Sadler 29 Bilge Keel

£14,950

Located at Southampton

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Year: 1982

LOA: 8.66m

Berths: 6

Draft: 1.1m

Details

Make: Sadler
Model: 29 Bilge Keel
Engine Make & Model: Volvo Penta D1-20
Horsepower: 20
Fuel Type: Diesel
Price: £14,950
Location: In Southampton
Keel: Bilge Keel
Hull Construction: Fibreglass (GRP)
Drive Type: Shaft

Dimensions

Beam: 2.9m
Draft: 1.1m
LWL: 6.96m
LOA: 8.66m
Fuel Tank Capacity: 80l
Water Tank Capacity: 100l
Builder: Sadler Yachts
Designer: David Sadler

Summary

Step aboard Bahari a wonderful example of the renowned Sadler 29 bilge keel yacht, a proven design celebrated for its excellent seakeeping, forgiving handling, and versatile cruising capabilities. Whether you're coastal hopping, enjoying weekend getaways, or planning longer passages, the Sadler 29 remains a trusted companion — and this particular vessel comes with a recently fitted Volvo Penta D1-20 engine (2017) offering peace of mind and reliable power for years to come. With her bilge keel configuration, she's perfect for exploring shallower waters, drying moorings, and areas that deeper draft boats just can’t reach — all while maintaining impressive stability and performance under sail. Well-maintained and thoughtfully equipped, this loved yacht is ready for her next adventures. She's a fantastic choice for sailors seeking a solid, confidence-inspiring cruiser with modern reliability where it counts most.

Mechanical

Engine : Volvo Penta D1-20. Emergency start. Serviced by owner at specified intervals using only VP parts & consumables. Strainer fitted 2020.
Last oil change & filter : March 2024
Last coarse & fine fuel filter : March 2024
Last Air filter : March 2024
Last gearbox oil : March 2024
Last impeller : September 2025
Shaft drive R&D flexible coupling fitted 2020.
Shaft seal : Radice self purging. Grease point 2020.
Propeller : 3 blade fixed. Rebalanced/polished 2020
Bearing. Cutlass. 2020
Rope cutter : Stripper. 2020
Anode. 1” April 2024. Checked by camera Aug 2025
Propeller antifoul : International Trilux 33 red
Last propeller antifoul : April 2024
Engine (morse) control replaced 2021
Engine control cables replaced 2022
Water pump water seal replaced Sept 24
Box marked Engine Spares includes : 1 new & 1 used impeller, gasket & glycerine. 1 each oil, fine fuel & course fuel filters with gaskets/o rings. 2 X V belts. Original bolts to connect gear box to
shaft. Spare water pump face plate bolts. Shaft seal grease.
Approx. 6l VP engine oil & some coolant in deck locker

Electrical

50W solar panel 2023
Rutland wind charger
Marlec HRDi controller
Battery 1 XD24. 90Ah/1000CCA 2024
Battery 2 XD24. 90Ah/1000CCA
Cigarette plug & USB charging
Deck level navigation lights
Combined steaming / deck light
Masthead tricolour/ anchor light 2023
“Riding” anchor light at stern

Rigging

Main sail : good condition
Genoa : on furler, good condition
Trysail : Appears unused
Jib : older jib for hanging on. We have not used this.
Asymmetric spinnaker with snuffer
Sails last lofted, maintained & cleaned : winter 22/23
Standing rigging professional check 2023
Furler : Furlex
Spinnaker pole
New gooseneck 2020

Navigation

Fixed marine radio : Cobra MR F55 EU DSC radio at chart table, extension speaker in cockpit. Aerial at masthead.
AIS : Seatracer transmit/receive ~
WiFi: (for onboard AIS only) : Digital Yacht WLN10 (display AIS on tablets, phones etc)
Radar : Raymarine R10X
Autopilot : Simrad TP20

Instruments
Chartplotter : Garmin GPSMAP 276C
Depth : in hull depth/temp transducer.
Speed : thru hull paddle wheel.
Speed / depth system : Stowe dataline.
Depth display (deck) :
Speed Display (deck) : Robertson 2023
Master Display (speed/ depth on chart table) :
Wind speed/angle : NASA clipper 2023
Wind speed/angle display : NASA clipper 2023

Navigation (non electronic)
Compass : Fixed Plastimo Contest (with light)
Day shapes : anchor & steaming

Deck

Main anchor : Manson Supreme 11kg
Main anchor rode : 40m 12mm Anchorplait spliced to 30mm 7mm MF40 DIN766 chain. Kong Anchor swivel, 3 links 10mm chain. Dec 2020
Anchor winch : Lewmar V700. 2021

Safety

Life ring : Horseshoe 1 with light
Dan Buoy : 1
Throwing line : 1
Jack stays : 2
Fire extinguishers : 3
Fire blanket : 1 in kitchen
CO detector : 1, in cabin.
Manual Bilge pump operated on deck
Automatic electric bilge pump
Miscellaneous wooden seacock bungs.

Miscellaneous

Original anchor locker lid
Wind Steering. Trim tab type. Currently removed as not used, but included.
Water hose. 2 lengths with fittings
Original grab bar in front for cooker.
Mounting plate for cockpit table (no table)
Miscellaneous shackles & fittings
Lines : Various
Fenders : Various with pump & inflation adapter
Boat hook : 1

Availablle by separate negotiation
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Hard tender by Otter Boats. 7 ft pram style. Fits on foredeck. With rowlocks & wooden oars. Total original price £725.
EPIRB. Ocean Signal rescue ME EPIRB1. Battery expiry Jan 2032. Unused in box. Original price approx £480
Topclimber bosun's chair - enables solo mast climbing. Current new price approx £330

Accommodation

Sleeps 6 - V double, double & single in cabin. Coffin berth starboard aft.
Upholstered in light beige
Sink & hand pump tap in cabin
Cooker : 2 burner/oven/grill. Plastimo Neptune 2500.
2 Camping Gaz 906 gas cylinders, one in dedicated locker, one on bracket on deck.
Planar warm air heating 2021
LED lighting
Spray dodger (clears replaced 2020)
Cockpit tent (zip replaced 2023)
3 piece timber washboards
1 piece Perspex washboard.
Deck mats 4
Swim ladder
Marine toilet & sink with hand pump tap in heads
Fly screens for main hatch & bedroom.
Blind for V berth hatch

Construction

Double skinned fibreglass with foam core. Unsinkable they say!
Hull taken back to gelcoat & 5 coats gelshield applied 2020
Keels taken back to metal & Hempledur coated 2020
Antifoul : Hempel Tiger xtra dark blue 37110
Last hull antifoul: April 2024
Pintle hung rudder. Lower bearing replaced 2020.
Large cockpit locker to port.
Window units professionally refurbished by Eagle Boat Windows Oct 24. Units refitted with correct butyl tape/sealant, so will come out if ever required.

Owner's Comments

A lovely unsinkable and easily sailed bilge keel yacht. New engine 26/10/17
Purchased for an epic (for us) circumnavigation of the UK and Ireland - Bahari has travelled from Southampton up the East coast to London, Newcastle, Orkney, Shetland, then down to the Outer Hebrides, West Ireland, Dublin, Belfast, the IOM, Bristol, the Scillies, around Lands End, back to Southampton and everywhere in between. We visited 243 locations (anchorages, drying or not, traditional harbour walls, marinas, moorings and everything in between) and did around 5000nm. She's always kept us comfortable and safe. All in all, a great coastal cruiser with the ability both to “creek crawl” and make some longer hops.
We carried out a reasonably major refit in 2020.

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.