Aquador 28 C

The Aquador 28C (Cabin version) "Shearwater II" is a 2007 boat but was only launched in 2010 from the showroom. 4 berths, lovely galley, separate heads and spectacular cabin extending to the aft deck. She will cruise at 20kts or power up to 34 and her Volvo D6-310 has only done 512hrs.

Bella-Veneet OY build Aquador, Flipper and Bella Boats are recognised for their high quality building standards, innovation and attention to detail. If you are looking for a high quality boat that's safe and easy to handle then she is perfect.

DIMENSIONS

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HULL & DECK

Deep V hull and low centre of gravity offer exceptional on the water stability, a trade mark of the Aquador brand. The 28 C is a high volume cruising boat and is suitable for - CE Category B for 8.

The first thing you notice about this boat is it's sleek stunning look, the second is it's security. With full walk round side decks and substantial stainless steel rails this is a boat families and those looking for added safety will identify with. The foredeck has substantial side rails and leads down to a deep well walkway either side, running aft to the large cockpit with raised side mouldings.

The side deck is accessed via either cabin side door and the large cockpit via the stern folding doors which completely open up. The internal cabin seating has stow away sections with matching cushions that slide out into the cockpit, bring the indoors to the outdoors! This is truly ambient and practical and is a feature that makes this boat seem bigger than it is.

INTERIOR & ACCOMODATION

This boat is seriously well laid out, beautifully put together and has a lovely light and airy feel.

• Gloss Mahogany finish.
• Teak and Holly tripped floor.
• Bark Blue upholstery in good condition.
• Dark blue curtains with branded tie backs.
• Wallas diesel fired warm air central heating.
• Wallas diesel fired galley induction hob.
• Isotherm front loading fridge. with freezer box.

FOREWARD CABIN

• V berth with infill to convert the berth to a double.
• Hull side bolsters with shelves behind.
• To starboard at the foot of the bunk are door fronted hull side lockers and a large hanging locker.
• To port at the foot of the bunk are door fronted lockers.
• There is under bunk storage port, starboard and centrally.
• Deck hatch for added light, ventilation and emergency exit.

GALLEY

• To port as you move down from the raised deck saloon. The galley is open above and therefore nice to work at and the chef isn't isolated from the chat.
• L shaped galley top with draining board and round stainless steel sink supplied with hot and cold pressurised water via a mixer tap.
• Door fronted lockers below and above.
• Hull side opening portlight.

HEADS

• To starboard opposite the galley is a large heads compartment.
• Jabsco manual toilet with 47L holding tank.
• Large vanity unit with stainless steel sink supplied with hot and cold pressurised water via a mixer tap.
• Mirror.
• Shelf for towels etc.
• Door fronted lockers.
• Opening hull side portlight.
• Teak duckboard floor grating.

RAISED COCKPIT / DECK SALOON AND HELM

Helm station to starboard with bucket seat which moves forward and back and rotates. There is a door at the side and opposite to port is the same arrangement for the Co-pilot.

Overhead are two large opening hatches which can be set to the required position.
The main seating is in the form of two settee's facing each other. Each settee has a seat which slides out to give cockpit seating when the doors are open. The doors open fully or just the central one as required.

There is a saloon table that stores at the cabin top and moves up and down a stainless steel post which doubles as a hand hold when not in use.

Now for the cool bit - There is a central floor section which raises on rams controlled via a switch to reveal an under floor twin berth cabin. The cabin is pretty large with good wide berth and plenty of storage.

HELM - To starboard.

• Height adjustable wooden wheel with stainless spokes and one hand steering knob.
• All the usual engine read out dials fitted in a nice curved pod forward.
• Volvo gear and throttle control.
• EVC engine and outdrive controls.
• Control switches for all ships functions.
• iPad mount.
• Chart storage with lid and fiddle.
• Lewmar bow thruster control.
• Bennett trim tab control with visual reference.
• 12v sockets.

DECK EQUIPMENT

• Teak foredeck, side decks, cockpit and bathing platform.
• Bathing platform with central teak topped storage locker, port side platform locker and starboard side extendable bathing ladder with Teak topped lid.
• Stainless steel solid wrap round side deck rails and grab handles.
• Lewmar electric anchor windlass.
• Bruce anchor with chain.
• Substantial bow roller with secondary roller for a dedicated mooring pick up.
• 2 x stainless steel foredeck, mid-ship and aft mooring cleats.
• 4 x stainless steel bathing platform fender baskets.
• 2 x stainless steel rod holders.
• Stainless steel ensign staff holder and teak ensign staff.
• 7 fenders.
• Mooring warps.
• Boathook.
• Aft deck enclosure with stainless steel frame.

NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

• Raymarine Evo autopilot system installed 2021.
• Raymarine A65 colour chart plotter with Navionics 28XG UK/Ireland chart card.
• Raymarine ST60+ Tri-data - depth, speed and log.
• Magnetic steering compass.

MACHINERY & PROPULSION

• Upgraded to Volvo Penta D6-310, 310hp 6 cylinder 5.5ltr diesel engine with DPH drive leg to Bronze duo props.
• Only 512 running hours to date of listing.
• Max speed approx. 34kts.
• Cruising speed approx. 20kts for efficiency.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

• 12v ships electrics and 240v shore power.
• Sterling Power 230 VAC - 12 VDC with 40amp charger.
• Solar panel and charge controller.
• Wylex Consumer unit with RCD protection for circuits.

AUDIO VISUAL

• Finlux TV with Glomex aerial.

PLUMBLING & TANKAGE

• Fuel - 350L
• Water - 95L
• Holding tank - 47L
• Pressurised hot and cold water system to galley, heads and stern shower.
• Isotherm hot water calorifier heated via engine and 230v immersion heating element.

CANVAS WORK

• Aft cockpit canopy with stainless steel frame.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

• Navigation lighting.
• Electric and manual bilge pumps.
• Fire extinguishers.
• Sea-Fire engine room automatic extinguisher with Helm station indicator.
  ◽ Horseshoe life belt.