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1988 Sealine 285 Ambassador

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Specifications

Make Sealine
Model 285 Ambassador
Year 1988
Length 28.0ft (8.5m)
Beam 3.10m
Hull Material Semi Displacment
Engine Volvo Penta, AQAD31A, 1200 hours, 130Hp
Fuel Type Diesel
Location East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Equipment & Extras

Berths
4
Cabins
2
Engine Hours
1200
Drinking Water Capacity
100 litres
  • Garman GPS map 192c
  • Garman fish finder 400c
  • iCom ic-m411 VHF radio
  • Stow nav sounder
  • Compass
  • Anchor/windlass
  • Boat Safety valid until 2026

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Description




Sealine 285 Ambassador 1988, fitted with twin Volvo Penta AQAD31A 130Hp diesel engines, with 290DP outdrives, this well maintained example is 28ft x 10ft, 4 berths in two cabins, with a fully functioning galley, housing a 2 burner gas hob/grill fridge and sink, the bow has a horse shoe dinette that converts into a large double berth, the bathroom has a sea toilet and sink, with a separate aft cabin with two single berths.Recent work:New canopy was fitted 2025Re-upholstered in 2022New turbos in 2023Out drives serviced and new bellows in 2023Anti fouled in 2023Specifications:Garman GPS map 192cGarman fish finder 400ciCom ic-m411 VHF radioStow nav sounderCompassAnchor/windlassBoat Safety valid until 2026To arrange a viewing please call: 01405 763985







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Monthly Finance Payment
£226
£19,550 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £292
Insurance £29
Maintenance £50
Fuel £292
Running costs subtotal £662/mo
True Monthly Cost
£888
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Total Interest
£7,569
Total Cost (finance)
£30,569

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