Offshore 8m

£5,995.00 (Approx US$7,640)
  • Boat REF#  ·  320410
  • Length  ·  26'3"
  • Year  ·  1970
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Sleeping berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x diesel 10hp, Yanmar GM (2007)
  • Lying  ·  Ipswich
Boatshed Suffolk
Boatshed Suffolk
Ben Farnell

Extra Details

Designer Van de Stadt
Builder Offshore Marine
Lying Ipswich
Fuel capacity 22.7 ltr (5.0 USG) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 12/08/2012

Mechanical

Engine 1 x diesel 10hp
Engine make and model Yanmar GM (2007)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering tiller
Drive shaft
Prop(s) 3 Blade Fixed
Fuel consumption (approx) 1.8 ltr (0.4 USG) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 6 knots

Dimensions

Length 26'3"
LWL 23'4"
Beam 8'0"
Draft Min 4'2"
Draft Max 4'2"
Displacement 2,250kg (4,961.3lbs)
Headroom 5'1"
Storage Ashore

Rig

Sloop rigged Aluminium spars () with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2006)

Sails

Reefing mainsail Kemp - Slab (2007) Lazy Jacks, 3 Reefs
Headsail Kemp - Furling (2007)
Other sails Spinnaker ()
Spinnaker gear

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 1 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Paint finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 1
Sink 1
Heads 1 heads (Sea Toilet)

2 burner propane Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Broiler
Sink
Drapes
Manual water system
Non-Smokers
Bar Sink

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 25Lbs)
147'8" of chain
9'10" of rode

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Depth sounder

Safety Equipment

Danbuoy
Swim ladder

1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 electric)

Broker's Comments

The owner of this boat has been living abroad for a number of years and so this Offshore 8M has had little or no attention for some time. It would be easy to assume that this time would have taken its toll but she is remarkably well presented.
To enjoy this boat, a full engine service would be required and most probably the battery replaced (Please note no equipment has been tested). Some light cleaning inside and out, some sanding and oiling of the woodwork and a general tidy up as well as anti fouling as expected.
The inventory would allow for her to be used from the offset with both head and main sails (available for inspection) and lots of navigation equipment, a cooker and functioning heads.
There is lots of history with this boat ranging from manuals, owner's notes and published articles.
This is a cracking opportunity to get on the water at a competitive price on a sailing boat that can accommodate adequately, three or four people.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

11 years

Why are you selling her?

Not using her enough

Where have you sailed her?

East of England Estuaries (Stour, Deben, Orwell, Blackwater)

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