Mirror Offshore Sailing Boat Yacht Cruiser Motor Sailer

Here we have a 19ft 1967 Mirror Offshore in 'end of season' condition, in fact I was still sailing just three weeks ago. It's easy to sail and is extremely stable and safe with the triple keel making sure that it stays upright when it takes the ground. A basic galley is fitted and, surprisingly for a boat of this size, so is a sea toilet...both are in working order. Some of you may recognise this boat as the one featured in Dylan Winter's excellent vlog www.keepturningleft.co.uk about sailing around the UK taking him all the way from Bembridge in the the Isle of Wight to the North Norfolk Coast (and all points in between!); it has also appeared in many issues of Practical Boat Owner. It goes without saying that Dylan encountered a few ' mechanical challenges' along the way...however all of these have now been sorted out and the boat is in good order.

Pros: It's still fitted with the original Volvo MD1 7hp inboard diesel engine which had a complete, ( ie expensive !), strip-down and rebuild two years ago. A new Plastimo Roller reefing was fitted three years ago The original gear change and throttle have been professionally repaired and reinstated A genuine 'Elastomuffle' exhaust has been sourced and fitted...as per the original spec. Sails and rigging in good order. A swinging mooring may be available on the river Blackwater, subject to joining a well established sailing club. The boat is out of the water and is available for inspection.

Much interesting history and provenance is available. If you need a lift onto your trailer this can be arranged The boat is ready for immediate sale and is free from any financial obligations Cons: It's in end of season condition so would benefit from a bit of cleaning and 'fettling'...ie: The fuel filters and oil should be changed, and the woodwork will need varnishing.. but these are jobs that will have to be attended to on any boat at this time of year. Depth sounder and Speed log a bit 'erratic'...possibly a simple fix ? The boat has been jet-washed so will also need to be antifouled ready for next season. I hope that you can see that I have been as honest as I can in the description and am willing to answer any questions that you may have.

Please look at the attached photos as they form part of the description. Due to an classifieds board anomaly the boats location is showing as 'Southminster' the boat is actually based in Steeple on the River Blackwater. Payment via PayPal preferred prior to collection please. Good luck and thanks for your interest! Edit: 08:31 28/11/17, I have had to remove the quiz and 'discount' scheme as classifieds board doesn't allow for it, I have however reduced the starting price in order to offer some form discount.