Description

Using technology from the Valkyrie supersonic bomber of the 1960, the Ultimate Boats, John Moxham designed a hull that differs from all that have gone before. Exploiting a design principle where water is entrapped below the hull, rather than thrown out to the sides, the boat rides on a cushion of entrapped water. This cushion provides hydraulic lift, giving a much flatter trim than a normal RIB, as well as offering blistering performance, unrivalled handling and surprisingly smooth ride.

The Ultimate Boats X-Class is the Rolls Royce offering from a builder normally focused on commercial craft. Built for a discerning owner STORM BIRD has been fitted out to the highest standard with a packed inventory including highlights such as:

Twin Suzuki DF350 Petrol outboard engines
Single station electro-hydraulic steering system
Zipwake Interceptor Dynamic Trim Control System
Exalto digital windscreen wiper control system
2x Raymarine Axiom PRO 16” MFD displays, fully configurable
Raymarine Quantum digital radar scanner
Raymarine CHIRP fishfinder transducer
Raymarine CAM300 Eyeball Day and Night camera, displaying on Axiom MFD
Raymarine RAY63 VHF
Raymarine AIS700
Fusion RA770 touchscreen marine stereo system with Airplay 2 software and Wi-Fi streaming
Fusion Signature Series 3i speakers with LED backlighting

Currently stored in a drystack facility in the Solent the Ultimate Boats X-Class STORMBIRD is available for viewing strictly by prior arrangement.

CONSTRUCTION

Hull Construction:
Single-piece FRP moulded hull
Hand-laid and consolidated solid glass laminate
Vinylester skin coat with polyester laminate
CNC milled PET foam forming an internal structural matrix, fully laminated to hull internally
Plywood and stainless steel-reinforced transom
Grey gelcoat finish to hull externally
Kevlar-reinforced PU foam collar with protective PU coating applied in factory, black finish

Deck Construction:
Sandwich laminate construction deck
PET structural foam core with hand-consolidated polyester laminate
Stainless steel frame work laminated to underside of deck to secure seating
Flexiteek decking to finish deck throughout and along gunwale tops

Superstructure Construction:
Single-piece GRP moulded superstructure
Sandwich construction, PET structural foam core with Danu-infused laminate
Toughened glass windscreen with hinged top section
Top of sandwich construction, PET structural foam core with Danu-infused laminate
Stainless steel mast mounted at aft end of the superstructure roof
MACHINERY

Port Engine:
Suzuki DF350 Petrol outboard engines
350hp
V6, 4,390cc, 6-cylinder, 24V DOHC, electronic fuel injection, 4-stroke petrol
Full throttle operating range 5,700 – 6,300rpm
12VDC, 54amp alternator
Keyless start system
Electronic, single lever control
Power trim and tilt
Stainless steel Suzuki Duo-Prop
Suzuki Multi-Function display with engine status and on-board diagnostics
NMEA 2000 gateway, allowing engine status and gauges to display on Raymarine Axiom MFD’s
Suzuki Optimus 360 joystick control system with GPS stand on station function and independent status display

Starboard Engine:
Suzuki DF350 Petrol outboard engines
350hp
V6, 4,390cc, 6-cylinder, 24V DOHC, electronic fuel injection, 4-stroke petrol
Full throttle operating range 5,700 – 6,300rpm
12VDC, 54amp alternator
Keyless start system
Electronic, single lever control
Power trim and tilt
Stainless steel Suzuki Duo-Prop
Suzuki Multi-Function display with engine status and on-board diagnostics
NMEA 2000 gateway, allowing engine status and gauges to display on Raymarine Axiom MFD’s
Suzuki Optimus 360 joystick control system with GPS stand on station function and independent status display

Maintenance & Performance:
Engines fully serviced by Suzuki agents since new.
Cruising speed 30kts
Max speed 45kts

Steering:
Single station electro-hydraulic steering system
Sea Star Optimus Sport Plus Tilt electric helm unit, fully configurable
Hydraulic pump and steering rams.

Trim Tabs:
Zipwake Interceptor Dynamic Trim Control System
Zipwake S-Series control panel
Integrated with Raymarine system to allow control from Axiom displays

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Voltage systems:
12VDC onboard power system

Battery Banks:
Port Engine Battery – 1x 12VDC
Starboard Engine Battery – 1x 12VDC
Domestic Battery – 1x 12VDC

Battery Monitoring:
Battery voltages displayed on Suzuki displays or Raymarine Axiom Displays

Windscreen Wipers
Exalto digital windscreen wiper control system
Dual pantograph wiper arms to port and starboard
Freshwater screen wash

Navigation Lights:
LED navigation lights

Other Electrical:
12VDC auxiliary USB charging sockets at navigators seat forward and to port and starboard above cockpit storage units
Contactless phone charging station on dashboard

PLUMBING SYSTEMS

Bilge Pumps:
Manual Bilge Pump
Electric Bilge Pump

TANKAGE

Fuel:
Twin fuel tanks with independent fillers
Custom made stainless steel construction
Approximate total capacity 1000ltrs
Fuel distribution manifold to allow selection and isolation of tanks

Tank Monitoring:
Fuel consumption data displayed on Suzuki displays along with % of fuel left
Fuel statistics displaying on Raymarine Axiom displays

NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

On Deck:
Plotter – 2x Raymarine Axiom PRO 16” MFD displays, fully configurable
Radar – Raymarine Quantum digital radar scanner, displaying on Axiom MFD’s
Fish Finder – Raymarine CHIRP transducer
CCTV – Raymarine CAM300 Eyeball Day and Night camera, displaying on Axiom MFD
DSC VHF – Raymarine RAY63 VHF
AIS – Raymarine AIS700
Magnetic Compass

DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT

Galley:
Fridge – Waeco front loading fridge with ice box, 12VDC
Lighting:
Red LED lighting in cockpit
Aft cockpit LED floodlight

Entertainment:
Stereo - Fusion RA770 touchscreen marine stereo system with Airplay 2 software and Wi-Fi streaming
Speakers - Fusion Signature Series 3i speakers with LED backlighting

DECK LAYOUT

Cockpit Layout:
Individual, forward-facing, shock mitigation seating for six
Helm station forward to port
Dash spanning full-width forward of cockpit, engine controls and steering to port with Axiom MFD’s mounted centrally, Fusion stereo mounted to starboard side of dash
Storage units with countertops to port and starboard sides at aft end of cockpit
Built-in fridge below starboard side storage unit with storage drawer above.
Storage locker and drawer within the port side storage unit

Seating:
Ultimate boats custom seating modules
Six individual seats mounted on adjustable rails
Shoxs X4 shock mitigating seat bases with foot rest bars
Blue leather upholstery

Canvas Work:
Spray Covers – Fitting above side windscreens to port and starboard, black with window panels, removable
Aft Cockpit Door – Sheet fitting across aft end of cockpit, roll-up central panel with windows
Cushion Covers – For forward and aft external seating

Anchoring & Mooring:
Bower Anchor – CQR plough anchor on chain and warp rode
Electric Windlass – Lewmar low-profile electric windlass, control switch at helm station
Mooring Warps – Selection
Fenders – Selection

Tender:
Inflatable Dinghy
Outboard – Torqueedo electric outboard

General:
Single stainless steel bow roller
Additional detachable bow roller, extending roller forward for use with mooring
7x Stainless steel, gunwale mounted mooring cleats forward and midships
Stainless steel samson posts on port and starboard quarters
Stainless steel grab rails along sides and up aft ends of superstructure
Steps at forward end of deck up to small foredeck with windlass and central mooring cleat mounted on deck
Central section of steps hinging up on gas struts to provide access to anchor and warp locker
Double seat with stitched leather upholstery built into forward end of coachroof
Seating unit hinging up on gas spring struts providing access to large storage locker, fitted with racks to secure gear inside
Walk-around side decks on port and starboard sides of superstructure
Aft cockpit spanning full width of boat
Bench seating across aft end of cockpit with stitched blue leather upholstery and back rest cushion on removable stainless steel bar.
Bench seat hinging upto provide access to fuel distribution manifold and storage space

SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.

Life Saving:
Liferaft – 6 person valise (2021)

DISCLAIMER
In this case we are acting as brokers only.
The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. whilst every care has been taken in their preparation , the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.
This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice