Mirage 28

Designed by David Feltham, designer of Cobra/Seawolf class yachts, ‘Sesenta’ is a comfortable cruising yacht which sails well, has a lovely nearly new and economical diesel engine, a strong hull with epoxy below the waterline and a shiny gel coat above, and is in good condition.

 

The present owner spent most of last season living aboard and finds the accommodation very comfortable (in spite of being 6’2”). Generally there were two people on board, and frequently four. There is good headroom, the bunks are comfortable and a good length, and the forepeak is easy to get in and out of. The loo area has good headroom and elbow room, as does the wash area. The quarter berth is light and spacious.

The boat sails very well, being stable, with a surprising windward ability. The bilge keels with the rudder mounted on a strong skeg allow her to take the ground for inspection or a mid-season scrub, and avoid the expense and inconvenience of a storage cradle.

The owner has begun a programme of refurbishment and improvement, but due to a sudden change in personal circumstances unfortunately has to put the vessel up for sale.

At a glance:

Make

Thames Marine

No of berths

2 doubles, 1 single in 2 cabins

Model

Mirage 26

Displacement

6900lbs

LOA

28' 2" 

Reason for sale

Age

Beam

9' 2"

Year

1978

Draft

3' 7"

No of owners

4 +

Propulsion

Beta 14hp (2009)

Location

Barcaldine Marine (winter 2010/11)

Details 

Sails and Rig: Bermudan masthead rig. Mainsail good condition (slab reefing). Furling genoa good condition. Spinnaker good working order. Aluminium spinnaker pole.

Propulsion: Beta Marine 14hp 2 cylinder diesel. Engine, prop and shaft replaced 2009. 44 litre steel fuel tank.

Electrics/Electronics: 2 x 12v batteries. Solar panel trickle charger. Sestrel compass. XM DSC VHF. Clipper duet echosounder and log. Garmin B + W GPS. Navico Simrad TP20 Autopilot. Clock and barometer. Garmin GPS Map 551 colour plotter. Interior and exterior lighting.

Galley: Plastimo Neptune 2000 cooker with 2 burners and grill (2005). 75 litre flexible water tank with electric pump and also footpump. Stainless steel sink. Icebox. Various cutlery, crockery and utensils.

Other: Simpson Lawrence windlass. CQR anochor with 30m chain. Sprayhood. Stainless folding ladder on transom. Manual sea toilet. Handbasin. 5'11" headroom. Manual bilge pump. Horn. Insurance survey 2010 available for viewing.

Extras: Ensign. Scottish courtesy flag. 4 lifejackets. Flares (out of date). 2 fire extinguishers. 4 man dinghy and 2hp outboard. Several warps, 8 fenders. Boathook. Portable bilge pump.

£14,750 £12,500 ashore at Creran Marine