Description

Built in 1986 by Sadler Yachts in Poole. Vega is a well-loved Sadler 29 with bilge keels, allowing it to enter shallower spots and to dry out. The Sadler 29 is a well-proven and exceptionally seaworthy family cruiser with impeccable manners and crisp performance. Vega has been our boat since 2017, where we have used it for day sailing, coastal cruising and some club racing. Its previous owner was more adventurous and sailed her to St Kilda, such is the versatility of this boat. She is a great boat, easy to sail and very re-assuring. Well maintained.

Accommodation:
The accommodation offers up to six berths in two cabins. Forward cabin with V berth and infill to create double. Opening hatch to foredeck and stowage areas. Separate heads compartment to port with Jabsco marine toilet (new 2015) and washbasin. The saloon consists of a dinette seating area to port which can convert to a double berth, a table with drop leaves, and a settee berth to starboard. Chart table aft to starboard with navigation equipment and quarter berth behind. Galley to port equipped with gimballed two-burner gas cooker with grill and oven, sink and ample storage. Blue fabric upholstery. Teak and holly stripe floorboards

Engine:
1986 Bukh DV20, twin cylinder, 20hp marine diesel engine located under companionway steps. Sea water cooled. Shaft drive via P-bracket to folding two-blade propeller. Electric start. Owner maintained and yearly serviced the engine has been very reliable throughout all our cruising. Starts first time and will comfortably push Vega along at 5 knots. There is a larger aluminium diesel tank fitted for longer range.

Sails:
Masthead rigged sloop. Stainless steel standing rigging (approx. 2010). Slab reefing mainsail. Furlex headsail furling system. All lines led aft. 2 x Lewmar sheet winches. 2 x Lewmar halyard winches.
- Mainsail.
- Furling genoa. Refurbished genoa (from Westaway Sails) fitted in 2024 in excellent condition. Much larger sail that powers Vega really well.
- No 4 Jib, Dacron.
- Cruising chute.

Deck Equipment:
- 25lb CQR main anchor with 30M chain and warp.
- Anchor windlass. Stainless steel bow roller.
- Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit and stanchions.
- Blue sprayhood.
- Blue mainsail cover with lazyjacks (Sprayhood, sail covers and dodgers were fitted new in 2018).
- Air scoop .
- Various warps and fenders.

Navigation Equipment:
- Simrad log/speed and echo-sounder combined.
- NASA Clipper wind speed / direction and close hauled wind speed / direction.
- Garmin GPS 128.
- Icom DSC VHF Radio with masthead antenna.
- Plastimo bulkhead mounted compass.
- Radar reflector.
- Clock and barometer.

Construction:
This Sadler 29 was built by Sadler Yachts in 1986 to a design by Martin Sadler. White GRP hull featuring the Sadler twin skin hull construction provides thermal and acoustic insulation and makes the boat very strong. White GRP coach roof with grey moulded non-slip deck surfaces. Tiller steering to transom hung rudder with full length skeg. Tiller extension. Teak rubbing strake and grab rails. Self-draining cockpit and anchor well. The cockpit and locker tops have had a teak decking added.

Location:
We have had a great season sailing Vega in 2025 and she was craned out in September at the end of the season. Vega is located at Solway Yacht Club in Dumfries and Galloway allowing easy viewing and any survey to be conducted. Craning in is planned at the yacht club for Saturday 4th April 2026.

Pricing:
We are looking for £10,500 (or a very near offer) allowing someone to sail Vega in the 2026 season.

Specifications

Accommodation

heads

instruments

overall cabin

Construction

cooker and sofa

heads and fore cabin

Location Map