1998 Saga 26HT boat for sale

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Saga 26 HT for sale in Kent

The Saga 26HT,  built in 1998, is a great choice for both day trips and weekend getaways on the water. Designed with exceptional stability, this boat delivers smooth and confident boating in various conditions.

This vessel benefits from a spacious cockpit, a 22-Litre holding tank, 200 Litre stainless steel fuel tank, an 85HP Yanmar Engine, with Service History, a Garmin GPS/Chartplotter, Furno Radar and Autohelm Bi-data speed and depth gauge. The owner has enjoyed the vessel since 2021 and is looking to sell due to a lack of time to use the boat. 

Please call our Kent Office at +44 (0)1634 571605 for further information or to arrange a viewing.

Accommodation

This 1998 Saga 26HT features booth seating in the forward saloon which converts to a double berth with under berth storage and shelf storage around the booth. The saloon offers large windows to both port and starboard with an opening hatch above the booth.

The heads are located on the port side within the saloon, equipped with a sink in a vanity unit with pressurized cold water, a marine toilet connected to a holding tank and mirror.  Located opposite the heads compartment is a single quarter berth, and a hanging storage locker.  

The wheelhouse saloon area is filled with natural light and offers excellent visibility through two large forward-facing and four side-facing windscreens. This vessel also benefits from an opening sun roof on to the wheel house. 

The helm, positioned on the starboard side, includes a single seat with wheel steering, engine controls, navigation aids, VHF, and control switches for the vessel. Opposite the helm on the portside is a single navigator seat on top of a storage cupboard.

The galley is situated directly behind the helm on the starboard side and is equipped with a double gas hob, a single stainless-steel sink with pressurised hot and cold water, a 12-volt fridge, 240-volt sockets, and ample storage.

Moving aft to the stern offers a cockpit with booth seating with a table that can be lowered to convert into an occasional double berth, with under-seat storage, and a removable table for added space. A transom door midships provides access to the bathing platform. This area is also equipped with a full cockpit canopy.

Mechanical and Rigging

Mechanical Systems:

The 1998 Saga 26HT is fitted with an 85Hp Yanmar 4JH2-DTE Diesel engine, powering a shaft-driven 3-bladed fixed propeller.

This engine is supplied by a 200-litre stainless steel diesel fuel tank, this engine has some service history available and was last serviced by the owner in 2023. This Saga 26HT has a cruising speed of approximately 10 Knots and a Maximum speed of approximately 16 knots. The engine hours are unknown.

Electrical Systems:

This Saga 26HT is equipped with 2 x 12-volt batteries. (1 x engine, 2024 + 1 x domestic, 2024)

These batteries are charged by the alternator, solar panel, and a 240V battery charger when connected to the 240V shore power. This vessel also benefits from a 240V ring main with shore connection and sockets that are located in the forward cabin and cockpit.

Benefits from a 12-volt battery management system to ensure optimal performance of the electrical setup onboard.

Inventory

Deck Equipment:

• Anchor – 30M Chain
• Windlass – Lewmar Electric
• Cockpit Enclosure
• Bathing platform
• Boarding Ladder.
• 4 x Mooring warps.
• 6 x Fenders
• 1 x Inflatable Tender

Navigation Equipment:

• Steering Compass
• Depth & Speed Log – Autohelm Bi Data
• VHF Radio – Icom
• Radar – Furuno
• Chartplotter/GPS – Garmin
• GPS – Furuno
• Navigation lights – Deck level
• Anchor Light

Safety Equipment

• 2 x Fire extinguishers
• 1 x Engine room fire extinguishers
• 1 x Horseshoe lifebuoy
• 1 x Manual Bilge pump
• 1 x Electric Bilge pump

Keel Hull

• Planing Hull

History & Construction

Saga Boats was established in 1960 in Selje by brothers Wald and Asbjørn Drageset. Initially, the shipyard specialised in crafting small fibreglass rowing boats. In 1966, the company launched its first motorboat, the Saga 20, which quickly became a bestseller and set the stage for Saga Boats' success in the industry.

This Saga 26 HT was built in 1998, equipped with an 85 horsepower Yanmar diesel engine, white hull and superstructure with moulded nonslip decks, stainless steel pulpit and a new blue cockpit canopy. The owner has enjoyed the boat since 2021 but is selling the in the water. 

Title Documents & Tax

The following documents have been sent when preparing these details:

• Bill of Sale in owner’s name
• Previous Bills of Sale
• Declaration of Conformity to Recreational Craft Directive 
• Builder certificate
• Original purchase Invoice showing VAT has been paid