Snapdragon 27 Sensible Offers Considered
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- Boat REF# · 314517
- Length · 27'2"
- Year · 1973
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Bilge
- Sleeping berths · 6
- Engine · 1 x diesel 19hp, Volvo MD2020 (2004)
- Lying · Essex
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Extra Details
| Designer | Thames Marine |
|---|---|
| Builder | Thames Marine |
| Lying | Essex |
| Fuel capacity | 9.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 19hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Volvo MD2020 (2004) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 blade, fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
Engine serviced, filters, oil change (2022)
Battery charger
Shorepower and 240v sockets installed (2020)
Dimensions
| Length | 27'2" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 22'9" |
| Beam | 8'6" |
| Draft Min | 2'11" |
| Draft Max | 2'11" |
| Displacement | 6,163.0lbs |
| Headroom | 6'0" |
| Storage | On mooring |
Rig
Sloop rigged Aluminium spars () with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2012)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | Jeckells - Slab () 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Jeckells - Furling () |
| Other sails | Cruising Chute () |
| Genoa () |
Roller boom in situ, not currently used for reefing the main
Furling system replaced (2012)
Mast base, tabernacle repalced (2020) guranteed for 5 years
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Bilge |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Plastic fuel tank
Antifouled (2021)
Seacocks replaced (2012)
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Carpet | |
| Drapes | |
| Pressurised water system |
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Spray dodgers | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
1 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
1 anchors
(CQR type)
164'1" of chain
dinghy ()
(Hard Dinghy)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Depth sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
New, boxed NASA Speed & Log
Tiller pilot ST1000 (not used by current owner)
Garmin Chartplotter/GPS
Safety Equipment
| Life jackets | |
|---|---|
| Life buoys |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)
Broker's Comments
Boatshed Essex are pleased to present this lovely Snapdragon 27, which are well regarded and sought-after yachts. With their deep spacious cockpit, good sized decks and bilge keels, it's ideal for cruising the rivers and estuaries and capable for longer distance cruising.
With a good sized saloon, with double dinette, galley and separate heads, sleeping six comfortably, the interior feels very spacious, also with plenty of storage. Throughout this current ownership, this boat looks to have been carefully maintained, with a more recent engine and upgrading of the rig. With the comfort in and out and set up for cruising and enjoying weekend breaks away.
This is a lot of boat for the money and well worth serious consideration.
If you would like any more details or to organise a personal viewing, then please do contact our office and we would be pleased to help.
Offers on the asking price may be considered.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
11 years
Why are you selling her?
Change of circumstances
Where have you sailed her?
East coast and rivers