Willow Bay Open Shilling

£9,950

Located at Portland Marina

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Year: 1998

LOA: 5.22m

Draft: 0.38m

Details

Make: Willow Bay
Model: Open Shilling
Engine Make & Model: Suzuki DF2.5
Fuel Type: Petrol
Price: £9,950
Location: In Portland Marina
Keel: Centreboard
Hull Construction: Fibreglass (GRP)
Drive Type: Outboard

Dimensions

Beam: 2m
Draft: 0.38m
LOA: 5.22m
Builder: Willow Bay Boats
Hull Type: Monohull

Summary

The Willow Bay Open Shilling day sailing boat offers a compelling blend of classic style and modern practicality, making it an excellent choice for both seasoned sailors and newcomers alike. Its stable, well-balanced hull ensures confident handling in a variety of conditions, while the open layout provides ample space for leisure cruising, family outings, or casual day sailing. Its centreboard lifting keel provides outstanding versatility—offering excellent stability and upwind performance when lowered, while allowing for shallow-water access, easy launching, and convenient storage when raised. Built with durability and low maintenance in mind, the boat combines high-quality materials with thoughtful craftsmanship, delivering long-term value and reliability. Easy to rig, responsive under sail, and visually distinctive on the water, the Willow Bay Open Shilling stands out as a versatile and attractive option for anyone seeking a rewarding and accessible sailing experience.

Available for viewings now, please call 01305 818541

Mechanical

Suzuki DF2.5 outboard engine (New 2024)
Transom mounted rudder

Rigging

Gaff sloop rig
Mainsail
Genoa

Deck

Mooring lines
Fenders
Cockpit cover
Outboard cover
Bow sprit
Storage lockers

Safety

Bilge pump

Construction

Dimensions:
LOD - 5.22m
Beam - 2m
Draft - centre plate raised - 0.38m
centreplate lowered - 0.92m
Ballast - 120kg
Trailing weight inc. ballast - 530kg
Sail area - gaff sloop rig - 15.05m2

Manufacturers Description
The hull has integral air locked buoyancy compartments fore and aft, and plenty of stowage for open boat cruising On the fore deck the samson post acts as a strong point for attaching anchors and mooring lines. The mast is set in a tabernacle for ease of handling both on the water and ashore. An outboard bracket can be fitted to the transom or for those who prefer an outboard well can be fitted internally.

There is ample room for 4 or 5 on board for day sailing. If open boat cruising is your choice a boom tent is available and two adult sized berths can be quickly assembled.

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.