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The Frigate 27 was designed by David Sadler the man responsible fort bringing the yachting world the every popular Contessa 26 and 32 as well as the Sadler 25, 26, 29 and 32.
The Frigate 27 is a fast capable cruiser/racer equally as comfortable in a blow as she is in light airs. She benefits from a reliable Volvo Penta MD2002 and a comprehensive suit of sails including a fully battened mainsail, furling genoa, storm jib, spinnaker and cruising chute.
Below decks is clean, comfortable with new headlining's and diesel heating.
Mechanical
Vessel is powered by a reliable and efficient inboard diesel Volvo Penta MD2002. This 18hp, 2-cylinder work horse is located beneath the companionway allowing easy access for servicing and daily checks. Most recent service was January 2024 ready for the season.
Single lever throttle control with forward and reverse function. Sail drive unit and 2-bladed folding propeller. Sail drive was removed, serviced and sail drive seal replaced in 2023.
Bank of 2x12V batteries providing engine start and domestic power. The batteries are fitted with isolators and are recharged via the engine alternator or the onboard solar panels.
Boat benefits from shore power.
- New sail drive seal in 2023
- Solar panel
- Engine spares
- Engine serviced January 2024
Rigging
The Frigate 27 is a joy to sail with a very responsive helm. In the right hands this could be a competitive yacht.
Masthead Bermudan sloop rigged yacht with deck stepped aluminium spars. Stainless steel standing rigging replaced in 2014. Braid on braid running rigging.
Roller furling headsail system by Rotostay with an alloy luff groove. Boom mounted slab reefing mainsail system with blue canvas sail cover.
Sails include:
- Dacron cruising slab reefing mainsail - New 2014
- Roller furling genoa by Owen Sails - New 2018
- Range of spinnakers - New 2014 including pole
- Storm jib
Equipment
Navigation Aids
- Compass
- Wind speed/direction
- Depth sounder
- Cobra VHF
Safety Equipment
- Gas detector
- Manual bilge pump
- Electric bilge pump
- Navigation lights
- Clock
- Fire blanket
- Fire extinguisher
General Equipment
- Fenders
- Mooring warps
- Boathook
- Radio with cockpit speakers
Accommodation
Although limited in headroom, below decks is spacious and can sleep 5 in comfort over the forward berth and saloon. Main cabin is accessed from the companionway and features a galley with hand pumped fresh water, a gas fuelled oven with 2-burner hob and a sink. The saloon table drops and converts to a spacious double and there is a quarter berth aft.
Forepeak with a V-berth, hanging space and 12V lighting.
heads with sea toilet. Boat benefits from Eberspacher diesel fired heating.
- 5 - berths
- Eberspacher heating
- 12V lighting
- Gas fuelled oven
Construction
GRP constructed yacht with cast iron keel and counter hung rudder with tiller steering. Underwater areas antifouled using VC Offshore in 2023.
Self bailing cockpit with large sail locker to starboard and additional locker at transom.. Good sized side decks allowing safe and easy access forward. Side decks finished in smart grey non slip.
Contact Information
Due to location, viewings are by prior appointment only. To arrange a viewing on this lovely little boat, please call David or Matt on 0191 272 9086.
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
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.