The Hardy 27 is a sturdily built and highly practical cruiser from the renowned Hardy yard, they are a very versatile and sea-capable design. They are well suited to coastal cruising or exploring inland waterways. "Nobby"' is fitted with twin 100hp Yanmar engines on shaft drives. She is presented in very good condition for her age. Early viewing is highly recommended as she is sure to be in high demand. Viewing by appointment only at our Suffolk Office - 01473 659681

Mechanical & Electrical Systems

Located under the wheelhouse sole, are the twin Yanmar 4JH2/UTE 4-cylinder 100hp turbo diesel engines. Fresh water cooled. Dual Morse type single lever controls with electric start. Shaft drives with rope cutters to fixed 3-bladed propellers. PSS stern glands. Trim tabs. The engines have been regularly serviced. Approximately 455 litre fuel tank. 1851 hours on the port engine and 1831 hours on the starboard engine (likely to go up as the boat is still being used). Hours are slightly different as the port engine charges the batteries and heats up the water. Wheelhouse furniture can be completely removed for full access to the engine bay. 12 volt domestic battery (2021). Two 12 volt engine start batteries (2020 & 2023). 12 volt anchor windlass battery. Alternator charging. 240 volt shorepower system with outlets. Battery charger. Immersion heater.

General Equipment

- 10kg Delta anchor with approximately 48 metres of chain - Anchorman 700 electric anchor windlass - Full cockpit enclosure - Various fenders and warps - Bathing platform - Boarding ladder - Davits - Excel 230 inflatable dinghy - Epropulsion Spirit electric outboard - Autohelm ST50 speed & log instrument - Autohelm ST50 depth instrument - ICOM IC421 DSC VHF - Furuno 1623 Radar - Ritchie Voyager steering compass - Raymarine RC435 chartplotter - Autohelm ST5000+ autopilot - Plastimo clock & barometer - Fire extinguishers - Engine room fire extinguisher - Fire blanket - Navigation lights - Two Horseshoe lifebuoys - Horn - Two electric bilge pumps - Manual bilge pump

Construction

Built by Hardy Marine Ltd in 1998 to a Colin Mudie design. White GRP hull with blue styling stripe. White GRP superstructure with a teak laid deck. Self draining cockpit with transom door. Moulded bathing platform. Hydraulic wheel steering to rudder with protective skeg.

Accommodation

Offering up to 4 berths in the cabin and wheelhouse with 6' 3" maximum headroom. Up forward there is a wrap-around seating area with a central teak table that drops to form a large double berth, useful storage areas, portlights, and an opening hatch. The linear galley is to starboard, which is equipped with a 2-burner gas cooker with grill and oven, stainless steel sink with hot and cold water supply, fridge, and storage lockers. The separate heads compartment is to port with a Jabsco marine toilet, 100 litre holding tank, washbasin, shower, mirror, and storage. Moving up into the wheelhouse, you have a swivelling helm seat and aft seat to port, and a larger settee to starboard. Excellent levels of ventilation and light are provided by the wheelhouse windows, bi-fold doors, and large sliding roof hatch. High-quality teak interior joinery with blue upholstery and teak and holly sole boards. There are twin teak bi-fold wheelhouse doors open onto the self-draining aft cockpit with full canopy, L-shaped seating, and a walk-thru transom to the moulded bathing platform. Ample grab rails are provided with good side deck access.