1984 Broads Prospect 900 - £11,950

Status : SOLD

Lying : Norfolk Broads - Viewing strictly by appointment through Topsail

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General Specification

Designer : E.G. van de Stadt
Builder : Rydgeway Marine, Kessingland, Suffolk
LOA : 8.79m (28ft 10in)
LWL : 6.83m (22ft 5in)
Beam : 2.95m (9ft 8in)
Air Draft : 1.88m (6ft 2in)
Keel : Fin (shallow)

Construction

• GRP construction
• Original gelcoat finish to deck, cockpit and coachroof
• Paint finish to hull (white)
• Iron ballast
• Broads shoal fin keel (designed and fitted at Eastwood Whelpton, Upton)
• Transom hung wooden rudder and tiller
• Large self draining cockpit
• Handrail on coachroof
• Last antifouled 2022
• Sheer band (blue) will be repainted prior to sale
• Vessel will be sold in 'start of season' condition
• Wintered ashore annually since new

Rigging & Sails

• Bermudan Masthead Sloop rig
• Alloy mast/spars
• Mast stepped in stainless steel tabernacle
• A-frame with manual winch for mast lowering/raising
• 2 x sheet winches
• Running rigging in good condition
• Furling jib
• Mainsail
• Choice of sails available subject to negotiation, including nearly new

Mechanical & Electrical

• 9hp Yanmar 1GM10 diesel inboard engine (professionally maintained, last serviced 2022) on saildrive (gaiter professionally inspected annually)
• Engine control panel in cockpit
• Single lever control
• Tiller steering
• Stainless steel fuel tank
• 2 x 12V batteries with master switches and fuses (all professionally installed/maintained)

Accommodation

• 5 berths in 2 cabins
• Upholstery and interior decor in very good condition
• GRP moulded headlining
• Dinette converts to double berth in main saloon
• Additional single quarter berth in main saloon
• Two single berths in forecabin area (separated from saloon by privacy curtain)
• Berth cushions for all berths and matching backrests (blue and gold, very good condition)
• Varnished saloon table
• Galley with gas Voyager 4500 stove (2 burners, grill & oven), stainless steel sink (hot & cold pressurised supply) with drainer and stowage
• Useful large worktop area adjacent to galley over quarter berth (can be moved when berth in use)
• Electric fridge (insulated locker with Isotherm cooling/fridge kit) in cockpit
• Further insulated cold locker in cabin
• Separate heads compartment at bow with toilet (with holding tank), wash basin and shower, escape/ventilation hatch over
• Gas cabin heater
• Gas locker in cockpit (vessel has current gas certificate)
• USB charging socket for phone, etc.
• Curtains and carpets
• Lots of locker/storage space throughout, including handing locker
• Good standing headroom (reducing slightly further forwards and in heads compartment)

Equipment

• Current Boat Safety Scheme certificate (will be renewed prior to sale if required)
• Fire extinguishers and fire blanket
• Safety ladder
• Lifebuoy ring
• Sprayhood
• Pair wood washboards
• Mast crutch
• Mud weight
• 2 x rhond anchors
• Various fenders
• Various mooring warps

Remarks

A comfortable and practical cruising yacht, offering good sailing qualities and lovely, spacious accommodation, this ex-hire Broads sailing cruiser is based on the popular Prospect 900 yacht and was built locally in Suffolk with some modifications specifically for Norfolk Broads cruising/sailing. Light and easy to handle, she's suitable for beginners and more experienced sailors alike. With accommodation for five (one double berth and one single berth in the main saloon, and two further singles forwards), she's also equipped with hot water, shower and a gas cabin heater, ensuring that extended stays on board can be enjoyed all year round. A very smart and well maintained sailing cruiser!