1982 Bristol Channel Cutter 28

This 1982 Bristol Channel Cutter 28 was designed by Lyle Hess and built by Sam Morse in California, then finished by Channel Cutter Yachts in Canada. The fiberglass hull is sound, with decks and rigging in good condition. A single 10 hp Saab diesel engine powers the boat, driving her at cruising speeds between 5.5 and 6 knots. Recent work includes new decking caulked and reefed, refinished teak on deck coated with Cetol, a new UHMW mast step, and a new bowsprit fabricated from Douglas Fir. The standing rigging was recently inspected, and a 35 lb CQR anchor with chain is handled by an electric Lofrans windlass. Sails include a North Sail main in good condition, with jib and staysail on furlers controlled from the cockpit.

Below deck, the varnished interior features two quarter-berths aft and a salon with two large settees that can be joined into a double berth. The galley on the port side holds a Dickinson Pacific diesel stove, a two-burner propane cooker, ample storage, and both electric and manual fresh water pumps plus salt water capability. The chart table on starboard has an ice box and storage underneath, with an electronics panel above. Navigation equipment includes a Raytheon radar, Seafarer depth sounder, and NDi VHF radio. All interior lighting is LED. Forward is additional storage with closet and cubby space.

The head at the bow features an Airhead composting toilet with coconut brick waste breakdown, eliminating odor and clogs. The toilet slides forward under the forward scuttle for headroom when desired, and its hinged wood cabinet disappears when not in use. Two 6-volt motorcycle batteries power the head fan, charged by a deck solar panel. The boat carries a 10-amp Marinco battery charger for the sealed AGM battery, along with an anchor and deck wash-down system.