‘Sool ai-Món’ Albin Ballad 30

About her

This is a boat for someone with the time, skills and enthusiasm to finish what has been started. A well-travelled Scandinavian classic, this is hull no.48 of one of the most popular and hardy sailing yachts of its size.

Thought to have been built in 1972, ‘Sool ai-Món’ has a long cruising history. According to her current owner, she sails well, will make 6 knots, and is quite manoeuvrable. She can also handle the weather, as proven by her trip with a previous owner to the Azores and back. The current owner has taken her to Sark and the Scillies in recent years. She has sailed hard and is ready to go again, with some work.

Engine

Volvo Penta MD2020 (3-cylinder, believed to be 19hp) reportedly in working order, removed from the boat and ready to be reinstalled. Included with the engine is a fast-charging alternator (with instructions) and various other engine parts.

Rig

The boat is offered with a full sail wardrobe, including two main sails: one winter, one seasonal. There is also a furling jib and a new main halyard. The rest of the running rigging will likely need replacing. The mast was re-stepped onto the keel by a previous owner.

Electronics

The boat has a Victron solar controller that was last used 2 years ago, when the owner’s old flexible panels died. However, new batteries will be required (2 leisure, 1 engine were previously installed). The owner has the details for which batteries would correctly fit the boat’s dedicated battery compartments. New terminal clamps are also needed, though the main leads from the terminals to the engine are fine.

Further equipment

• New propeller shaft
• New cutless bearing
• Stainless steel frame with room for 2 solar panels
• Bimini
• Radio with AIS receiver, working
• Depth sounder, working
• Log wheel, not working
• Gimballed gas cooker with two hobs and an oven, connected to a semi-full gas bottle, with a few spare bottles
• Head in working order, pumps out to sea
• Two working bilge pumps, plus a spare diaphragm

Please note

During storage, the yard’s cradle supports indented the hull above the waterline at the stern. Repair is in progress, but we currently have no further information on this issue. The boat is also in need of a new stern gland.

Location and collection

‘Sool ai-Món’ is currently ashore near Plymouth. She is stored on a monthly basis at £245/month, and a new owner could likely take over this arrangement in situ. The marina is full service, with a crane onsite. Once a new owner is selected, they will take over all future costs, including storage and transport, and are expected to take over the boat within two weeks.

Before you apply

If you have any questions about the boat or the re-homing process, please ask before filling in this form. However, please note that this advert contains all the information we currently have on this vessel.

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