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

Macwester Rowan 8m

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  116420
  • LOA  ·  8.80m
  • Year  ·  1979
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 12hp, Lister Petter (1979)
  • Lying  ·  Isle of Wight
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

Designer CSJ Roy
Builder Macwester
Lying Isle of Wight
Fuel capacity 40.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 60.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 12hp
Engine make and model Lister Petter (1979)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 Blade fixed
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 4 knots
Max speed (approx) 5 knots

The engine has recently had both cooling pumps removed, checked and refitted with new belts.
Recently replaced front crankshaft seal.
Spare alternator.
This engine does have a possible overheating problem that would need looking at.

Dimensions

LOA 8.80m
LWL 7.10m
Beam 2.60m
Draft Max 1.10m
Displacement 3,045kg
Headroom 1.60m
Storage On mooring

Rig

Sloop rigged Proctor Aluminium spars (1979) with stainless steel standing rigging ()

Sails

Mainsail jeckells - Roller boom ()
Headsail - Furling ()
Other sails Main ()
Headsail ()

Both sets of sails are in a good usable condition.

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Gelcoat finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 2
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

Recently re upholstered with blue vinyl

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Carpet
Curtains
Manual water system
Non-Smokers

Recently re upholstered with blue vinyl

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Spray dodgers
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder

1 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
1 anchors
(CQR)
12.00m of chain

Nav Equipment

Compass
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

The boat comes with a new Garmin GPS76 Gps unit,
New Silva Dsc Vhf.
Both have been placed but do need connecting

Safety Equipment

Life buoys
Danbuoy
Horn

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

With some attention this Macwester Rowen would make a great first time cheep sailing boat.

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

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