1959 Truman Calypso 27
General Specification
Construction
- Strip plank construction, originally mahogany on oak
- Centre cockpit
- Air draft approximately 1.78m (5ft 10in)
- New rudder blade 2010
- Hull faired and repainted 2011
- Last inspected ashore August 2013
- Usually wintered ashore
- Last surveyed January 2009
Mechanical & Electrical
- 9hp Volvo Penta inboard diesel engine (rebuilt 1999)
- Feathering propeller
- Engine regularly serviced
- New dynastart, regulator and coil 2010
- New wet exhaust system fitted 2011
- New oil and fuel filters 2013
- Engine monitoring panel (requires some minor repairs, replacement bulbs, etc.)
- Shore power
- Battery charger
Rigging & Sails
- Bermudan Sloop rig
- Timber mast/spars
- New mast (Peter Charleton), shrouds (Jeckells) and forestay (Norfolk Marine) 2011
- A-frame with winch for mast lowering/raising
- New halyards (2012)
- Mainsail (Jeckells, 2008)
- Jib (Jeckells, 2008)
Accommodation
- 4 berths in 2 cabins
- 2 x full length single berths in aft cabin (standing headroom centrally)
- 2 x folding seats convert to full length single berths in main cabin
- Galley with gas stove (2 burners, grill and oven, new 2007) and sink with electric cold water supply and hand pumped bottled water supply
- Removable cabin and coffee tables
- Separate heads compartment with sea toilet (no holding tank)
- Vast amounts of storage space throughout (cupboards, shelves, cave lockers and under berths)
- 12v cabin lights
- Headroom in main cabin area approximately 1.93m (6ft 4in)
- Original swing seats and hardwood table have been replaced but are still available if buyer wishes to reinstate the original Truman layout
Equipment
- Boat Safety Scheme certificate (expires 2017)
- 2 x fire extinguishers (not guaranteed in date)
- Life ring
- Electric bilge pump (not currently connected)
- 3 part heavy duty cover (2011)
- Cockpit spray hood (August 2013)
- Quant pole (2010)
- Boat hook
- Mud weight
- Rond anchors
- Various fenders
- Various warps
- Mop and scrubbing brush
- Vacuum cleaner
- Electric kettle
- Electric fan heater
- Small safe
- Various crockery, cutlery, glasses, etc.
- Various tools
Remarks:
With her two cabins, the Truman Calypso 27 is an ideal family Broads sailing cruiser. Purchased by her current owners in 2002, this example has undergone a constant programme of upgrades and improvements. Currently lying afloat and in commission.
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