1983 Newbridge Coromandel

CONSTRUCTION: GRP

YEAR:1983

DIMENSIONS: LOA 21′ 0″ (6.4m), BEAM 6′ 6″ (2m), DRAFT 2′ 10″ (0.9m)

KEEL TYPE: Bilge

COLOUR: Yellow with white superstructure

INTERIOR: 3 berths plus small galley area and separate toilet compartment

ENGINE: 3 hp Evinrude outboard (1993)

RIG TYPE: Junk

MAST/SPARS: Unstayed aluminium

SAILS: Junk rig mainsail

EQUIPMENT: Internal: The boat has a good-sized cockpit with seating to either side and lockers to port and in the aft deck (one containing the outboard, mounted in a well). In the boat, there is a full-length quarter berth to starboard opposite which is the toilet compartment which has a Portapotti. Going forward, there is a small cooker (2 burners and grill) with a fold-out worktop to port, opposite which is a sink unit with manually pumped cold water and a cupboard. In the bow there is a V-berth. The vessel’s upholstery is being replaced, as also is her internal lining. Navigation equipment includes: VHF and navigation lights. External: The boat has stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, stanchions and guardlines and comes complete with ropes, fenders, anchor and chain. She also has a life-belt.

REMARKS: This boat has been the subject of a recent renovation, and still has her original gelcoat.

OUR OPINION: When her new lining has been installed, this will be a tidy little cruiser. Junk rig boats, though comparatively unusual, are very easy to sail. This boat would therefore make an ideal starter boat for someone new to sailing.