Sonata 7 trailerable yacht in exceptionally original condition - the hull, down below, spars and fittings. Currently kept on a secure hardstand near Goolwa SA, with easy access to launching ramps, marina facilities, the River Murray, Lake Alexandrina and the Coorong.
Many recent upgrades including professionally replaced standing and running rigging; Tacktick instruments; trailer professionally serviced (replaced bearings, brake-lines and tyres); Suzuki long-leg outboard also professionally serviced; new AGM deep cycle battery and solar panel (outboard also charges the battery); all spars are in excellent condition (new spinnaker pole); good suite of sails (symmetrical spinnaker like new); Furlex jib furler; all winches serviced.
Easy to tow, rig, and launch, Sonata 7's are a great choice for those new to sailing or the more experienced who perhaps prefer short-handed sailing.
Fully optioned back in the day when she was first purchased from Sundance Marine in Huntingdale Victoria, the original owner kept her so well maintained that she still has the original hull finish, topsides and deck. We are only the 2nd owners.
Sonata yachts have a very strong following and through the reputable Sonata Yacht Association, heaps of information and support is available to new members for a very affordable fee, from how-to YouTube videos on launching and stepping masts, to learning to sail and maintaining these well-made yachts.
The very active association has a full calendar of events that include cruising and racing, to assisting newbies to learn the ropes and safety sessions for new and old hands alike. Highly recommended.
Location
Adelaide Area Hindmarsh Island SA
Usage
Family, Cruising, Racing
Launch Year
1986 approximate
Builder
Investigator Yachts Pty Ltd (AUS)
Draft
1.37m keel down; 0.22 keel up
Keel / Ballast
Swing keel of 400kg
Engine
Long-leg two-stroke, fully serviced (including new impeller) by Tohatsu SA 2023.
Has an alternator for battery charging.
Fuel Consumption
Approximately 1 l/hr
Fuel
20 litres (new tank 2023)
Accommodation
Dinette to starboard and galley to port (all original). Nice original timber-trimmed molded fibreglass head-lining and cabin furniture.
Large double Vee berth forward and two single quarter berths aft, dining table folds down to a small double berth.
Good lighting - all original fittings.
Cabins
One main cabin with large pop-top to give standing headroom and plenty of fresh air.
A separate galley includes built-in ice-box, sink with pump, store compartment and plenty of storage underneath.
A separate toilet compartment with half-bulkhead for privacy.
Storage space located under all berths and settees.
Galley
Gimballed two burner metho stove with built-in sink, storage underneath and large ice-box, all in very good original condition.
Refrigeration
Original built-in Ice-box
Stove
Two-burner Maxi metho
Covers
New outboard cover and winch covers.
Ground Tackle
Admiralty and Danforth anchors, 8 metres of chain and 50 metres of rode.
Safety Gear
New horseshoe life ring and drogue.
Air-horn.
Floating torch.
Marine first aid kit.
2 in-service PFD's.
Bilge Pumps
Whale manual bilge pump - serviced 2024.
Fire Protection
Two dry powder fire extinguishers and fire blanket.
Electrics
80 amp deep-cycle battery new 2023 charged by outboard alternator or solar panel.
Electronics
TackTick Depth/Speed/Temp sounder new 2024.
Auto helm (oldie but a goodie).
Sail Inventory
Original half-battened Hood Main in good condition, new tell-tales.
Furling No. 2 in very good condition.
Symmetrical spinnaker in excellent condition. New spinnaker pole 2023.
Hanked-on Hood No. 1 and No. 3 in good condition.
Mast / Rigging
Deck-stepped aluminium masthead rig with Furlex 50S furler fitted to forestay.
All standing rigging and running rigging professionally replaced in 2023.
Deck Gear
Barlow 16 Cockpit primary winches and Barlow 15 coach house winches fully serviced 2024.
New Ronstan winch handles.
New Jib sheets.
Trailer
Fully galvanised duel axel trailer in VGC, disc brakes serviced 2023, new wheel bearings 2023, new brake lines 2023, five new tyres and new spare rim 2023, new Jarrett 15:1 winch 2023 plus original electric winch.
All rollers removed, cleaned and greased 2024.
Trailer Make/Model
Girlock Duel-axle tilt
Trailer Registration
YGT-689
Trailer Rego Expiry
30/04/2025
ABOUT THE SELLER
Flinders Ranges
SA 5434 Australia