Description

Moonfleet is a well cared for lifting keel example of the GibSea 28. Well known as a comfortable cruiser with a reputation for solid build quality and great sea-keeping abilities. The design allows for plenty of living space inside, especially considering the era in which she was designed and built.

Viewing by appointment only through the Essex office - 01621 785600 or email: essex@clarkeandcarter.co.uk

Accommodation

She has six cabins between two cabins and the saloon with approx. 5'10" max. headroom. There is a cosy double berth aft of the galley to port. The C-shaped galley is to port of the companionway, there is a sink with manually pumped fresh water, a folding cover for the gimballed two burner gas stove and grill that allows for more countertop space whilst not cooking. There is a large cool box and plenty of stowage. To starboard of the companionway is the heads. This comprises of a manual Jabsco sea toilet and basin with manually pumped fresh water. There is well thought out stowage/hanging space for your wet weather gear that keeps it separate from the operational parts of the heads.

Mechanical Systems

1981 Yanmar YSM12, single cylinder, 10hp marine diesel engine located under the companionway steps in an insulated engine room. Direct raw water cooled. Shaft drive connected to a fixed two bladed propeller with rope cutter. Stainless steel fuel tank holding approx. 54 litres of fuel. Single lever controls.

Electrical Systems

Sails and Spars

Fractionally rigged bermudan sloop with deck stepped aluminium mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging. Spinnaker pole. Plastimo headsail furling system. Slab reefing mainsail. Two primary winches in cockpit. Two halyard winches on coach roof. Clutches on coach roof.

Deck Equipment

Navigation Equipment

Safety Equipment

Construction

Built by Gibert Marine in 1981. White GRP hull with blue sheer stripe. White GRP decks with white painted non-slip surfaces. Stainless steel push and pulpit with safety lines. Cast iron ballast keel with lifting centre plate reduces the draft from 1.9m to 0.85m. Centreplate operated by a winch on the keel box in the saloon. Transom hung rudder with tiller steering. Self-draining cockpit.

Disclaimer:

The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.

General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet the specific needs of the new owner(s).