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Snapdragon 27 Bilge Keel Cruiser

With a decent sail locker
£5,500.00 Reduced
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  • Boat REF#  ·  327221
  • LOA  ·  8.28m
  • Year  ·  1973
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Bilge keels
  • Berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 13.5hp, Beta 13.5 ()
  • Lying  ·  Essex
Boatshed Essex
Boatshed Essex
Mark Coles
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Snapdragon 27 Bilge Keel Cruiser
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Extra Details

Designer Thames Marine
Builder Thames Marine
Lying Essex
Fuel capacity 7.0 G Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 19.8 G Total - 2 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 13.5hp
Engine make and model Beta 13.5 ()
Engine Hours engine1= Unknown
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade
Fuel consumption (approx) 0.2 G /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 4 knots
Max speed (approx) 5 knots

Dimensions

LOA 8.28m
LWL 6.93m
Beam 2.59m
Draft Min 0.88m
Draft Max 0.88m
Displacement 6,163.0lbs
Storage Ashore

Rig

Sloop rigged Original Aluminium spars (1973) with stainless steel standing rigging ()

Sails

Mainsail Unknown - Slab () Stack Pack, Fully Battened, Lazy Jacks, 3 Reefs
Other sails Older Main Sail ()
Older Genoa ()
Storm Jib ()
No1 Working Jib ()
Working Jib ()

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery,

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Bilge keels
Finish Gelcoat finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 5
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 1
Cabin(s) 2
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Additional Information

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Curtains
Pressurised water system
Hot water system

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Spray dodgers
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers

2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
Manual Unknown windlass
2 anchors
(CQR and Fortress)
18.29m of chain
2 x Avon Dinghys (very used!) dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
2hp outboard, Seagull (not used for a long time but included in sale), Long Shaft ()

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Wind
VHF
Clock
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Safety Equipment

Life buoys

1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 0 Electric)

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Broker's Comments

A much loved but now unused Snapdragon 27.

Over the years the current owners have enjoyed many miles of sailing and during this time she has always been looked after.

The Snapdragon 27 is a popular choice for those looking for a solid bilge keel sailing boat.

Of particular note:

- Complete set of sails (see photos).

- The engine was serviced earlier in 2022 no issues , engine is fine and there are lots of spares on board.

- Includes a handheld Standard Horizon VHF Marine radio HX500E (submersible VHF)

- 6 fenders and a bow fender

- Electrics were serviced in 2022, new control panel fitted

- Includes a drum of multi plait anchor line with chain

For more details or to arrange a viewing please contact a member of the Boatshed team.

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 1991

Why are you selling her?

No longer used

Where have you sailed her?

Essex coast and local waters

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