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Colvic Watson 31.5 Motor Sailor REF#341676
2025-03-31 15:46:02| Boatshed.com Recent Boats
Register with Boatshed to see 131 extra photos of this Colvic Watson 31.5 Motor Sailor.This 1983 Colvic Watson 31.5 Motor Sailor is a well-maintained, versatile, and exceptionally equipped vessel, ideal for those seeking a robust, long-distance cruising boat with the benefits of both power and sail. Priced at 40,000, she offers outstanding value for a boat of her size and capability, having been meticulously upgraded by her current owner over the past 9 years. Strong & Reliable Mechanics: Perkins 6354 (110hp) diesel engine (1983) 3,800 hours, recently serviced, antifouled, and fitted with a new anode (2025). Cruising speed: 7 knots | Max speed: 8 knots | Direct-cooled, shaft drive, 3-blade fixed prop. 500L fuel capacity (2 tanks) for extended range. Bowsprit stripped, reassembled, and fittings renewed & galvanised for durability. Sailing Ready Recent Rigging & Sail Upgrades: Ketch-rigged with aluminium spars (1983), stainless steel standing rigging replaced (2022). Mast stripped bare, repainted, re-riveted, and rewired (2022). Sail inventory includes: Mainsail (roller boom) Headsail (furling) Mizzen, storm jib, cruising sails Cutter-rigged & roller reefing (2022) for easy handling. Comfortable & Well-Appointed Accommodation: 5 berths (2 doubles, 1 single) across 3 cabins ideal for family or extended cruising. All wood panelling replaced (2019) fresh, clean interior. Galley with 3-burner gas stove, oven, grill, fridge, microwave, and pressurised hot water. 2 handbasins, manual heads, cabin heating, and ample storage. Modern Electrical & Navigation Systems: 12V & 240V shore power | 2x 50W solar panels (2020) for off-grid power. Full navigation suite: GPS, chart plotter, radar, AIS receiver, VHF DSC radio, autopilot, echo sounder. NASA windvane self-steering system for effortless passage-making. Deck Gear & Safety Fully Equipped for Cruising: Electric Maxwell HRC10 windlass (remote control, 2021) with 65m chain & 2 plough anchors. Waveco dinghy (2022) + Yamaha E-Drive M20 (0hp electric outboard, 2022) with dedicated solar panel. 4 halyard & 4 sheet winches, davits, beaching legs, sail cover, fenders. Comprehensive safety gear: Liferaft (serviced April 2024), life jackets, CO detector, 4 bilge pumps (3 electric, 1 manual). Emergency steering, searchlight, boarding ladder, radar reflector, Personal Location Beacon (PLB). The current owner has cruised Scotlands East & West Coasts over the past 9 years, investing significantly in upgrades and maintenance. Now only selling due to a change in circumstances, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a ready-to-go expedition-worthy motor sailor. A true bluewater-capable vessel, this Colvic Watson 31.5 offers space, comfort, and reliability at an attractive price. With recent major refits (rigging, mast, bowsprit, engine, electrical, and safety systems), she is exceptionally well-prepared for her next adventure. Viewing highly recommended contact Boatshed Scotland today to inspect this outstanding motor sailor! These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.This Colvic Watson 31.5 Motor Sailor has been personally photographed and viewed by Ian Sawkins of Boatshed Scotland.
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Character Boats - Lytham Pilot REF#341654
2025-03-30 21:46:12| Boatshed.com Recent Boats
Register with Boatshed to see 109 extra photos of this Character Boats - Lytham Pilot .The craft has rigid buoyancy built in and is certified as a category C craft for three persons under the EU recreational craft directive. Like all Character Boats the Lytham Pilot can be launched with the rudder and engine in place, as they are protected by the keel, and therefore can be sailed immediately afloat without the hassle of getting into deeper water to ship a rudder or lower a centre-plate. This appears a very sturdy boat with a reputation for good sailing performance. It looks ideal for teaching children to sail, or for the owner who wants a small but stable and forgiving craft. This Lytham Pilot is available with both a Gaff Rig and a Gunter rig. She has two mast positions allowing use of either as a single sail rig with the mast forward for simple leisurely sailing or with the mast aft for a gaff sloop rig. The boat is well balanced under either sail plan. The spars are a similar length to the boat, making for easy transport. The Lytham Pilot has a stowage locker under the foredeck and an aft locker which is large enough to store a small 4 stroke outboard engine, its bracket and spare fuel. The engine is mounted on a removable bracket which simply slots into a base plate mounted on the transom, which is less obtrusive than a permanent bracket. Oars are stowed along the side seating leaving the cockpit unobstructed. The boat comes with associated warps and equipment to get her on the water. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.This Character Boats - Lytham Pilot has been personally photographed and viewed by Mark Grainge of Boatshed Eastbourne.
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Beneteau Cyclades 50.4 REF#341632
2025-03-30 17:46:02| Boatshed.com Recent Boats
Register with Boatshed to see 111 extra photos of this Beneteau Cyclades 50.4 .A nice, well presented version of the Beneteau Cyclades 50.4. The Beneteau Cyclades model line are comparable to the Oceanis line but targeted to compete with more economically priced competitor boatbuilder models. Cost savings were achieved, predominantly through less emphasis on interior design and materials. This boat shows some modifications and upgrades to the accommodation spaces to bring it to the next level. The interior is very clean and obviously well cared for. Interior floor finishes look recent. All benchtops, tabletops and other high traffic surfaces appear clean and stain-free. Headliner areas are all hard-surface materials for easier cleaning and maintenance than vinyl/upholstery alternative materials. The forward double cabins have been converted into a single, roomy master suite with the port side head converted to a laundry room. One or two toilets have been removed to reduce the need for unnecessary maintenance but the plumbing and holding tanks remain so the appliances could be re-installed if needed. No significant mechanical, structural or other operational issues noted by seller. This Beneteau Cyclades 50.4 has been personally photographed and viewed by Craig Nicholls of Boatshed St Maarten.
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