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- Make: Seal
- Model: 28
- Engine Make & Model: Bukh ( requires refit )
- Horsepower: 20
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Price: £6,500
- Location: In Portishead Marina
- Keel: Fin
- Hull Construction: Fibreglass (GRP)
- Drive Type: shaft
Dimensions
- Beam: 3m
- Draft: 1.52m
- LWL: 6.68m
- LOA: 8.53m
- Displacement: 3266kg
- Builder: John Baker ( UK)
- Designer: Angus Primrose
Summary
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.
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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