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Seal 28 for sale (1977) in Portishead Marina, United Kingdom

£6,500 GBP
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The Seal 28, offered for sale at Portishead Marina, United Kingdom, represents a classic example of a late 1970s centre cockpit, fin keel yacht designed by Angus Primrose and built by John Baker. With an overall length of 8.53 metres and a beam of 3.00 metres, this yacht provides ample space with sleeping arrangements for up to seven people. The boat features a safe and practical deck layout, including teak-slatted cockpit benches, a deep anchor well, and a range of navigation and safety equipment such as a Humminbird VHF, Autohelm Tiller pilot, and multiple fire extinguishers. Powered by a Bukh engine with 20hp, the yacht offers both 12v and 230v electrical systems. Below deck, the accommodations consist of an aft cabin, saloon with a centrally located table and settees, an L-shaped galley, a heads with a portable toilet, and a fore-cabin adaptable to a double berth. The yacht's notable features also include a slab reefing mainsail and roller-furling genoa, supported by anodised aluminium mast and boom, and stainless steel rigging. This 1977 model, sail number 3342Y, is constructed from GRP fibreglass and carries the robust reputation and thoughtful design elements associated with the Seal 28 line.

About this Seal 28

General information
Make/model
Seal 28
Price
£6,500 GBPFinance this boat
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Name of boat
SMILER
Year
1977
Designer
Angus Primrose
Location
Portishead Marina, United Kingdom

Marketing Description


A Centre cockpit, tiller steered, fin keel yacht – the Seal 28 design was introduced in the late 70's as a capable roomy cruiser suitable for both inshore and offshore sailing. Her centre cockpit arrangement gives her a safe working deck whilst providing a layout offering berths for up to 7.
Boat is currently pictured, and lying in a cradle in the yard.

Some pictures are taken prior to lifting to demonstrate the boat in an operating condition


Mechanical

Engine: Bukh
Hp/Kw: 20hp/15kw


Electrical

12v/230v
2 x 12v batteries
Charging: engine alternator
Fused switch electrical panel


Rigging

Masthead Bermudan Sloop
Mainsail Reefing Type: Slab Reefing
Mast & Boom : Anodised aluminium
Rigging: Stainless steel standing rigging with Terylene running rigging.


Navigation

Humminbird VHF and mic;
NASA Target 2 log & echo sounder
Garmin GPS;
Autohelm Tiller pilot;
Sestrel steering compass.
Windex (wind direction indicator) fitted to mast head.


Deck

CQR anchor with chain.
Mooring warps and fenders.
deck cleats and slotted toe rail surround.
Stainless steel Pulpit and Pushpit fittings with matching deck stanchions and double guard wires.


Safety

1 x Horseshoe lifebuoy;
2 hand-held fire extinguishers;
1 x fire blanket;
1 x manual Whale bilge pump.


Canvas

Mainsail & Genoa with roller furling.


Accommodation

COCKPIT:
The Cockpit has benches either side with scrubbed teak slats over the GRP structure,
Top hinged lockers under the seats
Teak fronted lockers within the seat backs/coamings.

Treadmaster on the Cockpit sole where a section lifts to access the engine and shaft, etc.

AFT CABIN
Two washboards and sliding hatch entry
Double berth, stowage spaces and fixed windows.

SALOON
Entry with washboards and sliding hatch to the companion way.
GRP moulded steps remove to give access to the engine.
Centrally located table with lifting leaves
Settees to both Port and Stbd with upholstered seat and back cushions
Stowage behind and below.
Both provide good sized single berths
Ventilators and cabin lights fitted.

GALLEY

Situated to port in L-form
GRP sink with manually pumped cold water
Cup & plate rack behind and stowage
Gas 2-ring hob, grill and oven
Stowage in the underside deck space.
Chart table to starboard with book rack, electrical switchboard and instrumentation

HEADS
Portable toilet and hand-basin.
A hanging locker opposite.

FORE-CABIN
Twin single berths in V-form which, with an infill, converts to double berth.

DECK
fitted with a hatch on the Fore-deck for light, ventilation and emergency escape.
The cabin windows are in plexiglass along both sides and provide good amount of daylight to the cabin space.
A practical deep anchor well forward with fitting for anchor stowage and entry for chain and warp above.
Deck cleats and slotted toe rail surround.


Construction

Seal 28
Year: 1977 No. 47, sail number 3342Y
Construction: GRP - Fibre glass
First Built: 1977
Last Built: 1982
No.Built: 80
Builder: John Baker (UK)
Designer: Angus Primrose
Hull Type: Fin Keel
Heads: 1
Steering Type: Tiller
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
LOA: 28.00 ft / 8.53 m
LWL: 21.90 ft / 6.68 m
Beam: 9.83 ft / 3.00 m
Headroom: approx. 6ft
Displacement: 7,200.00 lb / 3,266 kg
Ballast: 2,900.00 lb / 1,315 kg
Max Draft: 5.00 ft / 1.52 m
Min Draft: 3.30 ft / 1.01 m


Disclaimer

For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website

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.

Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old

Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.


NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.

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Construction
Hull
fibreglassGrp
Keel
Fin Keel
Measurements
Length overall
8.53 metres
Length waterline
6.68 metres
Beam
3.00 metres
Draft
1.52 metres
Displacement
3,266 kg
Propulsion
Engine
1 x Bukh ( requires refit )
Fuel
Diesel
Accommodation
Number of cabins
2
Number of berths
6
This Seal 28 has been viewed 678 times
Broker/Dealer Information

boatpoint - Portishead Marina Office

Portishead Marina (Bristol), Newfoundland Way
Portishead
BS20 7DF
United Kingdom
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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.

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