1979 Shannon 28
"Vagabond" is a rare Shannon 28 with a brand new Universal diesel engine and all the extras! She just retuned from a cruise and is eagerly awaiting her next adventure. Be the one to share it with her!
This classic design has been sought after for years by sailors who appreciate the solid little ship's lines, build, and performance. She's a modified fin keeled pocket cruiser (solid construction, no keel bolts), cutter rigged, and turn-key. Among the many upgrades and extras are: New Selden roller fillers for the Genoa and Staysail Sails are in good shape In 2016 there was a new 140 watt solar panel installed Universal MDX fresh water cooled 25 horsepower diesel engine with under 300 hours Central air conditioning New Frigiboat 12V refrigerator Garmin GPS Chartplotter New running rod rigging Solid decks with freshly painted nonskid No blisters New bottom job 2017 8 coats of Awlgrip AllSpar Varnish on all exterior woodwork Screens for all opening ports and the companionway Standing rigging professionally inspected and tuned Diesel Jerry cans, life preservers, fenders and lines included CQR anchor with 110 feet of chain plus 140 feet of rode Bruce anchor with chain and rode Stern anchor New Bimini top Propane stove with a new propane tank which was just filled and is attached to the stern Tiller pilot Folding mast steps that go all the way to the top
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1979 Shannon 28
Shannon 28 is regarded as one of the highest quality production 28 footers. The boat is a great for family cruising, an excellent as a serious offshore sailing with live aboard capability.
This Schulz’ design goals for the Shannon 28 was typical of a good cruiser – seaworthiness, comfort, and stable handling across all wind and seas condition, and exciting to sail. Her heavy displacement and full keel configuration works well, but interestingly, by positioning the rudder further aft and cutting away the aft portion of the keel, the Shannon 28 is also quite responsive.
Rig selection also reinforces the design theme with the choice of a true cutter configuration, a favorite for offshore passage-making for its ability to maintain balance over a wide range of wind conditions.
