1980 Macwester 27
The Macwester 27 is a popular and capable bilge keel cruiser, ideal for coastal exploration or cruising further afield.
This Macwester 27 has been with its current owner for the last 3 years, during which it has sailed only in local waters. One of the last made!
With its well planned layout below decks, its deep uncluttered cockpit and practical sail wardrobe, this Macwester 27 is in good overall condition for a 1980 example, having been well maintained with a steady programme of renewals and upgrades.
Dimensions
Length Overall: 26'11" / 8.22m
Length at Waterline: 23' / 7.0m
Beam: 9'2" / 2.8m
Max Draft: 4'11" / 1.5m
Headroom: 1.83m
Displacement: 7,385 lbs / 3,350 kg
Ballast: 2,469 lbs / 1,120 kg
Engines
Yanmar 3GM30 27 hp replacement was fitted in 2024.
Shaft drive to 3 blade fixed prop. Shaft was reconditioned in 2024 also.
Tohatsu 6 hp 4-stroke outboard still under warranty 35hrs - possibly available to a quick buyer.
Tankage
Fuel: 75 l
Water: 129 l
Accommodation
5 berths in two doubles and one single.
Saloon: with 4-seater dinette that converts to a double with stowage lockers under. Quarter berth to port. Plenty of stowage.
Galley: Single sink with cold water via hand pump. Two burner gas cooker with oven and grill. Good stowage and workspace can be increased by use of the hinged sink cover.
Heads: Marine manual toilet and small hand basin - GRP unit so quite practical. Door.
Forecabin: Good sized V-berth with insert if required. Two tall cupboards.
On Deck
Large comfortable cockpit with cockpit locker either side.
Tiller steering.
Good sized companionway and sliding hatch.
Cockpit dodgers.
Sails
Main and Genoa - white and on boat.
Spare main and Genoa - tan.
Electrical
12v and 240v via cable.
2 100Ah batteries with simple monitor.
Warm air diesel heating to saloon.
Wind generator - vertical axis - currently not fitted.
Navigation kit
GPS plotter - Lowrance Elite-5m.
VHF - Standard Horizon Eclipse DSC+.
Autopilot - Tiller pilot.
Barometer.
Compass.
Nav lights.
Inventory
Warps and fenders.
Chain and anchor (no windlass).
Liferaft on foredeck - age unknown.
Deck brush and boathook.
Navigation
- Navigation Lights
- Compass
- Depth Instrument
- Autopilot
- GPS
- VHF
- Plotter
Rig/Sails
Safety Equipment
- Bilge Pump
- Fire Extinguisher
Equipment
Electronics
Galley