Leisure 27 SL

An exceptionally well presented 1987 Leisure 27 SL twin keel, combining the renowned build quality of Leisure yachts with the versatility and practicality of twin keels. Ideal for Coastal cruising, drying harbours and estuary sailing, she is equally at home exploring shallow anchorages as she is making comfortable coastal passages.

Designed by Frank Pryor the Leisure 27 SL is known for it's solid construction, forgiving sailing characteristics and surprisingly spacious interior. The twin keel configuration allows the yacht to take the ground upright, making her perfect for exploring tidal waters and reducing marina costs.

Below decks, she offers comfortable accommodation berthing up to 6 people in a bright saloon a spacious forward V berth and a roomy quarter berth aft. The chart table folds out revealing a wine rack. There is generous storage throughout a practical galley and separate heads. The layout is ideal for group adventures on the water.

The interior is finished in wood that has been well cared for throughout the years giving her a warm elegant feel.  Powered by a reliable inboard diesel engine, an upgrade on the standard for this model, she is easy to handle under power or sail. The cockpit is very secure, dry and provides plenty of seating while the balanced sail plan delivers enjoyable performance in a wide range of conditions.

Currently on the hard at Hythe sailing club 'Audella' is ready to sail. To arrange a viewing please contact Douglas Ross on 07469972705. Accommodation : Double V berth in the forward cabin. Two berths in the saloon and a large aft quarter berth. Central drop-leaf table in the saloon.

Heads compartment with sea toilet and new pump, as well as washbasin Hanging locker Well-equipped galley with a gacooker with 2 burner hob, grill and oven. Stainless steel sink and deep locker.

Inventory : Tridata Echopilot display (we only use the echo-sounder, although there is a paddle-wheel log) Garmin 551 S chartplotter Lewmar twin speed self-tailing main winches Lewmar mainsheet traveller Bronze through-skin fittings Navigation lights Clock, barometer and gimballed Weems and Plath oil lamp Illuminated bulkhead compass Mid-ship cleats and fairleads Treadmaster on fore-deck Mechanical : 18hp Volvo 2002 engine, with shaft driven fixed 3-blade Volvo bronze propeller, and two batteries charged by the engine alternator Stainless steel standing rigging replaced July 1999 Headsail roller-reefing Coach-roof mounted stainless steel cradle for a life-raft/dinghy (useful handrail when working on deck) The hull bottom was epoxy treated in 2002 Plough anchor, stowed on the foredeck while on the mooring, but on the roller when sailing.

Double bow roller, manual anchor windlass. 30 metres of chain. Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, boarding ladder, stanchions, guard wires and folding frame for the sprayhood (2004) Mainsail (Sanders 2009), Genoa (Sanders 2009), Working jib (Sanders 2015), Cruising chute, all lines led aft