2006 Bristol Channel Cutter 28 "STRAVAIGIN"

STRAVAIGIN offers a compact, practical cruising interior arranged for serious passagemaking and simple liveaboard comfort. The layout sleeps three with a pull-out double to port, a seven-foot standard saloon berth to starboard, and an aft quarter berth that can be used for crew or storage.

The main saloon is centered around opposing settees and a fold-down table that seats three. The galley is to port, refrigeration is to starboard, and the refrigerator top doubles as a navigation table. Forward is a separate cabin with the head, sink, vanity, mirror, storage, and access to the anchor locker. A privacy door separates the saloon from the forward head area.

Interior Styling and Additional Features:

• Pull-out double berth to port
• Seven-foot standard saloon berth to starboard
• Aft quarter berth for crew or additional storage
• Separate forward head compartment with sink, vanity, mirror, and storage
• Privacy door separating saloon from forward head area
• Functional port-side galley
• Starboard refrigeration with top surface doubling as the navigation table

MAIN SALOON

The main saloon is designed around efficient use of space, ventilation, and practical sea berths. A large opening hatch, multiple bronze opening ports, and a butterfly hatch provide light and airflow, while the fold-down table creates a functional dining and working area.

• Sleeps three in three different berths
• Large opening hatch for air, light, and ventilation
• Six opening bronze ports in the saloon
• Butterfly hatch over the main saloon
• Fold-down table that seats three
• Storage outboard in the saloon
• Refrigerator top doubles as navigation table

MASTER STATEROOM

STRAVAIGIN does not have a separate master stateroom in the conventional sense. Her accommodations are arranged as a traditional Bristol Channel Cutter interior with saloon berths, a quarter berth, and a forward head compartment.

• Pull-out double berth to port
• Seven-foot standard saloon berth to starboard
• Aft quarter berth for crew or storage

Master Head

The forward cabin contains the head area with a holding tank, sink, vanity, mirror, storage, and access to the anchor locker. A privacy door separates this space from the saloon.

• Head with holding tank
• Sink, vanity, and mirror
• Storage area forward
• Access to the anchor locker
• Privacy door between saloon and forward head area

The galley is located to port and is fitted for extended cruising, with diesel cooking, refrigeration/freezer capacity, hot and cold pressure water, Corian countertops, and useful locker and drawer storage.

• Diesel stove and oven
• Refrigeration and freezer
• Double stainless steel sink with hot and cold water
• Corian countertops
• Hot water heater
• Lockers and drawers
• Pull-out garbage holder
• Dishes and flatware included

NAVIGATION STATION

The navigation area is compact and integrated into the saloon layout, with the refrigerator top doubling as the navigation table.

• Refrigerator top doubles as navigation table
• Compact saloon-integrated navigation area

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

STRAVAIGIN is equipped with the essential navigation and sailing electronics expected aboard a compact offshore cruiser.

• VHF radio
• Compass
• Autopilot
• Depth sounder
• GPS
• Wind speed and direction
• Log-speedometer

HULL

STRAVAIGIN is a fiberglass Bristol Channel Cutter 28 designed by Lyle Hess and built by Sam Morse. She is described as a hull-and-deck boat completed by Apache Marine to Morse factory levels and launched in 2009.

• Fiberglass hull
• Lyle Hess design
• Sam Morse-built Bristol Channel Cutter
• Completed by Apache Marine under shipwright Bill Buchholt
• Coppercoat bottom protection

DECK

The deck layout is traditional and robust, with fiberglass decks, molded non-skid, bulwarks, bronze hardware, a bowsprit, dorade ventilation, and recent brightwork/varnish reported in excellent condition.

• Fiberglass decks with non-skid pattern
• Lewmar 12V electric windlass
• ABI classic bronze windlass
• 35 lb CQR and 35 lb anchor in stainless steel cradle on the bowsprit
• Collapsible Fortress anchor in lazarette
• 250 ft of 5/16 in chain
• Six opening bronze ports in the saloon; two fixed ports in the forward cabin
• Opening forward hatch and butterfly hatch over the main saloon
• Bronze stanchions with lifelines
• Two dorade vents
• Bulwarks and brightwork recently done and reported in excellent condition
• Bronze boom gallows

COCKPIT

• Comfortable cockpit with seating for four
• Tiller steering with black locust tiller
• Good canvas dodger and hatch covers
• Cockpit cushions
• Cockpit table
• Wind steering vane
• Two solar panels
• Two self-tailing sheet winches
• Mainsheet winch
• Bronze boom gallows

MAST AND RIGGING

• Forespar mast and boom
• Cutter rig
• Both headsails on Schaefer furlers led back to the cockpit
• Spinnaker pole attached to mast and fully rigged

SAILS AND WINCHES

• High-cut Yankee
• Staysail
• Triple-reefing mainsail
• Asymmetric spinnaker - reported never used
• Genoa cover and staysail cover
• Mainsail cover
• Dodger
• Hatch covers
• Two self-tailing sheet winches
• Mainsheet winch

ENGINE AND MECHANICAL

STRAVAIGIN is powered by a 29 HP Yanmar three-cylinder diesel with approximately 1,125 hours. The engine is reported to have been recently removed, totally serviced, and reinstalled. The drivetrain includes direct drive and a three-blade bronze Max Prop.

• Yanmar three-cylinder diesel engine - 29 HP, approximately 1,125 hours
• Engine recently removed, totally serviced, and reinstalled
• Direct drive
• Three-blade bronze Max Prop
• Double Racor fuel filters
• Balmar high-output alternator with external regulator
• Simpson-Lawrence manual anchor windlass
• Lewmar 12V electric windlass

PLUMBING AND TANKAGE

Tankage includes 28 gallons of fuel and 68 gallons of fresh water. The forward head is fitted with a holding tank, though capacity is not provided in the source listing.

• Fuel capacity: 28 gallons
• Fresh water capacity: 68 gallons
• Forward head with holding tank
• Hot and cold water at galley sink
• Hot water heater

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• 12V electrical system
• Complete electrical panel
• Balmar alternator with external regulator
• Domestic and engine start batteries
• Two solar panels
• 12V fans
• 12V lighting
• Shore power cord

AUDIO/VISUAL AND ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT

• Main saloon stereo with cockpit speakers

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

• 4-person Zodiac life raft - service needed
• Flares and lifejackets
• LED navigation lights

BROKER’S COMMENTS

STRAVAIGIN is a highly appealing example of the Bristol Channel Cutter 28, combining the pedigree of a Lyle Hess design, the desirability of Sam Morse construction, and a practical cruising specification. Her history as the last hull done at the Morse factory, paired with her Apache Marine completion and thoughtful maintenance, makes her a distinctive pocket cruiser with real character.

• Classic Lyle Hess/Sam Morse Bristol Channel Cutter pedigree
• Last hull reported done at the Sam Morse factory in Costa Mesa
• Ready for her next adventure from Indiantown, Florida
• Well-maintained pocket cruiser with recent varnish, good canvas, and recent engine service

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