BOATS AT THE CLUB
This is another in the series of articles aimed at providing you with an insight into new boats and other boats of interest at the Club. Contact Pat Catley through the Club if you are interested in having your boat featured here.
SEDUCTION Seduction is not a new boat to the Club but her owners, Mark Moore and his wife Deb, are and they are very proud owners of the Farr 38 IMS Cruising Racing yacht. Seduction was designed and built by Binks Yachts to the highest standard. The simple but practical layout is the perfect combination for racing or cruising. She was designed to be comfortable for friends and family as a casual day sailor or for cruising to more exotic locations but she is also fast and stylish as a racing boat. She rates well and has had many successes along the way. The interior is very comfortable and Seduction can sleep eight, with a large practical V-berth, two large quarter berths and four bunk-style berths in the saloon. The galley consists of a gas stove, double sink and plenty of cupboards for storage, with a fridge and freezer close by. A central table makes for comfortable and friendly dining while seated on plush cushioned seats and she also has a well-positioned navigation station. There is a hot shower in the head and a cold water shower on deck for rinsing salty bodies after a swim in the sea. For entertainment after dark a TV and DVD player can fill the hours before sleeping to the sound of waves lapping gently on the hull. Built in 1995 of fibreglass, Seduction has a Volvo engine and Whitlock steering system and a Raymarine autohelm and GPS assist the helmsman. She has a full set of racing sails, Profurl twin-track furler and Harken winches and deck fittings.
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Mark’s sailing history goes back to when he grew up in Woodville. He sailed socially, not competitively, in his early teens. They had a Cherub back in the days when you could drive your car onto the beach at Somerton Park, very near to where he lives now. After graduating with a degree in dentistry, Mark moved to Loxton in 1983 and settled there. It was a long way from the sea so sailing was put aside. He recently sold the dental practice and his commitment there ended. He moved back to Adelaide and still works a few hours a week. Buying a yacht wasn’t really on the radar, even eight months ago, but through a weird chain of events here he is, the proud new owner of Seduction. More boat than he probably needed but Mark is delighted with his purchase. Joining the CYCSA seemed like a logical thing to do and Mark did so at the start of the new membership year. He admits he has a lot to learn and in a way the sailing seems to be the easy part. It’s the mechanics and electricals of the boat that are a whole new world to be discovered. Mark would like to get involved in some Club racing once he has a little more experience and would definitely like to do some cruising with his wife and friends as they approach semi-retirement. Their three adult children are also keen for new adventures. Seduction has been beautifully cared for by the previous owners and Mark feels very lucky to own it. Thank you Mark for allowing me to profile your new yacht and I wish you, Deb and your family many happy sailing days ahead. Pat Catley
