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*MARESIA* IS A SINGLE OWNER 1995 MONARO 27 SE/SX Professionally serviced with records since new by the same shop. Available is a mechanical referral letter, Summarizing the years of great care and preventative maintenance. Maximize your time on the water. Monaro boats are smooth and fun in both calm and choppy water. This one is fast with easy acceleration and planning at 2800rpm. Think terrific cruiser and superb weekend boat. Ideal for fishing. Joy ride or run up the coast with ease to Pender Harbour and beyond. Spend the day at Thormanby and back to the city in the same day. SO much to do and so many fun places to explore. Cruising is a JOY! With effortless hydraulic steering and tremendous visibility from the raised helm. Fully enclosed with heat and seating for four. Also, with a sterndrive angle indicator gauge and digital fuel flow gauge. Top speed is over 40 knots. Power is twin Volvo 5.7 GSi engines with 280hp each and 2212 hours. Matched with fully serviced Volvo duo prop sterndrives. Great compression numbers on file. Jan 2023 last haul out for zincs. Storage all over. Full of custom and useful additions. 7’0 of headroom in the cabin and close to 6’0 in the head! All systems are operational. Monaro boats do not hit the market often. Please call or email today to schedule a viewing.
Reaching in 15 knots requires a combination of skill, technique and the right sailing boat, such as the J109, a popular choice for yacht racing and sailing lifestyle enthusiasts. In this video, we'll be sailing on Strangford Lough, a beautiful location for sailing and yachting, and demonstrating how to reach in strong winds. The Bermudian sloop rig of the J109 makes it an ideal boat for racing and cruising, and its performance in IRC sailing events is well-known. Whether you're sailing a Nicholson 43 or a J109, the principles of reaching in 15 knots remain the same, and by following these techniques, you can improve your sailing skills and enjoy the thrill of sailing on the open water. From the spring series to regatta events, understanding how to reach in strong winds is essential for any sailor, and can make all the difference in yacht racing and sailboat performance. By watching this video, you'll learn the techniques and strategies used by experienced sailors to reach in 15 knots, and how to apply them to your own sailing, whether you're sailing on Strangford Lough or elsewhere. The team at bottom up boats hope you are enjoying these short clips from the 2026 racing season.