For Sale: Hunter Horizon 23 “Teazy” – £5,995

A brilliantly designed and well-equipped cruiser, Teazy is a superb example of the Hunter Horizon 23. Designed by David Thomas and built by Hunter Yachts UK, this twin-keel yacht is known for its excellent handling, clever use of space, and ease of sailing—making it perfect for both solo sailors and those moving up from dinghies.

Key Features:
Twin keels for hydrodynamic lift and efficient sailing
Self-tacking jib – ideal for single-handed sailing
Transom-hung rudder with extendable tiller for easy manoeuvring
Separate heads compartment – rare on boats of this size
Roomy accommodation for 4 people
With a 50% ballast ratio, the Horizon 23 is both stable and responsive, even in stronger winds. Most Hunter 23s feature an outboard well in the cockpit, which can be noisy and affect airflow. Teazy has had this well professionally fibre-glassed over, providing extra storage space instead. A brand-new 6hp long shaft Mercury outboard is now mounted on the transom via a bracket.

The fibreglass hull and deck require minimal maintenance—just a quick bottom clean and anti-foul once a year. Teazy’s current drying mooring allows you to walk out and easily clean the hull with a soft brush in just 30 minutes.

She’s in great condition and sailed regularly. Everything you need to start sailing immediately is included in the sale.

Accommodation:
One double quarter berth to starboard under cockpit
Two single settee berths in the main cabin
Removable saloon table stores neatly in the forepeak
Galley: Stainless steel sink (drains overboard), stove, built-in cool box, storage cupboards
Heads: Sea toilet
Engine & Systems:
New Mercury 6hp long shaft outboard (forward & reverse gear)
Large auxiliary fuel tank and feed
Battery trickle-charged by solar panel with digital monitor
Sails & Rigging:
Slab reef mainsail with stack pack and lazy jacks
Self-tacking furling jib
All lines lead back to the cockpit via clutches and cleats
Standing rigging in good condition
Tiller steering with Spinlock extension
Autohelm, VHF radio, depth sounder, compass, navigation and mooring lights
Extras Included:
Seago inflatable dinghy with air deck
Suzuki 2.5hp outboard
Danbuoy, fenders, numerous lines, boat hooks
Price: £5,995 – Turnkey and ready to sail.
VAT Paid.

Teazy has been a wonderful step up from dinghy sailing, offering the freedom to explore further and overnight in comfort. My family has enjoyed sailing her—even taking her out on the 3rd of January!

For enquiries, contact: rockingraymond@hotmail.com (Ref: David/Teazy)

Optional Extras:
South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club membership from just £138 in the first year (£93 thereafter)
Access to moorings may be available (subject to conditions)
Launch/retrieval fee: £60
Winter storage in yard: £92

For sale: Snapdragon 27 £5800

With little interest from my family and too many other distractions for me, it’s time to part ways with Dawn Chorus.

Snapdragon 27 bilge keel sailing cruiser.
Beta Marine 20hp 3cyl diesel engine – runs beautifully,
5kw Diesel heater,
Gas stove,
Table folds down to make a double bed, 6 berth in all,
Rigging is all in great condition,
Self-tailing winches,
VHF radio – new aerial and cable,
Garmin GPS chartplotter
Pots, cutlery etc,
Fire blanket and two extinguishers,
Plenty of life jackets,
Fenders, docklines etc,
Spray canopy,
Stackpack and lazyjacks,
Mainsail, Genoa & stormjib
Anchor & 50m chain
Solar power for house/cranking batteries

07746 808239

Vivacity 650 SOLD

Heron

Vivacity 650 for sail.

It’s a capable little boat that’s taken me from South Woodham Ferrers to Mersea and Maldon a few times, and over to Kent and down the Thames.  Check out my YouTube channel for videos of it under sail.

Simon Burkey – YouTube

It’s had new upholstery inside, new winches, new sacrificial strip on the gib and a new main sail cover in the last year or so.  Comes with leasure battery and a solar panel that keeps it charged for my needs including depth sounder, auto-pilot (not included), cabin lights and charging electronics and has a chemical toilet. No stop-cock holes in the hull to worry about.

The engine is a 6hp four stroke sail drive Tohatsu that’s perfect for the boat. It’s two years old so has 5 years left of the 7 year manufacturer warranty and has full dealer service history from Essex Marine on Canvey. The engine has fused connectors designed to be routed to charge the battery, I’ve not found it necessary to connect it up.  I bought the engine brand new, I’d recommend taking it with the engine for confidence and reliability, but I’d be happy to keep it too if you wanted to source your own.
Please contact me for more information or to view, it’s currently on shore at South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club.