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MGC 27

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  270121
  • LOA  ·  8.23m
  • Year  ·  1986
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 9hp, Volvo MD2001 (1986)
  • Lying  ·  Gosport
Boatshed Portsmouth
Boatshed Portsmouth
Samantha Cassell

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 Rob Humphreys
Builder MG Yachts
Lying Gosport

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 9hp
Engine make and model Volvo MD2001 (1986)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Tiller
Drive saildrive
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 4.5 knots
Max speed (approx) 5.5 knots

Last year (March '19) the engine was lifted out, as well as the sail drive stripped and serviced, - the diaphragm was also replaced last year which is a job done every 7 -10 years

two heavy batteries. A new fuel filter was also added around 3 years ago that has a priming pump on it that sends fuel to the engine before starting.

Dimensions

LOA 8.23m
LWL 7.16m
Beam 3.05m
Draft Min 1.65m
Draft Max 1.65m
Displacement 2,700kg (5,953.5lbs)
Storage Ashore

Rig

Sloop rigged Aluminium spars () with stainless steel standing rigging (2019)

Sails

Mainsail Kemp Sails - Slab (2013) 3 Reefs
Headsail Hyde - Hank on (2014)
Other sails No.1 Gib (2014)
No.2 Gib (2014)
No.3 Gib (2014)
Spinnaker - Heavy (2008)
Spinnaker - Light (2008)

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Gelcoat finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Icebox
Manual water system

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Instrument Covers

2 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
1 anchors
12.00m of chain
10.00m of warp

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
VHF
VHF DSC radio
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Safety Equipment

Life buoys
Danbuoy

1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)

Broker's Comments

The MGC 27 is a fast cruiser with a great reputation for sailing performance as well as ease of handling. They were originally sold as Contessa 27’s but when MG purchased the moulds from Jeremy Rodgers in the mid 80's they renamed it the MGC27. Northshore later took over MG Yachts and were the builders of this particular boat. A great opportunity to get out racing round the cans with a little bit of comfort or a lovely little pocket cruiser. I would say her condition is average of this type.

Owner comments:
(i) Maggie is in fair / good condition - she has been raced in the Solent for about 12 Saturdays a year and Round the Island Race and the rest of the time just cruised around to Cowes, Lymington, etc. When the pictures were taken she had just been lifted out at end of season - since then the owners have undertaken a complete varnish down below of the bulkheads, saloon table, sole boards and has come up great -

(I) The hull overall is good condition for its year - there is some crazing but nothing significant - since she photos were taken she has received a hull polish, using G7, and also received two coats of anti-foul

(iii) No issues starting the engine - down below there are two heavy batteries. A new fuel filter was also added around 3 years ago that has a priming pump on it that sends fuel to the engine before starting.

Last year (March '19) the engine was lifted out, as well as the sail drive stripped and serviced, - the diaphragm was also replaced last year which is a job done every 7 -10 years

(iv) Sails - the main is around 2014 as is the No.1 and No.3 headsails are Hyde Sails - they have lots of use left in them. The No.2 is a great sail / driver but next to be replaced. The boat has two spinnakers - 1 smaller / heavier, 1 larger / lighter - both fair condition.

(v) The windows were replaced / re-seated around 10 years ago

(vi) A full survey was undertaken of Maggie 3 years ago - it recommended that the rigging be replaced and the diaphragm which was done last year, March '19. Other than that it was the usual recommendations - replaces flares, etc. - which was all done.

Overall Maggie is in a good / fair condition - last year the owners spent £4k on her service / replace the rigging, engine, sail drive and diaphragm.

Since the photos were taken she's had re-varnish down below, a hull clean and polish and two coats of anti-foul. She's is currently back on her mooring

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

This MGC 27 has been personally photographed and viewed by Steve Tyas of Boatshed Portsmouth. Click here for contact details.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

for 8 years

Why are you selling her?

would like to progress to a larger boat

Where have you sailed her?

She has sailed between Poole and in/around the Solent

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