Engine
Yanmar 4 cyl
Total Power
230hp
Engine Hours
550
Class
Downeast
Length
28ft
Year
1982
Model
28 Downeast
Capacity
-
Boat Details
Description
1982 28' Grover-built. This is the largest Grover built and the rarest. 28' with a re-built Yanmar diesel engine, Vetus bow thruster, custom teak swim platform, custom teak bench, stainless windlass and anchor. Cruises at 18-20 knots, 25 knots WOT. Dual controls and tiller, canvas enclosure and full-length bimini.
In 1985 Al Grover did a Trans Atlantic crossing in a 28 Grover. He endured a gale, a hurricane and even falling off the boat before reaching Lisbon and going down in the Guinness Book of World Records. The trip ended at his destination of Newfoundland, Canada.
- YANMAR 4 CYL TURBO DIESEL INBOARD REBUILT 550 HOURS
- VETUS BOW THRUSTER
- CUSTOM TEAK SWIM PLATFORM
- CUSTOM TEAK BENCH
- CANVAS ENCLOSURE
- FULL LENGTH BIMINI TOP
- WINDLASS
- FIBERGLASS IS 10 LAYERS THICK
- ONE OF THESE MODELS ACTUALLY DID A TRANS ATLANTIC CROSSING IN 1985
- DRAFT IS ONLY 24"
- GPS not working
- VHF radio and 8' Antenna not installed
- Horn
- Top Side paint and non skid white paint included but needs to be done
PLEASE CALL US TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ARRANGE A SHOWING ON THIS BOAT.
WORLD WIDE DELIVERY AVAILABLE.
Measurements
Speed & Distance
Cruising Speed:20kn
Max Speed:25kn
Dimensions
Nominal Length:28ft
Length Overall:28ft
Max Draft:2ft
Beam:9ft
Miscellaneous
Windlass:electric-windlass
Tanks
Fuel Tanks:70gal
Propulsion
Engine Make:Yanmar
Engine Model:4 cyl
Engine Year:1982
Total Power:230hp
Engine Hours:550
Engine Type:inboard
Drive Type:direct
Fuel Type:diesel
Features
Inside Equipment
Bow Thruster:✓
More Details
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Please contact Central Exclusive Listing Broker Bill Neumann direct for more information at 908-309-4364 cell or Bill@g1ys.com anytime 7 days a week.