Ernie Diamond 26 Recent Investment
Urgent sale required
- Boat REF# · 323314
- Length · 26'0"
- Year · 1979
- Construction · Other
- Underwater profile · Multihull
- Sleeping berths · 5
- Engine · 1 x 5hp, Tohatsu (2023)
- Lying · Essex
Extra Details
| Designer | Ernie Diamond |
|---|---|
| Lying | Essex |
| Fuel capacity | 13.2 USG Total - 3 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 44.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 8.8 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x 5hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Tohatsu (2023) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | outboard |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Water-maker |
|---|
1 x brand new, unboxed 5hp propane outboard with 25 inch long shaft
2 x 35hp Johnson matching petrol outboards, are also included, with controls and fuel tank, require tidying and rebuilding and are not currently working
700w of full Renogy solar system, with 390Ah 12v battery bank, gold fuses
2000w Invertor, for 240v system
12v Internal led lighting, USB sockets and 300w Bluetooth sound system
Fan assisted ventilation in 4 locations
Fuses (supplied) to be added to fuse box for water and bilge pumps (as water tanks are empty until needed)
A solo rudder tiller to dual rudder steering wheel conversion, new cable and morse steering block has been fitted, to be connected to starboard rudder
Rudders have been rebuilt with new bolts
The helm wheel is temporarily fitted, only for testing
Dimensions
| Length | 26'0" |
|---|---|
| Beam | 12'0" |
| Draft Min | 2'0" |
| Draft Max | 2'0" |
| Displacement | 2,502.7lbs |
| Headroom | 5'9" |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Aluminium spars () with Stainless Steel standing rigging ()
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | - Slab () Stack Pack, 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Jeckells - Furling () |
Mast and rigging currently in storage
Another tan sail
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 3 batteries charged by: solar panels
Construction
| Construction | Other |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Multihull |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Newly installed pumped water system with all new pipework, taps, tanks and pumps, with automatic Shurflo pumps for hot and cold water
GRP sheathed ply construction
Antifoul paint is included
2 x Propane bottles
New windows
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 5 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 3 |
| Cabin(s) | 4 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
New carpet tiles throughout with spares
New 10cm memory foam topped mattresses to aft berths
The single currently has same 10cm foam mattress, that lays out as a double mattress for main saloon berth and just requiring a double mattress/single mattreess to complete the saloon seating
New shower, holding tank, hoses and heads
Newly refurbished wet room style heads, with sea toilet, holding tank, hot and cold water to the basin and shower with underfloor sump system
Newly installed Propex Gas heater for water and heating, with automatic boiler for the hot water
Complete propane system, with new pipework, shut off valves and bubble valve leak tester
240v low power mini fridge freezer
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Carpet | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Non-Smokers | |
| Bar Sink |
New carpet tiles throughout with spares
New 10cm memory foam topped mattresses to aft berths
The single currently has same 10cm foam mattress, that lays out as a double mattress for main saloon berth and just requiring a double mattress/single mattreess to complete the saloon seating
New shower, holding tank, hoses and heads
Newly refurbished wet room style heads, with sea toilet, holding tank, hot and cold water to the basin and shower with underfloor sump system
Newly installed Propex Gas heater for water and heating, with automatic boiler for the hot water
Complete propane system, with new pipework, shut off valves and bubble valve leak tester
240v low power mini fridge freezer
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
1 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
1 anchors
(Danforth)
Anchor chain and rope included
Nav Equipment
| Speed | |
|---|---|
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| VHF | |
| Stereo | |
| Depth sounder |
BiData Depth/Speed
Silva wind
Safety Equipment
| Life buoys | |
|---|---|
| Danbuoy |
2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 2 electric)
1100 gph Whale SuoerSub bilge pumps fitted into both hulls
Broker's Comments
Boatshed Essex are pleased to present this Ernie Diamond 26ft Catamaran. These catamarans were designed and built to provide a solid, fast cruising platform, giving a longer cruising range, The owner comments: "every inch of the boat seems solid, very light and supposedly very fast too".
When I visited the boat, I was impressed by the space it provided and it was spacious and bright, with good headroom in the hulls.
The main saloon seating converts into a transverse double bunk, with two large singles in each hull plus a separate wet room style heads, with shower, and a separate galley, providing hot and cold water and hot air heating. Overall, the design provides exceptional space and comfort for a vessel of 26 feet.
The current owner has invested extensively into the boat and unfortunately has not had the time to finish. The boat requires some finishing to make it ready for the water.
This spacious catamaran could provide an excellent cruising platform or liveaboard, suited to those seeking plenty of accommodation at a great price and is especially suited for cruising with possibly a young family.
If you would like any further information, or to request a personal viewing, please do contact our office and we would be pleased to help.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
Since 2022
Why are you selling her?
Emmigrated
Where have you sailed her?
Not sailed