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Varne 27

Build year:  1977

Dover, United Kingdom

Sailingboat for sale

7,330 EUR

(6,250 GBP)

  • Network Yacht Brokers Kent
  • Chatham Maritime Marina
  • ME4 4LP Kent
  • United Kingdom
  • +44 1634 571605
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Description

Remarks :Varne 27 yacht, built 1977 for sale in Kent This 1977 Varne 27 yacht provides comfortable accommodation with five berths spread across two cabins. Praised as a timeless classic, it exhibits remarkable balance and exceptional handling capabilities, offering a close-winded performance and a gracefully smooth motion on the sea. Its precise and enjoyable sailing experience is unmatched. The owner is reluctantly parting with the vessel due to a lack of time to enjoy her. Please call our Kent Office +44 (0)1634 571605 for further information or to arrange a viewing. Accommodation :The Varne 27 offers comfortable accommodation with five berths across two cabins. The forepeak features a vee-berth with convenient under-berth storage and an infill, effortlessly converting into a double berth. Flooded with natural light from an overhead deck hatch, the forepeak strikes a balance between spaciousness and a cosiness.  In addition, the boat includes a full-width heads compartment complete with a marine toilet and a wash basin supplied with manually pumped cold water. The presence of a hanging locker enhances the convenience and functionality of the space. The saloon presents an inviting atmosphere with abundant natural light streaming in through four rectangular port holes. Anchored by an off-centre table to port with a folding leaf, the settees on both port and starboard sides can be transformed into a double berth when needed. Significant storage is available under and behind the saloon berths. Furthermore, this boat boasts a spacious forward-facing chart table on the starboard side, large enough to accommodate full-size charts with storage underneath for several charts. Navigational instrumentation and the electrical distribution panel are also conveniently located in this area. Adjacent to the chart table is a quarter berth, featuring under-berth storage and shelving along the starboard side. Located at the stern of the saloon on the port side, the galley of this vessel boasts a gimbled 2-burner gas stove with an oven and grill, alongside a single stainless-steel sink supplied with manual cold water. A cool box and ample storage and workspace further enhance the functionality of the galley area. Moreover, the companionway serves as a space for additional distribution switches, engine ignition controls, and battery meters. Ascending the companionway leads to the expansive aft cockpit, featuring bench seating comfortably accommodating six individuals. Generous storage is provided within a deep locker. Instrumentation includes a compass, depth gauge, wind direction indicator, and speed log, with engine controls conveniently positioned at the rear of the cockpit. Inventory :Deck Equipment: Anchor (CQR) with chain Mainsail cover Sprayhood Cockpit dodgers (named) Boarding ladder 6 x Fenders 4 x Mooring warps Navigation Equipment: Compass VHF Radio GPS/Chart Plotter (Standard Horizon plus Raymarine Dacron Fly 5) AIS receiver Autopilot (Raymarine ST2000) Electronic charts Navigation lights Masthead light Clock/Barometer Safety Equipment: 3 x Fire extinguishers Fire blanket Gas alarm Smoke alarm Cockpit harness points 2 x Harnesses Deck light Horseshoe lifebuoy Floating light Danbuoy First aid kit Radar reflector Keel Hull: Fin Keel with a Skeg rudder History & Construction: Constructed in 1977 by Varne Marine according to their proprietary design, this vessel features a blue painted GRP hull and a white superstructure, with non-slip decks enhancing safety on board. The boat is equipped with a fin keel and tiller steer skeg hung rudder, ensuring precise handling and manoeuvrability. Additionally, the self-draining cockpit adds to the functionality of the vessel. Marine Insurance: As one the UK’s largest Brokers with over 700 boats for sale we are able to introduce you to Boat Insurance providers that offer all types of Boat Insurance including insurance for Yachts, Sailing Boats, Motor Cruisers, Narrowboats, Inland Waterway Craft, Barges, Houseboats, Speedboats, Rigid Inflatable Boats, Waterski Boats, Jet Skis, Personal Watercraft and Dinghies. Just click on the following link to request an insurance quote for this boat or your current boat: www.networkyachtbrokerskent.co.uk/marineinsurance/ Mechanical :Sails and Spars: This Varne 27 has a masthead, Bermudian sloop rig, with a deck-stepped aluminium mast and boom secured by stainless steel standing rigging. The mainsail utilizes slab reefing, and there's a furling headsail for added convenience. Winches 2 x Halyard winches 2 x Sheet winches Sails 1 x Genoa (Dacron Wilkinson’s new 2022) 1 x Mainsail (Dacron Wilkinson’s year unknown serviceable) 1 x Jib 100% (Wilkinson’s year unknown good condition) 1 x Spinnaker (year unknown good condition) Mechanical Systems: Positioned aft of the companionway is a Beta three-cylinder 20hp diesel engine, which propels a saildrive featuring a two-bladed folding propeller equipped with a rope cutter. The engine was installed in 2014, followed by the fitting of the folding propeller in 2020. Additionally, the saildrive gator was replaced in 2021. The engine received its last service by the previous owner in 2021. Electrical Systems: The Varne 27 is equipped with two 12-volt batteries installed in 2018, 1 x for engine starting and 1 x for domestic use. These batteries are charged via the engine alternator, 240v shore power connection, with a dedicated 12-volt battery charger.

Specifications

Materiale / unit

Hull type

Fibreglass

Length

8.99

Beam

2.79

Deplacement

5500

Depth

0.00

Motor & technic

Engine

Beta

Total power

20

Engine count

1

Fuel

Diesel