AI-generated summaryThe Hardy 27, offered for sale and located at Suffolk Yacht Harbour, is a versatile and sea-capable cruiser manufactured in 1998 by Hardy Marine Ltd. Designed by Colin Mudie, this boat features a durable white GRP hull with a teak-laid deck, and measures 8.23 metres in length with a beam of 2.84 metres. Powered by twin 100hp Yanmar 4JH2/UTE turbo diesel engines, "Nobby" offers outstanding performance with regularly serviced engines that have logged approximately 1851 and 1831 hours. The boat includes a comprehensive array of equipment, such as a 10kg Delta anchor, an Anchorman 700 electric anchor windlass, and a full suite of navigation instruments from Autohelm and Raymarine. Additional features include an inflatable dinghy with an ePropulsion electric outboard, a full cockpit enclosure, and a hydraulic wheel steering system. "Nobby" is presented in very good condition for her age and remains in demand for both coastal cruising and inland waterway exploration, making early viewing advisable.
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Offering up to 4 berths in the cabin and wheelhouse with 6' 3" maximum headroom. Up forward there is a wrap-around seating area with a central teak table that drops to form a large double berth, useful storage areas, portlights, and an opening hatch. The linear galley is to starboard, which is equipped with a 2-burner gas cooker with grill and oven, stainless steel sink with hot and cold water supply, fridge, and storage lockers.
The separate heads compartment is to port with a Jabsco marine toilet, 100 litre holding tank, washbasin, shower, mirror, and storage. Moving up into the wheelhouse, you have a swivelling helm seat and aft seat to port, and a larger settee to starboard. Excellent levels of ventilation and light are provided by the wheelhouse windows, bi-fold doors, and large sliding roof hatch. High-quality teak interior joinery with blue upholstery and teak and holly sole boards.
There are twin teak bi-fold wheelhouse doors open onto the self-draining aft cockpit with full canopy, L-shaped seating, and a walk-thru transom to the moulded bathing platform. Ample grab rails are provided with good side deck access.