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Auction Boat Details

FolkDancer 27

£1,950.00
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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

FolkDancer 27

38 hrs only Beta Marine 15hp
Final Bid
£1,950.00
  • Boat REF#  ·  311313
  • LOA  ·  8.23m
  • Year  ·  1965
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Long keel
  • Berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 15hp, Beta Marine (2017)
  • Lying  ·  Suffolk
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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services
FolkDancer 27
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Extra Details

Designer Frederick R Parker
Builder Russell Marine
Lying Suffolk
Fuel capacity 50.0 ltr (11.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 15hp
Engine make and model Beta Marine (2017)
Engine Hours engine1= 38
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 2 blade
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded

Amazing low hours Beta Marine engine

Dimensions

LOA 8.23m
LWL 6.00m
Beam 2.29m
Draft Max 1.38m
Displacement 2,286kg (5,040.6lbs)
Storage Ashore

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Long keel
Finish Paint finish

The sea toilet was removed to make room and reduce weight for day sailing but both can be reintroduced relatively easily. There is space for a water bag in the bow and a sea toilet with or without holding tank added or a Porta Potti used for convenience

Accommodation

Total # of berths 5
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 3
Cabin(s) 1

2 burner paraffin cooker/stove

Additional Information

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Non-Smokers

2 burner paraffin cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Spray dodgers
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Instrument Covers

1 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(CQR)
10.00m of warp

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
VHF DSC radio
Chart plotter
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Safety Equipment

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

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Broker's Comments

A solid example of a Folkdancer 27, this boat has been owned by its current owner for the last two years but sadly time has not allowed her to be used as much as would have been liked.

The Folkdancer was the british interpretation of the Folkboat but in GRP so has a similar layout and specification

Equipped with a very low hours (38) Beta Marine 15hp engine, the old one having been replaced by the owner prior to this one; the engine itself means this offers incredible value. A healthy inventory including chart plotter, VHF with DSC, new compass and plenty of fenders and warps plus a solid mast, standing rigging and sails means this boat could be put on the water and used without delay.
Sails have been inspected and are in good order

Alternatively, work could be done whilst out of the water, such as recommissioning the manual water system, general DIY maintenance and cosmetic enhancements such as painting the top deck, varnishing the rails and a thorough clean, all work easily achieved by a competent DIYer.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

2 years

Why are you selling her?

No time to use her

Where have you sailed her?

East of England (Stour, Deben, Blackwater)

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