A world cruiser, major refit in winter 2007/8. Included awlgrip paintjob, new toe rail, stanchions and lifelines, solar panels, Isotherm freezer, Radar, Watermaker, Genoa, MPS and more truly in excellent order. Suitable for long term live abroad and long distance cruising
Owners comments : Won the Solent Winter Series 2005, Class 1. 4 race medal wins in RORC series 2005. 4th overall RORC in class 0. 11th in class (60 yachts), Fastnet 2005. 4th in Cork Week 2004 Class 1, race wins.
"DEBEN PEARL" AFT COCKPIT, BILGE KEEL CRUISER. The Countess 28 is a sturdy vessel with a large safe cockpit, ample stowage below and a comfortable interior, making her an ideal family cruiser. The current owner carried out the survey recommendations when she was purchased and Deben Pearl has been progressively maintained since. Stainless steel pulpit, split pushpit with chain, swimming ladder, stanchions and bases, guardlines (2006), bow roller, mainsheet horse and Sampson post. Teak grab handles on coachroof. 2 x Lewmar 40 2 speed genoa winches with slip on self tailing collars; 2 x Girdlestone G23 2 speed halyard winches on coachroof; jammers; 2 x winch handles. Lewmar genoa tracks with control lines. 4 x alloy mooring cleats. Gas bottle locker aft of rudder for 2 x 4.5 kg bottles. Spray dodgers. Spray hood frame, fabric needs replacing.