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Vivacity 20 Bilge Keel Yacht

Estimated price for orientation: 510 $

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Description
Condition: Used: An item that has been previously used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Year: 1977
Type: Cruiser Beam (feet): 7
Model: Vivacity 20 Rigging: Sloop/Cutter
Keel: bilge Length (feet): 20
Engine Type: Single Outboard


Vivacity Bilge Keel Yacht for sale in Penryn Cornwall, named Moulin HuetFor sale due to unplanned purchase of a bigger boat, we fully restored her in June with the intention of keeping her for many years, but I got carried away on ebay and went bigger!!A superb pocket rocket trailer sailor, great for weekends out, cosy for 4 with a double bunk in the forepeak and two single bunks aft, plenty of room for two.
We have had many happy hours on the carrick roads in her. Only draws 2' of water so perfect for creek crawling and drys out lovely on her bilge keels.
Easy to sail with headsail roller furling, slab reefing mainsail, and very stable and maneuverable.Super reliable Long Shaft 4 stroke Honda 5hp outboard fully serviced June 2016 (valued at £500)Currently Afloat in Penryn.Extensive re fit in June 2016 includingComplete hull repaint and antifoul
Complete deck repaint
All deck fittings removed and resealed
Brand new mushroom vents
Brand new windows and seals
All woodwork inside and out re varnished and brand new locker and Companionway covers.
Completely re upholstered (june 2015)
Brand new stainless steel hatch sliders
All halyards replaced
Headsail sheets replaced
Stern Lockers repainted inside
Brand new UV strip on headsail and sails serviced at solo sailmakers in newlyn. Comes with fenders, 15kg plough anchor 10m chain plus plenty of rope. and mooring warps.She is moored in penryn but will need to be moved IMMEDIATELY UPON SALE, as I have bought a bigger boat and need to move her to this mooring.Moorings are available currently in Penryn river via the harbourmaster  (01872 272130) at a very reasonable price for the area, we currently pay £140 annually for ours.
She can be lifted out at a reasonable cost at falmouth marine services, which is less than 1/4 mile from her mooring and placed on a trailer, or stored there. I have previously towed her myself on a car trailer which is available for daily hire from Hutton hire in Newquay for £50 per 24hrs (extremely reasonable) and she fits on there perfectly.The vivacity is a very popular and well respected model with heaps of information available about her online.Please contact me with any other questions.