MG C27 (1988) for sale in Burnham Yacht Harbour CM0 8BL, United Kingdom

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The MG C27 for sale, located in Burnham-on-Crouch, United Kingdom, is a fast and agile cruiser designed by Rob Humphreys and built by MG Yachts in 1988. With an overall length of 8.23 metres and a beam of 3.05 metres, 'Presto' is the lift keel version, ideal for exploring shallow or drying moorings on the East Coast. It features a practical interior layout with a separate heads aft, spacious galley, and an aft double cabin. Key maintenance includes new standing rigging in 2022 and an overhauled keel mechanism in 2019. Powered by an original Volvo Penta MD2001 single-cylinder 9hp diesel engine, serviced annually and rebuilt in 2009, the boat also has modern electrical systems including solar panels and 240v shore power. Sail inventory includes a mainsail and furling genoa, supported by comprehensive rigging and winches. Additional features include a range of navigation and safety equipment. Viewing is by appointment only through the Essex office.

General information
Make/model
MG C27
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Price
Name of boat
Presto
Year
1988
Designer
Rob Humphreys
Length overall
8.23 metres
Length waterline
7.16 metres
Beam
3.05 metres
Draft
0.97 metres
Displacement
2,722 kg
Hull
GRP
Keel
Lifting Keel
Location
Burnham Yacht Harbour CM0 8BL, United Kingdom

About this MG C27

English

The MGC27 is a fast and agile cruiser from the board of Rob Humphreys, with a blend of responsiveness, easy handling and good manners that few can resist. The practical layout includes a seperate heads aft, good sized galley and aft double cabin. 'Presto' is the lift keel version of the MGC27 making her ideal for exploring the East Coast rivers and utilising shallow/drying moorings, with the lifting keel reducing the draft from5'10" to 3'2". She has been well maintained including new standing rigging in 2022 and the keel mechanism was overhauled in 2019.

Viewing by appointment only through our Essex office +44(0)1621 785600 or via email - Essex@clarkeandcarter.co.uk

Mechanical & Electrical systems

Original Volvo Penta MD2001, single cylinder, 9hp diesel engine. Raw water cooled. Sail drive to two blade folding propeller. Serviced annually by the owner and rebuilt in 2009. New exhaust elbow fitted 2022.

Two 12v batteries charging from engine alternator. Solar panel on coachroof with solar charge controller. Interior lighting. 240v Shorepower.

Construction & Rig

Built in 1988 by MG Yachts in Glasgow to a design by Rob Humphreys. White GRP hull with style stripes. Alloy toe rail. White GRP superstructure with moulded non-slip decks. Lifting keel operated via a winch handle on the aft end of the saloon table. Lifting plate and mechanism inspected in April 2019. Minimum draft 3'2" with the keel up increases to 5'10" when the keel is lowered. Tiller steering to transom hung, lifting rudder. Tiller extension. Aft self-draining cockpit.

Sails & Spars

Fractionally rigged sloop. Silver anodised aluminium single spreader deck stepped mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging (new 2022). Terylene running rigging. Conventional headsail using standard genoa cars plus self-tacking headsail track. Furlex 100S headsail furling system. Slab reefing mainsail with lazy jacks and stack pack. Rod kicker. 2 x Lewmar 30 self-tailing sheet winches. 2 x Lewmar 30 winches. 2 x Lewmar 16 halyard winches on coachroof. Lewmar 7 reefing winch on mast. Lines lead aft with clutches on coachroof.

- Mainsail

- Furling genoa

Inventory

Deck Equipment

- Plough type anchor with chain and warp

- Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit and stanchions

- Blue sprayhood

- Blue mainsail cover

- Blue halyard bags

- Boarding ladder

- Assorted fenders and warps

Navigation Equipment

- Plastimo Contest bulkhead mounted compass

- ICOM IC-M421 DSC VHF radio

- Garmin GPS

- Nasa Clipper depth

- Nasa Clipper GPS repeater in cockpit

- Tacktick MN30 wind speed/direction

- AIS Transmitter and Receiver

- Hawk masthead wind direction indicator

- Bow/stern, steaming and anchor navigation lights

Safety Equipment

- Horseshoe lifebuoy

- Danbuoy

- Fire extinguisher

- Automatic fire extinguisher in engine space

- Smoke alarm

- Manual bilge pump

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Propulsion
Engine
Volvo Penta MD2001
Fuel
Diesel
Maximum speed
11 kph
Cruising speed
9 kph
Accommodation
Number of cabins
2
Number of berths
6
Additional Accommodation Details
The accommodation offers up to six berths in two cabins. Double berth forward separated from saloon by a ccurtain. U-shaped seating around saloon table mounted on centreboard casing with two drop leaves. Aft facing chart table to starboard with electronics. Galley to port with Plastimo Neptune 2000 two burner gimballed gas cooker with grill and oven, stainless steel sink and insulated coolbox. Separate heads compartment aft to starboard with Jabsco marine toilet and washbasin with pull out shower. Aft cabin with double berth. Pressurised cold fresh water supply to sink and basin.

The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part. General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner’s specific needs.

Broker/Dealer Information

Clarke & Carter - Essex

Burnham Yacht Harbour
Burnham on Crouch
Essex
CM0 8BL
United Kingdom
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