Southerly 28
Walton on the Naze, Essex
Sensational Southerly 28, dual steering, much upgraded over the years with Beta 20hp diesel, bow thruster (2019), in-boom fully battened mainsail (2017), heating, recent upholstery and much more.
Built in 1978. GRP construction with Ochre topsides and white superstructure, lifting keel, self draining aft cockpit with tiller steering externally and wheel steering in cabin, Bermudan sloop rig and 5 berth internal layout with around 6ft maximum standing headroom.
NOTE - The GRP hull below the waterline (and rudder) was epoxy treated in July 2006. The work comprised of removing antifoul paint and gel coat using specialist peeling machine, grit blasting surfaces by specialist, hot pressure washing, monitoring moisture levels, applying primer and 6 coats of epoxy, then applying antifoul paint and boot top.
BUILDER:
Northshore. Hull number 120.
DIMENSIONS:
LOA 28' 0" (8.5m)
Beam 8' 10" (2.7m)
LWL 24’ (7.3m)
Draft 2' 6" (0.76m)/4’9” (1.45m) keel down
Headroom 6' 0" approx
Displacement 8500 lbs
In this case we are acting as Brokers only. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective Buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at his own 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. Life-saving appliances do not form part of the inventory and it is for the buyer to ensure they are in date and suitable for his purposes.
Mechanical
Beta BD722 20HP 3 cylinder inboard diesel engine installed new in 2001. Freshwater heat exchanger. 1 x 35L diesel TekTank fuel tank fitted with fuel gauge (new CE marked 3/2/2020). Shaft drive to 3 blade propeller. Note - recent (2021/2) water pump fitted, recent stern seal (RMTA), engine mounts replaced, water intake strainer (with larger filter to prevent potential fouling), exhaust manifold.
BOW THRUSTER
Bow thruster fitted December 2019.
Electrical
Alternator charging to 2 x 12v 115Ah batteries. 240v shore power.
Navigation
NASA Target log/speed, NASA Target depth sounder, Navman 7100 fixed VHF, VHF radio aerial (new 2017), cockpit speaker for the VHF, NASA Electronic (Target) compass, tillerpilot, navigation lights, steaming light and anchor light.
Safety
Radar reflector, lifebuoy, electric bilge pump, manual bilge pump, various fire extinguishers, fire blanket.
Deck Gear
Tiller steering in cockpit, wheel steering inside - internal steering recommissioned and dual control/throttle gear control added in 2015. Mainsail cover, sprayhood (Advantage Sails 2015), spray dodgers (Advantage Sails 2015), winter cover, cockpit cushions, anchor and chain, various winches, fenders, warps, swimming ladder, tender.
Sails
In boom reefing with fully battened mainsail (Supplied and fitted by Jeckells 2017). Genoa roller reefing system with furling genoa. Alloy mast and boom, stainless steel standing rigging.
Domestic
Gimballed Bainbridge Marine Neptune 4500 LPG Cooker (2015), 12v/240v Cool box (2022). 43L fresh water tank with access hatch supplied by Tektanks in 2020. Marine toilet in separate heads compartment with shower. Kenwood radio/CD/USB/Aux. Eberspacher heating unit refurbished 2016. New cushions throughout in 2015 - all works including fitting carried out by Jeckells.
ACCOMMODATION:
She has 5 berths in 2 cabins including 2 “V” berths in the forward cabin, her saloon table lowers to form a double berth with a further single quarter berth.
Owners Comments
'Summer Wine' is a lovely example of this popular lifting keel sailing yacht. She has been extensively upgraded by her previous and current owners at a cost of approx. £15k. Upgrades include bow thruster, new boom with in-boom reefing and mainsail by Jeckells, new sprayhood and frame, new upholstery by Jeckells, new cooker, internal helm dual control throttle, new water and fuel tanks and much more.