Overview
About this vessel
'Cookie Spirit' is a very good example of the UFO 27. Built by Colvic Craft in 1981, this cruiser racer is in great condition and benefits from a recently installed, reconditioned Volvo MD7A inboard and a full renovation of the interior including new upholstery, wiring and varnish work. She is clean and ready to go making her ideal as a family boat or for a cruising couple looking to downsize. Comprehensive sail package including spinnakers. Decent electronic navigation package.
Vessel powered by a reconditioned Volvo MD7A, inboard diesel. This 14hp 2-cylinder workhorse replaced the original 7.5hp Volvo and gives her greater power when pushing a tide. Smart installation with new fuel lines and water strainer. Key start with panel in cockpit. Engine housed in a sound proofed bay beneath the companionway. Excellent access for daily checks and servicing. Sail drive unit with 2-bladed folding propeller.
Bank of 2x12V batteries with selector switch. These provide engine start and domestic power. Recharged via engine alternator. Vessel has been rewired and uses energy saving bulbs. 12V sockets. Ring main with trip switch for use with shore power.
Bermudan sloop rigged yacht with deck stepped aluminium spars. Single spreader rig with stainless steel standing rigging. Terylene running rigging with the majority led aft for single handed sailing. Forestay with sail foil. Spinnaker track on mast with associated rigging and pole. Winches include a halyard winch at the mast, halyard winches mounted either side of companionway, self-tailing sheet winches either side of companionway and sheet winches aft. Slab reefed mainsail with cover, both light and heavy No1 jibs, a storm jib and an assortment of spinnakers to suit all conditions.
Below decks has been completely refurbished. All interior woodwork has been sanded and varnished, and all cushions have been replaced. The galley has been reinstated as it had all been stripped out for racing. The sole and roof has been clad with imitation teak and looks very good. There are berths for 5 persons but would probably be more suited for 4 adults or 2 adults with a family. Saloon is entered from the companionway. To port is the chart table/nav station with light and pilot berth to rear. Opposite is a further pilot berth on the starboard side. Mid-ships on the starboard side is the recently installed galley with Flavel gimballed gas hob with 2-burners and a grill. Stainless steel sink/drainer with hand pumped fresh water. Below the sink is a 240V microwave. Saloon seating area with table. This has a drop leave on starboard side. In the bow is the forepeak with berths. Chemical toilet. 12V lighting throughout. 12V fridge mounted in locker at rear of cockpit.
Built by Colvic Craft in 1981, this Holman & Pye designed craft was recognised as a cost effective and affordable offshore cruiser/racer when compared to other builders of that era. She is generous in the beam and offers well proportioned and usable space both in the cockpit and below decks. Her 5-foot draft allows her to explore the shallower areas of our beautiful coastline without compromising on speed. She is good fun to sail and in the right hands will perform. GRP hull with white painted topsides. Underwater areas antifouled in May 2025. Counter hung semi balanced rudder with tiller steering. Directional skeg protects the propeller. Hull to deck moulding covered in aluminium toerail. teak strip. Teak toe rails. Foredeck and side decks finished in painted non slip. Deep self bailing cockpit with teak topped lockers. Stowage is excellent with a deep port side locker and rope locker to starboard. Cockpit dodgers. Good sized wide side decks allow easy and safe access forward. Decks finished in grey non slip paint.
