- Manufacturer: Macwester
- Location: Newcastle
- Year: 1972
- LOA: 28'3" (8.61m)
- Beam: 9' 3'' (2.82m)
- Berths: 4
- Draft:
- Keel: Bilge Keel
- ID no.: 1488
- Cabins: 1
- Heating: No
- Heads: 1
- Watertank Size: 20 Gallons
- Engine Make: Volvo Penta MD2B
- Horsepower: 25hp
- Drive Type: Shaft drive
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Fuel Tank Size: 18 Gallons
- Cruise Speed: 5
- Top Speed: 6
Broker Remarks
Goosander is a Macwester 28 and is a typical of a 1970s solidly built vessel. She has had her bilge keels extended to improve her sailing performance, as have a number of these boats. She is offered for sale at an attractive price for those wishing to go sailing at an economical entry level.
Accommodation
Double V berth in forward cabin.
Two single berths in saloon.
Separate heads compartment with a marine toilet to the starboard.
Galley:
The galley is situated on the port side and is equipped with a two burner gas cooker with grill and oven.
Sink with hand pumped fresh water and storage.
Mechanical and Rigging
This Macwester 28 was designed by CSJ Roy and built by Macwester Marine Co Ltd in 1972.
Hull and deck constructed of GRP.
Mechanical:
Volvo Penta MD2B 25hp diesel engine with shaft drive to a three bladed propellor.
Spars and Rigging:
Aluminium anodised deck stepped mast and boom.
Sails:
Main and headsail
Electrics:
2 x 12V switched batteries.
240V shore power and cable
240V battery charger.
30W Solar panel
Tankage:
18 gallon diesel fuel tank.
Fresh water flexible tank removed and replacement required..
Water System:
Cold fresh water system delivered manual pump.
Inventory
Clipper GPS (intermittant)
Tiller pilot
Clipper Navtex
Nasa Marine Wind/Log
Standard Horizon Explorer DSC VHF radio
Full cockpit tent
Mainsail cover
Barometer
Brass oil lamp
Flat screen TV
CQR anchor and chain plus spare anchor
Navigation lights
Boathook
Fenders and warps
Spinnaker pole
Danbuoy
Horseshoe lifering
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump x 2
30W Solar panel
Fire extinguisher x 2
Horn
Disclaimer : The company offers the details of this vessel for sale but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of the information contained in the specification or warrant the condition of the vessel or equipment. A buyer should instruct his agents, or surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered for sale subject to no prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
