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1988 Bristol Channel Cutter 28

Anacortes, Washington

$92,000
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This BCC, built by the renowned Sam L. Morse Co., holds a distinguished place in the world of sailboats, hailed by Ferenc Mate as one of the "World's Best Sailboats." Its design is an homage to the English Pilot Cutters, showcasing timeless elegance and meticulous craftsmanship.  BCCs are coveted for their unwavering construction, boasting a full keel and a robust fiberglass hull, ensuring exceptional strength, stability and seaworthiness. Notably, a BCC achieved first place in the 1978 Newport to Ensenada Race, emphasizing its remarkable sailing performance.

 

Step aboard this classic beauty and immediately notice the thoughtful interior layout. Sea berths are strategically placed, and clever storage solutions abound. What truly distinguishes the BCC is the marriage of performance and aesthetics.

 

The accommodations are so intricately laid.  For example, the Portside Settee extends to create a 50" wide double berth.   The forward compartment serves as a workbench, hanging locker, shower, head and storage and is all trimmed in teak hardwoods.  With a generous 6'1" headroom, bronze ports, and classic touches, the interior exudes warmth and elegance.  The galley is intelligently designed, with a flip-up counter extension that provides more counter space than larger vessels. With a substantial water capacity and ample storage, you can easily prepare for extended journeys.

 

Sailing the BCC from the helm, you see the beauty and all the design details laid out in front of you that make this a special boat.  Excellent visibility and access to controls can be found in the cockpit.  A full-size traveler is mounted aft to give good control to the main.    The hard-to-find roller furling main system will make it easy to go sailing more often. 

 

Telos has been well cared for by its current owner and has been kept locally since 2011.  This boat, along with just 121 other BCC’s was built out and finished inside and out by the legendary Sam Morse company, compared to others where only the hull and decks were completed by Sam Morse, leaving the interior to the owner to complete.  This is an essential distinction to both quality and value.

 

   As an engineer and a woodworker, the owner has cared for her from systems to finish, inside and out.   Notably, before purchasing the boat, it was stored for nine years in covered storage, so it has seen less use than similar boats.   Updates and upgrades include new navigation gear, autopilot, plumbing, batteries, Dyneema lifelines, thru-hulls and seacocks, and wood refinishing (see below for details). Just before 2006, the boat was reported to have been in storage indoors for nine years, contributing to Telos's overall good condition.

 

The BCC is a sailboat, but it is also filled with beauty, craftsmanship, solid construction, and heavy displacement, making this a boat designed for all conditions. So whether you're an experienced sailor or new to sailing, the BCC offers an unforgettable experience.  Don't miss the opportunity to own this maritime gem and begin making new memories on the water!

Disclaimer

Mariners Yacht & Ship Brokerage, Inc. is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Marine Servicenter - Seattle.

Basic Boat Info

Tax Status: Paid
Boat Name: Telos
Make: Bristol Channel Cutter
Model: 28
Year: 1988
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Builder: Sam L. Morse Co
Designer: Lyle Hess
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: SFJBB084A888
Has Hull ID: Yes
Keel Type: Full Keel

Dimensions

Length: 28 ft / 8.53 m
Length Overall: 37'9 ft / 11.51 m
Length Of Deck: 28'1 ft / 8.56 m
Waterline Length: 26'3 ft / 8.00 m
Beam: 10'1 ft / 3.07 m
Max Draft: 5'5 ft / 1.65 m
Displacement: 14,500 lb
Bridge Clearance: 46 ft / 14.02 m
Ballast: 5,500 lb
Cabins Count: 2

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Yanmar
  • Model: 3GM30F
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 27hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 Blade, Bronze, Feathering
  • Year: 1988
  • Engine Hours: 2219
Cruising Speed: 5.5 kn
Maximum Speed: 6.86 kn
Displacement Type: Dry Load

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 27
Fuel Tank Capacity: 1 gal
Water Tanks: 50
Water Tank Capacity: 1 gal
Holding Tank Count: 20
Holding Tank Capacity: 1 gal

Other

Heads Count: 1
Boat Class: Cutter, Cruisers

Accommodations

Main Salon: 

Designed to be efficient and versatile, there is room for four people  in 3 berths, designed by Sam Morse

  • Convertible Settee to double-size berth quickly
  • Six Bronze operable ports
  • Six Deck Prisms collect and stream light into the cabin
  • Exceptional ventilation through two large deck hatches
  • Large central operable skylight
  • Starboard berth
  • Aft starboard berth
  • Storage throughout
  • Shelves and cabinets behind seating areas
  • Flip up to give instant added counter space
  • Access to the engine through the hinged ladder.
  • Newer cushions in good condition (2006)
  • All wood cleaned and oiled (2023)
  • Starboard Aft Quarter berth

Forward Compartment:

A multifunction room through a trimmed oval door.

  • Toilet with a flip-up bench top
  • Hot / Cold water at sink
  • Storage cabinets and drawers
  • Workbench
  • Hanging locker
  • Shower,
  • Trimmed in  teak hardwoods
  • Large opening hatch above for ventilation and light
  • Access to large forepeak storage through teak louvered door
  • Janbsco pump Head
Galley

Galley:

  • Deep Galley Sink
  • Pressure Water
  • Force 10 Propane 3 Burner stove
  • "Ice Box" only, with drain unpowered
  • Flip-up counter extension
  • Sea Water Pump
  • Salt Water Pressure fixture
  • PUR 80 Watermaker (2007)
Electronics

Electronics:

  • Raymarine Radar (2006)
  • Raymarine C80 Chartplotter - innovative dual position mount (2006)
  • Raymarine ST60 Wind, Depth and Speed (2006)
  • Raymarine Tiller Pilot (2006)
  • Standard Horizon VHF Radio
  • Icom 802 - Single Side Band Radio with tuner and Insulated Backstay
  • Autohelm Wind Vane Steering
Electrical

Electrical

  • 3 AGM Lifeline Batteries (2008)
  • DC Monitoring System
  • Xantrex 40AMP Charger
  • Heart AC Inverter
  • AC Outlets located in the Galley and Head
  • PLB
  • 30A shore power inlet and cord
  • Six gallon Hot Water Tank – AC or Engine Heat exchanger
Sails & Rigging

Sails & Rig:

  • Cutter Rig
  • Seven foot bowsprit
  • Profurl Furling Foresail
  • Profurl In Mast Main
  • Profurl Yankee high clew cut sail
  • Harken mainsheet Traveler
  • Staysail (2006)
  • Mainsail (2006)
  • Auxillary Rudder with Trimtab Windvane by Scanmar
  • Full Mainsheet Traveler Aft
  • Lines led aft
  • Mast Head radar reflector

 

 

Propulsion

Engine:

  • Yanmar 3GM30F 27HP
  • 2218.8 Hours
  • Racor Fuel Filter
  • Halon Fire system in engine compartment
  • Folding Max Prop
Additional

Additional:

  • Folding Max Prop
  • Exterior wood varnished (completed 2023)
  • Electric Bilge Pump
  • Propane alarm system
  • Tri-color mast light
  • Dual Roller with:
    • CQR Anchor - 35lb with 260’ all chain
    • CQR - 25 lb with 250' chain and Rope rode
  • Electric Windlass

 

Additional:

 

  • Currently boat has been out of the water for the last year
  • Boat was in storage for nine years prior to current owners purchase
  • The Watermaker will need filters and servicing
  • Halon fire system service may be needed
  • Wind Helm needs new cables
  • Sails are fair / used condition
  • There is no DC powered refrigerator

 

 

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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