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Written for those interested in building in Steel, Aluminum or Copper Nickel. Benefits & disadvantages of the different metals are explained in detail.  

Here were the roomy cockpit in the Spray 28 - This boat can be fitted with either tiller or wheel steering as shown here.

This Spray 28 is fitted with a 36hp Bukh DV36 ME Diesel, 2002.Diesel fuel : 100L.Fuel consumption: 2.5 lph at cruising of 5.5 knots, max speed: 6.5 knots. Single lever control. Wheel steering with s/s wheel on Whitlock pedestal with compass, engine control lever and speed log/depth/wind instrument displays. Two engine instrument panels in cockpit. Engine hours: approx 350 hours.3 blade 18” dia 13” pitch prop with Ambassador AM10 stripped on prop shaft. Halyard shaft seal on inboard end of prop shaft and cutlass.

Here we see the accomodation as laid out in this Spray 28 which features 4 berths in two cabins - Double V berth with infill in separate fore-cabin, settee berth to port in saloon, large quarter berth to stbd. Saloon with full-length settee berth to port and short settee to stbd. Upholstery in blue with several scatter cushions and matching curtains. Central table with hinged table tops. Standing headroom: 1.85m.Generous lockers throughout. Varnished hardwood skylight with 2 x opening panels over forward part of saloon and brown fabric external protective/blackout cover. Chart table to stbd, forward of quarter-berth, forward facing with chart stowage beneath hinged lid, plus two drawers and one locker beneath. Quarter-berth area to stbd with open stowage compartment on outboard side and access hatch to engine on inboard side to permit engine water pump impeller to be changed easily.

This roomy chart table is located at the head of the quarter berth and the navigation area is fitted with the display for the Auto-helm fluxgate compass as well as the VHF/DSC radio

The forward cabin is laid out with twin berths that easily convert to a very sizeable double.

This head features a shower as well as all other necessary items in a roomy and well laid out space.