Carabelli 257 Lifting Keel
Family Sports Yacht
- Boat REF# · 305075
- Length · 25'8"
- Year · 2008
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Lifting Keel
- Sleeping berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x diesel 10hp, Yanmar 1GM10 (2008)
- Lying · Neyland, Pembrokeshire
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Extra Details
| Designer | Horacio Carabelli |
|---|---|
| Builder | Skipper Yachts |
| Lying | Neyland, Pembrokeshire |
| Fuel capacity | 11.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 4.4 USG Total - 2 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 10hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Yanmar 1GM10 (2008) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | saildrive |
| Prop(s) | 2 blade folding |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 0.1 USG /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
Engine rebuilt in 2017. Witnessed engine start and run from cold without issue. (See engine run video)
Dimensions
| Length | 25'8" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 23'6" |
| Beam | 9'2" |
| Draft Min | 2'4" |
| Draft Max | 5'5" |
| Displacement | 3,746.3lbs |
| Storage | Dry storage |
Rig
Sloop rigged Euro Spars Aluminium spars (2008) with Dyform standing rigging (2008)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | Hyde - Slab (2016) |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Hyde - Furling (2016) |
| Other sails | Spinnaker () |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Both original main /headsail (2008) And New (2016) main /headsail included
Spinnaker Gear includes symmetrical spinnaker, pole and running rigging. Spinnaker sail and gear in good condition and ready to use.
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Lifting Keel |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
The lifting keel is hydraulically powered, hydraulics are operated by remote control, with cable extending as far as the cockpit for external use. When the keel is lowered there are two large pins that easily slide in to place, locking the hull in the downward position. (See video of pins, locking sleeves, hydraulic motor and remote control)
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Sink | |
| Pressurised water system |
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Trailer |
2 sheet winches
1 anchors
(Danforth)
32'10" of chain
65'7" of rode
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Depth sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Swim ladder |
|---|
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 electric)
Engine spares included
Broker's Comments
The quandary of boat design is complex at the best of times. To combine a yacht capable of 15 knots plus with accommodation for four and the ability to fit on a trailer behind the family car sounds beyond the realms of possibility. So then, hats off to Volvo Ocean racer and Olympic champion Horacio Carabelli for his remarkable achievement in doing so. The self titled Carabelli sails like a hardened racer without the 'stripped bare' racer interior. Amazingly, this speed machine includes four berths, sea toilet and un-complicated galley, making it the perfect combination of sailing performance and simple family accommodation. Add to the mix a well maintained Yanmar diesel inboard, lifting keel and custom built road legal trailer and you really do have a versatile sailing package.
The boat has had various upgrades during her current ownership including new (2016) main and genoa, custom built trailer and engine rebuild (2015). During winter months both boat and trailer have been dry stored which has undoubtedly helped maintain a high level of condition. If a good dose of high octane sailing before anchoring up for the night appeals this boat is sure to please.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.