SPECIFICATIONS:
Year: 1960s
LOA: 7.9 m
Beam: 2.6 m
Draft: 0.8 m
Construction: GRP
Hull/Keel: Twin
HIN: N/A
Description:
In many respects a Snapdragon 26 is similar to a Westerly Centaur. Their internal volumes are roughly identical, the Westerly displacing 6,700 lbs and the Snapdragon 4,500 lbs. Both offer comparable caravan-type accommodation. The main difference between them is the configuration of their keels. The most popular version of the Snapdragon has bilge keels; others have fin keels. Either way, the keels are encapsulated, unlike the Centaur’s, which are of cast iron bolted to the hull. The Snapdragon’s keels are upright, but the Centaur’s are splayed. The latter are more efficient for windward sailing; however, when it comes to settling in mud, splayed keels are subjected to unfair forces tending to push them apart. In some cases this has caused leaks where the keel bolts pass through the hull. Snapdragon 26s were designed by L. Wakefield, and about 200 of them were built between 1966 and 1969 by Thames Marine at Canvey Island, Essex, England. If you are looking for a cheap family cruising yacht, these boats are ideal.
Engine(s) & Electrical:
Sabb 9hp diesel. Fuel capacity: 26 litres. Twin batteries charged from the engine. Shore power. 240v battery charger. Solar panel.
Accommodation & Below Deck:
5 berths, 2 cabins, standing headroom, curtains, timber cabin sole, saloon table, chart table, hanging locker, wet locker, sea toilet, gas cooker with oven, galley sink with pumped cold water, 31.8 litre water capacity.
Deck & Canvas:
Masthead sloop rig, stainless steel standing rigging, aluminium spars, rope running rigging, headsail furling, roller-boom mainsail reefing, mast step straps, Jeckells mainsail, Jeckells genoa, spare sails, 2 sheet winches, anchor, anchor locker, manual anchor windlass, stainles steel pushpit & pulpit, stanchions, guardwires, boarding ladder, forehatch, warps, fenders, boathook, sprayhood, dodgers, mainsail cover, cockpit cover.
Navigation & Safety:
Log/speed indicator, echosounder, wind speed/direction indicator, clock, barometer, VHF, compass, navigation lights, liferaft, lifejackets, danbouy, lifebouy, search light, foghorn, radar reflector, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, fire blanket, bilge pump.
Miscellaneous:
Viewings are by appointment only. For an instant insurance quote call Euromarine Insurance Services on 01843 603345
Disclaimer: The particulars detailed herein are intended to give a fair description of the vessel, but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. These particulars are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be through Highway Marine Ltd who are acting as brokers for the vendor. The vendor is not selling in the course of a business unless otherwise stated. The prospective purchaser is strongly recommended to check the particulars, and where appropriate, at his own expense, to employ qualified independent agents to carry out a survey, and/or any mechanical and electrical checks.
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