Remarks :1970 Van de Stadt Sloop – For Sale in Kent – Reduced to £3,995 This classic Van de Stadt sloop-rigged sailing cruiser offers an excellent opportunity to purchase a capable and affordable cruising yacht with a well-regarded design pedigree. The hull mouldings were produced by Tyler Boat Company of Hoo in 1971, with the yacht subsequently constructed by Offshore Yachts Ltd of Royston. Offering accommodation for up to four people, she has a forward double berth together with two single berths in the saloon. Her solid construction, practical layout and lively sailing performance make her an attractive choice for coastal cruising, weekends afloat or as an ideal first yacht. The yacht has been maintained and updated over the years and was last lifted out, washed down, had her anodes checked and relaunched in March 2025. Currently afloat at Gillingham Marina, where a berth is available, this is an excellent opportunity to acquire a classic and capable sailing cruiser at a very competitive price. Please call our Kent Office on +for further information or to arrange a viewing.Accommodation :This 1971 Van De Stadt Offshore accommodates four berths in two cabins. The bow has a double V-berth with an infill and storage underneath. Moving aft towards the saloon, located behind the forepeak is the heads to port with a marine toilet with storage shelves behind, opposite to starboard is an additional locker with hanging storage. Located a midships is the galley with a single stainless-steel sink with manually pumped cold water to port and opposite to starboard a two burner stainless steel spirit cooker. The saloon includes two booth seating areas to both port and starboard that can easily convert to single berths. Ample natural light is provided by two non-opening windows and opening deck hatch in the forepeak. The interior is finished in light teak, with red upholstery and 6 ft headroom, and the saloon offers ample storage space for its size. Internal lighting has been updated to LED. Access to the engine is via the companionway steps, these steps led to the aft cockpit with its tiller steering and bench seating for four people with reasonable storage space.Inventory :Deck Equipment: 1 x Anchor - Chain and Warp Replaced in 2017 1 x Kedge Anchor – Chain and Warp Replaced in 2017 1 x Electric Anchor Windless – Lofrans installed in 2017 Mainsail Cover – New in 2024 Sprayhood – New in 2013 Cockpit, named Dodgers Boarding Ladder 3 x Mooring warps. 6 x Fenders Navigation Equipment 1 x Steering compass – Plastimo Contest Depth and speed Log - Clipper VHF Radio GPS – Handheld Garmin GPS - Fixed Garmin Autopilot – Nautech Clock and Barometer. Navigation lights – Mast and Deck level Safety Equipment 2 x Fire Extinguishers Fire Blanket Radar reflector 1 x Manual bilge pump - seals all replaced in March 2019 Keel:Long fin keel yacht with Skeg rudder. History & Construction This Van De Stadt Offshore 8M yacht is of GRP construction design with a long keel with spade rudder. Mouldings by Tyler Boat Company Ltd Hoo with a Lloyds Certification and constructed by Offshore Yachts of Royston, Hertfordshire in 1971. This yacht features a white GRP hull and superstructure, with non-slip decks enhancing safety on board. The yacht was last out of the water in 2023 when she was antifouled and the anodes were changed. A 2011 survey report is available upon request. This yacht has just been lifted washed off, anodes checked and re-launched March 2025 The owner is selling due to moving into different hobbies. 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Winches: 2 x Sheet Winches 1 x Halyard Winch Sails: Genoa – Age Unknown, Good Condition - new UV strip July 2016 Main Sail – Age Unknown, Serviceable Condition Main Sail – 2019, Very Good Condition Cruising Chute – Age Unknown, Good Condition Mechanical Systems: Located under the companionway steps is a Volvo Penta 12hp diesel engine, propelling a shaft driven two-bladed fixed propeller. The engine was rebuilt in 2008 and is supplied by a single 25 litre plastic fuel tank. The engine received its last service by the current owner and benefits from new engine sea cocks in 2019. The engine cylinder head was rebuilt in 2018 and anew exhaust elbow in 2019. This Engine has completed 1331 hours. It has a single lever morse control with electric start. Electrical Systems: 2 x 12v deep cycle leisure batteries (1 x Domestic and 1 x for Engine Starting) charging from alternator, 2x solar panels, this vessel also benefits from a 240 – volt shore power ring main system. A battery monitor is also fitted.