1995 White Silk 28

CONSTRUCTION: GRP

YEAR: 1995

DIMENSIONS: LOA 8.53m, BEAM 2.77m, DRAFT 1.47m

KEEL TYPE: Shallow fin

COLOUR: White

INTERIOR: 6 berths in 2 cabins plus galley and heads (with shower)

ENGINE: Volvo 20 hp sail drive with a folding propeller

RIG TYPE: Bermudan sloop

MAST/SPARS: Aluminium with mast-lowering

SAILS: Main with in-mast furling and furling genoa

EQUIPMENT: Internal: The boat has an excellent cockpit with seating and lockers to either side. The companionway steps lead down into the main saloon where there is a full length quarter berth to either side forward of which – to port – is the chart table and galley, whilst to starboard there is a dinette (converts to a double berth and has lockers under). The galley provides a Smev cooker (4 burners, oven and grill), sink unit, Electrolux fridge, worktop and storage. Forward of this there is a hanging locker to port opposite which is the heads, which provides a Parr/ITT sea-toilet, hand basin and shower. In the bow there are two further full-length berths. Headroom is good at 6′ and the boat’s interior décor is in very good condition with teak woodwork and blue/green and pink dralon upholstery (recently replaced). She has a stereo/cassette system. She carries 15 gallons diesel and 18 gallons freshwater. Navigation equipment includes: Echosounder, speed and distance log, wind speed and direction (all NASA), Plastimo mini contest compass, VHF and navigation lights. External: The boat is fitted with stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, stanchions and guard lines. She also has a sprayhood, dodgers and a stainless steel bathing ladder. Safety gear includes lifebelt, flares and a fire blanket.

REMARKS: A nice boat, at the time of writing in a slightly “end of season” condition, but which appears to be generally in good condition.

OUR OPINION: A nice example of these vessels. Ideal for coastal and inland sailing, they are especially useful for easy, family sailing: well worth seeing.