Van De Stadt Spirit 28 SIGNIFICANTLY UPGRADED, EXCELLENT CONDITION!


Price
AU $29,500
Finance
Pre-Purchase Inspection
Currency
Length
27' 11" - 8.50m
Vessel Location
Kettering TAS
Launch Year
1978
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP

The Van de Stadt Spirit 28 is renowned for its exceptional sailing performance, build quality, and offshore capability. Designed by one of the world's most respected naval architects, the Spirit 28 delivers lively and responsive sailing characteristics while remaining remarkably stable and forgiving, making it equally appealing to seasoned sailors and those new to yacht ownership. With its elegant lines, balanced sail plan, and efficient hull form, this is a yacht that inspires confidence offshore whilst remaining easily sailed short handed. "Marco" is an excellent example of the design, and has both cruised and raced successfully in Hobart for many years. The vessel has been superbly maintained, and significantly upgraded by the last two fastidious owners. Since 2024 the vessel has received NEW STANDING RIGGING, ALL WINDOWS REPLACED, NEW GUARD RAILS, NEW LOWRANCE CHART PLOTTER, NEW GAS STOVE AND GAS CERTIFICATION, NEW UPHOLSTERY, NEW HUON PINE DINETTE, BATTERY MONITOR AND USB OUTLETS ADDED, NEW RADIO WITH BLUETOOTH, NEW ELECTRIC BILGE PUMP, the list goes on. Prior to this, the previous owner added a NEW 2011 NANNI 14HP DIESEL ENGINE, NEW 2022 SPRAY DODGER, 2013 DOYLES FULLY BATTENED MAINSAIL, AND 2011 HEADSAIL FURLER AND DOYLES NO. 1 HEADSAIL. With its excellent presentation and impressive upgrades, this yacht really does tick all the boxes! Whether you want to explore the stunning waters of Southern Tasmania, experience the exhilaration of racing, or even utilise its excellent accommodation for an economical liveaboard, this is a yacht that can do it all in style and comfort!

Stepping inside, the freshly refurbished interior is a charming mix of traditional timber trims and modern painted finishes. To port is the NEW Huon pine dinette, with seating for 6 in comfort on the newly upholstered settees. To starboard is the well set up galley. This is equipped with a NEW 2 burner gas stove, sink with fresh water, icebox, and plenty of storage. The accommodation is ideal for weekend cruising with family and friends. There is a double v-berth forward, two quarter berths aft, and a single settee berth in the saloon when additional accommodation is required. The package is complete with a manual marine toilet with NEW door, and vanity opposite.

Outside, the cockpit is well protected by the NEW 2022 spray dodge. Well set up for short handed sailing, there is a furling headsail, mainsail in a boom bag with lazy jacks, and both the main and headsail sheets are in easy reach of the helm. Forward is the anchor locker, and there is a swim ladder on the transom for easy access to the water on a sunny day.

This vessel is powered by the NEW 2011 Nanni 14HP diesel engine. This was professionally installed and has been well maintained from new. This provides easy cruising at 5 knots.

With its pedigree, capability, and extensive upgrades, "Marco" represents a great opportunity to enjoy a Summer of sailing! For more information please call Jo Breen on or Jack Allison on .

Derwent Boat Sales offers the information on this vessel including condition, in good faith as provided by the Owner/Vendor. While confident about the accuracy we cannot Guarantee or Warrant it but will assist any prospective purchaser verify this as part of the purchase process.


Price
AU $29,500   
Vessel Name
Marco
Boat Reference
Marco300925
Launch Year
1978
Length
27' 11" - 8.50m
Beam
2.8m
Draft
1.7m
Displacement
2300kgs
Keel / Ballast
Fin Keel
Vessel Location
Kettering Tas
Region
Tasmania
Use
Leisure, Cruising, Racing
Designer
Van De Stadt
Builder
Mounts Bay Yachts WA
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Decks Material
Fiberglass
Engine
NEW 2011 Nanni 2 Cylinder 14HP Diesel Engine
Engine Make
Nanni
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
14HP
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
400hrs (approx)
Fuel Consumption
1.5LPH
Cruise Speed
5 Knots
Propulsion
Fixed Prop and spare Gori folding prop
Fuel
50L
Water
40L
Covers
NEW 2022 Spray Dodger
Boom bag with lazy jacks
Accommodation
Good accommodation for cruising with family and friends. Forward is a double v-berth, there are two single quarter berths aft, and a single settee berth when additional accommodation is required.
Berths
5
Toilet
Manual Toilet
Entertainment
NEW 2024 Radio with Bluetooth
Galley
Functional galley to port featuring a NEW 2024 2 burner gas stove, sink with fresh water, icebox, and plenty of storage.
Refrigeration
Icebox
Stove
NEW 2024 2 burner gas stove (With gas compliance certificate)
Ground Tackle
Danforth Anchor with chain and rope
Safety Gear
Life Ring
Bosun's chair
First Aid Kit
Bilge Pumps
NEW 2024 Electric bilge pump with float switch, 1 x manual bilge pump
Life Jackets
5 x Life Jackets
Fire Protection
2 x Fire extinguishers 1 x Fire Blanket
Electrics
12V System throughout
Optima Engine Start Battery
Optima House Battery
Battery isolation switch
Electronics / Navigation
NEW 2024 Lowrance Chart plotter
Wind speed and direction
Hummingbird depth sounder
Compass
Barometer
Sail Inventory
2013 Doyles fully battened mainsail
2011 Doyles No. 1 Furling headsail
No. 3 Furling headsail
Cruising main
Staysail
Spinnaker
Storm jib
Mast / Rigging
Aluminium single spreader masthead rig
NEW 2024 Stainless Steel standing rigging
NEW 2011 headsail furler
Spinnaker pole
Deck Gear
4 x Sheet winches
3 x halyard winches
Swim ladder
Boat hook
Remarks
Antifouled May 2025

CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
Derwent Boat Sales
Telephone
Address
Derwent Sailing Squadron Office:
23 Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Oyster Cove Office:
Oyster Cove Marina, Kettering
Hobart TAS Australia


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