1986 Folkboat 25

Remarks :Built in 1986 by D.C. Blake & Sons to a Tord Sunden design, this long-keel cruiser combines classic lines with robust construction and thoughtful upgrades. Encapsulated keel, keel-hung rudder and GRP hull have been meticulously maintained, with recent antifouling, media blasting and recoating in 2023. Powered by a Beta Marine B-14HE 13.5hp diesel with Technodrive gearbox and feathering Variprop, she is ideal for efficient and reliable cruising, complemented by a Webasto diesel heater for comfort. Well-equipped for easy handling, she features aluminium spars, stainless steel standing rigging (2023), Dyneema halyards, furling genoa, slab reefing mainsail and symmetrical spinnaker with snuffer. All lines lead aft to the cockpit, making her ideal for short-handed sailing. Navigation and electronics include a Garmin GPSMAP 551 chartplotter, Raymarine i40 Bidata, Nasa Clipper instruments, and Icom VHF/DSC, all recently serviced or upgraded. Safety equipment is comprehensive, with liferaft, horseshoe buoy, jackstays, and bilge systems. Comfortable accommodation for four includes a double V-berth forward, saloon with single berths, amidships heads, port galley and chart table. New cushions, anti-condensation matting and well-maintained interiors enhance livability. A well-maintained classic cruiser, ready for the season with strong systems, robust maintenance history, and excellent potential for safe, comfortable cruising. Sleeps 4 in two cabins which includes the saloonDouble v berth in the forward cabinHeads amidships with Jabsco sea water toilet (new hoses and Blakes seacock 2022) and storage oppositeSaloon with port and starboard single berthsGalley to port with Origo 3000 gimbaled two burner meths stoveStainless steel handbasin, with manual cold waterChart table to starboardAll Cushion covers washed, all old foam cushions disposed of and saloon cushions replaced 2022V berth cushions replaced 2025Anti condensation matting for both saloon cushions (2023) and V berth (2025)