Sonata 7
Sturdy reliable trailer sailer that we have owned for 30 years as members of the long-standing Sonata Yacht Association
Region
Victoria
Location
Geelong VIC
Usage
Cruising, Live Aboard
Launch Year
1985 approximate
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Rego
SA7130
Rego Expiry
11/07/2025
Length
23' - 7.00m
Beam
8 ft
Displacement
1350 kg
Keel / Ballast
Swing keel, July 2025approx 350 kg
Deck Material
Antislip Fibreglass/ GRP
Engine Make
Honda
Engine
10HP 4 Stroke, BFP10D longshaft, Electric or manual start, 10Amp regulated output. High thrust prop plus spare
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
10
Fuel Type
ULP
Max Speed
8 knots
Water
60 litre in bladder with electric pump to sink
Accommodation
Sleep up to 6
Berths
Large V berth, 2 quarter berths, narrow double on fold-down table
Galley
Sink, icebox, stove, fridge, storage for all cooking gear (included) under sink and stove, shelving above to store plates, glasses, mugs, cutlery etc (included)
Refrigeration
Waeco 40 litre 12/240 volt (removeable) with cover,
Stove
Two burner metho Origo stove
Shower
Handheld spray
Toilet
Near new Thetford 365
Dinghy
Walker Bay 8 with oars and anchor (for $600 neg extra)
Covers
Boom tent, Bimini., winch covers, wood grab rail covers
Ground Tackle
Sarca 2 anchor with chain plus 2 spares
Safety Gear
Stormy Seas CO2 life vests plus harnesses attachable to cockpit fitting. Flares. Spot light, Two life rings
Bilge Pumps
Manual
Life Jackets
As above
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Fire blanket and extinguisher beside stove
Electrics
12 Volt, 175AH, Atlas Lithium LiFeP04 battery (2 BMS and Australian made) charged from outboard and 130 Watts of solar panels and LiPO4 controller
Electronics
Horizon Depth display, Garmin ETrex Legend GPS and Silva windspeed meter (both hand held) plus in-cabin Plastimo Barometer. VHF radio (and 27 MHz)
Sail Inventory
Nos 1,2,3,4,5 headsails plus cruising and racing spinnakers with 2 poles, battened main plus spare main. . Nine sails in all
Mast / Rigging
Standard masthead Sonata 7 rigging, all replaced in 2015.. Extra triangulated rigging gear using spinnaker pole for easier raising of mast using 4 to1 main sheet. Masthead windvane
Deck Gear
Sarca anchor with 7m chain, plus 2 spares, two life rings,
Remarks
This is a "Yot with the Lot". From racing to river cruising (mast down, keel up!)
And set up for road travel whereever to great cruising areas. Which we have done for 30 years, and supported by a strong, long-standing Sonata Yacht Association. Alas age is catching up so JAM is on the market.
Comes as a 7 metre (23ft) yacht on a Tracer tandem tilt trailer with 14 inch Light Truck tyres and spare in good condition, plus hydraulic over-ride front brakes and power winch. Spare leaf spring, wheel hub, Ubolts
On board the gear includes 5 head sails plus 2 spinnakers and a spare main as well. Three anchors. Full length rudder in a SS frame with no lines to catch the prop and for steerage in all conditions, plus a spare cruising rudder in an aluminium rudder box for shallower waters. Safety vests, harnesses and flares.
Outside gear includes a mozzie mesh cover and a waterproof cover for the poptop, a boom tent and a bimini. On hot nights we cool off in the V berth with a very quite but efficient (three speed) 20 cm computer fan (240ma) Plus two covers similar to the poptop for the front hatch For BBQ's a Magma charcoal bead with swingout coupling to cook outside the cockpit railing if more space required.
An important modification was to switch the keel raising winch handle to the cockpit for quicker responses to shallows. Also an extended folding transom SS ladder for easier on-road access or when swimming.
Comes with full linen, doona, pillows, plates, glasses, tools, spare hardware stuff. Two folding chairs and a table for 'happy hour' ashore
Powered by a 10HP honda electric start ob with reinforced transom for extra support and 10 Amp output. Plus 130W solar panels
And set up for road travel whereever to great cruising areas. Which we have done for 30 years, and supported by a strong, long-standing Sonata Yacht Association. Alas age is catching up so JAM is on the market.
Comes as a 7 metre (23ft) yacht on a Tracer tandem tilt trailer with 14 inch Light Truck tyres and spare in good condition, plus hydraulic over-ride front brakes and power winch. Spare leaf spring, wheel hub, Ubolts
On board the gear includes 5 head sails plus 2 spinnakers and a spare main as well. Three anchors. Full length rudder in a SS frame with no lines to catch the prop and for steerage in all conditions, plus a spare cruising rudder in an aluminium rudder box for shallower waters. Safety vests, harnesses and flares.
Outside gear includes a mozzie mesh cover and a waterproof cover for the poptop, a boom tent and a bimini. On hot nights we cool off in the V berth with a very quite but efficient (three speed) 20 cm computer fan (240ma) Plus two covers similar to the poptop for the front hatch For BBQ's a Magma charcoal bead with swingout coupling to cook outside the cockpit railing if more space required.
An important modification was to switch the keel raising winch handle to the cockpit for quicker responses to shallows. Also an extended folding transom SS ladder for easier on-road access or when swimming.
Comes with full linen, doona, pillows, plates, glasses, tools, spare hardware stuff. Two folding chairs and a table for 'happy hour' ashore
Powered by a 10HP honda electric start ob with reinforced transom for extra support and 10 Amp output. Plus 130W solar panels
ABOUT THE SELLER
grahame abbott
Geelong
VIC 3216 Australia
VIC 3216 Australia