Overview
About this vessel
Townson Talent MKII, a classic glassed Kauri design built by Noel May and launched in 1978. The vessel is powered by a 30hp Yanmar diesel with shaft drive, fitted with an alloy mast and stainless steel rigging. The boat features a fully battened main with lazy jacks and a furling headsail, together with a No. 4 headsail and two spinnakers, as well as a storm jib. Tiller steering with a spare tiller is installed. The boat is equipped with a 2.4 IRB inflatable tender with 2hp outboard and a folding dinghy davit. Solar panels and a full boat cover are provided, along with a dodger for weather protection. Below deck, there is a holding tank, manual toilet, cockpit shower, 12v fridge, 12v freezer, and a 3 burner gas hob. The boat sleeps four in single berths and one in a double. Electronics include VHF, GPS/plotter, depthsounder, log, and autopilot, plus stereo with CD player. A popular design that remains well-regarded.
