Boat Overview1978 Mirage 28 with 5/6 berths in 2 cabins and standing headroom. Fitted with a Volvo Penta MD2020 19hp diesel engine in 2026 as a reconditioned used engine with 700 hours. Recent sprayhood, dodgers, heating, and much more! Much loved family boat - ideal for the East Coast, a perfect first boat!MechanicalVolvo Penta MD2020 19hp inboard diesel engine with around 700 running hours, fitted to the boat in 2026 as a reconditioned engine. 10 gallon fuel tank. Shaft drive to bronze 3 blade propeller. Cruising speed under engine is around 4 to 5 knots with a maximum of around 6 knots.ElectricalAlternator charging to 2 x 60 Amp/hr 12v batteries. Solar panel (2024/5) trickle charges batteries.NavigationPlastimo Contest 101 compass (2022), Autohelm ST30 echo sounder and log, Autohelm ST30 windspeed and direction VHF radio, FM/AM radio, clock and barometer, navigation lights, steaming light, tri-colour masthead light, and anchor light.SafetyJackstay lifelines on side decks, danbuoy, lifebuoy, lifejackets, safety harnesses, fire extinguisher, manual bilge pump.Deck GearStainless steel pushpit, pulpit, and guardwires, sprayhood and dodgers (both 2024/5), canopy, tiller, Lewmar 16 sheet winches, Lewmar 8 halyard winch, outboard bracket on pushpit, boat hooks, anchor with chain and warp, kedge anchor with warp, mooring warps, and fenders.SailsSlab reefing mainsail (Jeckells 1992) with mainsail cover. Genoa roller reefing system with furling No 1 Genoa (Jeckells 1992). Alloy mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging.DomesticWarm air diesel heater (2025). 12v TV with remote. The galley has a gas cooker with 2 burners and grill, icebox, and electric pumped cold water supply from fixed water tank. Separate heads compartment with marine toilet. Fabric upholstery. Removable saloon table.Accommodation5/6 berths including 2 V berths in the forward cabin, 2 single settee berths in the saloon (one of which converts to a double), and quarter berth to port.Owners CommentsAdditions Since Purchase in 2024 New diesel heater installed Reconditioned engine Volvo Penta MD2020 with 700 hours installed Sea cocks changed New spray hood New spray dodgers Solar panel installed to deck 12v TV
Remarks"Laxey" was purchased by her present owner in 2024. She has been based here at Tollesbury Marina for many decades over several owners! Her present owner has much updated her with recent engine installation, sprayhood, dodgers, and heating - she's a great buy!