Halmatic 30 'Kaliph'

Now that we have retired we purchased a larger boat to replace Pranzo.

She is 'Kaliph' a 30 foot Halmatic 30 (actually 29' 6") with a beam of 9' 6" and draft of 4' 6", displacement 4.5 tons.

The atrocious weather this summer (2007) stopped a lot of sailing. No sooner than Kaliph was in then it was time to take her out again.


Pam washing down.


There was very little weed this year. Not in for long enough!


It was a nice calm day - October 2007.


Kaliph - out - with Hamble Star in the foreground.

                
In 2008 we had a new Beta 20 engine fitted to replace the old Volvo. Kaliph goes much better under power now.


At the beginning of October 2006 we went down to the Medway for the weekend in company with Tim in Gigi. Tim took all of these pictures. Thank you!














The Medway weekend was excellent though rather windy going down it was lovely coming back next day.



Kaliph on her mooring behind Pranzo


Kaliph in front of Deutschland


Launching - ready for the tide 22 June 2006


Nearly ready for launch - filling the water tank - but genoa rolled the wrong way!!


Stepping the mast



A general view


The main cabin - lovely teak and teak veneers in superb condition

      
Volvo MD7A diesel engine                                             Smart, clean heads compartment


An excellent galley

        
Chart table and navigation station                                                Long deep rudder


It will be warmer in the summer!


Pilot berth for the grandchildren.


Trotter box for the six footers


Forepeak airy and spacious.

Wednesday 28th December 2005 she arrived at Erith Yacht Club despite the snow!


They're here!


Jim Brett


Well supported


Tony and crane to lift her off.


Nearly there.


Ready to be lifted onto her trolley




Now on Fairtrade's trolley at EYC which we have borrowed from Duncan. 29 December 2005


Kaliph


   
  28th December 2005