Description

Now ashore in Totnes on the Dart UK, and ready to inspect, view, survey or launch and sail away, our much-loved family cruising yacht.
One owner since new and never chartered or hired.
Extensively equipped and carefully maintained.
New engine 2018.
Up--to-date Chartplotter and radar.
"Albatross" is an easy to sail cruiser in which we have explored the coasts of UK, Ireland, Northern France and Spain (including Brittany, Biscay and The Rias).
After 17 wonderful years, sadly, it's time for us to part with her.
Currently ashore in Totnes, having been lifted on 13th July.

Specifications

Accommodation

"Albatross" is the Owners' version with 2 double cabins, a large heads and shower with a huge storage locker (rather than a small third cabin), Good for storing tools, equipment and folding bikes.
There is diesel powered heating to both cabins, the salon and the loo.
Cabin extras include, LED lights, storage, a chart case.
Chart table, saloon table, galley with double sink, huge fridge, gimbled gas cooker with oven and double burners.
Bum strap. Lee cloths.
We have had the gas upgraded to Butane (from CampinGas) and carry 2 x 7kg butane bottles in the deck gas locker.
Gas safety inspection and certificate.
Hot and cold running pressurised water. Deck shower on Sugar scoop. Swimming ladder.

Construction

Equipment

In addition to the standard kit, Albatross has:
Electrical:
2 extra batteries (4 domestic plus 1 engine battery)
Mains charger. Shore power. Shore lead.
240volt inverter.
Sterling Alternator to Battery enhanced charger,
Battery Monitor

Photo-voltaic panel on stern gantry Victron Energy Panel 175 watts plus Victron MPPT charge controller.

60 metres of NEW galvanised calibrated 10 mm anchor chain
Upgraded Rocna 22 kg anchor

Fortress kedge anchor and chain

Additional 2 winches. Extra cleats

Bimini with sides (new condition)

New rudder bearings 2023

Navigation Equipment

B and G Zeus 3 S Chart plotter 2021 at helm (Cartography included)
B and G Halo20+ Doppler RADAR 2021
Raymarine Tridata (integrated)
Raymarine Autohelm inc autopilot SPX 10 course computer (serviced 2026)
2 separate independent VHFs (a new one at the helm)
Navtex (Furuno)
Digital Yacht AIS and AIST fully integrated with plotter.
Additional engine hour meter at nav table.

Engine(s)

We had a new Yanmar 3YM30AE installed in 2018.
This is a major upgrade on the standard engine for the boat and has more power, a bigger alternator, a new gearbox, all new pumps and peripherals.
It has been very good and has been carefully maintained.
Last serviced April 2026
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The fuel tank was completely cleaned out in 2025.

Brunton's Autoprop.
This was being serviced recently when we relaunched. The standard prop is currently fitted but the Autoprop is also available.

Sails & Spars

Sails by Kemp
Mainsail with extra reef and lines
Roller reefing genoa. (Serviced 2026)
Upgraded adjustable jib cars
NEW standing rigging 2025
Spinnaker pole on mast track and Spinnaker control lines and halyard but no spinnaker (we sold it when we gave up racing!)

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