£6,750 | | |
Status: | Available |
Tax Status: | Tax Paid |
Location: |
Ridge Wharf, Wareham Dorset UK [View Map] |
Calisto is a 1978 Varne 27. She is in very good condition and sails beautifully. Once described as "The best cruiser you've never heard of"
A forerunner to the folkboat, she has a cast iron fin keel of 1177kg.
An eight year old Beta 14 twin cylinder provides exceptional reliability and pushes her along at a good 6 knots. Serviced every year. Engine hours 363
A dripless shaft seal has been fitted, which requires no maintenance.
She comes with a good suite of sails, although not new, all in good condition. Main, 130% Genoa, Small Genoa, Storm jib, Trysail, Spinnaker.
Currently lying ashore at Ridge Wharf, Wareham. There is a cradle for Calisto at Ridge Wharf, which can be purchased for an extra £500.
A swinging mooring is available at Lake Pier, Poole Harbour for £1,200 for the season. There is usually a waiting list at most marinas in Poole.
Instruments are fairly old but adequate. The hull fittings and seacocks were replaced 5 years ago with DZR types.
The headlining has been replaced with insulation and tongue and groove panelling. It needs a bit of finishing work.
A survey is available, which was carried out in April 2022.
She sails beautifully, a very solid, but responsive boat. As the review says, "she will always get you home".
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A refit was carried out in April 2022 including:
Standing rigging renewed, forestay, backstay, shrouds.
Roller reefing serviced
Full survey carried out (available)
Mast lighting and aerial wiring replaced
New navigation lights and masthead lights fitted
New lighting panel fitted
Headlining replaced with t&g boarding
Rope cutter fitted
Winches serviced
Gas hose and regulator renewed
New electric bilge pump fitted
New fire extinguisher fitted in cockpit locker
New Plastimo water tank fitted
Upholstery renewed in 2020
Shore power connection with safety RCD
All in all, a very well found boat for the price.
Vessel type: | Fin keel yacht |
Builder: | Varne |
Make: | Varne |
Model: | 27 |
Constructed: | 1978 |
Berths: | 4 |
No. of engines: | 1 |
Engine model: | Beta 14 |
Engine power: | 14 |
Fuel type: | Diesel |
Drive type: | Shaft drive |
Length over all: | 8.40m |
Length at waterline: | 6.40m |
Beam: | 2.70m |
Maximum draft: | 1.52m |
Hull material: | Glass Fibre |
Hull type: | Displacement |
Hull colour: | Dark blue |
Keel type: | Fin Keel |
Displacement: | 2812 kg |
Fuel capacity: | 30 Litres |
Water capacity: | 50 Litres |
Double forepeak berth. 2 single berths in main cabin, but can be arranged as double. Rear quarter berth. Removeable table.
Good condition GRP hull. No osmosis. Professionally painted with 2 pack 5 years ago.
Rocna 10kg main anchor with S/S swivel, 30m 8mm chain. Working windlass with remote control. I use a battery pack but the cable is there to facilitate wiring back to main battery bank. Danforth kedge anchor with 20m 6mm chain.
80Ah starter battery, new 110Ah leisure battery. Rutland windcharger, just had new bearings fitted.
Old Garmin chart plotter
Garmin fish finder
New bulkhead compass
Depth sounder
DSC radio
AIS receiver with WiFi
Navtex weather receiver
Autohelm
Good condition Beta 14 twin cylinder diesel. Starts first time every time and will motor all day at 3,000RPM.
Standing rigging replaced in April 2022.
Running rigging recent and good condition.
Mast and boom are gold anodised. Old but good condition. Boom reefing, which I have not used. Plastimo roller furling has been serviced last winter.
Good condition sails. Masthead rig.
Main
130% Genoa
Small Genoa (striped)
Spinnaker, with pole
Storm jib
Storm trysail
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.