Introducing "Breakin Even, " a well-maintained 1978 Space Sailer 27 by Swarbricks, renowned for its exceptional cruising and racing pedigree. This vessel boasts an impressive solo circumnavigation and a string of racing accolades at RPYC, including fastest time for the SS27 50th Anniversary Race. Extensively upgraded between 2020 and 2024, it features top-tier racing and cruising sails, new running rigging, and comprehensive safety gear. Perfect for both competitive racing and comfortable cruising, "Breakin Even" is ready for immediate adventures. Asking $32,500.
Description: Breakin Even
Vessel 24280 Space Sailer 27 built by Swarbricks 1978
Cruising record: Boat sailed solo around the world by John Woolhouse.
2 year voyage returning to Australia 2000.
We acquired Breakin Even in 2020.
Feb 2020 Marine Survey by Weaver Marine.
March 2020 All items raised attended to including new Cutlass Bearing by M & J Marine
All Safety Gear replaced. New cabin sole and furniture retabbed for insurance compliance.
Racing Record: RPYC
5 Consistency trophies Wednesday Competition
3 Consistency trophies Saturday Competition
2 Mercedes Trophies awarded for most fastest times in a season across all fleets.
Fastest time for SS27 50th Anniversary Race 2023 at SofPYC.
Racing Sails by OneSail end of 2021
Cruise laminate tri radials.
Main, No1, No2, No3 headsails, Spin No1. All excellent condition.
Spin 2 reacher by Elvstrom. Excellent condition.
Cruising sails: Main, Spin and 6 headsails by various. Good for purpose.
Late 2022 upgraded Primary winches to Andersen ST40. Andersen ST28 winches serviced and moved to cabin top.
Feb 2023 Stern tube replaced, new coupling and engine realigned.
2023. New running rigging and 2 speed mainsheet added.
March 2023 all stainless steel standing rigging replaced including turnbuckles pins etc.
Repainted mast and added new LED tricolour/ anchor light and new wind indicator.
April 2023 Antifouled.
Mar 2024 Boom replaced with repurposed larger spec section.
June 2024 Sole Diesel 10HP inboard engine serviced
June 2024 New Raymarine Speed /Temp indicator.
July 2024 New handrails installed. Genoa tracks removed and rebedded.
Boat comes in complete condition ready for competitive racing or cruising.
Complies with Cat 6 and includes Epirb, fire extinguishers, flares, 6 lifejackets, Raymarine ST60 speed wind and depth instruments. VHF radio handheld, and Novasail NS360 Race Computer.
Harken traveller system, SS lifelines, and mast lowering tackle.
The Spacesailer is considered a great entry boat for cruising and racing with a strong competitive fleet.
For cruising, up to 6 berths, galley with two burner stove, icebox and sink. New water bladder added in 2022. We have removed non compliant head and replaced with Thedford porta toilet.
Boat is offered for sale as we have purchased a larger boat.
Asking price $32,500 but will consider all offers.
Region
Western Australia
Vessel Location
Perth WA
Usage
Cruising, Racing
Launch Year
1978
HIN
AU-TWA032774CN5
Rego
28240
Rego Expiry
22/05/2025
Designer
Kim Swarbrick
Builder
Swarbrick Brothers
Length
27' 0" - 8.23m
Beam
2.82
Draft
1.45m
Displacement
2926kg
Keel / Ballast
Encapsulated lead
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Deck Material
Fibreglass
Engine Make
Sole
Engine
2 cylinder inboard diesel
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
10
Fuel Type
Diesel
Max Speed
6.5 knots
Cruise Speed
5 knots
Propulsion
Two blade folding propellor, shaftdrive, new sterntube 2023, new coupling and engine realigned
Fuel
25l
Water
50 litres
Accommodation
V berth in forward cabin, quarter berth, pilot berth and dinette drop down double
Cabins
2
Berths
6
Galley
Galley with cubboards, drawers and racks
Refrigeration
Ice Box
Stove
2 burner spirit stove
Toilet
Thedford porta toilet
Covers
Boom cover, tiller cover, boom canopie
Ground Tackle
Danforth anchor, chain and rode, 2 spare anchors
Safety Gear
Cat 6 compliant
Bilge Pumps
Rule with auto switch in engine bilge, Rule in main bilge and m anual Whale pump
Epirb
GME with GPS
Life Jackets
6
Flares
Coastal flare pack
Fire Protection
2 x dry powder extinguishers
Electrics
2 batteries Cole Hersey switch, MPPT solar controller and small trickle charge solar panel
Electronics
VHF radio, hand held, Raymarine ST60 Speed, Wind and Depth instruments, Compass. Novasail NS360 Race computer.
2023. New LED tricolour/ anchor masthead navigation lights, and new wind indicator.
Sail Inventory
Racing Sails by Onesail end of 2021:- All Cruise Laminate Triradials, Main, No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 Headsails, Spinaker No. 1. All excellent condition. Spinnaker 2 Reacher by Elvstrom. Excellent condition.
Cruising Sails:- Main, Spinaker, and 6 headsails by various. Good for purpose.
Mast / Rigging
Aluminium mast and boom.
March 2023 all stainless steel standing rigging replaced including turnbuckles, pins etc.
Deck Gear
Late 2022, Upgraded Primary winches to Andersen ST40. Andersen ST28 winches serviced and moved to cabin top.
All lifelines, mast lowering tackle, mast tree, fenders and boathooks.