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Halcyon 27 in excellent original order and very well maintained. Ready for sea
Estimated price for orientation: 6 950 $
Category: Sailing Boats
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Description Type: Cruiser Beam (feet): 8 Make: Halcyon Hull Material: GRP Model: 27 Rigging: Sloop Length (feet): 27 Keel: Fixed
Firstly, reason for selling is a change of circumstances (posted overseas with my job). I bought 'Amazon 111' approximately two years ago, with the intention of a singlehanded trip around Britain and Ireland.Subsequently, I spent a lot of time looking for the right boat and then worked on her, so that she was ready for the job. Sailing yachts of the seventies have always been passion of mine, not least because this was the era of change from timber to GRP and the traditional lines and build quality (thickness of hull and internal strengthening such as stringers) means they were far tougher than modern 'factory' built items.But, it is not easy to find a traditional, seaworthy boat from the era that has been maintained regardless of expense without all the usual problems. There are so many boats on the market which are described as 'good condition for age' or 'needs minor work'. So, a lot of time was taken in finding Amazon 111. She proved to be everything I was looking for: including a strong rig with an additional forestay for a storm jib, and a powerful diesel that can even be hand-started. I have a very large history file, which contains invoices for the work carried out and items replaced, which is actually more than my asking figure.Halcyon 27. Designed by Alan Buchanan, developed from the Crystal 27 (originally timber) and then moulded by Thames Marine and built by Offshore Yachts International.Around 150-180 were built and a number were used for training by combined services (hulls were always red). Renowned for seaworthyness, performance and build quality. (Lots of Altantic crossing and at least one circumnavigation).Dimensions: Loa 27ft. Lwl 20.3ft. Beam 7.8ft. Draft: 4ft. Dispacement: 3.048 metric tons.Keel: Lead fully encapsulated. Sail area: 292 sq ft. Fuel tank cap: 10gals. Fresh water tank cap:10gals. Ballast ratio 50%. Headroom: 6ft 2ins.Engine: Bukh Dv20 twin diesel. Electric and hand-start. Start and runs very smoothly. A very powerful engine.Overview: Built in 1975, therefore probably one of the last. All gel coat is original and never been painted. All anti fouling professionally stripped, replaced with International and checked for any osmosis. There was none (see photo). No scrapes or damage under the waterline. Hull and deck in excellent, presentable condition, very smart and useable. Few marks, but still good.Recent work carried out:All rigging and bottle screws replaced in 2011New main and Genoa made by Jeckells. Mainsail cover (new) and lazy-jacks.Roller furling headsail.Storm jib original but looks unused.Cruising chute looks unusedOriginal Genoa in usable condition.Removable forestay supplied for the use of hanked original Genoa and storm jib.Rudder removed and new bearing bushes fitted in 2016.Recent proppellor, and cleaned and polished in 2016.Stern gland checked and no movement in 2016Gate-valves serviced in 2016.Hull professionally polished in 2016.All teak cleaned and oiled in 2016.Engine serviced. Starts and runs perfectly. Has an excellent history of maintenance. The BUKH DV20 is a fine engine and is exceptionally reliable. This is one of the best I have seen. Serviced in December. Recent new fuel tank. Totally reliable engine.All coach roof and fore-cabin windows removed and re-bedded quite recently.Spray hood serviced and re-proofed.Wash boards, main-hatch and fore-hatch stripped and re-varnished in 2016.Tiller stripped and re-varnished 2016.Batteries: 1xnew in 2015. 1xnew 2016.Replaced all berth cushions.All lockers cleaned and painted with Hempel bilge-paint.Gas system replaced in last few years (don't know when exactly).Inventory:CQR main anchor with 100ft marked cable (removed and checked in 2016).Danforth kedge with cable and line. Warps and fenders (8, of which 4 are new)Additional new warps and springs just purchased.Deck scrubberBucketsElectric cable and reelWhale Gusher 10 bilge pumpSpare tillerSet of genuine BUKH spares including: filters, impellors, anode, gaskets, starting handle, original handbook etc. Electrical spares kit.Mains battery charger.Plastimo cooker with 2xburner hob and grill.VHFElectronic logWind speed and direction indicatorEcho sounderBack up lead-lineGPS and chart plotterAutopilot.Heath 'Bosun' Steering compass.Plastimo hand-bearing compass.Light lines.ChartsLife-jackets Safety harnessesSafety rings in cockpitSelf-tailing Harken sheet winches.Barometer.Heads in very clean conditionGate valves all serviced.Fire extinguishers. Lifebuoy and light.Anchor coneMotoring coneElectrical sparesSpare GPS antenna (new)Various other equipment Teak cockpit grating made to fit precisely (recent)Spray Dodgers with name (sewn on)Ensign and staff.Cleaners, Polish and teak oils etcThe cabin sole carpet is tatty and needs replacing, I have not got round to it.On berth in Penarth Marina, paid up until end of March 2017. It's on a very nice berth and Penarth Marina is very efficient and good value (12 months berthing, shore lay-up whilst carrying out work and car parking etc was £2300 in 2016/2017, but any period from 3 months onward can be taken out). I'm very reluctant to part with her (and some of my other items!) but if not, she'll be unused over the next few years, and that just won't do.In my opinion, she is an exceptional example of a great class of boat. I don't believe another Halcyon 27 in this order could be found available. She was bought and then fitted out for a long-distance cruise I no longer am able to make. Someone is going to get an opportunity.She is on sale at a figure that is very reasonable, especially given the work, new equipment and overall condition. All that is required is bending on the sails, stowing equipment and casting off.I am planning another site listing and also a broker, but given the commission involved, the asking figure would be higher. Just wanted to let you know that she is likely to be on sale elsewhere.I would consider a sensible offer for a quick sale. I'm on board her in Penarth this Saturday (28th), so any specific, additional photos I can take for you then.Please let me know by text message your email address, so that I can forward you more photos, as I am limited to just 12 on eBay.Update: I have been aboard today after a couple on months, and everything fine and bone-dry. Engine ran fine as expected, only issue was starter (dyno) bit sticky (maybe lack of use).I do have a spare unit that goes with her, but just wanted to let you know. I've also changed a few photos to show condition of interior.Also, my time-line is getting tighter, so I have decided on a lower buy it now figure (which I'll probably live to regret!) so, sold 'as is' at a reduced figure. No daft offers please, as it must be a real bargain one-off....Also, berth included until end of 1st April, and I'll see if my insurers can give you a switch over till next October at no extra cost. All inventory now onboard, except sail cover and kedge anchor, that I'll get delivered when I can do.Tel: 07788148504
Description
| Type: | Cruiser | Beam (feet): | 8 |
| Make: | Halcyon | Hull Material: | GRP |
| Model: | 27 | Rigging: | Sloop |
| Length (feet): | 27 | Keel: | Fixed |
Firstly, reason for selling is a change of circumstances (posted overseas with my job). I bought 'Amazon 111' approximately two years ago, with the intention of a singlehanded trip around Britain and Ireland.Subsequently, I spent a lot of time looking for the right boat and then worked on her, so that she was ready for the job. Sailing yachts of the seventies have always been passion of mine, not least because this was the era of change from timber to GRP and the traditional lines and build quality (thickness of hull and internal strengthening such as stringers) means they were far tougher than modern 'factory' built items.But, it is not easy to find a traditional, seaworthy boat from the era that has been maintained regardless of expense without all the usual problems. There are so many boats on the market which are described as 'good condition for age' or 'needs minor work'. So, a lot of time was taken in finding Amazon 111. She proved to be everything I was looking for: including a strong rig with an additional forestay for a storm jib, and a powerful diesel that can even be hand-started. I have a very large history file, which contains invoices for the work carried out and items replaced, which is actually more than my asking figure.Halcyon 27. Designed by Alan Buchanan, developed from the Crystal 27 (originally timber) and then moulded by Thames Marine and built by Offshore Yachts International.Around 150-180 were built and a number were used for training by combined services (hulls were always red). Renowned for seaworthyness, performance and build quality. (Lots of Altantic crossing and at least one circumnavigation).Dimensions: Loa 27ft. Lwl 20.3ft. Beam 7.8ft. Draft: 4ft. Dispacement: 3.048 metric tons.Keel: Lead fully encapsulated. Sail area: 292 sq ft. Fuel tank cap: 10gals. Fresh water tank cap:10gals. Ballast ratio 50%. Headroom: 6ft 2ins.Engine: Bukh Dv20 twin diesel. Electric and hand-start. Start and runs very smoothly. A very powerful engine.Overview: Built in 1975, therefore probably one of the last. All gel coat is original and never been painted. All anti fouling professionally stripped, replaced with International and checked for any osmosis. There was none (see photo). No scrapes or damage under the waterline. Hull and deck in excellent, presentable condition, very smart and useable. Few marks, but still good.Recent work carried out:All rigging and bottle screws replaced in 2011New main and Genoa made by Jeckells. Mainsail cover (new) and lazy-jacks.Roller furling headsail.Storm jib original but looks unused.Cruising chute looks unusedOriginal Genoa in usable condition.Removable forestay supplied for the use of hanked original Genoa and storm jib.Rudder removed and new bearing bushes fitted in 2016.Recent proppellor, and cleaned and polished in 2016.Stern gland checked and no movement in 2016Gate-valves serviced in 2016.Hull professionally polished in 2016.All teak cleaned and oiled in 2016.Engine serviced. Starts and runs perfectly. Has an excellent history of maintenance. The BUKH DV20 is a fine engine and is exceptionally reliable. This is one of the best I have seen. Serviced in December. Recent new fuel tank. Totally reliable engine.All coach roof and fore-cabin windows removed and re-bedded quite recently.Spray hood serviced and re-proofed.Wash boards, main-hatch and fore-hatch stripped and re-varnished in 2016.Tiller stripped and re-varnished 2016.Batteries: 1xnew in 2015. 1xnew 2016.Replaced all berth cushions.All lockers cleaned and painted with Hempel bilge-paint.Gas system replaced in last few years (don't know when exactly).Inventory:CQR main anchor with 100ft marked cable (removed and checked in 2016).Danforth kedge with cable and line. Warps and fenders (8, of which 4 are new)Additional new warps and springs just purchased.Deck scrubberBucketsElectric cable and reelWhale Gusher 10 bilge pumpSpare tillerSet of genuine BUKH spares including: filters, impellors, anode, gaskets, starting handle, original handbook etc. Electrical spares kit.Mains battery charger.Plastimo cooker with 2xburner hob and grill.VHFElectronic logWind speed and direction indicatorEcho sounderBack up lead-lineGPS and chart plotterAutopilot.Heath 'Bosun' Steering compass.Plastimo hand-bearing compass.Light lines.ChartsLife-jackets Safety harnessesSafety rings in cockpitSelf-tailing Harken sheet winches.Barometer.Heads in very clean conditionGate valves all serviced.Fire extinguishers. Lifebuoy and light.Anchor coneMotoring coneElectrical sparesSpare GPS antenna (new)Various other equipment Teak cockpit grating made to fit precisely (recent)Spray Dodgers with name (sewn on)Ensign and staff.Cleaners, Polish and teak oils etcThe cabin sole carpet is tatty and needs replacing, I have not got round to it.On berth in Penarth Marina, paid up until end of March 2017. It's on a very nice berth and Penarth Marina is very efficient and good value (12 months berthing, shore lay-up whilst carrying out work and car parking etc was £2300 in 2016/2017, but any period from 3 months onward can be taken out). I'm very reluctant to part with her (and some of my other items!) but if not, she'll be unused over the next few years, and that just won't do.In my opinion, she is an exceptional example of a great class of boat. I don't believe another Halcyon 27 in this order could be found available. She was bought and then fitted out for a long-distance cruise I no longer am able to make. Someone is going to get an opportunity.She is on sale at a figure that is very reasonable, especially given the work, new equipment and overall condition. All that is required is bending on the sails, stowing equipment and casting off.I am planning another site listing and also a broker, but given the commission involved, the asking figure would be higher. Just wanted to let you know that she is likely to be on sale elsewhere.I would consider a sensible offer for a quick sale. I'm on board her in Penarth this Saturday (28th), so any specific, additional photos I can take for you then.Please let me know by text message your email address, so that I can forward you more photos, as I am limited to just 12 on eBay.Update: I have been aboard today after a couple on months, and everything fine and bone-dry. Engine ran fine as expected, only issue was starter (dyno) bit sticky (maybe lack of use).I do have a spare unit that goes with her, but just wanted to let you know. I've also changed a few photos to show condition of interior.Also, my time-line is getting tighter, so I have decided on a lower buy it now figure (which I'll probably live to regret!) so, sold 'as is' at a reduced figure. No daft offers please, as it must be a real bargain one-off....Also, berth included until end of 1st April, and I'll see if my insurers can give you a switch over till next October at no extra cost. All inventory now onboard, except sail cover and kedge anchor, that I'll get delivered when I can do.Tel: 07788148504