1985 Westerly Merlin - Photo 1
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Specifications

Make Westerly
Model Merlin
Year 1985
Length 28.0ft (8.5m)
Beam 2.74m
Hull Material GRP/fibreglass
Engine Bukh DV-20, 20hp
Fuel Type Diesel
Location Chichester, United Kingdom

Equipment & Extras

  • Tax Paid / Included
  • Aft cockpit with approx 4ft deep and long lazarette to Starboard side
  • Tiller steering, transom hung rudder
  • Lines lead back to cockpit
  • Galley has had Oven and hob, sink with both foot pump running water AND a pressured pump taps
  • Fitted cool box in the galley worktop
  • Lots of space for storage of dishes, cutlery and food etc.
  • Spacious seating area both port and Starboard side with folding table in the center
  • Huge amounts of storage under seating areas both port and Starboard
  • Navigation desk with storage
  • Separate spacious heads to the starboard side with pumped water for taps
  • 6 Berths
  • 2 Berths in V forward cabin with spacious locker space below sleeping area
  • 2 Berths in Port side quarter cabin
  • 2 Berths in Port side saloon seating (seating area can be extended to make double berth)
  • Steering compass by Plastimo
  • GPS by Phillips
  • GPS/Chartplotter by Raymarine
  • Depth sounder by Raymarine
  • Speed log by Raymarine
  • Navigation lights
  • Autohelm ST2000+ tiller pilot
  • Plastimo gas oven
  • Liferaft
  • Horseshoe lifebouy
  • Fenders
  • Lines
  • Stainless steel fresh water tank
  • Painted steel fuel tank
  • Standing rigging - found to be in good order in 2019 survey
  • Running rigging - found to be in good order in 2019 survey
  • Mainsail with slab reefing - found to be in good order in 2019 survey
  • Genoa - found to be in good order in 2019 survey

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Description




Remarks :'Capriccio of Bosham' is a Westerly Merlin bilge-keel GRP sloop. She has a white hull with cream superstructure, grey band and blue and red stripes. She has unfortunately been unattended for the last couple of years due to unfortunate circumstances so is requiring some work and attention to restore what once was a lovingly cared for boat. A survey in 2019 found osmotic blistering below the waterline so this should also be considered.She has a very comprehensive history with reams of paperwork showing all her history over the years. She would be great for someone looking for a bit of a project.Please call us on 01243 550042 for more information. Accommodation :Accommodation:Cockpit:Aft cockpit with approx 4ft deep and long lazarette to Starboard side. Tiller steering, transom hung rudder.Lines lead back to cockpit, making safe sailing from cockpit easy!Galley and Saloon:Galley has had Oven and hob, sink with both foot pump running water AND a pressured pump taps.Fitted cool box in the galley worktop Lots of space for storage of dishes, cutlery and food etc.Spacious seating area both port and Starboard side with folding table in the center.Huge amounts of storage under seating areas both port and Starboard.Navigation desk with storage.Separate spacious heads to the starboard side with pumped water for taps.Sleeping:6 Berths 2 Berths in V forward cabin with spacious locker space below sleeping area.2 Berths in Port side quarter cabin2 Berths in Port side saloon seating (seating area can be extended to make double berth) Inventory :Navigation:Steering compass by PlastimoGPS by PhillipsGPS/Chartplotter by RaymarineDepth sounder by RaymarineSpeed log by RaymarineNavigation lightsAutohelm ST2000+ tiller pilotInventory:Plastimo gas ovenLiferaftHorseshoe lifebouyLiferaftFendersLines Mechanical :Mechanical:Bukh DV-20 twin cylinder 20hp diesel inboard engineStainless steel fresh water tankPainted steel fuel tankRigging and sails:Standing rigging - found to be in good order in 2019 surveyRunning rigging - found to be in good order in 2019 surveyMainsail with slab reefing - found to be in good order in 2019 surveyGenoa - found to be in good order in 2019 survey







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£58
£5,058 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £292
Insurance £7
Maintenance £14
Fuel £292
Running costs subtotal £605/mo
True Monthly Cost
£663
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 9% Running costs 91%
Total Interest
£1,958
Total Cost (finance)
£7,908

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