Snapdragon 27 (1980) for sale in Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

English

Sunbeam is a masthead sloop in GRP built by Thames Marine (UK) Ltd Canvey Island. It is believed 200 units were built. She is a reasonably good performer very stable / stiff Sunbeam is best suited as an inshore cruising yacht. Although it must said a few have ventured much further over the horizon

The Snapdragon 27 and the Westerly Centaur were ubiquitous in the 60’s and were a popular choice for many a seasoned sailor or novice

Sunbeam is equipped with a masthead rig and bilge Keels. The advantage of a masthead rig is its simplicity a plus the bilge keels allow for shallow water anchoring. Plus the option of ‘Taking the Ground.’ Sunbeam has a good beam and the sails appear to be in good order. Whilst she may not win any Racing line honours, she will get you home in comfort .Sunbeam is well equipped for sailing the Solent or further afield if conditions allow. She has, in addition to the standard tiller, hydraulic wheel steering and dinghy davits on the stern. Plus a TV and CD/Radio for those summer evenings after the sun has set

At an asking price of £4500 Sunbeam is excellent value for money.

Inventory

Slab Mainsail and Furling Headsail both in good condition

Spare Mainsail

2 Anchors

Manual Windlass

Sail Cover

Sprayhood

Spray Dodgers

Swim Ladder

Davits

Tiller & Wheel Steering

VHF Radio

Speed and Depth Indicators

Nav Lights

GPS

Cooker with 2 burners and oven

Fridge

Microwave

Sink

12v Pressurised Water System

TV

Stereo

Clock

Barometer

2 x Lifejackets

2 x Safety Harness

Fire Blanket

2 x Fire Extinguishers