1972 Sailfish 18 & Trailer
General Specification
Construction
- GRP construction
- Original gelcoat finish throughout
- No known signs of osmosis
- Vertically lifting keel of lead casting inside GRP shell
- All recommended keel modifications carried out
- Built-in buoyancy beneath cockpit and forward berths providing insulation and rigidity
- Transom hung rudder
- Anchor locker with hawse pipe
- Varnished handrails on cabin roof
Mechanical & Electrical
- Outboard motor (details TBC)
- Transom mounted outboard bracket
- Stern locker designed to accommodate outboard and fuel tank when not in use
Rigging & Sails
- Fractional bermudan sloop rig
- Alloy mast/spars
- Mast deck stepped on compression post
- Small tabernacle for mast lowering/raising
- Sail inventory TBC
Accommodation
- 4 berths in 1 cabin
- Cockpit designed to provide 2 additional occasional berths
- Large cabin windows providing panoramic views
- Large companionway hatch
- Escape hatch with vent in foredeck
- Cabin table (fits over keel casing)
- Space for stove (none currently fitted)
- No freshwater system currently fitted
- Chemical toilet in dedicated locker between forward berths
- Curtains where fitted
Equipment
- Galvanised, unbraked, single axle road trailer (new approximately 2004) with lock and lighting board
- Stainless steel pushpit and pulpit
- Bow roller
- Cockpit cover
- Manual bilge pump
- Mast crutch
- Various mooring ropes
- various fenders
Remarks:
The Sailfish 18 is a popular trailer sailer, being easy to tow, launch and recover. Described as lively but predictable under sail, she handles much like a large dinghy. She does however have a very important advantage over a dinghy – namely the convenience of her comfortable enclosed cabin! Her accommodation is considered to be roomy for her size, despite housing the lifting keel mechanism and without compromising on cockpit space which is again good for her size. This example is in good condition with her original gelcoat throughout and comes with a road trailer that is understood to be in roadworthy condition.
Further photos coming soon.
PLEASE NOTE: This vessel has not to date been sailed on the Norfolk Broads and so does not currently have a Boat Safety Scheme certificate.
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