Sadler 32 “Lively Lady” – Extensively Updated Cruiser

Location: Dartmouth, River Dart

Year: 1979 (Launched 1980)

Designer: David Sadler

Builder: Sadler Yachts

Overview

A well-presented and continuously upgraded Sadler 32, Lively Lady is a proven offshore-capable cruiser with significant recent investment. Notably benefitting from new rigging (2023), modern Beta Marine engine (2011), and upgraded onboard systems, she is ready for immediate cruising.

Centre cockpit configuration provides a secure helm position and practical accommodation layout with 5 berths in 2 cabins.

Key Selling Points

• All rigging replaced – 2023

• Beta Marine 25HP engine (2011), serviced May 2025

• New feathering propeller – 2023

• Diesel heating (Matrix) – 2023

• Solar panels, inverter & updated electrical system

• Sails serviced – 2025

• Windlass installed – 2023

Dimensions

• LOA: 9.78 m

• LWL: 7.30 m

• Beam: 3.28 m

• Draft: 1.68 m

• Displacement: 4,300 kg

Engine & Mechanical

• Engine: Beta Marine diesel

• Year: 2011

• Power: 25 HP

• Drive Type: Shaft drive

• Propeller: Feathering (new 2023)

• Cooling: Fresh water cooled

• Last Service: May 2025

Tankage

• Fuel: 55L (Stainless steel)

• Water: 75L (GRP)

Rigging & Sails

• Rig Type: Masthead sloop

• Standing Rigging: New 2023

• Running Rigging: New 2023

• Mainsail: Fully battened

• Genoa: Offshore spec

• Sail Condition: Serviced 2025

• Lazy jacks & stack pack fitted

Accommodation

• Berths: 5

• Cabins: 2

• Layout: Centre cockpit

Interior Features:

• Saloon with seating and table

• Chart table

• Heads with shower

• Heating (diesel, 2023)

• New flooring (2023)

• Hanging lockers and storage

Galley

• Cooker with oven (new 2023)

• Refrigerator (new 2023)

• Microwave

• Sink with pressurised hot & cold water

Navigation Equipment

• GPS

• VHF radio

• AIS transceiver

• Autopilot

• Log/speed

• Wind indicator

• Compass

• Radar reflector

Electrical

• 2 batteries (2023)

• Battery charger

• Shore power

• Inverter

• Solar panels

Deck Equipment

• Teak cockpit & side decks

• Sprayhood & bimini

• Cockpit table & cushions

• Boarding ladder

• Davits

• Cockpit lockers & shower

Anchoring & Mooring

• Plough anchor (15kg)

• Chain

• Electric windlass (2023)

• Mooring warps (new 2024)

• Fenders (new 2024)

Safety Equipment

• Liferaft

• Lifebuoys

• Jackstays

• Flares

• Gas detector

• Manual & electric bilge pumps

• Searchlight

• Foghorn

Additional Information

• SSR Registered

• VAT Paid