1970 Vivacity 650

Boat Description

Model: Vivacity 650

Year: 1970's

Berths: 4

Type: Great starter boat

Keel Type: Bilge keels

Engine: Honda 5hp outboard

Rigging: Recent stainless steel standing rigging!

Mechanical

Honda 5hp outboard motor.

Electrical

Solar panel charging to 1 x 12v battery (2021). Generator. 240v shore power.

Navigation

Compass, VHF radio.

Safety

• 2 adult lifejackets
• Inshore pack of distress flares (expires 12/2025)
• Fire extinguisher
• Manual bilge pump (electric pump available but not fitted)

Deck Gear

• Pushpit and pulpit
• Guardwires (2021)
• Cockpit cushions
• Tiller
• Sheet winches
• Anchor with chain and warp
• New inflatable dinghy with launching trolley
• Rigid dinghy
• Mooring warps and fenders

Sails

Mainsail with mainsail cover. Genoa roller reefing system with furling genoa. Alloy mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging was replaced in 2021.

Domestic

She is fitted with a sink with water supply. Red vinyl upholstery. Chemical toilet.

Accommodation: 4 single berths in an open plan cabin arrangement with sitting headroom.

Owners Comments Features

• Porta Potti flush mechanism replaced 2023
• Honda 5hp outboard serviced 2022 (comes with stand)
• Inflatable dinghy new 2022
• New guardrails and standing rigging 2021
• New mainsheet and block 2022
• New Leisure battery 2021
• New shore power lead 2021
• Genoa serviced 2023

Remarks

"Idris" was purchased by her present owners during lockdown. She has been sailed locally on the Stour and Orwell and has proved to be great fun and a welcome return to sailing for her owners. Sadly ill health now forces a reluctant sale.