The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Island Sun 42 Schooner (Junk Rigged) Ferro Cement Yacht

Designed as a liveaboard
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  331060
  • LOA  ·  12.80m
  • Year  ·  1980
  • Construction  ·  Ferro cement
  • Underwater profile  ·  Long keel
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 50hp, Perkins 404 (1980)
  • Lying  ·  Essex
Boatshed Essex
Boatshed Essex
Mark Coles

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Builder Ferro Cement Marine Services
Lying Essex
Fuel capacity 30.0 ltr (6.6 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 100.0 ltr (22.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 50hp
Engine make and model Perkins 404 (1980)
Engine Hours engine1= Unknown
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Tiller & Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3
Fuel consumption (approx) 2.0 ltr (0.4 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 4 knots
Max speed (approx) 5 knots

Dimensions

LOA 12.80m
Beam 4.50m
Draft Min 1.68m
Draft Max 1.68m
Storage On mooring

Rig

Junk rigged Original Wood spars (1980) with stainless steel standing rigging (1980)

Sails

Mainsail Original (Unknown) - none (1980)

Junk Rigged, twin mast

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction Ferro cement
Underwater profile Long keel
Finish Paint finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 1
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Porta Potti)

2 burner Electric cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Sink
Refrigerator
Pressurised water system
Hot water system

2 burner Electric cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Instrument Covers

1 halyard winches
Manual windlass
2 anchors
(CQR & Fisherman)

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Carbon Monoxide detector

2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 2 Electric)

Broker's Comments

This Ferro-Cement Island Sun 42 is set up to be a liveaboard but would be more than capable of taking to the seas and going on a journey. She is a twin masted schooner with junk rig sails.

Inside she offers plenty of space, storage and accommodation for up to 8 people but would be perfect for 4 people looking to stay on board for an extended period of time.

The current owner has restored all of the interior and so she presents herself in a very clean and tidy manner. She has also been completely re-wired and so there is plenty of 240v sockets some of which also have USB charging outlets.

The galley is equipped with a 2 burner electric hob, hot and cold water and a fridge.

The head consists of a porta-potti toilet, a basin and a shower.

Up on deck she feels solid and has the advantage of both tiller and wheel steering.

The Boat was last lifted out of the water during September 2023 at which time she was anti fouled, new anodes fitted and the Perkins 404 50hp engine was serviced.

Additional works carried out include:
- Rudder shoe refurbished
- Topsides repainted May 2023
- Hot and Cold water system re-plumbed
- Shore power fitted
- Galley refitted
- Water inlet seacock replaced

For more details or to arrange a viewing please contact a member of the Boatshed Team.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Island Sun 42 Schooner (Junk Rigged) Ferro Cement Yacht has been personally photographed and viewed by Mark Coles of Boatshed Essex. Click here for contact details.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

2 1/2 years

Why are you selling her?

No longer used

Where have you sailed her?

Essex coast

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