Frolic is a factory-certified boat based in Merritt, North Carolina. She’s got some exciting upgrades, including new sails, the Volvo engines that were replaced in 2018 under the Volvo recall, a new water maker, and more.

Her current owners have taken great care of her, and she’s all set for her next adventure. This is a great opportunity to purchase an Antares on the East Coast and explore the northern parts of the US during the hurricane season.

 Doug and Marjorie Weibel began cruising in 2017.  While not full-time liveaboards, they have spent the majority of their time aboard over the last several years and have sailed Frolic as far north as Newfoundland and as far south as Trinidad.  They love the cruising lifestyle, exploring new places, and spending time on the water.  Living on Frolic has given them the opportunity to spend time in foreign countries, getting to know the people and the culture.  It has allowed them to practice their favorite water sports like wing foiling, wind surfing, scuba and free diving, and spearfishing.  And it has given them the opportunity to live in touch with nature and grow to love the sea.

Engine/Mechanical Overview

• Twin Volvo 40hp diesel engines (model D2-40)
• High output alternators @ 115 amps/engine
• Racor dual fuel filters – vacuum gauges on top of the filter
• Engines are located mid-ship in sound-shielded compartments
• Engine room blowers to take heat from the engine rooms when the
• engines shut down. When running the engines with the blowers off, it gives adequate back feed of fresh air to the engines for combustion
• Spare parts and maintenance supplies
• Shaft drive (1.25″ shafts)
• Maxprop 18″ 4-blade, feathering propellers with line cutters
• Twin 60-gallon aluminum diesel fuel tanks mounted mid-ship below the water line
• 10 x 20L yellow diesel fuel containers
• Maintenance supplies – impellers, oil filters, fuel filters, oil, lube grease, and more

  Generator

• Onan 7.5 kW generator with sound-insulating box. 621 hrs.
• The primary filter is a Racor diesel/water separator
• Spare parts and maintenance supplies

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

• Two 75-gallon aluminum water tanks mounted amidships below the waterline
• Quick Nautic Boiler hot water tanks, one in each hull – engine/110VAC heating
• Isotherm heat controllers on the port water heater
• Two 30-gallon wastewater holding tanks are located adjacent to each head, with a “Y” valve installed to select between deck pump out or overboard gravity discharge.
• WEMA tank monitoring system is installed on holding and water tanks – 4 gauges
• Rule 1500 gph bilge pumps (3) installed amidships in each hull, plus a generator locker
• Fresh water, hot and cold, hand-held shower located adjacent to the port transom stairs.
• Wash down sprayer located in the anchor locker – flex hose & sprayer attached, selectable sea or freshwater input, sea water pump mounted in the port hull,
• NEW 2021 Spectra Cape Horn Extreme water maker with spares and filters.  Runs efficiently on solar power
• Victron’s high-efficiency DC-DC converter provides stabilized voltage for the water maker.
• Deck pump-out fittings for both holding tanks
• Deck filler inlets (2) for each fuel tank

The Saloon is beautifully designed. It has a warm, inviting atmosphere, with its cherry wood and large windows. The settee is L-shaped and right in the middle of the saloon. It’s on a platform, allowing you to see everything, and there’s even storage space underneath. The table can be used as a coffee table or a dining table. It features folding corners, allowing you to adjust the size to accommodate the number of people present. There’s also an entertainment unit on the back wall. It’s 19 inches deep and features numerous drawers and cupboards. The washer and dryer are also tucked away in there. There’s also a raised shelf for storing charts.

• L-shaped settee on raised platform with panoramic view, storage below
• L-shaped entertainment center: 19″ deep, wet bar sink, four cupboards with shelves below, 3-door cabinet for entertainment equipment. The top of the entertainment unit is Corian.
• Splendide 2000 washer/dryer
• Cherry chart storage unit installed
• Bar sink installed in the entertainment unit
• Overhead hatches, Oceanaire blinds/screens
• Light Tan Sunbrella interior upholstery
• Central HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) control/thermostat
• Dimmable room LED lights, plus reading lamps
• Apple TV media system and helm navigation display option
• Fusion stereo system with BOSE and Sony sound
• (2) Caframo Sirocco fans
• 4x 110VAC outlets plus (2) 12VDC outlets
• Pass through to the galley
• Phantom screen on sliding door to cockpit
• Teak and holly floor
• Central vacuum unit with collapsible hose to reach all interior areas
• Textilene covers for Saloon windows (black)

Galley

The galley is on the port side of the ship. You can access it by some stairs that resemble the ones in your house. It’s also open to the saloon. The cabinetry is exceptionally well-made, and the wood is consistently cherry throughout.

• Corian counters in “Off-white with beige flecks” color with stainless steel backsplash
• Large deep double sink with single-lever high-rise faucet and spray
• 3 cu. ft. capacity fridge
• 3 cu. ft. capacity separate chest freezer
• 3-burner Princess propane stove
• Princess propane oven
• Panasonic microwave/convection oven
• Dimmable LED room lights and fluorescent countertop lighting
• 3x 110 VAC outlets
• Propane solenoid switch
• Ample port light with cherry trim and overhead hatch with Oceanaire blinds
• Full complement of galley items (dishes, glasses, utensils, and accoutrements

Master Cabin

The master cabin is on the starboard side of the boat. After going down two stairs, you’ll find the master’s room, which has a big stateroom, a dressing room, and a huge head.

• Queen-size mattress
• Ventilation pads under the mattress
• 2 large portlights with Oceanaire blinds
• 2 hatches (1) with Oceanaire blinds
• Bedside table with two drawers
• 4 storage drawers under berth
• Dimmable LED room lights
• Two reading lamps
• Independent HVAC control/thermostat
• Multiple storage areas in the stateroom and the dressing area
• Escape hatch at the foot of the berth
• 3/4′ length mirror on the back of the door
• Caframo fan
• 110VAC and 12VDC outlets
• Storage area under the berth
• Flat screen TV mounted at the foot of the bed
• Bookshelf
• Pillows and linens included

Master Head

The master head is located on the starboard side and features a large sink and counter area with Corian countertops. There’s also a spacious vanity above. An acrylic shower door separates the shower, so the rest of the head stays dry.

• Shower with an electric sump pump
• Corian counters
• Stainless undermount sink with stainless single-lever faucet
• Jabsco electric marine toilet
• Vanity cabinet with storage shelves
• HVAC outlet
• Portlight and overhead hatch with Oceanaire blinds
• Stainless towel holder/tissue holder/robe hook
• Mirror on the door
• 110VAC outlet

Aft Guest Cabin

Just behind the galley, on the port side, you’ll find the first guest cabin.

• Queen-size mattress
• Ventilation pads under the mattress
• 2 large portlights with Oceanaire blinds
• 2 hatches (1) with Oceanaire blinds
• Ample storage space under the bed
• Two dimmable LED reading lights
• Caframo fan
• Independent heating and cooling, with a thermostat
• Bookshelf
• Hook and mirror on the back of the door
• Pillows and linens included

3rd Guest Stateroom

The third guest stateroom is right in front of the galley on the port side. It features a super comfortable mattress with a ventilation pad underneath. The unit features additional drawers and storage cabinets, as well as storage space beneath the mattress.

• Large portlights and overhead hatch with Oceanaire blinds
• Reading lamps and overhead dome light
• Hook and mirror on the back of the door
• Caframo fan and HVAC outlet
• Pillow and linens included

2nd Head

A second head is located forward on the port side.

• Jabsco electric marine toilet
• Wet shower with an electric sump pump
• Corian counter
• Stainless undermount sink with stainless single-lever faucet
• Mirror on the door
• Vanity cabinets with storage shelves

ELECTRICAL

Vessel wired for US power – 110V AC and 12V DC

• Shore Power: 2x 30-amp Marinco Easy Lock inlets mounted on starboard side – two Schneider 30-amp heavy-duty breakers mounted close to shore power inlets (access from panel in Master stateroom) – two 50 ft 30-amp power cords, plus 50-amp splitter and 20-amp converter
• NEW 2022 House Batteries: 4 Lifeline GPL-L16T batteries (830amp hrs. @ 12v)
• Starter Batteries: 3 12-volt, mixed ages
• Victron Inverter/charger with true sine wave output – located under saloon settee with control panel next to Nav Station
• Victron Cerbo GX system with 7″ touch screen controller/monitor for inverter/charger and batteries.  Allows off-board monitoring through WiFi
• BlueSea automatic charge controllers (2), battery isolators (4)
• ProMarine 60-amp galvanic isolator
• 12VDC: Paneltronics 24x 15-amp breakers with 115-amp main switch, voltmeter for reading all batteries, line voltage meter for shore power/generator input, and amp meter for reading load current, all at Nav Station.
• 110VAC: Paneltronics 11 breakers with main supply safety breakers either connect shore power or generator, not both. Can parallel the input such that only one shore power connection will work, should you only want to hook up with a single 30 amp rather than 2 X 30 amps.
• Solar Power: 4 x 60-watt solar panels recessed into the hard top, plus 2 x 335-watt panels on the arch.
• Two Victron MPPT charge controllers are connected to the Cerbo GX system.

The Vessel has a Main, Self-Tacking Jib, Genoa, Screecher, and Spinnaker. The mast is Selden, featuring powered in-mast furling, a deck-stepped anodized aluminum furling mast, and a double diamond stay configuration. The boom is supported by a Selden Rod Kicker vang with a gas strut.

 Elvstrom EMS max main triradial.  NEW 2021

• In-mast furling.  Vertically battened
• Harken mainsheet traveler system mounted on hardtop
• 6:1 Harken traveler controls are accessible from the cockpit

95% Jib – UK Sails 252 sq. ft.

• Selden self-tacking jib traveler installed on the foredeck
• Halyard with snap shackle
• Furlex 400S Furling Gear
• Tell Tales
• Single Line Jib sheet leads to the cockpit
• Harken 50 power winch (self-tailing, two speed) at helm for sheet/furling

130% Genoa – North Sails Furling Genoa 3Di OCEAN 370 14,700 Dpi.  NEW 2023

• Tell Tales
• Genoa Sheets
• Furlex 400s furler
• Harken 44 sheet winches (self-tailing, two speed) are located aft in the cockpit.
• Two winch handles
• Harken 50 power winch (self-tailing, two speed) at helm for furling control

Furling Screecher – Elvestrom Challenge Code Tec 170 Screecher, triradial construction, White UV Dacron sun cover, Torsion line with thimbles, Soft Clew. NEW 2022

• Selden Code Zero furling
• Stowable bowsprit mounted on front crossbeam.
• Auxiliary halyard fitted with a snap shackle
• Screecher sheets lead aft to Selden Fairlead Blocks.

Asymmetrical Spinnaker UK Sails 1.5oz nylon

• Spinlock Line Clutch on bowsprit for tack
• Snuffer sock and Separate tack line with clutch on bowsprit

Winches

• 2x Harken 50 power winch, self-tailing, two speed (1 at the helm, one aft cockpit)
• 2x Harken 50 winches, self-tailing, two speed (aft cockpit)

MAST AND RIGGING

• Deck stepped, anodized aluminum Selden Furling Mast with a double diamond stay configuration.
• Running rigging leads through underdeck raceway to line clutch-equipped cockpit winch pedestals.
• Anti-chafe sail rollers on spreader ends.
• Conduit in the mast for all electrical wiring
• Steaming light. Installed with a separate switch from the navigation lights.
• RA-4520 radar reflector on mast
• Spreader lights
• Mast-top combination anchor/tri-color light with separate switches and emergency flasher function
• Spare blocks
• Extra rope/lines