1991 Corvette Classique 500 Turbo

Extensive refit

Based on the Corvette 32, the improved Corvette Classique 500 Turbo is a truly unique, spacious and fast 10m semi-displacement Flybridge Trawler Yacht that is stable at both high and low speeds and offers an unrivalled amount of exterior accommodation and deck space for her size. 

Fitted with the larger engine options her twin 250hp Thorneycroft Hino marinised Toyota Six Cylinder shaft diesels push her along comfortably up to 20 Knots. This model also benefits from a bow thruster for ease of handling and single-handed sailing. 

Her interior is both light and bright with many opening windows. Accommodation comprises an en-suite aft double with access from both sides of the bed and a twin forward en-suite.

An extensive twelve-month refit was completed in Spring 2024 including items covered by a survey report from the time of the current owner's purchase.

Extensive works included:

Rudders

Both rudders removed and shot blasted

Rudder stocks cleaned and polished

Glands cleaned out and repacked with new PTFE enhanced Drive Force PTFE Flax Sturntite

Gland Packing - 10mm.

Rudder oil greaser system removed and cleaned before loading with new marine grease

Propellers

Both propellers removed and restored to new condition by Hamble Propellers.

Refitted with new retaining nuts and lock washers

New Gudgeon pins

Propeller shafts

Shafts removed and polished.

Rope cutters removed and cleaned

Both Cutlass bearings removed and replaced

Shaft couplings removed and cleaned

PSS deep ware seals removed and cleaned

New bellows fitted to port and starboard shafts plus new rings and grub screws

(Starboard bellows was trapped by engine exhaust pipe causing it to leak badly under load, this fault was rectified)

New sea water injection pipes to PSS seals fitted to port and starboard and new interconnecting pipe fitted for single engine running

New lock nuts fitted to both couplings

Exhausts

Exhaust outlets released from hull and refitted with new stainless bolts, washers, mastic and nuts

Earth Bonding

Old damaged wiring was stripped out and new bonding fitted

This includes rudder assemblies, P brackets and engines

Large hull mounted anodes (2) replaced and cross coupled

New anodes (4) fitted to trim tabs

New anodes (2) fitted to shafts

Engine stop solenoid

New starboard engine stop solenoid fitted and connected to existing wiring

Fuel System

Primary "Racor" filters removed and cleaned — new filter elements fitted

New engine fuel filters fitted

Sanitary System

Both forwards and aft toilets removed and replaced with Jabsco auto flush electric units.

New Sea smart sanitation odour control units fitted to both toilets (Fluid replaced April 2024)

All sanitary hoses and Jubilee clips inspected and replaced as needed.

New thermostatic shower fitted to aft heads with electric auto pump out

New heated towel rail and new fluorescent lights

New mixer tap fitted to basin

New mirrors

Skin Fittings and Sea Cocks

All inspected

Redundant outlet inlet skin fitting, sea cock and blanking plug replaced with DZR new

All jubilee clips replaced as necessary 

Forward heads

Raw water inlet skin fitting, sea cock, elbow and hose tail replace with DZR New sink and mixer tap plus new fluorescent lights

New heater fitted

New mirror

New sink and tap

Water System

New fresh water pump and hoses

Original galvanised fresh water tank connected

Windscreen Wipers

All three sets replaced with new motors, pantograph arms and wiper blades. New control and synchronisation module fitted with new switch

Marine Radio

New VHF radio with DSC and AIS fitted and tested. Linked to Raymarine display to show AIS targets

Galley

Complete new galley fitted with new hob, fridge and microwave. All gas fittings removed from the boat now 100% electric domestics.

Electric heated towel rail fitted

New fluorescent strip lighting fitted

Anchor

Chain replaced with 20 meters of new chain plus 20 meters of new suitable anchor warp.

Anchor motor serviced and fully operational

Anchor safety lock link fitted

New anchor snubber

Bow Thruster

Found to be working OK after locating isolation switch

Internal

All new upholstery, carpets, blinds, mattresses and head linings

All new foam insulated linings to cabin sides

Electrical

Galvanic isolator fitted

New mains power inlet fitted to port side

Distribution panel replaced for DC and AC side plus new circuit breakers for AC loads

Multiple new power points fitted to all 3 cabins

New downlights fitted to saloon

New strip lighting fitted to forward and aft cabins

New strip lighting fitted to forward and stern heads

Compass

New steering compass fitted at helm station

Mooring

All fenders and warps replaced

New dockside boarding steps

Engine Access

New hatches created in saloon floor to allow easy access to engines and batteries

General improvements

New canvas dodgers for aft deck

Full set of white cushions for all deck seating

New masthead TV aerial

Plenty of fenders and warps (many new)

May 2024 service

Engine oil and filter change May 2024

Full hull and superstructure cut and polish May 2024

New antifoul May 2024

All new anodes (hull x 2, Trim tabs x 4, Shafts x 2) May 2024

Owners comments

This boat is in very good condition and offers “Tardis” like accommodation for her size. With almost all work complete she offers her new owner the prospect of many happy hours of trouble-free boating.

I purchased the boat in December 2021 following a full survey including lift out and hull inspection.

Regrettably illness and hospital treatment prevented further works until late in 2022 when a full refit was undertaken in accordance with the survey report from the time of purchase.

Following 12 months extensive work by the spring of 2024 the refit was largely completed.

Brokers Comments

UK VAT paid and Part 1 registered for secure transfer of Title

There is a comprehensive documentation pack including all bills of sale and engine workshop manual