Great Dane 28 (1967) for sale in Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

English

Almost 77 years ago a young Dane sailed his Dragon Class racing dinghy into Bronze Medal position in the 1948 Olympic Games. These were the first Olympic Games held after WW II, and the sailing events were held in Torbay, South West England. That young man went on to build many boats, the most famous being the Great Dane 28: his name was Klaus Baess.

Launched at the London Boat Show in 1967, the GD28 was an instant success. The hull was made from hand-laid fibreglass to Lloyd's Specification. In 1969 Baess sailed the GD 28 into first place in the Yachting World One-of-a-Kind Rally, beating nearly 30 other boats of between 25 ft. and 30 ft. This welcome publicity raised awareness of the GD 28 and it began to sell well. In all, over 250 Great Dane 28s were built between 1966 and 1980

Like many, The Great Dane 28 was inspired by the Folkboat.

May all your winds be fair winds,

and all your canvas high,

for there is no better sight

than a Great Dane sailing by.

Callum Lindsay, Red Dane, 2007

Accommodation

Down the companionway to the port side is the chart table with VHF Radio, Lowrance Chart Plotter and Control Panel. Neatly located beneath the chart table is the fridge. To the starboard side is the linear galley with sink with pressurised cold water, cooker with grill and two burner hob.

Opposite this is the dinette with seating for four, which converts to a double berth if required..

Going forward the Jabsco manual heads are to port with a hanging locker opposite leading on to the generous forward v-berth with windows and hatch.

To the starboard quarter is a large storage space.

Webasto heating

Inventory

Furling Headsail in good condition

Slab Reefing Mainsail in good condition

Cruising Chute

2 x Mast Halyard Winches

2 x Self-tailing 2 Speed Winches

2 x Anchors

Manual Windlass

Simrad Tiller Pilot

Rutland Wind Turbine

Lowrance Chart Plotter

VHF Radio

AIS Receiver

Echo Sounder

Compass

Log

Speed

Barometer

Clock

Gas Detector

Webasto Heating

Shorepower

Horseshoe Lifebelt

Danbuoy

2 x Life Jackets

2 x Safety Harnesses

Sail Cover

Instrument Covers

Brokers Comments

Ninotchka has been in the same ownership for 30 years and is an early example of the marque. She is reluctantly for sale and ready for her next owner to take her coastal cruising or for more adventures over the horizon and beyond. Whilst she will need a bit of loving care she has great potential for a single-handed voyager or a family cruiser