Description

The 1992 Hardy Seawings 285 'Nooksy', is a superbly designed cruiser that offers an impressive amount of space and comfort for a sub-30-foot vessel. Renowned for its solid build quality and classic lines, this model boasts a cavernous interior that comfortably accommodates sleeping for four, making it ideal for extended cruising or weekend getaways. The open-plan layout is bright and inviting, while the spacious cockpit provides the perfect setting for entertaining friends and family in style. Re-engined in 2022 with a reliable Nanni 4.50 50hp hydraulic diesel engine, she now performs effortlessly as a refined and capable luxury inland cruiser.

This well-equipped Hardy Seawings 285 benefits from a generous specification tailored for comfortable and independent cruising. Highlights include a bow thruster for easy manoeuvring, Garmin GPS for confident navigation, warm air heating to extend your cruising season, a generator for off-grid power, and a holding tank for added convenience. With shore power connectivity, a battery charger, and a range of other thoughtful features, she offers a fantastic combination of practicality, comfort, and classic British charm on the water.

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Lying Broom Boat Sales, Brundall

Specifications

Accommodation

The Hardy Seawings 285 offers spacious and comfortable accommodation for four in a clever open-plan layout that maximises every inch of space. Forward, a large C-shaped dinette provides the ideal setting for dining or lounging, and easily converts into a generous double berth with the drop-down table. Aft, an additional seating and relaxation area also transforms into a second double berth, offering excellent versatility. Ample storage can be found beneath each berth, complemented by a convenient hanging locker on the starboard side for personal belongings. The galley is fully equipped and offset to port, featuring a gas hob with SMEV oven and grill, a chest fridge neatly set into the work surface, and a stainless steel sink with hot and cold water, making onboard cooking both practical and enjoyable.

Centrally located is a well-designed toilet compartment, complete with a manual sea toilet plumbed to a holding tank, a hand wash basin, and a shower, providing essential facilities for extended stays onboard. The semi-enclosed cockpit is perfect for both cruising and entertaining, with a large double helm seat to starboard offering excellent visibility and access to engine instrumentation. Aft dinette seating comfortably accommodates up to six guests, creating a sociable space under cover. Access to the engine compartment is provided through a hatch beneath the cockpit floor, while a transom door leads out to the bathing platform, ensuring easy access to the water and enhancing the overall functionality of this well-thought-out cruiser.

Galley Equipment;

4 Burner Hob
Combination Microwave
Refrigerator
Stainless Steel Sink

Construction

Bathing Platform with Storage Locker
Boarding Ladder
Cockpit Canopy
Deck Cleats
Fender Storage
Mud weight
Ropes and Fenders
Stainless Steel Grab Rails
Stainless Steel Pulpit Rails
Sunroof to Cockpit Roof
Transom Door
Windlass
Windscreen Wiper

Equipment

Batteries
Battery Charger
Bilge Pump
Bowthruster
Engine Temperature Gauge
Fuel Tank Gauge
Generator
Rev Counter
Shore Power
Trim Tabs
Warm Air Heating system
Water Tank Gauge

Navigation Equipment

Clipper Echo Sounder
Clipper Speed Log
Compass
Garmin GPS
Navigation Lights
Navman VHF Radio
Rudder Position Indicator

Disclaimer

Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, their accuracy is not guaranteed. They are intended as guides only and as such do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective purchaser is advised to check all particulars and where appropriate and at their 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. All dimensions, performance figures & range notes given are approximate and should be treated as a guide only.

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