·         Bow thruster (Sleipner 2.7HP)

·         Teak laid decking in the cockpit

·         Teak laid decking on the bathing platform

·         Garmin GPSmap 188C colour chart-plotter

·         Simrad RD68 DSC VHF

·         Bennett trim tabs

·         Electric anchor windlass

·         Bianco white cockpit upholstery

·         Console instrument cover

·         Custom bimini with modified tonneau cover

·         Recent tonneau cover

It’s worth noting (2013):

·         Engines are drives both serviced with new bellows and seal kits on rams – total cost c. £4k.

·         New electric bilge pump.

·         New saloon floor.

·         New reticulated foam sunpad cushions (which means they dry very quickly).

·         Freshly antifouled.

·         New heads pump (locking type).

·         New battery charger.

·         New domestic battery (2012).

·         Teak treated.

The 28 Ghibli’s legendary Norwegian build quality and exceptional handling characteristics on the water have made her an ideal choice for many.

The hull is by Hans J Johnsen, and, believe me, this hull will stay planted, dry and comfortable when much bigger boats are struggling. The 28 has a full-width cockpit (access forward is through the central windscreen section) with twin gas-sprung and bolstered helm/navigators seats forward, a central seating section, and then a huge aft sunpad which sits on top of the powered engine bay hatch.

Below decks, there is a neat galley to port, with a sink, diesel hob (so there is no gas on board – or any need to be on shore power to cook) and preparation surface. Facing the galley is a separate heads compartment with a manual wc and a sink. The forward saloon is a large, wrap-round dinette with a central table which lowers to make a very good-sized double berth as required. There is plenty of light and ventilation, and all surfaces are properly trimmed (as you should expect) with top quality materials to make your time on board as comfortable and relaxed as is possible.

Her machinery space is easy to work in, with plenty of space and easy access to main service items, with a central lazarette space and storage under the side seating for general cruising kit. In short, the 28 Ghibli is highly versatile, sea-sure and fun. Why wouldn’t you?

Overall Measured Length: 27’10”; beam 8’4”

Windy are a product of traditional craftsmanship, enhanced with the aid of modern technology.  The latest technological innovation is the Wintec hull concept, which gives improved performance, greater strength and reduced noise throughout the vessel.

The hull is reinforced with advanced multi axial glass fibre matting and Divinycell core.  This allows a reduction in the boats weight of up to 20% whilst offering noticeably improved stability. 

All the Windy models are CE-labelled.  This means that Windy meets all the requirements laid down for quality control documentation and product liability within the EU.  In the process of obtaining approval, the company has also introduced new methodologies construction principals and more advanced construction production equipment, resulting in more cost-effective and quality oriented processes in-house.   But above all, Windy is a “Boat Builder” and not a manufacturer of boats, a philosophy which characterizes their production staff and all those within their distribution network.

Note: Freshly anti-fouled (2013).

Lay Up Weights (Reinforcement Only):

Deck - 9.05oz/ft2 (2.9kg/m2)

Topsides – 12.8oz

Chine – 21.6oz/ft2 (6.6kg/m2)

Bottom – 19.3oz/ft2 (5.9kg/m2)

Keel – 37.4oz/ft2 (11.4kgm2

·         Volvo Penta – 2 x D3 160 EVC SX (160HP)

·         C.330 hours run (July 2014)

·         Volvo Penta throttle controls

·         Volvo Penta - engine instrumentation

·         Power assisted steering

·         Engine and outdrives serviced March 2013.

·         Engines are drives both serviced with new bellows and seal kits on rams – total cost c. £4k.

Revs, Knots, L/NM, L/H, DBA.

1000, 5.6, N/A, 4.8, 65.

1500, 7.4, 0.95, 7, 70.

2000, 10.1, 1.58, 16, 72.

2500, 17, 1.53, 26, 79.

2800, 17.2, 1.63, 28, 81.

3000, 21.4, 1.58, 32, 81.

3200, 26.5, 1.31, 38, 82.

3400, 29, 1.52, 44, 82.

3600, 32.1, 1.62, 52, 83.

3800, 34.6, 1.73, 60, 86.

4000, 36.9, 1.84, 67.2, 84.

*Note – These figures are taken from Volvo tests and are intended as a guide only 

·         Fuel tank (aluminium) – approx 375 litres (81 gallons)

·         Water tank (aluminium) – approx 80 litres (18 gallons)

·         Fuel & water tank level gauges 

·         12v Electrical system

·         Engine batteries (1) - 2010

·         Service battery (1) – 2012

·         Battery charger (2013)

·         Windscreen wipers

·         Horn

·         Electric (2013) & manual bilge pumps

·         Navigation lights

·         Switch panel & circuit breakers

·         1000W Anchor winch,10kg stainless steel anchor and chain 

·         Pressurised domestic water system

·         Shower on transom

·         Sink in main cabin with tap 

Main cabin:

·         Luxury fittings in high gloss wood finish

·         Galley top in high grade composite

·         Wallas diesel fired ceramic hob

·         Sink with thermostatic mixer tap

·         Refrigerator (recently serviced/re-gassed)

·         Lockers & shelves

·         Down-lights

·         Curtains

·         Roof hatch

·         Opening port-lights.

·         New floor (2013).

Heads / shower compartment:

·         Manual Jabsco heads (recent new pump; locking type)

·         Mirror

·         Opening port-light

·         Sink with tap

·         Toilet roll holder

·         Towel hooks

·         Down-lights with chrome surrounds

·         Ventilator 

·         Large L-shaped sofa

·         Sofa converting into a large sunbathing platform

·         Electro/hydraulic engine opening engine hatch

·         Refrigerator

·         Adjustable pilot & co-pilot seats

·         Lazarette

·         Fire extinguisher

·         Self draining cockpit

·         Shower on bathing platform

·         Canopy bars in stainless steel  (dedicated storage in engine space)

·         Windscreen

·         Stainless steel bow roller

·         Stainless steel pulpit

·         Stainless steel deck cleats (6)

·         Stainless steel rubbing strake

·         Anchor chain locker with hatch

·         Flag pole & socket

·         Bathing ladder on bathing platform

·         New reticulated foam sunpad cushions (which means they dry very quickly) (2013).