1972 Blakes Cruising Folkboat
Specifications
Equipment & Extras
- Hull
- fibreglassGrp displacement
- Keel
- Long Keel
- Designer
- Tord Sundstrun
- Name of boat
- Phylion
- Tax / VAT status
- Paid / Included
- Shaft Driven
- 12v Twin Batteries (replaced 2023)
- Selector switch
- Standard Horizon VHF radio
- Rigging and running Rigging all in good condition
- Two suits of sails
- Yellow cruising Shute (virtually unused)
- Garmin GPS 152
- Magnetic Compass
- Clipper log
- Clipper Depth
- Clipper Speed
- Clipper Direction (needs Anemometer repair)
- Autohelm (Ram System)
- Fire extinguisher dry powder in Saloon
- Fire Blanket in Galley area
- Spray hood with hand rails built in
- Sea Flush Heads
- Fresh Water tank
- Warm forward cabin
- Well-organized layout
- Sensible stowage
- Two long settees (double as sleeping berths)
- Compact dining/working table (folds away)
- Small galley to port
- Two-burner stove
- Compact head (tucked beneath the forecabin)
- Natural light and ventilation from good sized ports
- Builders Spec
- Bills of Sales
Description
Marketing Description This 8.00M Folkboat is a compact, seaworthy classic that delivers more sea-going capability than its size suggests. Its traditional lines—long keel for tracking and stability, a stout beam, and a sturdy, simple rig—make it forgiving and secure in chop and heavy weather, even for short-handed crews. Inside, it maximizes space with a practical cabin that typically fits two to four berths, a small galley, and a simple head, On Deck, the roomy cockpit and robust fittings reflect its coastal-cruiser pedigree, while the boat’s ballast and conservative sail area provide a balanced, predictable feel under sail. In short, the 8.00m Folkboat blends timeless design with rugged practicality, offering dependable coastal cruising with classic charm.
Mechanical Volvo MD5 B 7HP Diesel Shaft Driven
Electrical !2v Twin Batteries replaced 2023Selector switchStandard Horizon VHF radio
Rigging Rigging and running Rigging all in good conditionSailsTwo suits of sailsvirtually unused Yellow cruising Shute
Navigation Garmin GPS 152Magnetic CompassClipper logClipper DepthClipper SpeedClipper Direction (needs Anemometer repair)
Deck Autohelm (Ram System)
Safety Fire extinguisher dry powder in SaloonFire Blanket in Galley area
Canvas Spray hood with hand rails built in
Miscellaneous Sea Flush HeadsFresh Water tank
Accommodation Inside trades room for purpose, delivering a warm forward cabin that reflects its traditional coastal heritage. a well-organized layout, and sensible stowage rather than fluff. The saloon has two long settees run fore to aft and double as sleeping berths, with a compact dining/working table that folds away when not in use. A small galley to port carries a two-burner stove, a compact head is tucked beneath the forecabin. Natural light and ventilation come from a few good sized ports keeping the cabin bright without sacrificing space, Though headroom is modest, the design emphasizes efficient use of every inch, practical footing, and a timeless, sailorly charm
Documentation Builders SpecBills of Sales
Disclaimer For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.
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