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Background

I bought Moonpenny back in September 2010 as my first boat to cut my teeth on from Burton Waters in Ipswich. The previous owner upgraded many parts of the boat and had the engine reconditioned which was what attracted me to the boat. I have since ironed out niggling bugs such as duff batteries, added new fire extinguishers.

Since sailing her I have enjoyed many weekend trips,  I can say that she is fast, but has also been cared for and not abused whilst in my company.

Overview

The Salty Dog 28 is surprisingly spacious for her length, with a good sized galley and separate heads compartment. A major refit has been undertaken. She is a lovely sailing boat which is ideal for coastal cruising and has been to Holland on many occasions and occasionally raced prior to ownership.

Specification

LOA:	28' 2"	Keel:	Fin
Draft:	4' 6"	Displacement:	5600lb
Beam:	9' 10"	Berths:	5
LWL:	23' 4"	Rig:	Sloop

Reason for selling

I'm selling Moonpenny as a turn of events has transpired, and I will be crewing on a friends boat to St Lucia on the ARC in November. I will continue to travel thereafter and imagine that I'll be looking to upgrade to a larger boat once I'm back.

Hauled out

Two coats of anti fouling applied September 2010 

Refurbishment

Main saloon berths and floor removed and interior of hull shot blasted and strengthened, keel plate epoxied and keel bolts tightened (as advised by surveyor). Berths in saloon replaced and new teak & holly floor laid by Upsons of Aldeburgh. All electrical wiring replaced, new switch panel and circuit breakers installed and new saloon lighting upgraded by owner. All head lining replaced by Jeckells of Wroxham who also installed carpet to hull sides. All lockers & engine bay painted (min 2 coats) and interior woodwork re-varnished (min 3 coats) by owner. New rudder made (upgraded and strengthened) by Upsons of Aldeburgh. Engine completely overhauled by Mr D Goodchild (professional diesel engine mechanic). Deck non slip panels repainted (min 2 coats) by owner. Two side windows replaced with tinted poly carbonate by Upsons of Aldeburgh. Two small side windows repaced with tinted acrylic by owner. New Tricolour fitted to mast head. Exterior woodwork re-varnished (min 4 coats) by owner. Keel shot blasted, epoxied, primed (min 5 coats) and antifouled by owner. Hull antifouled by previous owner and myself last September. Top sides treated with T Cut and waxed by owner.

Deck Equipment

10kg Bruce anchor with chain and warp. 20lb CQR plough anchor with chain and warp. Maroon spray hood, main sail cover and cockpit dodgers. Stainless steel pushpit, pulpit and guard wires. Cockpit table  (needs supporting pole and base). Various warps and fenders. Boot hook. Two strong points in cockpit.

Navigation and Electrical

2 x 75 amp/hr12 volt batteries, charged by alternator. Nautech Autohelm 1000. Standard navigation lights. Contest Class B compass. NASA Clipper Log/Speed. NASA Clipper depth sounder. Raytheon RAy200 VHF radio with telephone style headset. Mast mounted Firdell Blipper radar reflector. Masthead VHF aerial with wind indicator.

Spars/Rigging/Sails

Sloop rig. Alloy mast and spars. Stainless steel standing rigging. Spinnaker pole. Twin forestays. Slab reefed mainsail. Sails include: Mainsail, No 1, No 2, No3 & Storm Jib: 2 x sheet winches 1 x halyard winch. Most lines are lead aft to cockpit.

Tankage

Fuel capacity 10 gallons in a stainless steel tank. Water: 10 gallons in two flexible tanks.

Cockpit

Engine

Volvo Penta MD5/11OS 7.5 diesel engine with saildrive. Volvo gear box. Folding two blade bronze propeller. Cruising speed c. 6 knots.

The engine was reconditioned in September 2010

Construction

GRP hull, deck and superstructure. Refurbished between 2005 & 2008

Interior shots

Accommodation

Five berths in two cabins as follows:


Forward cabin is a comfy double V berth. Opening deck hatch.  Good locker space either side of the berth, hanging locker to starboard and shelved locker to port. Louvre full length locker doors open wide to give the front Cabin full privacy.


Saloon: with port and starboard single settee berths 6' 5" long plus pilot berth (suitable for child or small adult).


The 5th berth is quite small as the rigging has been strengthened by securing the rigging through to the hull, the 5th berth would only be suitable for small children. Please see pictures below which will demonstrate this much better than I can explain in words. The surveyor was quite happy with this practice and is testament to the previous owners safety conscious philosophy. 


Dining/chart table mounted on mast compression post (swivels and raises & lowers). The table also comes with a slot-in table extension seen here.

Lots of book stowage space. Chart stowage space. Ample stowage in cupboards on port side, behind backrests on starboard side and below both berths.

2 Port side lockers below seating
The first locker has the flexible water tank for the galley sink which I have removed to show depth of lockers

New  fused switch panel. Red check upholstery. New real teak and holly wood floor. Brass barometer & clock.

Seperate Heads

Moonpenny has a surprisingly good sized seperate heads, comprising of

• Jabsco sea toilet (pump recently replaced)
• Stainless steel washbasin with manual fresh water pump
• Mirror with storage behind.
• Storage under sink.
• Hanging wet locker

View into the heads (ducky also comes with boat)

Storage behind mirror

Jabsco toilet with new pump

Galley

Port side "L" shaped galley with a twin burner Lytham Galaxy gas hob with grill, stainless steel sink with manual fresh water pump. Plenty of cupboard space for kitchenware etc.

(Gas bottle located in the cockpit with butane and propane adapter)

Moonpenny in action