The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Ernie Diamond 26 Recent Investment

Urgent sale required
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  323314
  • LOA  ·  7.92m
  • Year  ·  1979
  • Construction  ·  Other
  • Underwater profile  ·  Multihull
  • Berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  1 x 5hp, Tohatsu (2023)
  • Lying  ·  Essex
Boatshed Essex
Boatshed Essex
Jayne Markham

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Ernie Diamond
Lying Essex
Fuel capacity 60.0 ltr (13.2 G) Total - 3 Tanks
Water capacity 200.0 ltr (44.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 40.0 ltr (8.8 G) Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x 5hp
Engine make and model Tohatsu (2023)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Wheel
Drive outboard
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Water-maker

1 x brand new, unboxed 5hp propane outboard with 25 inch long shaft
2 x 35hp Johnson matching petrol outboards, are also included, with controls and fuel tank, require tidying and rebuilding and are not currently working
700w of full Renogy solar system, with 390Ah 12v battery bank, gold fuses
2000w Invertor, for 240v system
12v Internal led lighting, USB sockets and 300w Bluetooth sound system
Fan assisted ventilation in 4 locations
Fuses (supplied) to be added to fuse box for water and bilge pumps (as water tanks are empty until needed)
A solo rudder tiller to dual rudder steering wheel conversion, new cable and morse steering block has been fitted, to be connected to starboard rudder
Rudders have been rebuilt with new bolts
The helm wheel is temporarily fitted, only for testing

Dimensions

LOA 7.92m
Beam 3.65m
Draft Min 0.61m
Draft Max 0.61m
Displacement 1,135kg (2,502.7lbs)
Headroom 1.76m
Storage Ashore

Rig

Sloop rigged Aluminium spars () with stainless steel standing rigging ()

Sails

Mainsail - Slab () Stack Pack, 2 Reefs
Headsail Jeckells - Furling ()

Mast and rigging currently in storage
Another tan sail

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 3 batteries charged by: solar panels

Construction

Construction Other
Underwater profile Multihull
Finish Paint finish

Newly installed pumped water system with all new pipework, taps, tanks and pumps, with automatic Shurflo pumps for hot and cold water
GRP sheathed ply construction
Antifoul paint is included
2 x Propane bottles
New windows

Accommodation

Total # of berths 5
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 3
Cabin(s) 4
Handbasin 1
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

New carpet tiles throughout with spares
New 10cm memory foam topped mattresses to aft berths
The single currently has same 10cm foam mattress, that lays out as a double mattress for main saloon berth and just requiring a double mattress/single mattreess to complete the saloon seating
New shower, holding tank, hoses and heads
Newly refurbished wet room style heads, with sea toilet, holding tank, hot and cold water to the basin and shower with underfloor sump system
Newly installed Propex Gas heater for water and heating, with automatic boiler for the hot water
Complete propane system, with new pipework, shut off valves and bubble valve leak tester
240v low power mini fridge freezer

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Sink
Refrigerator
Carpet
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers
Bar Sink

New carpet tiles throughout with spares
New 10cm memory foam topped mattresses to aft berths
The single currently has same 10cm foam mattress, that lays out as a double mattress for main saloon berth and just requiring a double mattress/single mattreess to complete the saloon seating
New shower, holding tank, hoses and heads
Newly refurbished wet room style heads, with sea toilet, holding tank, hot and cold water to the basin and shower with underfloor sump system
Newly installed Propex Gas heater for water and heating, with automatic boiler for the hot water
Complete propane system, with new pipework, shut off valves and bubble valve leak tester
240v low power mini fridge freezer

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers

1 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
1 anchors
(Danforth)
Anchor chain and rope included

Nav Equipment

Speed
Log
Wind
VHF
Stereo
Echo sounder

BiData Depth/Speed
Silva wind

Safety Equipment

Life buoys
Danbuoy

2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 2 Electric)

1100 gph Whale SuoerSub bilge pumps fitted into both hulls

Broker's Comments

Boatshed Essex are pleased to present this Ernie Diamond 26ft Catamaran. These catamarans were designed and built to provide a solid, fast cruising platform, giving a longer cruising range, The owner comments: "every inch of the boat seems solid, very light and supposedly very fast too".

When I visited the boat, I was impressed by the space it provided and it was spacious and bright, with good headroom in the hulls.

The main saloon seating converts into a transverse double bunk, with two large singles in each hull plus a separate wet room style heads, with shower, and a separate galley, providing hot and cold water and hot air heating. Overall, the design provides exceptional space and comfort for a vessel of 26 feet.

The current owner has invested extensively into the boat and unfortunately has not had the time to finish. The boat requires some finishing to make it ready for the water.

This spacious catamaran could provide an excellent cruising platform or liveaboard, suited to those seeking plenty of accommodation at a great price and is especially suited for cruising with possibly a young family.

If you would like any further information, or to request a personal viewing, please do contact our office and we would be pleased to help.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

Since 2022

Why are you selling her?

Emmigrated

Where have you sailed her?

Not sailed

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