Parker 27 Series 2 Super Seal - Jans Express
Sail no. 129
LOA. 27’ 0” – 8.3 m
LWL. 24’ 0” – 7,4 m
Beam. 9’ 3” – 2.85 m
Draft. Keel up 1’ 3” - .38 m
Draft. Keel down 5’ 3” - 1.6 m
Displacement. 5000lbs
Location. Hythe Sailing Club , Southampton
Contact Chris Cooper 023 8089 1723 email: chris.cooper@talktalk.net
Supplied by SW Parker and Son Ltd to a Ron Holland design with Parker modifications to give full headroom. White GRP hull and superstructure, blue non slip deck. Silver anodised mast and spars by ‘Z’ spars, stainless steel rigging, pulpit, spilt pushpit, stanchions and guardrails. Lifting keel and rudder. Launched in 1987.
Sails - Mainsail with slab reefing (all lines go back to cockpit) and sail cover. Furling Genoa, spinnaker.
Engine - Yanmar 1GM diesel inboard driving a 2 bladed fixed propeller. Single lever cockpit controls. Two 12 volt batteries – 1 engine, 1 leisure. plastic fuel tank.
Layout - Original 5 berth in two cabins with 5’11” headroom in main cabin. All original teak finish. Toilet and cooker area. Plastic/Flexible water tank.
Equipment - VHF radio, Autopilot, Speed/Log, Depth-sounder/GPS (Raymarine), Compass, Anchors x 2, Winter cradle, Boarding ladder, Boathook, Sprayhood and dodgers, Bilge pump, Lifebuoy, Gas bottle, Fenders. Shore electrical connections fitted. Solar panels.
A bit of TLC needed internally and annual maintenance has not been carried this year (2024).