Description

Description

The Sadler 29 is a well proven and extremely seaworthy cruiser with spacious and comfortable accommodation. When first introduced, this model was promoted as being 'unsinkable'. She is presented in a good condition for her age and has obviously been well cared for in her current tenure. Key facts
Engine replaced in 2008 with Beta 25 marine diesel engine
New gear box fitted in 2025
All seacocks replaced by Darthaven Marine in 2021
New VHF radio fitted 2021
Accommodation

The accommodation offers up to six berths in two cabins. Up forward there is a V berth with an infill, to create a comfortable double. Good stowage around the cabin and a deck opening hatch. Separate heads compartment to port with Jabsco marine toilet and washbasin with a manually pump cold water supply.

Moving aft into the saloon, consisting of a U-shaped dinette seating area to port which can convert to a double berth. Single settee berth opposite to starboard. Larger than standard chart table aft to starboard with pull out shelf or small table in front and quarter berth behind. Galley to port equipped with a Nelson 2-burner gimballed gas cooker with grill and oven, coolbox, stainless steel sink with ample storage. Manual cold water supply from a large tank forward. Recently upholstered throughout.

Mechanical Systems

Located behind the companionway stairs is the Beta 25 marine diesel engine fitted in 2008. Twin cylinders, 25hp, saltwater cooled. Shaft drive to a fixed 3 bladed propeller. Approximately 68 litre stainless steel fuel tank. Annually serviced. Electric start. Single lever controls.

New PRM 90 2.5/1 D2.5 Gearbox fitted in October 2025.

Electrical Systems

- 12 volt domestic battery (2021)
- 12 volt engine start battery (2021)
- Alternator charging

Sails and Spars

Masthead rigged Bermudan sloop. Anodised aluminium mast and boom. Spinnaker pole. Stainless steel standing rigging. Terylene running rigging. Slab reefing mainsail. Headsail furling system. Four 40 sheet winches. New Barton Clutch and Mini Jammer Sua/3 triple fitted 2025.

- Mainsail
- Furling genoa
- Spinnaker
- Storm jib
- Associated sails never used

Deck Equipment

- Bower anchor with chain and warp
- Blue sprayhood
- Blue mainsail cover
- Blue cockpit dodgers
- Various fenders and warps
- Boarding ladder

Navigation Equipment

- Plastimo steering compass
- ICOM VHF radio (new 2021)
- NASA Clipper depth instrument (new 2024)
- NASA Clipper speed & log instrument
- Garmin chart plotter
- Navigation lights

Safety Equipment

- Fire extinguishers
- Two manual bilge pumps

Construction

Sadler 29 by Sadler Yachts in 1981 to a design by Martin Sadler. Blue GRP hull featuring the Sadler twin skin hull construction providing thermal and acoustic insulation and making the boat claimed to be unsinkable. Sky blue GRP coach-roof. Cast iron fin keel. Tiller steering to skeg hung rudder. Teak rubbing strake and grab rails. Real teak to cockpit seats. Self-draining cockpit and anchor well. Surveyed in 2021, with copies available upon request. All mandatory work completed.

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