Sunbird Barletta 279

£6,250.00

Tollesbury Marina, Essex SOON

Sunbird Barletta 279, 1992, sports cruiser with twin OMC Cobra V6 4.3L 205hp inboard petrol engines with outdrives, 2 new 12v batteries, full canopy, 5 berths, separate heads, cooker and fridge. Triple axle road trailer available by separate negotiation. We understand this has been a freshwater based boat.

TRAILER

Triple axle Mersea road trailer available by separate negotiation.

CONSTRUCTION

Built in approx 1992. GRP construction with white topsides and blue stripe, aft cockpit with bathing platform, 5 berth interior layout.

BUILDER

Sunbird, USA

DIMENSIONS

Length Overall: 27'9" 8.5m

Beam: 2.71m 8'8"

Draft approx 2'5"

In this case we are acting as Brokers only. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective Buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part. Life-saving appliances do not form part of the inventory and it is for the buyer to ensure they are in date and suitable for their purposes.

Tollesbury Marina, Essex SOON

Sunbird Barletta 279, 1992, sports cruiser with twin OMC Cobra V6 4.3L 205hp inboard petrol engines with outdrives, 2 new 12v batteries, full canopy, 5 berths, separate heads, cooker and fridge. Triple axle road trailer available by separate negotiation. We understand this has been a freshwater based boat.

TRAILER

Triple axle Mersea road trailer available by separate negotiation.

CONSTRUCTION

Built in approx 1992. GRP construction with white topsides and blue stripe, aft cockpit with bathing platform, 5 berth interior layout.

BUILDER

Sunbird, USA

DIMENSIONS

Length Overall: 27'9" 8.5m

Beam: 2.71m 8'8"

Draft approx 2'5"

In this case we are acting as Brokers only. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective Buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part. Life-saving appliances do not form part of the inventory and it is for the buyer to ensure they are in date and suitable for their purposes.

Mechanical

2 x OMC Cobra 4.3l V6 205hp inboard petrol engines (1992). Trim & tilt, Bennett trim tabs, twin stainless steel 3 blade props. Bilge blower.

Electrical

Alternator charging to 2 x 12v batteries (both new), with isolator switch. 240v shore power.

Navigation

Compass, navigation lights.

Safety

Auto engine fire extinguisher, fire blanket, electric bilge pump.

Deck Gear

Stainless steel pulpit and rails, full canopy which converts to bimini, anchor with warp, transom shower, bathing platform.

Domestic

Sony sound system with speakers. Her galley has an electric hob & refrigerator, hot and cold water supply to sink. Separate heads compartment with chemical toilet and shower with hot and cold water. Hot water via engine calorifier. Blue upholstery.

ACCOMMODATION

5 berths with double berth in aft cabin (converts to dinette with table), double V berth in fore peak, single saloon berth.

Owners Comments

OWNERS REMARKS

This is a project boat which will require maintenance. Someone with a good understanding of electrical and mechanical know how will have this running in an instant. I purchased this as a project for myself but having two other boats on the go I’m just not getting the time to finish her. I’ve had the starboard engine running just fine. The port engine won’t turn over via the ignition key but does run if you bypass the ignition, so there is an electrical gremlin somewhere.

I’ve put two brand new batteries on her as of 26/07/2025.

The electrics are a little hit and miss and require a bit of attention, some things work fine but a few things need a trace through, could just be a fuse but I haven’t checked.

The positives are that she’s a good solid, clean boat, bone dry inside with a very nice cabin layout. Plenty of space to accommodate 4 adults to sleep in, maybe 6 at a stretch. The helm and deck area are clean and tidy with a nice set up for up to 6 people. Engines are in good condition having been used as a fresh water boat on Loch Lomond you can see there is very little corrosion. The canopy is in good condition, could do with a clean but everything zips up and keeps the cockpit dry. Gel coat could do with a full cut and compound polish but is tidy for her age.