1980 Macwester 28 / Brinks Sun Fizz - £3,500

Status : SOLD

Lying : Norfolk Broads - Viewing strictly by appointment through Topsail

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General Specification

Designer : CSJ Roy
Builder : Macwester Marine Co. Ltd. / Barnes Brinkcraft
LOA : 8.61m (28ft 3in)
LWL : 6.86m (22ft 6in)
Beam : 2.82m (9ft 3in)
Draft : 0.76m (2ft 6in)
Displacement : 3,305kg
Ballast : 1,027kg
Keel : Fin

Construction

• GRP construction
• Originally fitted out by Barnes Brinkcraft for hire as "Sun Fizz"
• Modified Macwester 28 Celerity/Atlanta 28 fin keel with slightly reduced draft
• Broads type rudder
• Believed sold into private ownership 2006
• Last afloat 2020
• Antifouled May 2021
• Date of last survey unknown

Rigging & Sails

• Bermudan Fractional Sloop rig (designed for Broads use)
• Alloy mast/spars
• A-frame with block and tackle for mast lowering/raising
• New main sheet 2021
• Fully battened mainsail (fair condition)
• Hanked on jib (serviceable condition, possibly original)
• Original smaller Blakes hire mainsail (shown in photo)
• Mainsail cover

Mechanical & Electrical

• 10hp Volvo 2010 freshwater cooled diesel inboard engine on saildrive
• New water pump impeller May 2021
• New exhaust May 2021
• Saildrive seal professionally inspected and deemed satisfactory May 2021
• 85Ah 12V engine battery
• 85Ah 12V domestic battery (2019)
• 20 watt solar panel and controller (not currently conneected)
• Mains battery charger
• Cabin wired for mains with RCD
• Ship to shore supply cable
• Fused switch panel with USB charging and voltmeter (2019)

Accommodation

• 5 berths in 2 cabins
• Main cabin upholstery new 2016 (Jeckells) in good condition
• Forecabin upholstery in serviceable condition
• V-berth in forecabin with infill to convert to double
• L-shaped dinette in main cabin which converts to double berth
• Small and large cabin tables which can also be used in cockpit
• Single quarter berth in main cabin
• Galley with Flavel Vanessa gas cooker (2 burners, grill and oven), 12V fridge, sink (hot and cold supply) with drainer, and stowage
• Separate heads compartment with Jabsco marine toilet (new May 2021, no holding tank) to port, wash basin (hot and cold supply) to starboard and shower with drainage pump to centre
• 200 litre freshwater tank
• Hot water supplied via engine and calorifier
• New domestic water supply pump 2020
• Gas locker with 2 Calor cylinders (not full)
• 12V individually switched cabin lights throughout
• Opening windows throughout
• Ventilation/escape hatch to fore deck
• Ample stowage in lockers and drawers throughout
• Maximum headroom approximately 1.78m (5ft 10in)
• New curtains and saloon carpet 2021

Equipment

• Boat Safety Scheme certificate to June 2021
• Electric bilge pump with float switch (2019)
• Cockpit canopy
• Cockpit cushions (good condition)
• High and low boom crutches
• Bow roller
• Mud weight
• 2 x rhond anchors
• Quant pole
• Boat hook
• Bucket and brush
• Various mooring warps
• 8 fenders

Remarks

This yacht is a modified Macwester 28, very similar to the Atlanta 28, with a reduced draft fin keel, modified rudder and fractional rig, all designed specifically for Broads sailing. Offering lots of space and scope for family cruising, and boasting good headroom throughout, a spacious saloon, well appointed galley and heads compartment, and a diesel inboard engine, she provides everything required of a comfortable Norfolk Broads home afloat!

Taken in part exchange for another yacht by the current owner, "Majestic Lady" has just had a new toilet, curtains, carpet, main sheet and exhaust fitted, and she has also been antifouled ready for relaunching. Whilst it's acknowledged that she could be further improved with a little additional time and effort, the works required are mostly cosmetic in nature and easily within the skill set of the average DIY'er! A great family sailing cruiser, or even potential liveaboard vessel!

A quick sale is desired and this yacht will be PRICED TO SELL!

MOORING: At the time of writing (May 2021), it's understood that the marina may have space to accommodate this yacht afloat if required by the purchaser.