Sealine 285

£19,995

Located at Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Year: 1988

LOA: 8.74m

Berths: 4

Draft: 0.9m

Details

Make: Sealine
Model: 285
Engine Make & Model: Volvo Penta AQ211
Horsepower: 150
Fuel Type: Petrol
Price: £19,995
Location: In Newcastle Upon Tyne
Hull Construction: Fibreglass (GRP)
Drive Type: Volvo 290DP sterndrives

Dimensions

Beam: 3.1m
Draft: 0.9m
LWL: 7.58m
LOA: 8.74m
Air Draft: 2.21m
Displacement: 3800kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 243l
Water Tank Capacity: 140l
Builder: Sealine International
Hull Type: Planing

Summary

The Sealine Ambassador 285 provides a significant amount of boat for the money. It includes plenty of space above and below decks for comfortable cruising with friends and family.‘Kamiga’ has received many upgrades over the years including fully re-upholstered cockpit seating, new laminate flooring in the cockpit with a new table and recently recarpeted interior. Electronics package includes Lowrance Elite5 fish finder, Lowrance Hook9 colour chartplotter and a ICOM ICM423 DSC VHF.
Twin petrol Volvo AQ211 with 290DP Outdrives. Fully refurbished and treated cockpit enclosure.

Mechanical

Vessel is powered by twin, Volvo Penta AQ211 petrol engines. These 150hp units have been well maintained and are situated beneath the cockpit sole. This allows all round access for servicing and daily checks. Most recent service was in September 2024. Other works completed was replacement ignition system and carburettors.
Propulsion is from Volvo DP290 outdrive legs. These are in good condition and have been well maintained over the years including full overhaul by a Volvo Sterndrive Specialist who fitted new gearboxes and H-frames. Stainless steel duo props have been overhauled, cleaned and provided with new nose cones, locking nuts and spacers.

Electrical

12/240V system with fused switch panel. Key style battery selectors. Battery charger and shore power cable. Both domestic batteries replaced in February 2023 and engine start in 2024. All 3-pin sockets in cabin replaced in 2024.

Navigation

Ritchie Compass
Clipper Duet Echo Sounder & Speed
Lowrance Elite5 DSI Fish Finder - NEW Transducer September 2022
Lowrance Hook9 Colour Chart Plotter
VHF ICOM ICM423 with DSC
Clock & Barometer
Navigation lights
Searchlight

Deck

Electric windlass
Anchor with chain & warp
Trim tabs - New controller September 2022
Davits Stainless Steel (Dingy Davits)
12V Searchlight
Boarding Ladder (Stainless Steel)
Fender storage rack

Safety

Gas Detector (Fire Angel)
2x Bilge Pumps 1 Manual & 1 Electric
Horseshoe Buoy (With Light)
3x Manual Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers
2x Automatic Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers in Engine Bay
Fire Blanket

Canvas

Full cockpit canopy with replacement vinyl widows, new rear door and fully reproofed in 2024

Miscellaneous

Fenders
Mooring warps
Ensign with staff
Boathook

Accommodation

The saloon is entered from the cockpit via a lockable sliding hatch and doorway. Interior was fully recarpeted in 2024. Bespoke covers for saloon seating in 2024. Saloon has a large horseshoe seating/dining area which converts to a spacious double, and the separate aft cabin with closing door can be used as two singles or with the use of an infill can be used as a double.
The galley consists of a gas fuelled oven with 2-burner hob and grill. There is a 12V front loading fridge with a freezer compartment and a double sink with hot & cold pressurised water. Within the heads compartment there is a Jabsco marine toilet, a sink unit with a pull out shower head and shower sump pump out. The interior wood is a combination of well cared for teak & mahogany joinery. There is an amazing amount of storage making extended cruising a reality. 240/12V sockets throughout. New 3-pin sockets installed in 2024.
There is a diesel fired hot air system on board to keep the interior warm and dry and extend your boating season.

Construction

GRP Constructed Cruiser with planning hull, built by Sealine International of Kidderminster in 1988. Underwater areas have been fully stripped back to the gelcoat, primed and coated with antifoul in August 2024. Primer used is Seajet 117 Multipurpose Epoxy Primer known for its anti-osmotic properties. Top coat is also by Seajet Shogun. The recommended 3-coat application will last 2 seasons of heavy use.
Hull topsides were polished at the same time. Large companionable cockpit entered from the transom through a door from the bathing platform.
All the seating has been recovered to a high standard. The cockpit sole has been refurbed using hard wearing vinyl panels. Large seating area to starboard with bespoke wooden cockpit table. Upper helm with helm seating and double co pilot seat with excellent visibility.

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.