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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Kelt 8.50 Sailing Yacht

Refurbished Yanmar engine
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  323242
  • LOA  ·  8.50m
  • Year  ·  1984
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 0hp, Yanmar 2GM20F ()
  • Lying  ·  Truro, UK
Boatshed Cornwall
Boatshed Cornwall
David Coumbe
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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services
Kelt 8.50 Sailing Yacht
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Extra Details

Designer Gilles Vaton
Builder Kelt Marine
Lying Truro, UK
Fuel capacity 25.0 ltr (5.5 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 100.0 ltr (22.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 0hp
Engine make and model Yanmar 2GM20F ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade fixed
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded

Dimensions

LOA 8.50m
LWL 7.54m
Beam 3.15m
Draft Max 1.62m
Displacement 2,900kg (6,394.5lbs)
Storage On mooring

Rig

Sloop rigged Z Spars Aluminium spars (1984) with stainless steel standing rigging (2008)

Sails

Mainsail - Slab () Stack Pack, Lazy Jacks, 2 Reefs
Headsail - Furling ()

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Gelcoat finish

Renewed skin fittings & seacocks.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 1
Handbasin 1
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

Renewed Heads (2022)

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Additional Information

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Icebox
Cabin heating
Manual water system
Pressurised water system
Non-Smokers

Renewed Heads (2022)

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Platform
Instrument Covers

2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
1 anchors
(CQR)

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Safety Equipment

Liferaft
Life buoys
MOB System

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

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Broker's Comments

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We are delighted at Boatshed Cornwall to list this Giles Vaton designed Kelt 8.50 sailing yacht. A fin keel, sugar scoop transom and rudder and skeg ,of which there were about 1,200 of these GRP hulled yachts built.

The Kelt 8.50 has an open layout for her saloon and forward double berths which gives her a bright and roomy feel. Her rear double cabin benefits from a large porthole style window. The heads are large with a vanity unit and storage.

This Kelt 8.50 is on a swinging mooring.

Some of the upgrades to the functionality of this Kelt 8.50 include:
Renewed roller reefing system – 2022
Renewed forestay – 2022
Renewed heads – 2022
Renewed through-hull fittings – 2022
Renewed sea cocks – 2022
Renewed Guard Rails (plastic coated stainless steel wire) – 2023
New wind instrument – included but not yet fitted.
Some Renewed running rigging
Life Raft – serviced 2021
Renewed saloon cushions – 2022
Recovered mattresses (internal upholstery) – 2023
Renewed internal decor – 2023
Renewed stack pack – 2022
Renewed Log – 2022
Hull antifouled - 2022

This Kelt 8.50 is located in an idyllic part of Cornwall and if you are keen there is also the opportunity to negotiate the mooring too. If this is of interest do not hesitate to add this one to your wish list.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Kelt 8.50 Sailing Yacht has been personally photographed and viewed by David of Boatshed Cornwall. Click here for contact details.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

For about four (4) years

Why are you selling her?

Will not be using the yacht enough

Where have you sailed her?

Cornish coast

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Comments 1

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no mention of cradle

Robert H2023-09-15 20:14:44
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