Description

‘Close Action’ is a Hunter Sonata - a 23' sailboat with a good racing pedigree. The boat and trailer have been refurbished recently.

Some key information follows:

Hull colour: Burgundy Red; Coachroof/ topsidecolour: White.
Length: 6.9 metres Beam: 2.6 metres; Draft:1.4 metres (single keel);
Builder: Hunter Boats; Build date: April 1981; Hull identification No: 8379N Builder’s Hull Serial No: 376.
Survey: Technomarine 2014.
Engine: 4hp Yamaha petrol outboard, full service Killen Marine September 2016.
Spars: Mast by Proctor 1998; Original boom by Holt Allen, Spinnaker poles (two) by Storrah Marine.
Rigging: Standing and running rigging supplied by Phil Evans of Windermere.
Sails: Mainsail, two No. 1 genoas, one No 2 genoa all by Goacher, and two spinakers, one as new. Bow launcher by Storrah Marine and cabin launcher system by Goacher.
Lifting Tackle: Two lifting points in keel and certified tackle for easy lift-out and dry sailing.
Mooring Tackle: Wire strop, shackle, 1.5m chain on Bruce anchor with 10m warp.
Steering: Rudder foil by Phil Evans, with three-dimensional traveller and Harken main sheet block.
Trailer: Twin axle, four–wheeled galvanised trailer, professionally built by P Ward with recovery guard feature. Recently refurbished to roadworthy condition.
Below Deck: Standard 4 berth sleeping layout with two temporary cushions, Chart table, Unused chemical toilet;
Other: Outboard bracket, fire extinguisher, boat hook, fenders.

Specifications

Engine(s)

Mainsail and No 2 Genoa

Spinnakers