SPIRIT 28 MANY UPGRADES, COMPETITIVE CRUISER/RACER  SOLD

Designed by Van De Stadt, the Spirit 28 is renowned for its impressive sailing performance. Having stood the test of time, this impressive design offers the ease of use to be ideal as a first yacht, with the turn of speed to be a competitive twilight racer. This vessel is a good example of the design and has been enjoyed by the current owners since 2013. Having cruised the stunning waters of Southern Tasmania, and been a formidable competitor in the Hobart racing scene, this vessel has certainly proven its capability. Having also benefited from many significant upgrades over the last 12 years, the vessel features a NEW 2011 NANNI 14HP DIESEL ENGINE WITH ONLY 286HRS ON THE CLOCK, NEW 2022 SPRAY DODGER, 2013 DOYLES FULLY BATTENED MAINSAIL, NEW 2011 HEADSAIL FURLER AND DOYLES NO. 1 HEADSAIL, and comes with 5 X NEW LIFE JACKETS AND NEW FLARES. Antifouled in SEPT 2023, the vessel is ready for a Summer of cruising and racing. It presents an excellent opportunity to turn your sailing dreams into reality for a minimal investment.

Stepping inside, the traditional timber trims and light interior finishes create a warm and welcoming ambience. To port is the timber dinette with seating for 6 in comfort on the neatly upholstered settees. To starboard is the well set up galley. This is equipped with a 2 burner metho stove, sink with fresh water, icebox, and plenty of storage. The accommodation is ideal for weekend cruising with family and friends. There is a double v-berth forward, two quarter berths aft, and a single settee berth in the saloon when additional accommodation is required. The package is complete with a manual marine toilet with vanity opposite.

Outside, the cockpit is well protected by the NEW 2022 spray dodge. Well set up for short handed sailing, there is a furling headsail, mainsail in a boom bag with lazy jacks, and both the main and headsail sheets are in easy reach of the helm. Forward is the anchor locker, and there is a swim ladder on the transom for easy access to the water on a sunny day.

This vessel is powered by the NEW 2011 Nanni diesel engine. This was professionally installed and has been professionally maintained from new. This provides easy cruising at 5 knots with the Gori folding propellor.

With its charming lines, and good presentation, this is vessel not to miss! For more information please call Jo Breen on Call Now or John Radonic on Call Now .

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.