reason for sale can be found at:
Slow Hand – End of the line
Technical Description
Year Built:...........2002
Semi Planing hull, solid fiberglass below the waterline, cored above
LOA....................50’0”
LWL....................41’0”
Beam.................14’6”
Draft...................4’6”
Bridge Clearance...15’
Bridge Clearance...23’ with VHF and light mast up
Ballast.................none
Displacement.......35,000 lbs
Fuel – aluminum tanks.......650 gallons
Water – poly tanks.............300 gallons
Holding – poly tank............80 gallons
Cruise speed and economy RPM....Knots....GPH....MPG
......................................1,200.....6........1.2......5
......................................1,470.....7........2.0......3.5
......................................1,800.....8........3.8......2.1
Engine Room
Engine.............................................John Deere 4045TFM75 installed 2015 6,000 hours
Transmission.....................................ZF 280.1 2.5:1 gear reduction (2002) 7,000 hours
Propeller shaft seal............................PSS dripless refreshed 10/2023
Second alternator on engine................Leece Neville 220 amp with Balmar MC-614 four stage regulator
Engine Fuel filters..............................Duplex Racor 1000 filter / water separators primary
Engine has 120 VAC John Deere block heater
Engine has hot water loop for water heater and 3 cabin heaters (2015)
Engine equipped with Racor Closed Crankcase Ventilation system (2015)
Generator.........................................Onan 9KW 1,950 hours (2002)
Generator Fuel Filter...........................Racor 500 filter / water separator primary
Fuel polishing and transfer filter...........Racor 1000 filter / water separator (2015)
Inverter / house battery charger..........Magnum Energy MS-2812 2,800 watt pure sine wave, 125 amp charger (2018)
House Battery bank............................4 Firefly AGM 116 AH (09/2021) charged by 220 amp alternator or inverter
Engine and Generator batteries............one each Red Top Optima (03/2020)
Engine and Generator battery charger...Pro Charging System RS2 2 bank 6 amp (03/2020)
Bow Thruster.....................................Side-Power SE-100 24 volt new motor 01/2016
Bow Thruster batteries........................2 Red Top Optima in series (10/2023)
Bow Thruster Battery charger...............Pro Charging System RS2 2 bank 6 amp (2015)
Water Heater......................................Raritan 20 gallon heated off engine loop or 120 VAC (2015)
Pilot House
Chart plotters.................3 networked 5200 series Garmin MFDs 15”, 8”, 8” (before 2014)
Chart plotter...................NUC with 24” display, Coastal Explorer, Nemo gateway for NEMA 2000 & 0183 networks (2022)
NEMA network displays....3 Garmin GMI-20 4” displays – 2 in pilot house and 1 in master stateroom (2015)
Radar............................Garmin GMR 626 XHD2, 72 mile, 6KW, 6’ open array (2015)
AIS...............................Garmin AIS 600 transceiver networked to Garmin and Coastal Explorer chart plotters (2015)
Depth sounder................Garmin GSD-22 video sounder box with new transducer (10/2023)
Depth sounder................2 Airmar digital transducers tied to NEMA 2000 network (2015)
Heading sensor...............Airmar H2183 (2015)
GPS receiver..................Garmin (2015)
Wind sensor...................Garmin GND-10 with GWind sensor (2021)
VHF radios.....................2 Icom, IC-M506 networked to NEMA 2000 (2015), IC-M330 (10/2023)
Hailer / Fog signal..........Raytheon RAY430 (installed 2021)
Autopilot.......................Simrad AP20 with AP21 remote networked to Garmin chart plotter (before 2013)
Compass.......................Richie binnacle style flat card (2002)
Engine panel..................John Deere gauges, digital display, and Maretron J2K100 gateway to NEMA 2000
Generator Panel..............Onan gauges (2002)
Inverter Control..............Magnum Energy ME-RC remote control and programmer (before 2013)
SOC Gauge....................Victron BMV-700 battery monitor for house bank (2015)
Alarm...........................Siren Marine 2 high water, shore power, house bank, geo fence, cell phone app (2021)
Bilge pump controls........Aqualarm with 4 pump controls, status lights, and cycle counters (2015)
Fire control....................Fireboy ES-3000 extinguisher shutdown for engine, generator, and engine room blower (2021)
Electrical panel..............Paneltronics 50 amp 220 VAC (all breakers 120 VAC), 150 amp 12 VDC (2002)
Switch..........................Blue Sea Systems 50 amp 220 VAC for selecting bow or stern shore power inlet (2015)
Vacuum gauges.............Racor vacuum gauges for fuel separators on engine and fuel polisher (2015)
Tank gauges.................Tank Tender to measure 2 fuel and 5 water tanks (2002)
Search Light.................Perko (2002)
Horn............................Kahlenberg air horn (2015)
EPIRB..........................ACR category 2 battery good till 07/2027
Heat............................Heater Craft hot water loop engine heat with multi speed blower (2015)
Air Conditioning............Webasto 12K BTU reverse cycle heating and air conditioning (2015)
Salon and Galley
Stove Top / oven....Magic Chef 120VAC (2002)
Microwave.............Magic Chef 1000 watt (2002)
Refrigerator...........Summit FF1119B 10.3 cubic feet *Frost Free* (11/2018) Thread on reasoning behind choice and installation Here
Washer Dryer........Splendide 2000S vented washer dryer (original and tired) (2002)
Ice Maker.............Raritan (functional but water and electric disconnected) (2002)
Internet...............Starlink satellite internet with router located in the salon (03/2023)
Heat....................Heater Craft hot water loop engine heat with multi speed blower and thermostat (2015)
Air Conditioning....Webasto 12K BTU reverse cycle heating and air conditioning (2015)
Staterooms and Heads
Centerline island berth in master
Half bath (sink and head) in master
Garmin GMI-20 4” display in master with depth, wind, compass, time, speed with alarms for anchor drag, depth, wind speed, etc. (2015)
Heater Craft hot water loop engine heat with multi speed blower and thermostat (2015)
Webasto 12K BTU reverse cycle heating and air conditioning in master with vent in guest stateroom (2015)
Two twins in guest stateroom
Full bath across hall from guest stateroom
2 Vacuflush heads (2002)
Forward Deck
Ideal Windlass with 2 rodes
Primary anchor is 33KG Rocna Original with 325’ of 3/8” G4 galvanized chain (regalvanized 2015)
Secondary anchor is 30KG Bruce original (not a copy) with 200’ of 3/8” G4 galvanized chain (new 2015)
Fresh and raw water rode wash down outlets
Shore power inlet 50 amp 220 volt (2015)
Boat Deck
Nick Jackson 800 lbs dinghy crane (2002)
Dinghy cradle centerline (2002)
Trinka Dinghy doesn’t convey
Life raft Switlik 6 person serviced 2015
EPIRB ACR category 1 battery good till 04/2027
Starlink satellite internet antenna (03/2023)
Shakespeare 14’ VHF & AIS antenna that easily lays down for bridge clearance (2015)
Light mast with deck light that easily lays down for bridge clearance (2015)
Stern Deck
Stern docking station including engine throttle, transmission shift, jog lever for rudder, and bow thruster (2002)
Shore power inlet 50 amp 220 volt (2015)
120 VAC outlet and 30 amp buddy plug (receptacle) (2015)
Fresh water shower with hot and cold water (2002)
Fresh water hose outlet for flushing outboard motors (2018)
Swim platform with ladder and transom door (2002)
Disclosure
This is a 21+ year old that has been refitted, repowered, painted and then heavily cruised for the last 8 years. It’s in great shape but it’s still 21 years old. The Garmin MFDs are more than 10 years old. The Splendide washer dryer is tired but still functional. The primary anchor rode needs to be regalvanized again. My Trinka dinghy doesn’t convey with the boat.
There are lots of spares and tools that come with the boat. I’m very thorough and do all of the mechanical maintenance myself. Have analysis for all oil changes on the engine, transmission, generator, and engine coolant. Last haulout was 10/2023 which included top side waxing, bottom paint, anodes, refreshing of the dripless shaft seal, replacement of one transducer, end for ending the primary anchor chain, and annual cleaning of the chain locker.
In follow up posts, I’ll post a picture or two.
Discussions about the boat, its sale, and my retiring from extended solo cruising are at the below link:
Slow Hand – End of the line
Slow Hand is located in Fort Myers, FL and can be viewed by appointment. I can be reached by PM at Trawler Forum or by email tedgreen22 at yahoo dot com.
Ted
Slow Hand refit
She was extensively cruised from 2016 through 2023, including the Great Loop, Rideau canal, Trent Severn canal, Erie canal, Champlain canal, Georgian Bay, the North Channel, all 5 Great Lakes, Lake Champlain, and the East coast From Florida to New York (39,000 miles in 8 years).
I would describe Slow Hand as a coastal cruiser. While she would be very comfortable cruising to and around the Bahamas. The boat is not a Passage Maker with backup propulsion, stabilization, and designed for extended periods of heavy weather. While she has handled 7’+ seas, less than 4’ is much more pleasant. Where the boat really excels is remote cruising for extended periods. The below link shows what she is best suited for over the last 7 years.
Slow Hand’s travels
Click “View All Tracks” in upper right corner of map
Slow Hand’s travels in 2023
Maiden voyage after refit and several trips from the Chesapeake to Fort Myers, FL
She is currently berthed in Fort Myers, Florida.
Discussion about the boat and reason for sale can be found at:
Slow Hand – End of the line
Technical Description
Year Built:...........2002
Semi Planing hull, solid fiberglass below the waterline, cored above
LOA....................50’0”
LWL....................41’0”
Beam.................14’6”
Draft...................4’6”
Bridge Clearance...15’
Bridge Clearance...23’ with VHF and light mast up
Ballast.................none
Displacement.......35,000 lbs
Fuel – aluminum tanks.......650 gallons
Water – poly tanks.............300 gallons
Holding – poly tank............80 gallons
Cruise speed and economy RPM....Knots....GPH....MPG
......................................1,200.....6........1.2......5
......................................1,470.....7........2.0......3.5
......................................1,800.....8........3.8......2.1
Engine Room
Engine.............................................John Deere 4045TFM75 installed 2015 6,000 hours
Transmission.....................................ZF 280.1 2.5:1 gear reduction (2002) 7,000 hours
Propeller shaft seal............................PSS dripless refreshed 10/2023
Second alternator on engine................Leece Neville 220 amp with Balmar MC-614 four stage regulator
Engine Fuel filters..............................Duplex Racor 1000 filter / water separators primary
Engine has 120 VAC John Deere block heater
Engine has hot water loop for water heater and 3 cabin heaters (2015)
Engine equipped with Racor Closed Crankcase Ventilation system (2015)
Generator.........................................Onan 9KW 1,950 hours (2002)
Generator Fuel Filter...........................Racor 500 filter / water separator primary
Fuel polishing and transfer filter...........Racor 1000 filter / water separator (2015)
Inverter / house battery charger..........Magnum Energy MS-2812 2,800 watt pure sine wave, 125 amp charger (2018)
House Battery bank............................4 Firefly AGM 116 AH (09/2021) charged by 220 amp alternator or inverter
Engine and Generator batteries............one each Red Top Optima (03/2020)
Engine and Generator battery charger...Pro Charging System RS2 2 bank 6 amp (03/2020)
Bow Thruster.....................................Side-Power SE-100 24 volt new motor 01/2016
Bow Thruster batteries........................2 Red Top Optima in series (10/2023)
Bow Thruster Battery charger...............Pro Charging System RS2 2 bank 6 amp (2015)
Water Heater......................................Raritan 20 gallon heated off engine loop or 120 VAC (2015)
Pilot House
Chart plotters.................3 networked 5200 series Garmin MFDs 15”, 8”, 8” (before 2014)
Chart plotter...................NUC with 24” display, Coastal Explorer, Nemo gateway for NEMA 2000 & 0183 networks (2022)
NEMA network displays....3 Garmin GMI-20 4” displays – 2 in pilot house and 1 in master stateroom (2015)
Radar............................Garmin GMR 626 XHD2, 72 mile, 6KW, 6’ open array (2015)
AIS...............................Garmin AIS 600 transceiver networked to Garmin and Coastal Explorer chart plotters (2015)
Depth sounder................Garmin GSD-22 video sounder box with new transducer (10/2023)
Depth sounder................2 Airmar digital transducers tied to NEMA 2000 network (2015)
Heading sensor...............Airmar H2183 (2015)
GPS receiver..................Garmin (2015)
Wind sensor...................Garmin GND-10 with GWind sensor (2021)
VHF radios.....................2 Icom, IC-M506 networked to NEMA 2000 (2015), IC-M330 (10/2023)
Hailer / Fog signal..........Raytheon RAY430 (installed 2021)
Autopilot.......................Simrad AP20 with AP21 remote networked to Garmin chart plotter (before 2013)
Compass.......................Richie binnacle style flat card (2002)
Engine panel..................John Deere gauges, digital display, and Maretron J2K100 gateway to NEMA 2000
Generator Panel..............Onan gauges (2002)
Inverter Control..............Magnum Energy ME-RC remote control and programmer (before 2013)
SOC Gauge....................Victron BMV-700 battery monitor for house bank (2015)
Alarm...........................Siren Marine 2 high water, shore power, house bank, geo fence, cell phone app (2021)
Bilge pump controls........Aqualarm with 4 pump controls, status lights, and cycle counters (2015)
Fire control....................Fireboy ES-3000 extinguisher shutdown for engine, generator, and engine room blower (2021)
Electrical panel..............Paneltronics 50 amp 220 VAC (all breakers 120 VAC), 150 amp 12 VDC (2002)
Switch..........................Blue Sea Systems 50 amp 220 VAC for selecting bow or stern shore power inlet (2015)
Vacuum gauges.............Racor vacuum gauges for fuel separators on engine and fuel polisher (2015)
Tank gauges.................Tank Tender to measure 2 fuel and 5 water tanks (2002)
Search Light.................Perko (2002)
Horn............................Kahlenberg air horn (2015)
EPIRB..........................ACR category 2 battery good till 07/2027
Heat............................Heater Craft hot water loop engine heat with multi speed blower (2015)
Air Conditioning............Webasto 12K BTU reverse cycle heating and air conditioning (2015)
Salon and Galley
Stove Top / oven....Magic Chef 120VAC (2002)
Microwave.............Magic Chef 1000 watt (2002)
Refrigerator...........Summit FF1119B 10.3 cubic feet *Frost Free* (11/2018) Thread on reasoning behind choice and installation Here
Washer Dryer........Splendide 2000S vented washer dryer (original and tired) (2002)
Ice Maker.............Raritan (functional but water and electric disconnected) (2002)
Internet...............Starlink satellite internet with router located in the salon (03/2023)
Heat....................Heater Craft hot water loop engine heat with multi speed blower and thermostat (2015)
Air Conditioning....Webasto 12K BTU reverse cycle heating and air conditioning (2015)
Staterooms and Heads
Centerline island berth in master
Half bath (sink and head) in master
Garmin GMI-20 4” display in master with depth, wind, compass, time, speed with alarms for anchor drag, depth, wind speed, etc. (2015)
Heater Craft hot water loop engine heat with multi speed blower and thermostat (2015)
Webasto 12K BTU reverse cycle heating and air conditioning in master with vent in guest stateroom (2015)
Two twins in guest stateroom
Full bath across hall from guest stateroom
2 Vacuflush heads (2002)
Forward Deck
Ideal Windlass with 2 rodes
Primary anchor is 33KG Rocna Original with 325’ of 3/8” G4 galvanized chain (regalvanized 2015)
Secondary anchor is 30KG Bruce original (not a copy) with 200’ of 3/8” G4 galvanized chain (new 2015)
Fresh and raw water rode wash down outlets
Shore power inlet 50 amp 220 volt (2015)
Boat Deck
Nick Jackson 800 lbs dinghy crane (2002)
Dinghy cradle centerline (2002)
Trinka Dinghy doesn’t convey
Life raft Switlik 6 person serviced 2015
EPIRB ACR category 1 battery good till 04/2027
Starlink satellite internet antenna (03/2023)
Shakespeare 14’ VHF & AIS antenna that easily lays down for bridge clearance (2015)
Light mast with deck light that easily lays down for bridge clearance (2015)
Stern Deck
Stern docking station including engine throttle, transmission shift, jog lever for rudder, and bow thruster (2002)
Shore power inlet 50 amp 220 volt (2015)
120 VAC outlet and 30 amp buddy plug (receptacle) (2015)
Fresh water shower with hot and cold water (2002)
Fresh water hose outlet for flushing outboard motors (2018)
Swim platform with ladder and transom door (2002)
Disclosure
This is a 21+ year old that has been refitted, repowered, painted and then heavily cruised for the last 8 years. It’s in great shape but it’s still 21 years old. The Garmin MFDs are more than 10 years old. The Splendide washer dryer is tired but still functional. The primary anchor rode needs to be regalvanized again. My Trinka dinghy doesn’t convey with the boat.
There are lots of spares and tools that come with the boat. I’m very thorough and do all of the mechanical maintenance myself. Have analysis for all oil changes on the engine, transmission, generator, and engine coolant. Last haulout was 10/2023 which included top side waxing, bottom paint, anodes, refreshing of the dripless shaft seal, replacement of one transducer, end for ending the primary anchor chain, and annual cleaning of the chain locker.
In follow up posts, I’ll post a picture or two.
Discussions about the boat, its sale, and my retiring from extended solo cruising are at the below link:
Slow Hand – End of the line
Slow Hand is located in Fort Myers, FL and can be viewed by appointment. I can be reached by PM at Trawler Forum or by email tedgreen22 at yahoo dot com.
Ted
