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Calisto is a 1978 Varne 27. She is in very good condition and sails beautifully. Once described as “The best cruiser you’ve never heard of” A forerunner to the folkboat, she has a cast iron fin keel of 1177kg. An eight year old Beta 14 twin cylinder provides exceptional reliability and pushes her along at a good 6 knots. Serviced every year.She comes with a good suite of sails, although not new, all in good condition. Main, 130% Genoa, Small Genoa, Storm jib, Trysail, Spinnaker.Currently lying ashore at Ridge Wharf, Wareham. There is a cradle for Calisto at Ridge Wharf, which can be purchased for an extra £500.A swinging mooring is available for the coming season at Lake Pier, Poole Harbour for £1,200.Instruments are fairly old but adequate. The hull fittings and seacocks were replaced 5 years ago with DZR types.The headlining has been replaced with insulation and tongue and groove panelling. It needs a bit of finishing work.A survey is available, which was carried out in April 2022.She sails beautifully, a very solid, but responsive boat. As the review says, “she will always get you home”.https://en.wikipedia.org/wik/VarneA refit was carried out in April 2022 including:Standing rigging renewed, forestay, backstay, shrouds.Roller reefing servicedFull survey carried out (available)Mast lighting and aerial wiring replacedNew navigation lights and masthead lights fittedNew lighting panel fittedHeadlining replaced with t&g boardingRope cutter fittedWinches servicedGas hose and regulator renewedNew electric bilge pump fittedNew fire extinguisher fitted in cockpit lockerNew Plastimo water tank fittedUpholstery renewed in 2020
Current Price: £6750.00
This Varne 27 Sailing Yacht may be available on ebay