Description
Built in around 1978. GRP construction with white topsides and superstructure, triple keel with bilge keels and large skeg, aft cockpit, tiller steering, 4/5 berths, bermudan sloop rig. Development of the Macwester 28 with slightly taller mast.
BUILDER
Atlanta Marine.
DIMENSIONS
LOA:28ft (8.53m)
LWL:22ft (6.71m)
Beam:9ft 2in (2.8m)
Draft:3ft 11in (1.22m)
Displacement:7,280 lb (3,305kg)
Atlanta 28 by Atlanta Marine (variation of the Macwester 28 with taller rig), Vetus 16hp diesel fitted in 2006, new sails 2022/3, very tidy boat, just antifouled and polished, shore power, hot air heating and lots more!
MECHANICAL
Vetus twin cylinder 16hp inboard diesel engine (2006). Shaft drive to fixed 3 blade propeller. 25 litre fuel tank. Cruising speed under engine around 5 to 6 knots.
ELECTRICAL
Alternator charging to 1 x 290 Amp/hr battery. 240v shore power with Sterling battery charger. LED lights.
NAVIGATION
NASA Duet depth sounder and log, Lowrance GlobalMap 5150c chart plotter.
SAFETY
Jackstay lifelines, two fire extinguishers, manual and electric bilge pumps.
DECK GEAR
Stainless steel pushpit, pulpit and guardwires, two sets of spray dodgers, boarding ladder, tiller, outboard bracket on pushpit, Danforth anchor with 20m of chain plus warp. 4 mooring warps and 4 fenders.
SAILS
Slab reefing mainsail (2022 North Sea Sails). Blue mainsail cover. Genoa roller reefing system. Furling No 1 Genoa (2023 North Sea Sails). Alloy mast and boom, stainless steel standing rigging.
DOMESTIC
Hot air diesel heating system to cabin. Her galley has a Flavel Vanessa gas cooker with 2 burners, oven and grill, pots, pans, cutlery and crockery, water supply to sink from 100 litre water tank. Jabsco marine toilet in separate heads compartment. Yellow vinyl upholstery.
ACCOMMODATION
4/5 berths in 2 cabins with stranding headroom.
OWNERS COMMENTS
FEATURES
New Iroko rubbing strake with stainless steel bolts 2020
New mainsail by North Sea Sails 2022
New genoa by North Sea Sails 2023
Topsides re-painted 2022
Forepeak headlining replaced 2024
New engine heat exchanger housing 2022
REMARKS
"Sea Gypsy was purchased by her present owner in 2016. He describes her as a comfortable cruising boat, perfect for exploring the East Coast rivers. He has upgraded many items over the years including the rubbing strake and sails, she certainly looks a great boat for her age!