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Yacht, Shearwater 23ft, 4 berth, inboard engine, sailing boat, classic yacht

Estimated price for orientation: 1 795 $

Category: Sailing Boats
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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: 1972
Keel: Swing Hull Material: Wood


SHONASHEARWATER 23 CLASSIC SAILING BOATFROM THE EARLY 1970'sMARINE PLY CONSTRUCTION DROP FIN KEEL23FT LONG , BEAM APPROXIMATELY 7FT DRAFT 36"ALUMINIUM MASTA SELECTION OF GOOD SAILSINBOARD ENGINE TWO STROKE 8HP VIRE ENGINEFOUR BERTHGAS STOVESEA TOILETDEPTH GAUGERADIOOK SO THATS ALL THE BASICS COVERED , THE STORY , I BOUGHT SHONA TWO YEARS AGO WITH THE INTENTION OF PUTTING HER ON LAKE WINDERMERE , BUT ANOTHER BOAT CAME ALONG AND SHONA NEVER MADE IT TO THE LAKE , HENCE SHE HAS BEEN IN MY FIELD FOR TWO YEARS, WHICH IS A SHAME, THE PICTURES WERE TAKEN TWO YEARS AGO AND NOW SHE NEEDS A RUB DOWN AND SOME FRESH PAINT AND VARNISH , BUT THAT COULD BE AN ENJOYABLE WEEKENDS WORK, SHE IS SOUND AND I THINK SHE HAS BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC LINES, SPACIOUS CABIN WITH BERTHS FOR FOUR, BIT COSY ! THERE ARE COOKING FACILITIES AND A SEA TOILET , THE ENGINE IS AN INBOARD 8HP VIRE ENGINE, WHICH STARTS WITH SOME EFFORT ,COULD DO WITH A SERVICE, LIKE I SAY SAT IN MY FIELD FOR TWO YEARS, BUT NOTHING MUCH TO WORRY ABOUT,I WOULD DESCRIBE HER AS A REASONABLE PROJECT BOAT, THIS IS A RELUCTANT SALE,BUT SHE NEEDS TO BE FETTLED UP AND USED, PERSONALLY I WOULD USE HER AS A RIVER CRUISER, BUT I'M TOLD THE SHEARWATER OFFERS A LIVELY SAILING EXPERIENCE, THE DROP KEEL WILL REQUIRE SOME WORK , I WOULD SAY A REASONABLE DIY JOB.SHONA IS IN WEST YORKSHIRE 1000FT ABOVE SEA LEVEL ! BUT WE HAVE LOADING FACILITIES, THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS , IF YOU TURN UP WITH A SUITABLE VEHICLE OR TRAILER WE CAN LOAD HER WITH A TELE HANDLER ,OR ALTERNATIVELY I KNOW A GOOD BOAT TRANSPORT MAN WHO COULD (hopefully) DELIVER HER TO YOU , AT YOUR EXPENSE . SO A LOVELY OLD BOAT LOOKING FOR A NEW OWNER , IF YOU ARE GENUINELY INTERESTED PLEASE GET IN TOUCH,I WILL ACCEPT A SENSIBLE CASH OFFER , BUT LETS NOT WAISTE EACH OTHERS TIME, SHE CAN STOP HERE FOREVER IF NECESSARY, I DONT NEED TO SELL HER AND INFACT WOULD IDEALLY LIKE TO FETTLE HER UP ONE DAYA NICE BOAT FOR SOMEONE, MESSAGE OR CALL ME IF GENUINELY INTERESTED0754 6214696 GARY