Newbridge Pioneer Pilot 26 built in 1986 to Bill Dixon design. Bilge keel. Popular British built yacht, builders became NB Yachts in the 90's. A smart looking, clean and well cared for little yacht ideal for a small family, perfect starter boat and surprisingly roomy inside. New Volvo 18hp engine, accom for 4/6 throughout including a very spacious aft cabin. Electric toilet. £15,000
Construction
GRP Hull, deck and structure
Twin bilge keels
Newbridge Pioneer Pilot 26 built in 1986 to Bill Dixon design. Bilge keel. Popular British built yacht, builders became NB Yachts in the 90's. A smart looking, clean and well cared for little yacht ideal for a small family, perfect starter boat and surprisingly roomy inside. New Volvo 18hp engine, accom for 4/6 throughout including a very spacious aft cabin. Electric toilet. £15,000
Construction
GRP Hull, deck and structure
Twin bilge keels
Machinery
Twin cylinder 18hp Volvo 2002 diesel engine installed in 2016 with only 25 hours running since then
Twin control stations, wheel steering in cabin and tiller steering from cockpit
Reverse reduction gearbox drives a 3 bladed bronze prop
Shaft drive
Electrics
Two sealed 12v batteries
Combined shore powe supply and charger. fitted with monitor
Shore power connection
240v power points
Electric toilet
Fuse panel and switches, easily accessible
Battery monitor
All electrical systems renewed 2014
Tankage
Fuel: 10 gals in single tank.
Rig And Sails
Sloop, masthead rig
aluminium mast and spars
Slab reefing main sail
Roller furling jib
Mainsail was checked and minor repairs made 2016
Jib checked and new sacrificial strip fitted at the same time, all work by Flew sails, WicorMarine
All running rigging changed and washed 2016
Accommodation
Double V berth forward with storage each side
Saloon table folds down to make double berth in main saloon
Double berth in aft port cabin
electric toilet with new seacocks, 2014
All upholstery new 2014
Handbasin and sink
pressurised water system
Hot water calorifier
Refrigerated cool box
Digital TV
LED lighting throughout
Navigation
Garmin GPS
Autohelm
VHF
speed/depth/log indicator
Speed/depth/log repeater
compass with light
Anchor ball
radar reflector
Deck
3 sheet winches (Barient)
Sail cover
Boarding Ladder
Boathook
Barton clutches
3 cockpit lockers
Cushions for cockpit seats (3) new 2016
Rubbing strake port and starboard with all toe rails newly varnished, 3 coats of epiphanes
Comments
A very comfortable small family yacht. The Newbridge Pioneer Pilot was designed by Bill Dixon 1985/6
The Twin bilge keel and well balanced rig make her an absolute Gem to sail.
Title Documents And Tax
The only title documents that exist for this yacht are the Bill of Sale that the current owners received when they purchased in the UK a few years ago and a receipt from the Boatyard for part payment back in 2008 when the previous owner bought her. No other documents exist or evidence of vat that would have been paid back in the 1980's
Disclaimer And Travelling To Inspect
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith, in this case we are acting as Brokers only. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at his own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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