Van De Stadt 29 for sale in Gillingham Marina, Kent United Kingdom

1969 Van De Stadt 29 for sale in Kent

This Van Der Stadt sloop rigged sailing cruiser built by Tyler Boat Company in 1969 is currently afloat at Gillingham Marina.  This four-berth yacht provides good accommodation with a forward double cabin with two single berths in the saloon.  This sturdy, yet fast cruiser offers good accommodation for a yacht of this size. This yacht makes a great first boat - cosy interior and sails very well. The previous owner sailed her around Great Britain.  A 2021 survey report is available upon request. 

This Van Der Stadt offers four berths in one cabin. Forward is a double V berth with infill with storage beneath and the saloon offers two single berths. The saloon has a rich light teak interior which gives it a warm feel, with 5ft 8 inches headroom. The saloon has a lot of storage space for a yacht of its size.

The galley area to starboard has single stainless-steel sink, with pressurised and foot pumped water stainless steel 2 burner cooker with grill.  The galley and heads have hot water that is heated by a gas water heater. The galley has good storage. The Heads with marine toilet to port behind the forward cabin. Access to the engine is via the companionway steps. The cockpit with its tiller steering provides a good secure space with reasonable storage space and bench seating.

• Anchor
• Windlass Manual
• Mainsail Cover
• Sprayhood
• Cockpit Dodgers
• Halyard Bags
• Boarding Ladder
• Fenders x 6
• Mooring Warps x8
• Storage Cradle
• Dinghy
• Mariner 2.5hp Outboard

• 2 x Compass
• Depth 
• Speed/Log
• Wind/Direction
• VHF Radio
• GPS
• Chart Plotter (Nexus Silvia)
• Radar
• Autopilot ST1000 Raymarine
• Deck Level Lights
• Mast Nav Lights
• Paper Charts
• Clock Barometer

• 3 x Fire Extinguishers 
• Fie Blanket
• Gas Alarm
• Smoke Alarm
• Horseshoe Lifebuoy
• Danbuoy
• MOB Sling
• Manual Bilge Pump
• Electric Bilge Pump
• First Aid Kit
• Radar Reflector

This Van Der Stadt 29 yacht is of GRP construction with curved raked stern, chin hull design with a long keel with balanced spade rudder. Built by Tyler Boat Company in 1969. The topsides and hull have been painted white. The decks have blue non-slip areas.  The yacht was last out of the water in July 2023 when she was antifouled, and the anodes changed. 

There is a also a 2021 survey report available for anyone who comes to view the yacht.  A  winter storage cradle is available by separate negotiation at the Medway Cruising Club. The owner is selling to upgrade to a larger yacht. 

Network Yacht Brokers Kent Ltd has the largest range of boats for sale in Kent.  The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.

General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner’s specific needs.

This Van Der Stadt 29 has a Bermudan Masthead sloop rig  with a deck stepped aluminium mast and boom .Stainless steel standing rigging, age unknown. Slab reefing mainsail, with three reefs. Furlex roller furling headsail furling gear.  Spinnaker pole

Winches:   

• 4 x Sheet Winches 2 x Lewmar 40, 2 x Lewmar 8
• 3 x Halyard Winches 2 x Lewmar 8, 1 x Lewmar 6 

Sails:

• Genoa - very good condition  Repaired 2022
• Genoa - good condition       
• Gennaker with snuffer - good condition  
• Main - good condition