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Tuesday, 3 January 2012
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.
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.
Monday, 2 January 2012
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
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
The engine was reconditioned in September 2010
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