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

MG Spring 25

Best Spring 25 on the market ?
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  254545
  • LOA  ·  7.80m
  • Year  ·  1991
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  wing keel
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 18hp, Volvo Penta MD2002 (1991)
  • Lying  ·  Neyland Pembs
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

Extra Details

Designer Tony Castro
Builder Northshore Yachts LTD
Lying Neyland Pembs
Fuel capacity 45.5 ltr (10.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 22.7 ltr (5.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 01/01/2003

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 18hp
Engine make and model Volvo Penta MD2002 (1991)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Tiller
Drive saildrive
Prop(s) Volvo two blade folding
Fuel consumption (approx) 2.0 ltr (0.4 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 7 knots

Dimensions

LOA 7.80m
LWL 6.98m
Beam 2.80m
Draft Min 0.90m
Draft Max 0.90m
Displacement 2,000kg (4,410.0lbs)
Headroom 1.85m
Storage Ashore

Rig

Sloop rigged Proctor Aluminium spars (1991) with stainless steel standing rigging (2012)

Sails

Mainsail Kemp - Slab (2004) Stack Pack, Fully Battened, Lazy Jacks,
Headsail Kemp - Furling (2004)
Other sails UK Sailmakers Main (1991)
UK Sail Makers Genoa (1991)
Spinnaker gear

Kemp Power Mains'l battened 75%. Kemp Tr-Radial Genoa 145%. Kemp Tri-Radial Spinnaker. New Kemp Sails U/V strip 2018 and sails regularly valeted by Kemp. Kemp snuffer 2011. Mast rewired with new lights 2011. 6mm S/S standing rigging renewed and Furlex serviced by Ratsey's 2012. New running rigging2011.

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile wing keel
Finish Gelcoat finish

Twin rudders enable drying out on level ground. Hull laid up by Northshore Yachts in Isothalic resin plus precautionary five coats of International Gelshield (applied in 2011).
Rudder stocks removed and serviced 2018.

Accommodation

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

Interior has benefited from professional care and attention eg cabinet and varnish work, since circa 2000.

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Sink
Icebox
Curtains
Pressurised water system

Interior has benefited from professional care and attention eg cabinet and varnish work, since circa 2000.

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Trailer

2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(Bruce (7.5KG) / Fortress (2.5KG Folding) )
10.00m of chain
50.00m of warp
- Cockpit cusions
- Spinlock Tiller extension

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Fusion I-Pod dock. 2 remote controls 4 speakers

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Life buoys
Safety harnesses

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

Fire fighting equipment

Broker's Comments

Anyone with an interest in yachting in the mid 1980's may well remember 'Howard's Way' - that riveting TV soap, a tale of glamorous yachting folk, grumpy Jack Rolfe of the Mermaid Yard, and some devious dodgy dealings and fashionable ladies!
If you do remember all that, then you'll surely know all about the revolutionary wing keeled Spring 25 which was heavily featured (alongside the ULDB, but that's another story!) and our example which we have just listed could possibly be as good as it gets. "Why so" you may ask? Well, this is one of the last of 15 to be built by the highly respected Northshore Yachts Ltd. These were built to a much higher spec than the Jaguar built examples which, at approximately half the price, are far more numerous. Northshore Yachts are said to be stronger, better appointed below decks and have superior deck gear and spars. Also, since she was one of the very last to be built, she is 2-3 years younger than most MG Springs.
These yachts are a great family boat with sleeping accommodation for six, although that might be a bit of a crush if all are adult sized. She has an aft double cabin which wouldn't disgrace a thirty footer and her saloon berths and fore peak are open plan. All woodwork and upholstery is in very good order. Our example has been upgraded with a recon 18 hp motor in 2001 and all nav instruments installed in 2011. She has crisp sails, recent rigging both standing and running and many new items of equipment too numerous to mention here; although we have box files and paperwork rarely seen before for a yacht of any size which prospective buyers may peruse at any time in our office. Suffice to say her condition and maintenance are impeccable so if you are looking for what might be the best Spring 25 available you really need to see this one - she's a beauty!

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

This MG Spring 25 has been personally photographed and viewed by Alan Coy of Boatshed Wales. Click here for contact details.
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