Sonata 7 (Circa 1980) Family Trailer Sailer


Up for sale is our Sonata 7 (23ft) trailer sailer, recently refurbished and upgraded.

The Sonata 7 is a well-regarded and popular choice for both family cruising and club racing. Sonata yachts are supported by a welcoming, friendly & active association, offering a wealth of resources, advice, and archived information for owners and enthusiasts alike.

This boat is in great condition and ready to sail -- with many recent improvements ensuring reliability, comfort, and ease of use.

Features & Upgrades
o New instruments: wind (speed & direction), depth & hull speed with new transducers
o New compass
o Swing keel completely refurbished with new Dyneema cable and stainless-steel fittings
o New standing rigging including stays, spreaders, and halyards
o Majority of running rigging replaced or upgraded
o Always kept under cover
o Pop top providing standing room in the galley area
o Electrical system fully rewired with marine-grade cable
o Auto bilge pump with float switch
o New LED navigation and cabin lighting
o New 12V 100Ah AGM battery
o New switch panel
o Registered Tandem trailer with Bearing Buddies. Manual & electric winches
o Swing keel allows beaching or anchoring in shallow water
o Mariner Outboard Motor - starts easily and runs well. With mobile trolley & 2 fuel tanks
o Boom tent included
o Sails: mainsail, spinnaker, and 2 headsails
o Safety gear included - life jackets, flares, fire extinguisher, Anchor & chain etc
Accommodation
o Sleeps four comfortably. Cushions and Mattress are like new
o Clean and inviting saloon with metho cooker, sink, Porta Potti, cooler box & folding table

This Sonata 7 is a well-cared-for example of a sought-after trailer sailer -- ideal for weekend cruising or racing.

Ready to hitch up and sail away!

Region
Victoria
Location
Melbourne Area Balwyn North VIC
Usage
Leisure, Cruising, Racing
Launch Year
1980 approximate
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
HIN
09058594
Rego
OC239
Rego Expiry
06/12/2026
Length
23' - 7.00m
Beam
2469mm
Draft
220mm Keel Up / 1370mm Keel Down
Displacement
1525kg
Keel / Ballast
Swing Keel
Deck Material
Fibreglass
Engine Make
Mariner
Engine
2 Stroke Long Shaft Outboard
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
6
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol
Fuel
10L & 20L
Accommodation
V Birth for 2 + quarter birth x 2
Cabins
1
Berths
4
Galley
Compact Galley with Sink and Stove
Refrigeration
Built in Cooler Box Eski
Stove
Metho 2 Burner
Toilet
Porta Potti
Outboard
Mariner 2 Stroke Long Shaft Outboard
Covers
Protective Storage Cover
Ground Tackle
Anchor + Chain
Bilge Pumps
New with Float Switch
Life Jackets
4
Flares
3
Fire Protection
New Extinguisher
Electrics
New 100AH 12V AGM Battery
Electronics
New Speed, Depth, Wind Instruments, New Compass, New Nav Lights & Cabin Lights, New Wiring & Switch Panel
Sail Inventory
Mainsail, spinnaker, and 2 headsails
Mast / Rigging
Alloy Mast / Boom & Stainless Rigging
Trailer
Tandem
Trailer Make/Model
Mackay
Trailer Registration
C88822
Trailer Rego Expiry
06/01/2027


ABOUT THE SELLER

Richard
Balwyn North
VIC 3104 Australia


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