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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Sunbird 32 Junk Rigged Schooner

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  246124
  • LOA  ·  9.75m
  • Year  ·  1977
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 25hp, Beta (2006)
  • Lying  ·  River Orwell
Boatshed Suffolk
Boatshed Suffolk
Nicholas Crook
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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services
Sunbird 32 Junk Rigged Schooner
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Extra Details

Designer Alan Boswell
Builder Burnes Shipyard Bosham
Lying River Orwell
Fuel capacity 125.0 ltr (27.5 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 136.4 ltr (30.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 80.0 ltr (17.6 G) Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 25hp
Engine make and model Beta (2006)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) Bronze 3 blade
Fuel consumption (approx) 1.5 ltr (0.3 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 7 knots

Dimensions

LOA 9.75m
LWL 7.92m
Beam 3.15m
Draft Min 1.22m
Draft Max 1.22m
Airdraft 13.00m
Displacement 4,581kg (10,101.7lbs)
Storage Ashore

Rig

Junk rigged Needlspar Aluminium spars () with Other standing rigging ()

Sails

Mainsail Scanes - Slab () 4 Reefs
Headsail Scanes - ()

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 3 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Gelcoat finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 4
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 1
Heads 1 heads (Sea Toilet)

Solid fuel stove in saloon

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Additional Information

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Icebox
Curtains
Cabin heating
Manual water system
Non-Smokers

Solid fuel stove in saloon

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Spray dodgers
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers

2 halyard winches
Electric Lewmar 1000 windlass
3 anchors
(Plough,Claw,Fishermans)
120.00m of chain
120.00m of warp
Sea Feather windvane self-steering system
Sheet winches not needed due to self tacking rig

Nav Equipment

Compass
Log
Wind
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Navtex
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Radar Reflector

AIS Transponder

Safety Equipment

Liferaft
Life jackets
Life buoys
Searchlight
Danbuoy
Safety harnesses
Horn
EPIRB 406MHz
Boarding ladder

3 bilge pumps (1 manual / 2 Electric)

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Broker's Comments

This Sunbird 32 was the first off the production line and her woodwork is more substantial than the following boats. Originally finished new for the Southampton Boat Show she was originally used as a demonstrator

She was then extensively refitted in 1986 and has an unexpected amount of space internally which would make extended stays on board very easy The addition of a solid fuel stove increases creature comforts.

These boats have a reputation for being great boats to sail and with the simple rig, it make single handed sailing very easy. Used regularly and extensively cruised in the Channel and North Sea the owner now wishes to sell this well equipped boat to an appreciative new owner. Early viewing is highly recommended

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Where the particulars herein give details of a boat, whether new or used, they are intended to give a fair description of the vessel but are not guaranteed as accurate or complete. They shall not form part of any offer or contract for the sale of the vessel. The prospective purchaser is recommended to independently check the particulars and the vessel. The vendor is not selling in the course of a business unless otherwise stated. Personal property is excluded from the sale of the vessel unless specifically included in the listing specification above or in a purchase contract. Personal property may be equipment or gear not permanently attached to the vessel including but not limited to: artwork, entertainment equipment, fishing equipment, TV receivers, recreational equipment, kayaks, tools, and personal appliances. Photos that may incidentally depict owners' personal property do not convey that such items are included in the sale of the vessel unless such items are specifically listed herein. At all times, where the particulars herein give details of a new boat and/or a new boat to be supplied/built by a builder/manufacturer, or a boat to be chartered, via our introduction, we do not guarantee or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any information offered by third-party companies in respect thereof including without limitation new boat builders/manufacturers, charter companies and/or companies/businesses which are ‘Friends of Boatshed’. We shall not be responsible for, or party to, any transactions, contracts or agreements between you and such third-party providers of products or services and it is incumbent upon you to verify such details direct with such entities and contract with them at your sole discretion and on terms that you agree.