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

Macwester Seaforth

Mostly complete project!
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  335147
  • LOA  ·  10.97m
  • Year  ·  1978
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Bilge keels
  • Berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 38hp, BMC 1.8 (1978)
  • Lying  ·  Suffolk
Boatshed Suffolk
Boatshed Suffolk
Ben Farnell

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 CSJ Roy
Builder Macwester Marine
Lying Suffolk
Fuel capacity 182.0 ltr (40.0 G) Total - 0 Tanks
Water capacity 400.0 ltr (88.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 200.0 ltr (44.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 38hp
Engine make and model BMC 1.8 (1978)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded

Recent engine service completed by the owner including new fuel lines, razor filter system and alternator.

The electrics system has had a overhaul including a new 12v and 240v system.

Dimensions

LOA 10.97m
LWL 8.84m
Beam 3.40m
Draft Min 1.47m
Draft Max 1.47m
Displacement 8,940kg (19,712.7lbs)
Storage Ashore

Rig

Ketch rigged Aluminium spars (1978)

Sails

Sails are not included, the mast is original and whilst this could be stepped, new rigging would be recommended.

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Bilge keels
Finish Gelcoat finish

Top decks would benefit from a repaint however these have been been painted with primer. She has also been anti fouled with 2 coats of jet black anti fouling.

All seacocks have been replaced.

I have not seen any water ingress and she is believed to be completely watertight.

Currently there are 2x 100l tanks under the saloon that are not used, these could be used as the holding tanks.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 5
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 1
Cabin(s) 2

The saloon is a great open space with the long galley to the port side. Newly upholstered seating with storage space all around and a moveable floating table. The galley is very well built with great work space as well as an oven & Grill, 4 burger gas hob, fridge & microwave. The gas is currently not installed and will need to be done to complete the galley.

The forecabin has been rebuilt with an impressive double bed and a lot of storage space beneath. The 400l water tank is also below the berth.

The aft berth is still in need of work, currently this has been shower wall boarded with the intention of turning it into a very spacious heads with the DZR seacocks already fitted.

The cockpit offer great visibility all around and is useable but is in need of attention to make her comfortable and pleasant and on the eye!

4 burner Other cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Curtains
Pressurised water system

The saloon is a great open space with the long galley to the port side. Newly upholstered seating with storage space all around and a moveable floating table. The galley is very well built with great work space as well as an oven & Grill, 4 burger gas hob, fridge & microwave. The gas is currently not installed and will need to be done to complete the galley.

The forecabin has been rebuilt with an impressive double bed and a lot of storage space beneath. The 400l water tank is also below the berth.

The aft berth is still in need of work, currently this has been shower wall boarded with the intention of turning it into a very spacious heads with the DZR seacocks already fitted.

The cockpit offer great visibility all around and is useable but is in need of attention to make her comfortable and pleasant and on the eye!

4 burner Other cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers

2 sheet winches
Manual windlass

Safety Equipment

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

Macwester’s are incredibly solid and capable sailing boats. The seaforths were originally designed as a motor sailer with great accommodation.

This example has had a great deal of work done to her and would make an ideal second home. The owner has worked at a local marine business and has used their engineering background to turn this vessel into a brilliant cruiser with liveaboard potential.

Currently the engine can be seen running however, the rigging for her is very old and whilst the mast could be reused, at minimum the running and standing rigging would need to be replaced.

She is an almost complete project, the aft cabin does need finishing off as well as the cockpit, although functional for helming, and could benefit from some tlc. The deck would also benefit from a good paint.

Overall this is a really pretty vessel with great liveaboard/Airbnb potential once fully completed.

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?

7 years

Why are you selling her?

No time to complete

Where have you sailed her?

N/A

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