Description

The Parker 285 is a brilliant lift keel yacht combining sprightly performance with the ability to explore shallow waters and take the ground. Parker Yachts specialised in lift keel boats that perform superbly and the 285 was one of the last developments of this popular marque that developed from the original Super Seal. The interior is practical and well-finished. 'Spartacus' is well equipped including larger 15hp engine, electric keel winch, fridge, heating, Raymarine electronics and windlass. 'Spartacus' is presented in very good condition and early viewing is highly recommended.

Viewing by appointment only through the Essex office - 01621 785600 or email: essex@clarkeandcarter.co.uk

Accommodation

The accommodation offers up to six berths in two cabins including the saloon with approximately 6' max. headroom. Forward cabin accessed via saloon door to port with double V-berth, opening hatch to foredeck, seat and hanging locker. Separate heads compartment forward to starboard with Jabsco marine toilet (new 2021), washbasin and wet hanging area. Stainless steel holding tank for heads. Saloon with two settee berths either side of a central table with folding leaves, storage shelves and grab handles. Galley aft to port equipped with Techimpex two burner gas cooker with oven and grill, stainless steel sink, 12v fridge and storage areas. Fold down chart table to starboard with electrical distribution panel and chartplotter. Aft cabin with full width double berth, hanging locker and three portlights. Cold pressurised water supply to heads basin and galley sink. Mikuni diesel fired warm air heating system (will need servicing). Burgundy cloth upholstery. Curtains. Teak and holly soleboards throughout. New interior lights in 2022.

Mechanical Systems

Located beneath companionway, Yanmar 2YM15, two cylinder, 15hp marine diesel engine. Seawater cooled. Shaft drive with rope cutter to Kiwiprop three blade feathering propeller. Vetus water cooled shaft seal. Single lever controls with electric start. Stainless steel 50 litre fuel tank. New fuel/water separator fitted 2024. Engine oil and fuel filters, and impellor replaced annually.

Electrical Systems

Three 12v batteries, in two banks, charged via engine alternator. Engine start battery new 2022. Adverc battery management system. Shorepower system with ring main and Dolphin 10amp battery charger. Flexible solar panel on coachroof. Inverter. Electrical distribution panel. Full cabin lighting.

Sails and Spars

Fractional rigged sloop. Z-Spars silver anodised deck stepped aluminium mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging (new 2023 except backstay). Removable inner forestay for storm jib. Adjustable backstay. Terylene and Dyneema running rigging led aft to cockpit and Spinlock clutches. Single line slab reefing to mainsail with lazy jacks and stack pack. Furlex 100S headsail furling system. Spinnaker pole. Mainsheet traveller fitted to coachroof with strong point in cockpit floor for alternative sheeting position. 2 x Antal W30.2 self-tailing sheet winches. 2 x Antal W30.2 self-tailing halyard winches on coachroof.

Navigation Equipment

Safety Equipment

Construction

Parker 285 HS built by Parker Yachts Ltd. in 2006 to a Ron Holland design. White GRP hull with burgundy style stripes. White GRP coachroof and decks with light grey painted non-slip surfaces and Treadmaster patches. Underwater hull Coppercoated in 2024. Cast iron lifting keel powered by a Dutton-Lainson StrongArm electric winch with push button at the helm. New keel winch 2013, new lifting eyes 2018 and new Dyneema winch rope in 2023. Cast iron hull ballast. Lifting keel raises the draft from 5'3" to 1'3". Tiller steering to lifting transom hung rudder. Teak effect finish to cockpit sole and seats. Self-draining cockpit and anchor well. Alloy toe rail.

Disclaimer:

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 the specific needs of the new owner(s).