Heavenly Twins 27 Catamaran Mark Iv (1994)

Distant Drummer is one of the finest Heavenly Twins catamarans available today. She was commissioned in 1994 and underwent an extensive upgrade and refit in 2007, the most significant part of which was the installation of a Beta Marine BD722 20HP 3 cylinder diesel engine mounted in the centre cockpit to twin Parker hydraulic motors making her fantastically manoeuvrable. This has kept weight out of the ends of the boat and created more interior space. She is a Mark IV Heavenly Twins 27 and represents the culmination of Pat Patterson's cruising catamaran designs. The HT27 has a well known pedigree and is held in high regard by sailors looking for a safe, strong, seaworthy and easily handled catamaran whether coastal cruising or exploring shallow creeks.

Ocean voyages and blue water cruising are all well within the remit of this superb mark. We have maintained and improved Distant Drummer to a high standard. In 2019 we took the decision to instruct Tollesbury Marina yard to coppercoat her hulls to a professional standard ensuring a lower maintenance regime in the years ahead. With an eye on more stringent environmental considerations we have removed her holding tank and installed an odour free compost toilet. This has had the added benefit of increasing storage space in her forward starboard hull.

Her full suit of sails includes a 140 sq ft fully battened mainsail in Dacron by Westaway sails with three slab reefing points. She has two furling 240 sq ft genoas, a 32 sq ft stay sail, 32 ft sq storm sail and a tr-radial cruising chute with snuffer. In addition to her wealth of features, fixtures and fittings, Distant Drummer is offered for sale with a variety of up-to-date Imray 2000 series charts and literature. This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a superb coastal and blue water cruiser at an affordable price. She can be viewed afloat at Tollesbury Marina and on line through our website and YouTube channel.

Https://sailingdistantdrum.wixsite.com/website For a full listing of all her specifications and equipment do contact us through classifieds board messages or our dedicated website and we will be happy to send you further detailed information.