Van de Stadt Clipper 27

[S2Jimlad]

Hi, does anyone know anything about theses 27 foot yachts? I have the opportunity to buy one in really good shape. Looks like a proper yacht.
I'd appreciate any info/ comments.
Thanks,
Jim.

 

[Topcat47]

All Van de Stadts are propper yachts.................

 

[S2Jimlad]

I've bought her now. She feels a a very solid capable yacht. Absolutely no info on google though which is unusual!

 

[Strolls]

Pics, please!

 

[S2Jimlad]

I'll take some deck photos when I've pressure washed her!

 

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

"MANDALI"

"Classic 1965 Van der Stadt designed Bermudan sloop. Measuring 8.40 metres LOA, 2.5m beam and drawing 1.24m, Mandali is the first production yacht of the 1960’s Clipper class, featuring on the original promotional brochure which is included.

She retains many of her original features including mahogany bulkheads dividing the two cabins and decorative paraffin lamps, wooden mast (9.6metres high) with new wooden boom (original boom included) and wooden slatted cockpit seats. Boat Safety scheme certificate for inland waterways valid until July 2018.

Down below there are two cabins with the heads on the starboard side and hanging locker to port between the two. The forward cabin has been altered to enable extending the two berth arrangement to sleep 3 children, and gives access to the chain locker and sail stowage with a fore hatch which locks from below. The main cabin has two single berths, space for a table (included), galley area with foot pump for fresh water, and slide away chart table. Access to the Yanmar 8hp marine diesel is by removing the companionway steps. The engine has been overhauled with a new starter motor in 2012 and injector pump in 2014. (Instruction book and maintenance manual included) The cooker is an Origo methylated spirit two ring stove.

The cockpit is self draining with new hatches under the grating to gain access to the new 50 litre flexible water tank and gear box. The wooden lifting tiller is new and davits have been added at the stern for convenient stowage of a tender/small inflatable (not included). On the quarter deck there are two new hatches to give access to the stainless diesel tank measuring 280mmx480mmx560mm, approx. 75 litre capacity."

She looks like a fine boat that longs to be out at sea once again!

Enjoy her and keep us updated if you can.

 

[S2Jimlad]

That's the very boat I have bought. Apparently she was the first of the production and features in the original brochure. It'd be interesting to see if there are any others out there.

 

[bitbaltic]

http://www.thesouthferribymarina.co.uk/boat-sales/van-der-stadt-mandali-27-5950/

Lovely looking boat. Her lines will be even more lovely without those industrial looking davits though.

 

[S2Jimlad]

Yes they will soon disappear. That are way over the top. She wasn't really designed for those monsters to sit on her stern!

 

[Pords]

I owned an VDS 8m offshore until last year and completely refitted her. Lovely boat and a testament to Van de Stadt reputation. You will be more than happy in the knowledge of her pedigree. Enjoy.