Sonata 7
Currency
Length
22' 8" - 6.90m
Vessel Location
Hindmarsh Island SA
Launch Year
1982 approximate
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Our much loved "Pumpkin" - a Sonata 7, is now being offered for sale due to us living just a tad too far away from the water these days.
Easy to tow, rig, and launch, Sonata 7's are a great choice for those new to sailing or the more experienced who perhaps prefer short-handed sailing.
Pumpkin is an absolute delight to sail, with a nicely balanced helm and impressive ballast to give her a stiff feel and a responsive yet sea-kindly motion - quite unusual for a trailerable yacht.
Fully optioned back in the day when she was first purchased from Sundance Marine in Huntingdale Victoria, the original owner kept her so well maintained that she still has the original hull finish, topsides and deck. We are only the 2nd owners.
Sonata yachts have a very strong following and through the reputable Sonata Yacht Association, heaps of information and support is available to new members for a very affordable fee, from how-to YouTube videos on launching and stepping masts, to learning to sail and maintaining these well-made yachts.
The very active association has a full calendar of events that include cruising and racing, to assisting newbies to learn the ropes and safety sessions for new and old hands alike. Highly recommended.
Easy to tow, rig, and launch, Sonata 7's are a great choice for those new to sailing or the more experienced who perhaps prefer short-handed sailing.
Pumpkin is an absolute delight to sail, with a nicely balanced helm and impressive ballast to give her a stiff feel and a responsive yet sea-kindly motion - quite unusual for a trailerable yacht.
Fully optioned back in the day when she was first purchased from Sundance Marine in Huntingdale Victoria, the original owner kept her so well maintained that she still has the original hull finish, topsides and deck. We are only the 2nd owners.
Sonata yachts have a very strong following and through the reputable Sonata Yacht Association, heaps of information and support is available to new members for a very affordable fee, from how-to YouTube videos on launching and stepping masts, to learning to sail and maintaining these well-made yachts.
The very active association has a full calendar of events that include cruising and racing, to assisting newbies to learn the ropes and safety sessions for new and old hands alike. Highly recommended.
Price
AU $19,990
Vessel Name
Clonaig
Launch Year
1982 approximate
Length
22' 8" - 6.90m
Beam
2.45 metres
Draft
1.37m keel down; 0.22 keel up
Displacement
1,027 kg
Keel / Ballast
Swing keel
Vessel Location
Hindmarsh Island Sa
Region
South Australia
Use
Family, Cruising, Racing
HIN
AUTSA054796DK3
Registration
SA721S
Rego Expiry
30/07/2025
Designer
Jim Voysey
Builder
Investigator Yachts Pty Ltd (AUS)
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Decks Material
Fibreglass
Engine
Long-leg two-stroke, fully serviced (including new impeller) by Tohatsu SA 2023.
Has an alternator for battery charging.
Engine Make
Suzuki
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
9
Fuel Type
Two-stroke
Engine Hours
Unknown
Fuel Consumption
Approximately 1 l/hr
Max Speed
6.5
Cruise Speed
5.5
Propulsion
Propeller
Genset
N/A
Fuel
20 litres (new tank 2023)
Water
90 litres
Dinghy
N/A
Covers
New outboard cover and winch covers.
Accommodation
Dinette to starboard and galley to port (all original). Nice original timber-trimmed molded fibreglass head-lining and cabin furniture.
Large double Vee berth forward and two single quarter berths aft, dining table folds down to a small double berth.
Good lighting - all original fittings.
Large double Vee berth forward and two single quarter berths aft, dining table folds down to a small double berth.
Good lighting - all original fittings.
Cabins
One main cabin with large pop-top to give standing headroom and plenty of fresh air.
A separate galley includes built-in ice-box, sink with pump, store compartment and plenty of storage underneath.
A separate toilet compartment with half-bulkhead for privacy.
Storage space located under all berths and settees.
A separate galley includes built-in ice-box, sink with pump, store compartment and plenty of storage underneath.
A separate toilet compartment with half-bulkhead for privacy.
Storage space located under all berths and settees.
Berths
6
Shower
N/A
Toilet
Porta-potty
Air-Con
N/A
Galley
Gimballed two burner metho stove with built-in sink, storage underneath and large ice-box, all in very good original condition.
Refrigeration
Original built-in Ice-box
Freezer
N/A
Stove
Two-burner Maxi metho
Water-Maker
N/A
Hot Water
N/A
Ground Tackle
Admiralty and Danforth anchors, 8 metres of chain and 50 metres of rode.
Safety Gear
New horseshoe life ring and drogue.
Air-horn.
Floating torch.
Marine first aid kit.
2 in-service PFD's.
Air-horn.
Floating torch.
Marine first aid kit.
2 in-service PFD's.
Bilge Pumps
Whale manual bilge pump - serviced 2024.
Life Raft
N/A
Epirb
N/A
Life Jackets
4
Flares
Out of date
Fire Protection
Two dry powder fire extinguishers and fire blanket.
Electrics
80 amp deep-cycle battery new 2023 charged by outboard alternator or solar panel.
Electronics / Navigation
TackTick Depth/Speed/Temp sounder new 2024.
Auto helm (oldie but a goodie).
Auto helm (oldie but a goodie).
Sail Inventory
Original half-battened Hood Main in good condition, new tell-tales.
Furling No. 2 in very good condition.
Symmetrical spinnaker in excellent condition. New spinnaker pole 2023.
Hanked-on Hood No. 1 and No. 3 in good condition.
Furling No. 2 in very good condition.
Symmetrical spinnaker in excellent condition. New spinnaker pole 2023.
Hanked-on Hood No. 1 and No. 3 in good condition.
Mast / Rigging
Deck-stepped aluminium masthead rig with Furlex 50S furler fitted to forestay.
All standing rigging and running rigging professionally replaced in 2023.
All standing rigging and running rigging professionally replaced in 2023.
Deck Gear
Barlow 16 Cockpit primary winches and Barlow 15 coach house winches fully serviced 2024.
New Ronstan winch handles.
New Jib sheets.
New Ronstan winch handles.
New Jib sheets.
Trailer
Fully galvanised duel axel trailer in VGC, disc brakes serviced 2023, new wheel bearings 2023, new brake lines 2023, five new tyres and new spare rim 2023, new Jarrett 15:1 winch 2023 plus original electric winch.
All rollers removed, cleaned and greased 2024.
All rollers removed, cleaned and greased 2024.
Trailer Make/Model
Girlock Duel-axle tilt
Trailer VIN
TBA
Trailer Registration
YGT-689
Trailer Rego Expiry
30/04/2025
Remarks
Hull in extremely good original condition for age. Never anti-fouled or resprayed. Minor chips and scratches.
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Derek Cooper
Telephone
Flinders Ranges SA
Australia
Australia