1985 Newbridge Navigator

CONSTRUCTION: GRP

YEAR: Late 1980s

DIMENSIONS: LOA 19′, BEAM 7′ 6″, DRAFT 2′

KEEL TYPE: Twin bilge

COLOUR: White with red trim and red antifouling

INTERIOR: 4 berths plus galley and toilet

ENGINE: Yamaha 2.5 hp outboard in a well

SPARS: Aluminium, with the mast mounted in a tabernacle

RIG TYPE: Masthead sloop

SAILS: Main and roller-reefed headsail plus fitted sailcover

EQUIPMENT: Internal: The boat has a good-sized cockpit with seating to either side, lockers under the seats and in the aft deck. The companionway step lead down into the cabin, where the galley area – with 2 burner cooker and storage – is located to starboard. There is a full-length single berth to each side (all berths having lockers under) and in the bow there is a double berth – with yet more locker storage. Headroom is about 4′ 6″ and the vessel’s upholstery, which looks to be in excellent condition, is in brown/beige open-weave checked material. The boat has electric lighting but no charging circuit. Navigation equipment includes: echosounder, speed and distance log and navigation lights. External: The boat is fitted with stainless steel pulpit, pushpit stanchions and boarding ladder. She also has a stainless A-frame for easy mast lowering. Ground tackle includes a mud-weight and anchor and she comes with fenders, warps, horseshoe lifebuoy, etc. She also has a tarpaulin and break-back road trailer with launching trolley.

REMARKS: Owned by the seller for the last 6 years, this vessel appears to have been well looked after. Navigators, despite their comparatively diminutive size, are spacious, stiff, solidly built craft.

OUR OPINION: A nicely presented boat which would make an ideal first family cruiser for someone, especially if they are seeking a trailer/sailer.