Description

Vida is a 1968 Elizabethan 29. She is currently moored in Falmouth and ready to sail for the season. Based on the folk boat concept, she is a stiff, fast cruiser racer, designed by Kim Holman. Her long-keeled, narrow-beamed but elegant hull gives good directional stability and means she is quicker than you might think. She is equally happy being driven hard or pottering with the family. Vida has the encapsulated lead keel, giving added peace of mind.
A beautiful boat to sail - she will virtually sail herself. We have greatly enjoyed cruising Vida along the SW coast. More photos to follow shortly. Survey from 2020 available - all recommended maintenance completed and priced to sell.

Specifications

Accommodation

Vee double or twin in the bow. Two single settee berths in the main cabin (photos to follow).

main cabin

with table stowed

Setee biths with drop down table

Galley: twin burner and grill with sink

Chart table

Hanging locker

seatoilet

double vee

vee birth 2xsingles

Construction

Solid GRP construction - no sandwich to worry about. Very robust.

Navigation Equipment

Furuno GPS unit

Ritchie Compass

Tilerpilot

Echo Pilot Bronze depth sounder

Engine(s)

Beta BZ482, 13.3 HP, 1997 - serviced each year over winter.
New mounts fitted 2025 - now purrs like a kitten!

Beta Marine engine

New engine mounts 2025 starboard

New mounts port side

Sails & Spars

Standing and running rigging new 2020.
Main - age unknown - condition fair
Genoa - Age unknown - condition fair - uv strip replaced 2024
Working jib - good
Spinnaker - fair

Location Map