Swanson 27
Swanson yachts are renowned for their performance, and their sea kindliness. The Swanson 27 was designed as and became a successful JOG (Junior Offshore Group)racing yacht. Their sea keeping qualities and ease of handling means that they remain a great boat for club racing and comfortable cruising.
Chindrina has been maintained in great sailing condition, and upgrades over the years have enhanced her abilities. A Volvo Penta D1-20 18 HP diesel engine with sail drive has been fitted (engine hours only 380). The mast and boom were replaced in 2005, standing rigging in 2019, and new No. 1 headsail in 2019 andmainsail in 2020. The stanchions and lifelines were renewed in 2020, and an electric toilet installed. Most halliards and control lines are led back to winches at the aft end of the cabin top.
Newly applied antifouling and anodes November 2025, so ready to go. A very strong hull, with wide decks. Sails very well.
Chindrina has been maintained in great sailing condition, and upgrades over the years have enhanced her abilities. A Volvo Penta D1-20 18 HP diesel engine with sail drive has been fitted (engine hours only 380). The mast and boom were replaced in 2005, standing rigging in 2019, and new No. 1 headsail in 2019 andmainsail in 2020. The stanchions and lifelines were renewed in 2020, and an electric toilet installed. Most halliards and control lines are led back to winches at the aft end of the cabin top.
Newly applied antifouling and anodes November 2025, so ready to go. A very strong hull, with wide decks. Sails very well.
Region
Tasmania
Location
Hobart Area Kettering
Launch Year
1969
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP Deep fin keel hull - fast and stable
Rego
Registered
Designer
Swanson
Builder
Swanson
Length
27' 0" - 8.23m
Beam
2.49 m
Draft
1.50 m
Displacement
2500 kg
Keel / Ballast
Lead
Deck Material
Fibreglass
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine
D 120 18 Hp Diesel
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
18
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
380 approx
Fuel Consumption
Low
Max Speed
6 plus knots
Cruise Speed
6 knots
Propulsion
Saildrive with Brunton 3-blade automatic variable pitch propellor
Fuel
70 litres in stainless steel tank.
Water
60 litres
Accommodation
Two cabins. Main cabin with 2 settee berths and two quarter berths. Metho stove (works well). Galley with sink and storage. Water storage in 60 litre stainless steel tank. Standing headroom in main cabin. Forward cabin has toilet compartment, large ice box fitted and large storage area for anchors and chain, and sails. Large secure forward hatch for easy sail changes.
Cabins
Two
Berths
4
Galley
Simple galley, with standing headroom and storage.
Refrigeration
Large icebox forward - could be converted to 12 volt refrigeration
Stove
Two burner Maxie Metho stove - works well.
Toilet
Electric toilet in forward cabin. Blind fitted for privacy.
Covers
Boom cover
Ground Tackle
Maxwell electric capstan winch, plough and Danforth anchors, chain and warp.
Safety Gear
Horse shoe life ring, New stanchions and bases with dyneema lifelines fitted 2020. Very safe cockpit. A very strong hull, deck and cabin with small windows - improves offshore safety.
Bilge Pumps
Two - Electric automatic bilge pump and manual bilge pump
Epirb
Yes with GPS
Life Jackets
2 inflatable life jackets
Flares
Offshore flares will be fitted.
Fire Protection
2 fire extinguishers, fire blanket
Electrics
Raymarine A70D 7 inch chartplotter/sounder, Raymarine ST40 wind and ST60 speed/log, Raymarine ST4000 tiller pilot. Two VHF radios, one with DSC.
Sail Inventory
Dacron mainsail, 2020,2 reefs, excellent condition. No 1 headsail, excellent condition, first used 2019, No 2 Headsail, good condition, age unknown. No 3 headsail fair condition, storm jib and trisail, 3 spinnakers in good condition, MPS.
Mast / Rigging
Aluminium mast and boom, single spreader rig (replaced 2005). Stainless steel standing rigging replaced 2019.
Deck Gear
Two Barlow 23 self tailing primary winches, two Barlow 16 winches on cabin top, and two Barlow 17 winches mounted on the mast. Rope jammers and clutch on cabin top. Most control lines led back to cabin top. Aluminium spinnaker and jockey poles. Fenders, boat hook and mooring lines.
Remarks
A strong and seaworthy yacht for inshore and offshore sailing. A large deck to work with and easy to access. A strong round cabin for safer offshore sailing. Good sensible storage in forward cabin and large lazarette. A comfortable and safe cockpit. A straightforward simple sloop rig. Hanked on headsails, so no jamming furler to worry about. A fast sailing boat (was designed for racing) with a good 3 cylinder reliable Volvo diesel. Mast fitted through to keel ( not on cabin top). Well set up halyards, sheets and winches for easy work at the cockpit. A sleek hull designed by a master boatbuilder with a strong sailing background. The boat will be availabe to view in Kettering in early July. Owner lives in Victoria.
ABOUT THE SELLER
Ross Naylor
Ocean Grove
VIC 3226 Australia
VIC 3226 Australia