Dufour 2800 Yacht With Deep River Mooring On South Coast

Boat Name: On Y VaYear: 1981Hull Material: FibreglassEngine/Fuel Type: Twin diesel - Volvo Penta MD7AKeel: Fin Dimensions: Length: 8.23mLength Waterline 7.25mBeam: 2.92mDraft: 1.30m Construction: Built in 1981 by Dufour Yachts, France. The Dufour 2800, a spritely and capable family cruiser, needs no introduction. Over 1300 were built to cope with demand. This French designed yacht has a deep cockpit, an uncluttered deck and would make a great starter boat as a family cruiser, couples weekender or single hander. The 2800 is probably their most favoured and well known model.

GRP hull, deck and superstructure. Cast iron fin keel Tiller Steering Engine and Electrics: Volvo Penta MD7A marine diesel 15hp re-conditioned 2010 including new pistons and rings, gaskets, seals and cylinders re-honed. Alternator charging to batteries Fuel tank capacity 40 litres Shaft drive 2 bladed propeller Cruise speed 5 knots Max speed 6 knots 450 hours approximately since re-condition 2 x 12 volt batteries 2014 & 2018 Spars, Rig & Sails: Masthead Bermudian Sloop with anodised mast, boom and spinnaker pole Stainless steel standing rigging 2013 Mainsail slab reefing with stack pack system and lazyjacks Plastimo roller furling headsail gear 2013 6 deck winches and one mast winch Mainsail: Jeckells 2015 very good condition, plus 2nd serviceable main manufacturer and age unknownGenoa: Jeckells 2017 very good conditionSpinnaker (Symmetric): very good condition, manufacturer and age unknown Deck Equipment: Yamaha 2hp two stroke outboard engine 2 person inflatable dinghy good condition with oars and pump Delta anchor primary Danforth anchor secondary 15m anchor chain and 15m anchor warp 7 x fenders 4 x warps Sail cover Sprayhood Cockpit spray dodgers Boarding ladder 2 x Boathooks Spinlock EA Tiller Extension Bucket with Lanyard 2 x Winch handles 20 and 10 litre diesel Jerry cans, fuel filler filter Navigation Equipment: Plastimo Contest steering compass Hand held compass Garmin 120XL GPS Standard Horizon Quest-X GX1500E DSC VHF radio Raymarine ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilot/autohelm Clipper Speed and Distance Log Clipper Echo Sounder Navigation Lights Clock and 2018 Wempe 95mm Pirate II Series Barometer Goodmans AM/FM radio Safety Equipment: Echomax BR 230 Radar Reflector 2016 Fire extinguisherLife jackets and lifelinesHorseshoe Lifebuoy and lightPains Wessex Offshore Flare Pack 2016 DanbuoyJackstaysFog hornFirst Aid Kit 2016 Accommodation: This well designed accommodation is light, with good headroom and plenty of storage. It also offers berths for 5 with one double berth and three singles. The navigation and saloon tables can be folded neatly away and the upholstery is in good condition.

5’10” standing headroom Fresh water tank Cabin lightingHeads compartment with sea toilet and wash basin with foot pumped fresh cold waterFolding saloon tableGalley: Plastimo gas hob, grill and oven, sink with foot pumped fresh cold water, insulated cool box, kettle, crockery & cutlery and various stowage. Tender: Plastimo Rigid PRD 260 length 2.55m with wooden oars and galvanized steel rowlocks Mooring: Well positioned deep river swinging mooring at Itchenor Reach, Chichester Harbour – paid until 31 March 2019 Owners Comments: A much loved boat, On Y Va, during our years of ownership has proven to be a safe and comfortable yacht being sailed single handed and with crew. We have cruised extensively along the South coast and North coast of France. She has been maintained and upgraded including new sails. We have comprehensive paperwork for this vessel including Part 1 registration (Certificate of British Registry, Registry of Shipping and Seamen), proof of VAT paid status, historic Bills of Sale and history of ownership.

On Y Va is for sale privately and listed on other websites.