2008 Beneteau 50.4 Cyclade for Sale and Yacht Survey Greece

Todays Yacht Survey assignment was in Lefkada, Ionian Islands, Greece this 2008 Beneteau 50.4 Cyclades Sloop for sale. 

Yes she's built in a production facility, probably quite quickly, but I was impressed overall compared to other production built yachts and pleasantly surprised how well she had been put together. They are highly sought-after this model and for a good reason. She features a very desirable, accommodating layout for a 50 footer. Perfect for charter in Greece!

Each cabin features its own head and shower. There is also a crew/storage/workshop way forward, accessed through a foredeck hatch. A spacious galley to port with ample fridge/freezer space and seating for 10+ around the dining table to starboard. 

Lots of power with this nice looking 110HP Yanmar diesel

 Bargain Yachts for sale in Greece. English Marine Surveyors Greece. List of Yacht Surveyors working in Ionian Islands Greece.

This weeks assignment Condition Survey on this 1980 Sadler 32

Just like the Sadler 34, the Sadler 32 can be traced back to the Contessa 32 which was also designed by David Sadler, but built by Jeremy Rogers.

The following features of the Sadler 32 (designed 1979) are significant in the history of cruising yacht design: Straight sheer (Uncommon of contemporary yachts at that time), but now commonplace.

Heavily cambered deck and coachroof moulding, which sheds water quickly and provides more horizontal surface on weather deck when heeled. Provides headroom, whilst maintaining a sleek external appearance. More beam and firmer bilge, giving more accommodation, improved stiffness and downwind stability.

Unusually trim stern with small transom. This benefits the rating for racing purposes, but also to give a smooth flow of water and thus tow a smaller quarter wave.

Between 1979 and 1989 there were 300 Sadler 32s built. This one I Surveyed today was built in 1980. Alongside this, Mike Slack bought moulds from Sadler and built a further 12-14 and ex-Sadler employee, Andy Middleton of Poole currently builds small quantities of the Sadler 32.

The Sadler 32 was initially fitted with the reliable Watermota 30hp Seapanther engine, but it was too large for the yacht. From 1982 it was supplied with the Bukh 20 engine and from 1986, the Volvo 2002 engine. This one has a Yanmar 30GM. 

Surveyors thoughts: In summary, the Sadler 32 is as a reliable, easy to handle yacht providing family sailing and/or competitive racing.

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Pre-Purchase Survey on this Gibsea 96

Back on the Greek Island of Samos this week, and a Yacht Survey for Pre-Purchase on this French built 1986 Gibsea 96 Sloop. Designed to eat up the miles shorthanded, and built by Gilbert Marine (FRA), and designed by Joubert-Nivelt. In common with other Gib’seas of the time, fittings are lightweight. She is light and easy to handle and a good family coastal cruiser.

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