COLUMBIA 27 EXCELLENT CONDITION, QUALITY THROUGH OUT!  SOLD

With their high volume comfortable interiors, quality build and fit out, and ease to sail, its little wonder the Columbia 27 is such a popular design! Ideally suited as a first yacht, they are safe and stable, and sail well in all conditions. This vessel is an excellent example of the design and has been very well maintained through out its life. After being cruised and raced extensively in Port Phillip Bay, previous owners sailed her across Bass Straight her new home in Hobart. The vessel proved highly successful, winning the 2011 Twilight Race Series, before being purchased by the current owner in 2016 where it has been used for local cruising and as a part time live-aboard. This vessel boasts an updated engine with only 750 hours, the sails are in excellent condition, new boom bag just fitted, it is fitted with solar and shore power, and it is simply a delightful package. Whether you are looking for a first yacht, cruiser/racer, or even an economical live-aboard, this vessel is sure to impress!

Stepping inside, the space in this vessel is very impressive! All of the Columbia designs really maximised the internal volume to create excellent living areas. The moulded fibreglass finishes and quality upholstery are in excellent condition throughout and the vessel has a light and airy ambiance. To port is the stunning timber dinette. This has seating for 4 in comfort. This can also easily convert to a double berth when required. The main accomodation is forward with the generous double berth, and there is single settee berth to starboard. The galley is well appointed with a two burner metho stove, large icebox, as new fibreglass sink and manual freshwater pump. The package is complete with a spacious private bathroom with toilet and vanity.

On deck, the the cockpit is deep and safe, ideal for new sailors. The vessel is well set up to be easily managed single or shorthanded with self tailing primary winches, furling headsail, all lines lead back to the cabin top, and a Raymarine tiller pilot. The spray dodger keeps the companionway dry in all conditions, and the quality stainless steel arch on the transom houses the solar panel.

This vessel is powered by an upgraded Yanmar 10HP diesel engine. This presents in excellent condition with only 750hrs on the clock. It has been well installed with excellent sound proofing and insulation in the engine compartment. This engine provides easy and reliable cruising at 5 knots.
NOTE: Recently anti-fouled and topsides polished

This vessel really is the complete package! It's well presented, in excellent condition, and ready to be enjoyed. For more information please call Jo Breen on 0432031100 or John Radonic on 0459322862.

Derwent Boat Sales offers the information on this vessel including condition, in good faith as provided by the Owner/Vendor. While confident about the accuracy we cannot Guarantee or Warrant it but will assist any prospective purchaser verify this as part of the purchase process.