Colvic Watson 28'6" Motorsailor
Fantastic off-grid liveaboard
- Boat REF# · 337655
- LOA · 8.69m
- Year · 1979
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Bilge keels
- Berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 55hp, BMC Commodore (1979)
- Lying · Isle of Wight
Extra Details
| Designer | Colvic Craft |
|---|---|
| Builder | Colvic Craft Ltd |
| Lying | Isle of Wight |
| Fuel capacity | 280.0 ltr (61.6 G) Total - 2 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 77.0 ltr (16.9 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 26/06/2019 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 55hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | BMC Commodore (1979) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Tiller & Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 blade fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 0.8 ltr (0.2 G) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 7 knots |
Last service September 2024
Anode change September 2023
Dimensions
| LOA | 8.69m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 7.75m |
| Beam | 3.05m |
| Draft Min | 1.25m |
| Draft Max | 1.40m |
| Displacement | 6,000kg (13,230.0lbs) |
| Headroom | 1.90m |
| Storage | On marina |
Rig
Sloop rigged Aluminium spars (2018) with stainless steel standing rigging ()
Sails
| Mainsail | Jeckells - Slab () Stack Pack, Fully Battened, Lazy Jacks, 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Jeckells - Furling () |
Running rigging all replaced and leads into cockpit
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 4 batteries charged by: engine, wind generator, solar panels, shore power with 3000w inverter
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Bilge keels |
| Finish | 2 pack finish |
Hull sanded and painted September 2023
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
2 good sized double berths in forward cabin and easily converted saloon
Galley has induction hob and multi function oven with air fryer, all running via an inverter so no gas aboard
Set up to run off-grid with solar and wind charging and via a 3000w inverter
1 burner Electric cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Carpet | |
| Curtains | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Fresh water wash | |
| Non-Smokers |
2 good sized double berths in forward cabin and easily converted saloon
Galley has induction hob and multi function oven with air fryer, all running via an inverter so no gas aboard
Set up to run off-grid with solar and wind charging and via a 3000w inverter
1 burner Electric cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Spray dodgers | |
| Sun awning | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers | |
| Cockpit Enclosure |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
Manual Lewmar windlass
2 anchors
(Bruce and Danforth)
10.00m of chain
20.00m of warp
Stack pack, sail cover and dodgers all replaced
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Navtex | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Fish Finder | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Echo sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
Safety Equipment
| Carbon Monoxide detector | |
|---|---|
| Liferaft | |
| Life buoys | |
| Danbuoy | |
| Safety harnesses | |
| Horn | |
| Boarding ladder | |
| MOB System | |
| Emergency steering |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)
Broker's Comments
The Colvic Watson motorsailors' hull derives from lifeboats (Watson, Maclachlan, Arun and Waveney Class) all designed by G L Watson & Co.
As a motorsailor the Colvic Watson 28'6" has all the credentials required. A tough, heavy-displacement sailing boat for passage making, yet stable and easily manoeuvrable under engine. With the addition of a deep, secure cockpit and a spacious wheelhouse shielded from the elements, it stands as a truly versatile vessel capable of navigating a wide range of conditions.
She's easy to step aboard and feels very safe and secure on deck with plenty of handholds. Going into the wheelhouse the companionway is wide giving her a lovely open feel and making short handed berthing within reach. All lines are lead back to the cockpit where she can be steered by tiller.
Going below into the accommodation she retains the light airy feeling and with standing headroom at 1.9m seems like a much bigger boat. The galley is well laid out and everything is operational without the need to plug in to shore power. The saloon seating is comfortable and converts to a large double berth with the table also fitting the cockpit. There is ample usable storage throughout.
This is a great example of these fantastic boats, she's clean, presents well and has been maintained and upgraded by experienced owners. She's all geared up to liveaboard but could equally cruise or day sail happily.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
2 years
Why are you selling her?
Buying bigger boat
Where have you sailed her?
East Coast UK, France, Solent