Southern Cross Cutter
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| Make | Southern Cross |
|---|---|
| Model | Cutter |
| Year | 1981 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$39,500 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Cutter |
| Length | 8.53 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Rockland, Maine, United States |
| LOA | 9.27 m |
|---|---|
| Length at Water Line | 6.15 m |
| Beam | 2.59 m |
| Max Draft | 1.35 m |
| Displacement | 8500 lb |
| Ballast | 3400 lb |
| Engine Make | Yanmar |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 2025 |
| Power | 15 hp |
| Engine usage (hours) | 65 |
| Designer | Thomas Gilmer |
|---|---|
| Builder | CE Ryder Corp., Bristol, RI |
Description
HIGHLIGHTS
For those looking for the "ideal" pocket cruiser, capable of offshore sailing, MAGIC, a 28' Southern Cross Cutter, should be at the top of your list.
This vessel has had $84,000 spent on her over the last 3 years by her present owner. Although built in 1981, she looks like a new vessel in every way:
- 2025 new Yanmar 15 hp diesel with only 65 hours on engine.
- 2025 AGM batteries, 2-6V for house and 1 Group 27 for engine start.
- 2025 Garmin Radar, GPS, AIS, Depth & Speed.
- 2025 new headsail, club jib, Bohndell.
- 2025 new bronze thru hulls.
- 2025 new head macerator; rewiring new macerator.
- 2024 new Dodger; Johanson's matching beige sail covers.
- 2023 New all S/S wire double lifelines and stanchions.
- 2023 new anchors, chains and rodes.
- New 3 bladed prop from Accutech.
- New throttle controls.
- Black Awlgripped hull with green boottop, red bottom.
- Elkhide covered Edson wheel on binnacle.
- Two Lewmar 10 sheet winches.
- Shore power with cord.
- Teak cockpit grate.
- Magma grill.
- Blue cockpit cushions.
- 6 gallons hot water heater.
- Taylor gimballed pressurized 2 burner alcohol stove.
- Lavac head with sink and shower in enclosed head.
- Brass reading lights.
- ICOM VHF radio.
- Screens for all hatches and 6 opening portlights.
- FASCO wood, coal or charcoal stove.
- 25 lb CQR Plow and Fortress anchor.
- Sony stereo with speakers and Bluetooth.
- 5 large fleece-covered fenders and docklines.
- Recently redone interior/exterior brightwork.
HULL & DECK:
- Hull # 46.
- Black Awlgripped hull with green boottop, red bottom.
- Beige non-skid decks.
- 2025 new bronze thru hulls.
- 2023 new all S/S wire double lifelines and stanchions.
- Teak toerails & coaming caps.
- Secure bulwarks & high cockpit coamings.
- Teak bowsprit.
- Teak grate in cockpit sole.
- Swim ladder.
- S/S bow pulpit and stern rail.
- Skeg rudder.
- Long teak coach roof handrails.
- 6 opening ports with screens.
- Hatches with screens.
- Cockpit with U-shaped bench seating; storage below port and starboard bench seats.
- 2 Lewmar #10 single speed winches.
TANKAGE:
Fuel: 15 gallons in poly tank.
Water: 55 gallons in poly tank.
Holding: 10 gallons in poly tank with new macerator.
ENGINE & MECHANICAL:
- 2025 Yanmar 2YM15 hp diesel, 2 cylinder, with 65 hours.
- Hurth HBW50-3R transmission (Serial # 14-73832).
- New Accutech 3 bladed 14” LH bronze prop.
- Bronze 7/8” prop shaft.
- Skeg hung rudder.
- New throttle controls.
- Elkhide wheel covering.
- Edson cockpit pedestal wheel steering.
ELECTRICAL:
- 12V DC system.
- 2025 AGM batteries, 2-6V for house and 1 Group 27 for engine start.
- Battery selector switch.
- Guest Charge Pro 10 amp charger.
- 110V shore power with cord.
- Atlantic Marine 6 gallon 110V S/S hot water heater.
- 12V cabin lights throughout.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
- Traditional layout with forward teak bulkhead.
- Private cabin forward with vee berth, opening hatch, and full-length storage shelves.
- Enclosed head via bi-fold teak door; head includes vanity, Lavac Marine head, single S/S sink, vanity & shower.
- Main salon with port & starboard settees that convert to berths; dark blue berth cushions.
- Galley located aft with double S/S sinks with hot and cold pressure water, Taylor Orion gimballed pressurized 2 burner alcohol stove, top loading icebox, and storage starboard aft; also manual raw water pump at sink. Lockers have handsome caned doors with brass knobs.
- Bulkhead mounted dinette with drop leafs, and settee seats 4 (dinette can be removed when not in use).
- Shelving above and lockers below settee; opposite are wall mounted teak dish and cup holders, and locker and cabinet storage.
- Headroom 6'2" throughout.
- Teak and holly sole.
ELECTRONICS:
- 2025 Garmin Radar, GPS, AIS, Depth & Speed.
- ICOM IC-M402 VHF radio.
- Ritchie Powerdamp 3” compass.
- Sony DSX-M50BT stereo with speakers and Bluetooth.
SAILS & RIGGING:
- 2025 new headsail, by Bohndell, on club boom.
- Mainsail.
- Jib.
- Staysail, original.
- Gennaker.
- 2 Lewmar #10 sheet winches.
- S/S mast step.
- Beige sail covers.
EQUIPMENT:
- 2024 new Dodger.
- 2023 new 25 lb CQR and Fortress anchors, chains and rodes.
- Magma grill.
- Blue cockpit cushions.
- Fasco wood, coal or charcoal stove.
- 3 large fleece covered fenders.
- Docklines.
- Brass reading lights.
- 1-12V electric and 1 manual bilge pump.
- Lifesling.
- Nav lights.
- Kidde fire extinguishers.
COMMENTS: This 28' Southern Cross Cutter is in impeccable condition and stored indoors for easy viewing. A video was just completed and will be available for viewing on our website: grayandgrayyachts.com.
Please come and inspect this handsome cruising vessel, ideally suited for a couple or even a single hander. Thank you for your interest.
Disclaimer
Potential purchasers should assume that items on the vessel at the time of viewing, but not specifically listed on this specification sheet, are not included with the sale of the yacht. These specifications are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Specifications are provided for information purposes. Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel subject to sale, price and inventory changes, and withdrawal from market without notice.
Mechanical Disclaimer: Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meter. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise, and major overhauls as well as ALL other representations noted on the listing.
DISCLAIMER TO BOARD VESSEL: In the event the Buyer boards the vessel either on land or in the water without a broker or owner, the Buyer(s) agrees and understands he boards at his sole risk and liability.
