Northshore 27 "Spinner"
Spinner is a well-kept Northshore 27. An honest, capable 5-berth cruiser-racer that delivers exactly what this design is known for: simple handling, solid Australian construction, and the right blend of performance and comfort for coastal sailing. Her fractionally-rigged sail plan, furling genoa, and updated stainless rigging (NEW 2025) make her an easy, rewarding boat for shorthanded sailors and weekend adventurers alike.
Below decks, she offers a practical two-cabin layout with accommodation for five. Headroom is a respectable 177 cm, and the interior is set up for straightforward cruising with a large insulated icebox, ample storage, and everything needed for relaxed time aboard.
Powered by a Volvo Penta 13 hp diesel showing just 287 hours, Spinner cruises efficiently at 5 knots and sips fuel at only 1.5lph. With a versatile sail wardrobe, she's ready for club racing, day sailing, or exploring the Tasmanian coast. Currently berthed at RYCT Marina and priced attractively, she's a smart entry into keelboat ownership.
Spinner comes fully-equipped with all nav, safety, and galley (pots/pans/cutlery/etc) equipment included.
Contact Paul on 0418Â 385Â 866 or Matt on 0437Â 876Â 775 to arrange an inspection.
Below decks, she offers a practical two-cabin layout with accommodation for five. Headroom is a respectable 177 cm, and the interior is set up for straightforward cruising with a large insulated icebox, ample storage, and everything needed for relaxed time aboard.
Powered by a Volvo Penta 13 hp diesel showing just 287 hours, Spinner cruises efficiently at 5 knots and sips fuel at only 1.5lph. With a versatile sail wardrobe, she's ready for club racing, day sailing, or exploring the Tasmanian coast. Currently berthed at RYCT Marina and priced attractively, she's a smart entry into keelboat ownership.
Spinner comes fully-equipped with all nav, safety, and galley (pots/pans/cutlery/etc) equipment included.
Contact Paul on 0418Â 385Â 866 or Matt on 0437Â 876Â 775 to arrange an inspection.
Region
Tasmania
Location
Hobart Area RYCT, Sandy Bay
Reference
18209859
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
1988
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP - vinylester
Rego Expiry
31/12/2026
Designer
Hank Kaufman
Builder
Northshore Yachts
Length
27' 0" - 8.23m
Beam
2.8m
Draft
1.4m
Displacement
2.2 tonnes
Keel / Ballast
Cast iron fin keel
Deck Material
GRP
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine
Volvo Penta D1-13hp 2-cylinder diesel. Freshwater cooled.
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
13hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
287
Fuel Consumption
1.5lph at 2500rpm
Max Speed
6.5 knots
Cruise Speed
5 knots
Propulsion
Shaft Drive
Fuel
25 litres
Water
60 litres
Accommodation
Compact two-cabin layout with five berths, practical galley and enclosed head.
Cabins
2 cabins
Berths
5 berths
Galley
Practical and fully equipped galley with stainless sink, two-burner metho stove and icebox.
Includes full set of cooking and serving equipment.
Includes full set of cooking and serving equipment.
Refrigeration
Large insulated ice-box.
Stove
2-burner metho stove
Shower
Handheld shower with camp solar heater
Toilet
Jabsco marine toilet
Dinghy
10' Nylex dinghy, rowlocks and oars
Covers
Mainsail cover with lazy jacks.
Cockpit cover (over boom)
Companionway cover
Cockpit cover (over boom)
Companionway cover
Ground Tackle
10kg ROCNA anchor with 15 meters of 8mm chain, 35 meters of 12 mm nylon rope.
Second anchor and rode, Guardian G 11,6mm chain, 10mm rope.
Second anchor and rode, Guardian G 11,6mm chain, 10mm rope.
Safety Gear
2x horseshoe life buoys, one with drogue
Safety throw rope
Lifebuoy lights
2x sets of emergency navigation lights
Mouth operated fog horn
Wichard safety knife
Wire cutters
Tubular radar reflector
V distress sheet
Emergency safety blanket
First Aid Kit
Safety throw rope
Lifebuoy lights
2x sets of emergency navigation lights
Mouth operated fog horn
Wichard safety knife
Wire cutters
Tubular radar reflector
V distress sheet
Emergency safety blanket
First Aid Kit
Bilge Pumps
Electric bilge pump
Life Jackets
2x vest type life jackets (150 level), 4x mae west type life jackets (150 level)
Flares
Inshore flare kit
Electrics
2 × 12 volt Batteries,
12v socket
Volt meter
12v socket
Volt meter
Electronics
Plastimo compass
Raymarine Bidata speed & depth
VHF
2 x binoculars
Dolphin torch plus led small torches
Barometer and tide clock
Paper charts of SE Tasmania
Hand bearing compass
Navigation instruments, dividers, plotter, parallel ruler
Cruising and Anchorage Guides
Raymarine Bidata speed & depth
VHF
2 x binoculars
Dolphin torch plus led small torches
Barometer and tide clock
Paper charts of SE Tasmania
Hand bearing compass
Navigation instruments, dividers, plotter, parallel ruler
Cruising and Anchorage Guides
Sail Inventory
Mainsail
Furling #2 genoa
#1 genoa
#3 genoa
Storm jib
2 × Spinnakers
Furling #2 genoa
#1 genoa
#3 genoa
Storm jib
2 × Spinnakers
Mast / Rigging
S/S rigging - replaced in 2025
Alloy mast and boom.
Alloy mast and boom.
Deck Gear
4x Barlow winches,
Fixed swim ladder
Barton boom strut
Burke windscoop cabin cooler
Fenders
2x 12 volt (ex computer) fans
12 volt vacuum cleaner
Non kink hose, 15 metres
Boat hooks, deck broom
Ronstan Tiller extension
4 winch handles
Fid, needles and twine
3 diesel containers, 2 x 20 litre, 1 x 5 litre, jiggler syphon
Aus red ensign
Paint and varnish, including 3.5 litres of Altex anti-fouling, and 4 litres of Watyl Epinamel 2 part underwater primer, and transducer antifouling paint.
Numerous cleaning products and lubricants
Spare fuses, bulbs, crimp tool, multimeter, spare shackles, blocks etc
Manuals, tool kit
Industrial (beer) eski 40 litres
Fixed swim ladder
Barton boom strut
Burke windscoop cabin cooler
Fenders
2x 12 volt (ex computer) fans
12 volt vacuum cleaner
Non kink hose, 15 metres
Boat hooks, deck broom
Ronstan Tiller extension
4 winch handles
Fid, needles and twine
3 diesel containers, 2 x 20 litre, 1 x 5 litre, jiggler syphon
Aus red ensign
Paint and varnish, including 3.5 litres of Altex anti-fouling, and 4 litres of Watyl Epinamel 2 part underwater primer, and transducer antifouling paint.
Numerous cleaning products and lubricants
Spare fuses, bulbs, crimp tool, multimeter, spare shackles, blocks etc
Manuals, tool kit
Industrial (beer) eski 40 litres
Remarks
2025 Insurance Survey available.
ABOUT THE DEALER
Boat Sales Tasmania
Paul Nanscawen
Paul Nanscawen
Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Hobart
TAS 7005 Australia
TAS 7005 Australia
MORE BOATS FROM BOAT SALES TASMANIA
