Description

S/Y Ella - LM27

I have owned Ella for around three years, during which time I have given her a major refit to include virtually all of the boat’s systems and functions. I am now selling because I have bought an LM32, reflecting my admiration of, and trust in these seaworthy, practical and safe designs. I have sailed her in the Solent and along the South Coast to the West Country and at no time has she given me any concerns despite occasionally having to cope with bad weather. My only reason for selling is that I’m buying a bigger LM - I would like more cabin space to undertake longer term cruising.

Details

Year of build unknown, probably 1984 or 1985
Length overall 8.2 meters
Draft 0.95 meters
Beam 2.75 meters


Refit Details

Over the last three years, the following work has been carried out:

New engine installed - Beta 30 plus new prop, prop shaft rope cutter and ancillaries
New mast, standing rigging, running rigging and Furlex roller reefing system installed
Two new Lewmar ST16 self tailing cockpit winches installed
New Lofrans SX Electric Anchor Winch with controls on foredeck and in Wheelhouse
New Lewmar Epsilon anchor and 60mm calibrated chain
New stemhead fabricated and fitted to enable stowage of anchor on stemhead
New Planar Diesel heater fitted with new trunking with outlet to saloon7i
New Stackpack mainsail cover reefing lines fed back to cockpit
New Cockpit enclosure in blue
Navigation:
New Garmin Echomap UHD27 Chartplotter linked to AIS transmitter
New NASA Echosounder at helm plus repeater in cockpit
New Nasa Wind with wireless transponder on mast
Plumbing:
New hot and cold water supply with new freshwater pump, calorifier from engine plus immersion heater, new taps to galley and heads plus new sink in galley
New Jasco Martine toilet and all hoses
Holding tank installed . All plumbing to heads and galley renewed.
Shower fitted in heads
New Trudesign plastic seacocks throughout where there was space to fit . All others either serviced (Blakes) or replaced with DZR
New bilge pumps = Whale manual plus electric
Two new 12 volt batteries, engine start and house with new VSR battery selector
Mains battery charger installed plus level of charge monitor
New gas and Carbon monoxide alarms installed
Most electrical wiring replaced
New berth cushions and fitted but removable marine carpet throughout
Second windscreen wiper fixed to wheelhouse
All interior and exterior lights either replaced or checked. All fitted with LED bulbs


In addition to the above Ella has:

Raymarine Autopilot to wheel
Winter Tonneau cockpit cover
Gas cooking two rings and oven
Compass and VHF radio in wheelhouse
Mainsail (two reefs) and Genoa. Both inspected by Batt Sails and deemed to be in good condition. In my ownership they have been cleaned and serviced each year.


Boat is currently in commission and afloat in Chichester Marina, Chichester Harbour UK and she is ready to sail away.
A berth there may be available in the Marina

Specifications

Accommodation

Double berth/two singles in forward cabin, folding door from saloon has been removed but can easily be reinstalled. Two single berths main saloon both convert to doubles. Two more fair weather berths in the cockpit under the full cockpit enclosure (bit like camping). Diesel heater to saloon. Heads compartment with new toilet with holding tank and hot and cold water to sink and shower. All new upholstery to saloon and forward cabin.

Door to wheelhouse. all instruments replaced apart from fairly new VHF. Galley with gas cooker and oven. Hot and cold water to sink .

Engine(s)

New Beta 30 installed 2022 along with prop, prop shaft exhaust system, etc Low engine hours. Engine professionals serviced every year. Last service February 2026

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