Knoop 27
Currency
Length
27' 3" - 8.31m
Vessel Location
Kettering Tasmania
Launch Year
1980 approximate
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
1980 Knoop 27 'Calenture' for sale. Great little boat but needs some TLC, has been 2 years since her last slip and antifoul and engine service. Well set up for solo sailing, perfect for beginners. Love this boat but moved overseas so can no longer look after her.
Tasmanian designed and built, the Knoop 27 is renowned for its excellent sailing performance and sea keeping abilities. Easily managed shorthanded, it is a versatile yacht which can be comfortably sailed single handed, but has the turn of speed to be competitive as a club twilight racer if desired. This vessel has also been used as a liveaboard. The saloon is light and airy with a dinette that seats 2 that can be converted to a ¾ berth, a single settee berth, and a generous double berth. The galley features a 2 burner metho stove, stainless steel sink, and fresh water. On deck, the cockpit is well set up for shorthanded sailing, with all controls coming back to the cabin top. The sails are easily managed with a furler and boombag with lazy jacks.
Tasmanian designed and built, the Knoop 27 is renowned for its excellent sailing performance and sea keeping abilities. Easily managed shorthanded, it is a versatile yacht which can be comfortably sailed single handed, but has the turn of speed to be competitive as a club twilight racer if desired. This vessel has also been used as a liveaboard. The saloon is light and airy with a dinette that seats 2 that can be converted to a ¾ berth, a single settee berth, and a generous double berth. The galley features a 2 burner metho stove, stainless steel sink, and fresh water. On deck, the cockpit is well set up for shorthanded sailing, with all controls coming back to the cabin top. The sails are easily managed with a furler and boombag with lazy jacks.
Price
AU $9,995
Vessel Name
Calenture
Launch Year
1980 approximate
Length
27' 3" - 8.31m
Beam
2.7m
Draft
1.5m
Keel / Ballast
Fin lead keel
Vessel Location
Kettering Tasmania
Region
Tasmania
Use
Cruising, Racing, Live Aboard
Designer
Walter Knoop
Builder
Ray Phillips
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Engine
2001 Series Volvo Penta single cylinder 10 HP diesel engine rebuilt in 2015 by Hughes marine. New cutlass bearing (2015). New shaft, polyflex coupling, shaft seals (2013), New engine mounts (2012).
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
10
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Consumption
1.5/h
Max Speed
6 knots
Cruise Speed
5
Propulsion
3 blade fixed propeller
Genset
No
Fuel
35L
Water
20L
Accommodation
Large Double V berth in forequarters. Dinette converts to 3/4 berth. Single settee berth. Accommodates up to 4 adults or a couple with up to 3 young children. The center table is very convenient for living aboard option.
Cabins
2
Berths
4
Toilet
Airhead composting toilet
Galley
2 burner metho stove, stainless steel sink and fresh water tap.
Refrigeration
Eski
Stove
Maxie metho stove
Ground Tackle
25lb CQR Anchor, fisherman anchor, 10m chain+rope.
Safety Gear
Life ring
Bilge Pumps
1 automatic bilge pump + 1 manualbilge pump
Epirb
YES expiry Feb 2026
Life Jackets
3
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
2 x fire extinguishers
Electrics
12V system: 95Amph house battery (NEW 2022), Engine start battery + battery isolation switch (2019)
Electronics / Navigation
Hummingbird LCR Depth sounder/Fish finder/log GME, VHF Radio, Plastimo bulkhead compass
Sail Inventory
Full battened mainsail (NEW 2013) Heavy duty jib on furler. No1. No2, No3 hanked on headsails (excellent condition) Medium spinnaker (excellent condition)
Mast / Rigging
Deck stepped aluminium mast Inner forestay SS standing rigging (2014), spinnaker pole and jockey pole.
Deck Gear
2 x Barlow 23 winches +2 x Barlow 15 winches
Remarks
Last antifoul: May 2022. Topsides professionally resprayed in 2012 and repainted in 2023. Extensive set of tools and equipment belowdecks.
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Ginny Gerlach
Telephone
Kettering Tasmania
Australia
Australia