Colvic Watson 28'6" Motorsailer
Wheel steering
- Boat REF# · 347126
- LOA · 8.70m
- Year · 1984
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Long keel
- Berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 50hp, Thonycroft (1984)
- Lying · Essex
Extra Details
| Designer | Colvic Craft |
|---|---|
| Builder | Colvic Craft Ltd |
| Lying | Essex |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 50hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Thonycroft (1984) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 bladed fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 7 knots |
| Engine spares |
|---|
Engine serviced, in 2024, with little use since
In 2025:
- Exhaust elbow replaced
- Engine wiring replaced
- New Glow plugs
- Gearbox oil cooler replaced
- 2 x new batteries
- New Victron MPPT solar controller installed
- LED lighting installed
Fuel tank gauges are not working
Rev counter, temperature and oil pressure gauges are currently working
Dimensions
| LOA | 8.70m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 7.75m |
| Beam | 3.05m |
| Draft Max | 1.50m |
| Displacement | 6,000kg (13,230.0lbs) |
| Headroom | 1.87m |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Aluminium spars () with stainless steel standing rigging ()
Sails
| Mainsail | - Slab () 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Other sails | Storm sail () |
Roller Genoa requires replacing (owner has the old sail, which could be used as a template)
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 3 batteries charged by: solar panels, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
2 x Stainless steel fuel tanks, estimated tankage of 180 litres
2 x built in water tanks
Headlining replaced, in 2024
Seacocks (engine and head inlet) replaced, with TruDesign seacocks, in 2025
Head outlet and sink seacocks, serviced in 2025
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
New Seaflo sea toilet installed, in 2025
Shower has not been used in this ownership, but is working
Microwave 240v
Hot and cold pressurised water
Calorifier, provides hot water from the engine (240v element may require replacing)
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Carpet | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Microwave |
New Seaflo sea toilet installed, in 2025
Shower has not been used in this ownership, but is working
Microwave 240v
Hot and cold pressurised water
Calorifier, provides hot water from the engine (240v element may require replacing)
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Warps | |
|---|---|
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Davits | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers | |
| Bow Thruster |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
Manual windlass
1 anchors
(CQR type)
New helm and navigator's seats, in 2025
New hatch in the wheelhouse, in 2021
Anchor chain
The windscreen wiper to the wheelhouse is not currently working (may require a new motor)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Radar | |
| VHF | |
| Autopilot | |
| Navigation lights |
Fishfinder, with depth
New compass, in 2025
Radar used only, no charts for the plotter
Safety Equipment
| Liferaft | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)
1 x auto bilge pump
The manual bilge pump requires servicing (not currently working)
A new boxed Rule bilge pump available
Fire extinguishers
Various lifejackets and buoyancy aids available
Liferaft requires servicing (unknown year)
Broker's Comments
Boatshed Essex are pleased to be presenting this Colvic Watson motorsailer, a yacht with the advantage of wheel steering and an enclosed wheelhouse.
The deep cockpit and wide side decks give a safe feel when on deck, along with plenty of grab rails and with a bow thruster and 50hp diesel engine to give you power when needed.
Below deck there is plenty of space, with a large comfortable C shaped saloon, which converts to a double berth, a linear galley with hot and cold water, a separate heads and forecabin and plenty of storage and great standing headroom, throughout.
The roller Genoa requires replacing and with some tlc (which is reflected in the price), this provides an opportunity to own a vessel capable of providing various sailing options. Please see the details for work completed in this ownership.
If you would like to know more, or arrange a personal viewing, please contact a member of our Boatshed team.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
Since 2020
Why are you selling her?
No time to use the boat
Where have you sailed her?
East coast and rivers