2000 Sunset 270 Sailing Cruiser

MAKE/MODEL: Sunset 270 (same hull and rig as the Jaguar 265) moulded by Colvic, designed by Tony Castro

CONSTRUCTION: GRP

YEAR: 2000

DIMENSIONS: LOA 26′ 5″, BEAM 9′ 4″, DRAFT 3′ 5″

KEEL TYPE: Twin bilge

COLOUR: White

INTERIOR: 6 berths in 2 cabins plus galley and heads

ENGINE: Yanmar 10 hp diesel

RIG TYPE: Fractional

MAST/SPARS: Alloy

SAILS: Roller reefed jib and slab reefed main

EQUIPMENT: Internal: The vessel has a good size cockpit with seating to either side and a deep locker to starboard. The companionway leads down into the main saloon where the chart table is to starboard and the galley is to port. Access to the heads, which provides a sea-toilet, hand basin and some storage, is just aft of the chart table. The galley will have a small cooker (2 burners and an oven), cold box, sink with manually pumped cold water, worktop and storage. Just aft of the galley there is access to the aft cabin, which has a double berth situated under the cockpit sole. Going forward, there is a fitted drop leaf table attached to the pressure post under the mast, with a single settee berth to either side and seating for’ard. In the bow, there is a child’s double and glazed escape hatch. All of the berths have storage under and there are also lockers under the side-decks. Navigation equipment will consist of a log and depth sounder. External: The boat is fitted with stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, stanchions and boarding ladder. She carries an anchor and chain.

REMARKS: This is a brand new boat and has been fitted out to a high specification by a builder with a well-established name for quality. When completed she will have a category B certificate.

OUR OPINION: Excellent value for money, these cruiser/racers perform well and provide comfortable accommodation for the crew.

PLEASE NOTE: The three photos showing the vessel under sail are the manufacturer’s publicity photos.