Small Cruising Yacht - Thompson 27
Torsa II is a 27ft Bermuda rigged Sloop with GRP fin keel and inboard auxiliary engine. She is a solid and capable racing / cruising yacht, with deep bulbed keel and skeg hung rudder. Guy Thompson of Burnham on Crouch designed her. Her deep and heavy keel gives her excellent sea keeping, and predictable handling. The cockpit is big enough for six, the winches and sheets are within easy reach from the helm. The T27 has 5 berths in two cabins. Coming in through the companionway, there is a fair size galley to port, with sink and two burner stove. To starboard is a pilot berth. The saloon has two settee berths, with new covers in . The saloon has good standing headroom (approx 5'10”). There is a sea toilet with a door to close it off from the main cabin, and opposite is a storage area, for lifejackets etc. Forward is the normal V berth. This berth is big enough to sleep two adults. Torsa has undergone a major refit since . A new genoa (Saturn Sails) and roller reefing was fitted in . A Beta 14 diesel engine was fitted new in . A Beta 14 single cylinder diesel engine was fitted in . A new main and spray hood also from Saturn Sails were fitted in . A surveyors report is available dated March . Torsa is lying at the James Watt Dock Marina on the Clyde. Torsa has won her class in the annual King George V race at the Royal Gourock Yacht Club - the Hugh Young Quaich - three times. (). She has routinely wintered ashore under cover. Torsa is an excellent starter yacht for relative novices as she is very forgiving in the kind of weather we experience in the Clyde and Western Isles. She has cruised widely in both areas. In recent seasons we have cruised to the Small Isles, Mull and Islay. As with all boats of a certain age there will always be matters to attend to, however, some major work has been done; sails, engine and upholstery not to mention a refit to the galley and heads. We've had a lot of fun on Torsa but we are now looking for a yacht to accommodate a growing number of interested grand children. You Tube video: Rum to Mallaig longer Article: Yachts and Yachting 24 April Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit