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

Carabelli 257

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  • Boat REF#  ·  117625
  • LOA  ·  7.82m
  • Year  ·  2007
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Lifting keel
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 9hp, Yanmar (2007)
  • Lying  ·  Cardiff
Boatshed Wales
Boatshed Wales
Mike de Graaf

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 Horacio Carabelli
Builder Skipper Yachts
Lying Cardiff

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 9hp
Engine make and model Yanmar (2007)
Engine Hours engine1= 20
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Tiller
Drive saildrive
Prop(s) 2 blade folding
Fuel consumption (approx) 0.5 ltr (0.1 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 5.5 knots
Max speed (approx) 6.5 knots

Dimensions

LOA 7.82m
LWL 7.16m
Beam 2.80m
Draft Min 0.72m
Draft Max 1.65m
Displacement 1,699kg (3,746.3lbs)
Headroom 1.68m
Storage On marina

Rig

Sloop rigged Eurospar Aluminium spars (2007) with stainless steel standing rigging (2007)

Sails

Mainsail - Slab (2007)
Headsail - Hank on (2007)
Other sails Genoa (2007)
Spinnaker (2007)
Jib (2007)
Spinnaker gear

The halyard winches double as sheet winches.

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Lifting keel
Finish Gelcoat finish

Accommodation

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

0

1 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Sink
Pressurised water system

0

1 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Trailer

2 halyard winches
1 anchors
(Four prong folding)
1.52m of chain
6.10m of warp

Nav Equipment

Compass

Tic Tac

Safety Equipment

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

Splitting the atom and quantum physics are difficult to achieve and in the world of yacht design, building a boat with the capability to exceed speeds of 20 knots , offer good accommodation for the family and also to be towed by the family car and then stored on the drive are equally as remarkable.
The Carabelli 257 ticks all the boxes, however be warned this boat will not appeal to the traditional baggy wrinkle sailor.
She will perform competitively against other sports boats but has the benefit of a comfortable interior with an inboard engine and a toilet. If you wish to release your inheritance early, take the mother in law or your granny for a 20 knot downhill blast. You will probably pick up some silverware at the regatta whilst doing so. She performs equally well in light airs, being responsive and easy to handle.
On sunny days the family will appreciate the accommodation and with the keel lifted she can sit on the beach allowing the children to build sandcastles.
Except for making you look younger I don’t know what else you could ask from a boat but this one could make you FEEL younger.
This particular vessel is the company demonstrator and has had very little use. She offers very good value for money.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Carabelli 257 has been personally photographed and viewed by Keith on 07968 375172 of Boatshed Wales. Click here for contact details.
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