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1998 Willow Bay Open Shilling

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Specifications

Make Willow Bay
Model Open Shilling
Year 1998
Length 17.1ft (5.2m)
Beam 2.00m
Draft 0.38m
Hull Material fibreglass
Engine 1 x Suzuki DF2.5 (New 2024)
Fuel Type petrol
Location Portland Marina, United Kingdom

Equipment & Extras

Keel
Centreboard
Name of boat
Kioni III
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
  • Suzuki DF2.5 outboard engine (New 2024)
  • Transom mounted rudder
  • Gaff sloop rig
  • Mainsail
  • Genoa
  • Mooring lines
  • Fenders
  • Cockpit cover
  • Outboard cover
  • Bow sprit
  • Storage lockers
  • Bilge pump
  • Ballast - 120kg
  • Trailing weight inc. ballast - 530kg
  • Sail area - gaff sloop rig - 15.05m2

Description





Marketing Description The Willow Bay Open Shilling day sailing boat offers a compelling blend of classic style and modern practicality, making it an excellent choice for both seasoned sailors and newcomers alike. Its stable, well-balanced hull ensures confident handling in a variety of conditions, while the open layout provides ample space for leisure cruising, family outings, or casual day sailing. Its centreboard lifting keel provides outstanding versatility—offering excellent stability and upwind performance when lowered, while allowing for shallow-water access, easy launching, and convenient storage when raised. Built with durability and low maintenance in mind, the boat combines high-quality materials with thoughtful craftsmanship, delivering long-term value and reliability. Easy to rig, responsive under sail, and visually distinctive on the water, the Willow Bay Open Shilling stands out as a versatile and attractive option for anyone seeking a rewarding and accessible sailing experience.Available for viewings now, please call 01305 818541
Mechanical Suzuki DF2.5 outboard engine (New 2024)Transom mounted rudder

Rigging Gaff sloop rigMainsailGenoa

Deck Mooring linesFendersCockpit coverOutboard cover Bow sprit Storage lockers
Safety Bilge pump 



Construction Dimensions:LOD - 5.22mBeam - 2mDraft - centre plate raised - 0.38m            centreplate lowered - 0.92mBallast - 120kgTrailing weight inc. ballast - 530kgSail area - gaff sloop rig - 15.05m2 Manufacturers DescriptionThe hull has integral air locked buoyancy compartments fore and aft, and plenty of stowage for open boat cruising On the fore deck the samson post acts as a strong point for attaching anchors and mooring lines. The mast is set in a tabernacle for ease of handling both on the water and ashore. An outboard bracket can be fitted to the transom or for those who prefer an outboard well can be fitted internally.There is ample room for 4 or 5 on board for day sailing. If open boat cruising is your choice a boom tent is available and two adult sized berths can be quickly assembled.








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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Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £292
Insurance £12
Maintenance £20
Fuel £292
Running costs subtotal £616/mo
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Total Interest
£3,274
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