1986 Finesse 27

• Clinker built wood construction
• White with cream superstructure

• Yanmar diesel

• Bermudan Cutter rig
• Aluminium alloy mast/spars
• Mainsail
• 2 x Jibs
• 2 x Staysails
• Spinnaker
• Trysail (unused)
• Sail cover

• 4/5 berths in 3 cabins, plus galley and toilet
• The boat has a good sized cockpit with seating and lockers to either side. In the main cabin, the galley is immediately to starboard and provides a Taylor’s cooker (2 burners, grill and oven), sink unit, worktop and cupboards. Opposite this there is a dinette (converts to a double berth), a hanging locker and the toilet compartment. Going forward, there are two full-length single berths in the bow (can be converted into a double). Internal decor is varnished woodwork and deck beams, painted sides and deck heads, grey upholstery and toning curtains. The boat also has a Taylor’s space heater.

• Navigation equipment: Compass, VHF, Autopilot, echo sounder, navigation lights
• Deck equipment: CQR anchor and chain, stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, stanchions and guardlines

This would appear to be a nice example of these spacious, traditional styled cruisers. With her comparatively shallow draft she is ideal for the rivers and creeks of the East Coast.