Duellist 32 (1980) for sale in Ipswich, United Kingdom

£19,500 GBP
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Summary

Exceptionally well-preserved, this Duellist 32, a sterling example of excellent and robust maritime craftsmanship, is on the market from Ipswich, United Kingdom. Built in the year 1980, this boat has endured the test of time, with her all-weather performance and roomy setup accommodating up to five berths. Her sturdy lifting keel enables adventure into the East Coast's shallower waters. The boat has been meticulously maintained and upgraded, possessing brand-new features for 2023, such as a bow thruster, standing rigging, and chart plotter. Practicality abounds in the form of a forward facing chart table, top opening refrigerator, and a 130-litre freshwater tank. Aided by a reliable Beta BD1005 diesel engine, it readily cruises at a comforting speed of 5 knots. Boasting a new PSS shaft seal and an R&D shaft coupling, the boat's prowess extends to the electrical systems, spars and sails, deck, navigation, and safety equipment given a refreshing update in 2022. A prime specimen of boating brilliance, this Duellist 32 is ready to set sail with her new owner.

General information
Make/model
Duellist 32
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Price
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
Name of boat
Retriever
Year
1980
Designer
Alan Hill
Length overall
9.83 metres
Length waterline
8.66 metres
Beam
3.25 metres
Draft
1.93 metres
Displacement
5,487 kg
Keel
Lifting Keel
Location
Ipswich, United Kingdom

About this Duellist 32

English

The Duellist 32 is a good all weather performer with spacious accommodation. The lifting keel makes her ideal for the shallow waters of the East Coast and beyond. This particular boat has been very well cared for by her current and previous owners and is in ready to sail away condition. 2023 new bow thruster, new standing rigging, new chart plotter and much more.  A fine example and a must view!

Viewing by appointment through the Suffolk Office - 01473 659681

Accommodation

The accommodation offers up to five berths in two cabins.  In forecabin, V berth with stowage under.  Opening hatch to foredeck.  Separate heads compartment to port with 2023 Lavac marine toilet, 75 litre holding tank (2023 piping)  and washbasin.  Hanging locker opposite.  In saloon, dinette to port converting to a single, with single settee berth opposite.  Fixed table with drop leaf and drawers.  Forward facing chart table to starboard with quarter berth behind and galley opposite. Nelson two burner gimballed gas cooker with grill and oven.  Top opening refrigerator.  Stainless steel galley sink with pressurised hot and cold water supply with in-line filter.  20 Gallon freshwater capacity in 2023 inflatable tank. Hot water heated either by engine or immersion heater.  Headlining replaced in 2015 (fully insulated). Eberspacher cabin heater. Good ventilation. LED lighting in saloon. 

Mechanical Systems

Located abaft the companionway, Beta BD1005 three cylinder 28hp diesel engine, installed new in 1997 with approximately 1,500 running hours.  Electric start.  Freshwater cooled via heat exchanger.  Shaft drive to three bladed propeller.  Rope cutter.  Single lever control.  90 litres fuel capacity in stainless steel tank.  5 knots cruising speed.  Maximum speed under power 6.5 knots.  The engine has been annually serviced by her owner. 2023 new PSS shaft seal, new R&D shaft coupling. 

2023 Sleipner bow thruster with remote control.

Electrical Systems

  • Alternator charging
  • 2 x 12v domestic batteries, 2022
  • 1 x 12v engine start battery, 2022
  • Sterling battery charger with 80 Amp alternator boost
  • 240v ring mains
  • USB charging sockets
  • All electrics overhauled and new panel made in 2022

Spars & Sails

Cutter rigged.  Anodised aluminium mast and boom.  Stainless steel standing (new 2022) rigging with running backstays.  Terylene running rigging (2023).  Slab reefing mainsail with lazyjacks. Rotostay headsail furling system with continuous line control. Self tacking boom staysail. Four sheet winches. Three halyard winches.  Spinnaker pole. All chain plates re-bedded in 2022.

  • Mainsail - Crusader (2013)
  • Yankee - Crusader (2013)
  • Staysail - Crusader (2013)

Deck Equipment

  • 35lb CQR anchor with 2023 calibrated chain (30m x 8mm)
  • Manual anchor windlass
  • Teak coachroof grabrails
  • Stackpack mainsail cover with lazyjacks
  • Staysail cover
  • Sprayhood
  • Cockpit spray dodgers with boat name
  • Various warps and fenders
  • Boarding ladder to transom
  • Cockpit awning
  • New gas bottle

Navigation Equipment

  • Plastimo steering compass
  • Raymarine Bidata ST40 depth (2013)
  • Clipper EML2 electromagnetic log
  • Raymarine wind instrument (2023)
  • ICOM DSC VHF
  • Autohelm 2000 autopilot 
  • Raymarine 9" GPS/plotter to chart table new (2023)
  • Masthead and deck level navigation lights (mast rewired  & fitted with LED lights 2022)
  • Clock and barometer

Safety Equipment

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Fire blanket
  • Carbon monoxide alarm
  • Radar reflector
  • Cockpit harness points
  • Horseshoe lifebuoy
  • Manual bilge pump
  • Two electric bilge pumps (one 2023)
  • Jackstays

Construction

Designed by Alan F.Hill. White GRP hull with teak rubbing strake.  White GRP superstructure with grey painted non-slip to deck.  Aft self draining cockpit with teak grating.  Long keel with lifting centreplate.  Skeg hung rudder.  Tiller steering.  The hull was epoxied below the waterline in 2006. 

2022/3 works included all skin fittings checked, new keel bolts professionally fitted, new gas regulator and certificate, all Dyneema keel raising rope and more. Last surveyed in 2022 and all recommendations dealt with.

The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and 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 on our part.

General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, 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 owner’s specific needs.

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Propulsion
Engine
1 x Beta BD 1005
Engine hours
1500
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
90 litres
Maximum speed
12 kph
Cruising speed
9 kph
Accommodation
Number of cabins
2
Broker/Dealer Information

Clarke & Carter - Suffolk

Suffolk Yacht Harbour Levington
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP10 OLN
United Kingdom
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