MG 335 (1988) for sale in Hamble, United Kingdom

£34,500 GBP
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This MG 335, available for sale in Hamble, UK, is a 1988 model known for its versatility as a cruiser and racer. With an overall length of 10.20 metres and a beam of 3.43 metres, this vessel has been well-maintained and upgraded under its current ownership over the past six years. Notable enhancements include an upgraded Raymarine autopilot system and extensive navigation electronics, top-notch rigging with carbon fibre components, and a highly efficient sail inventory. The boat is powered by a Volvo Penta 18hp engine with recent mechanical updates, ensuring reliability. The accommodation offers six berths across two cabins and a saloon, with a well-equipped galley and plenty of storage. This solidly constructed boat has a proven track record in both competitive racing and comfortable cruising across the South Coast, Northern France, Isles of Scilly, and the Channel Islands.

General information
Make/model
MG 335
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Price
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
Name of boat
Virago
Year
1988
Designer
Tony Castro
Length overall
10.20 metres
Length waterline
8.43 metres
Beam
3.43 metres
Draft
1.91 metres
Displacement
5,050 kg
Hull
fibreglassGrp monohull
Keel
Fin Keel
Location
Hamble, United Kingdom

About this MG 335

English

Marketing Description

Boatpoint Hamble are pleased to offer for sale, a superb example of this popular classic. The MG335 is a wonderfully capable cruiser / racer and this particular example has been in the same ownership for about 6 years and the current owner has enjoyed racing and cruising her on the South coast, Northern France, Isles of Scilly and around the Channel Islands. Many systems have been upgraded during the course of current ownership including deck hardware, Raymarine autopilot and other electronics. Great success has been had on the race track both crewed and singlehanded. An incredibly well-mannered and forgiving boat, she is an ideal all-rounder and equally capable cruising or racing.


Mechanical

Volvo Penta 2002 18hp shaft drive
New alternator (2020)
3x new engine mounts (2021)
2x Fuel shutoff valves, one near engine, one accessible in cockpit near tank.
New S/S shaft (2022).
Folding 2-bladed prop
S/S fuel tank


Electrical

2x 12v 110Ah domestic (2024)
1x 12v Starter battery (2021)
Isolator switch
2x 12v cigarette sockets at chart table (2019)
2x USB sockets at chart table (2019)


Rigging

Furlex roller furler.
Isomat tapered mast with strengthened shroud anchorage points.
Carbon reinforced shroud anchorage points in hull (some early 335’s had problems here).
Selden Backstay flicker with integrated bracket to accommodate Tri-colour / wind transducer / VHF antenna.
Hamma Pro S/S Standing rigging 2023.
Selden Carbon fibre spinnaker pole (3.87m) 2021
Carbon fibre Spinnaker pole (3.59m

Sails
Slab reefed mainsail by Crusader (cleaned and serviced 2022).
Made for previous owner, still in good condition.
Roller furling No.2 headsail by Crusader (cleaned and serviced 2022). Made for previous owner, U.V. strip fitted 2022
No. 3 headsail. Good condition.
Self-tacking headsail by Quay Sails, hardly used (no self-tacking track fitted on boat)
73.5m2 S2 Symmetric in Norlon NY90 (0.75oz) by North Sails - 2021 Used one season, serviced and laundered 2021/2022.
AP Symmetric Spinnaker (0.75oz) Made for previous owner, good usable condition.
Reaching symmetric spinnaker (1.5oz) Made for previous owner, good usable condition.
Storm jib


Navigation

Autopilot - Raymarine Evolution with 9-axis solid state sensor and self-learning ACU. Twin P70s control heads mounted on bulkhead (port and starboard) (2021)
Raymarine Type 2S Linear drive (the powerful one) mounted below deck.
Silva bulkhead compasses (port and starboard) (2021)
Digital Yachts AIT 5000 Class B+ AIS Transponder with Wi-Fi and VHF Splitter (2021)
Standard Horizon GPS Plotter with AIS display mounted in swivel pod at the helm with custom S/S guard.
Garmin handheld mounted at chart table (2019)
Chartpoltter - Raymarine Axiom 7 at chart table.
Standard Horizon DSC VHF with handheld remote mounted in cockpit (2020)
VHF Vtronix Hawk antenna with wind indicator (2019)
Velocitek Prostart (2021)
Full Raymarine / tacktick micronet - wind, speed and depth, all up and running 4 displays mounted on custom pod above companionway.
Boat speed and wind data networked with Raymarine evolution pilot via Raymarine Micro-net puck.
LED Hella Marine
NaviLED TRIO Tri Colour, sealed unit (2020)
LED steaming / deck flood light, sealed unit (2020)
LED bi-colour on bow, sealed unit (2022)
Aqua Signal stern light


Deck

Wheel steering
GRP Deck
Delta 10kg anchor, 8mm chain and rope rode.
Spare Danforth, 8mm chain rode.
All controls led back to cockpit for easy shorthanded sailing.
Harken 32mm big boat track and mainsheet traveller (2020)


Safety

Rescue sling
Emergency Tiller
Felco C-Series Cable/bolt cutters
2x manual bilge pumps
Emergency VHF antenna
Jackstays
Epirb
S/S Lifelines replaced 2020


Canvas

Sprayhood including stainless steel frames (not currently fitted)
Headsail sock
Mainsail Stack pack
Mainsail cover for when stack pack not used


Miscellaneous

Lewmar Pro-Series electric anchor windlass inc. wired remote (currently removed from boat and will need re-fitting if required)


Accommodation

6 berths in 2 cabins plus saloon
Separate heads with sink, vanity mirror and cupboard
Galley wirh 12v electric fridge.
Fully gimballed S/S oven with two burner hob.
2x gas cannisters in rear cockpit locker.
2x flexible water tanks under port and starboard saloon bunks
Headroom: mostly in excess of 6’ (1.83m)
FM radio with Bluetooth and Fusion Cockpit speakers (2019)


Construction

Solid GRP below the waterline, 15mm divinycell cored topsides.
Finished with Underwater Primer and 2x coats Seajet Emperor 034 Self Polishing Antihoul
Keel removed, bolts checked and hull matrix strengthened by Desty Marine 2022/2023.
Rudder bearings replaced 2023.
Mast step refurbished with solid G10 plate glassed in to replace original plywood following recommendation from 2018 pre-purchase survey


Disclaimer

For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old

Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.


NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.

Owner's Comment

I’ve owned “Virago” for 6 years and have thoroughly enjoyed racing and cruising her on the south coast of England, northern France, Isles of Scilly, Channel Islands etc. Many systems have been upgraded during the course of my ownership including deck hardware, autopilot and electronics and much refurbishment work has been carried out to keep her in good shape.

Great success has been had on the race track, doublehanded and singlehanded. With a solid lead fin keel she rates well under IRC and also has a fantastic ballast ratio which keeps her on her feet and keeps her going well upwind without the extra righting moment of a full crew on the rail. Incredibly well-mannered and forgiving, she is equally well suited to cruising or racing.

Race wins:

20191st JOG Exposure Lights Cowes - St. Vaast Class 5, DH and fastest boat overall1st SORC Round the Island - Class 21st JOG Serversys Channel Race - Class 5

20201st SORC Covid Shakedown - Class 2 and Overall1st SORC Round the Island - Class 2 and Overall1st JOG Home Ports Regatta Day One - DH1st JOG Owers Race - DH1st JOG The Final Wrap - Class 3, DH and fastest boat overall

20211st SORC Inshore Series Race 2 - Class 2 and Overall1st SORC Round the Island - Class 2 and Overall1st RORC Channel Race - Class 4, DH and Overall

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Propulsion
Engine
1 x Volvo Penta MD2002
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
95 litres
Accommodation
Number of cabins
2
Number of berths
6

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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Deacons Marina (Southampton), Bursledon Bridge, Southampton
Hampshire
S031 8AZ
United Kingdom
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