28' Brandlmayr Express Cruiser - 1962/2005 - $18,900Why don't we take a look around so you can get an idea of how simple this vessel is on the one hand, and how elegant she is on the other. The first thing that strikes you when you approach the boat are the very clean lines, a trademark of all Brandlmayr designs. Once up close you can see the wonderful craftmanship throughout the boat reflected in the teak main deck, side decks and cockpit sole. Climb into the roomy cockpit and you will discover why the current owners love the boat so much. In the summer you can lay out the two teak lounge chairs and just spend the day soaking up the sun and swimming. The dinghy conveniently clips to the swim grid so if you want to row ashore, it is right there waiting for you. And if the sun gets to be a little too much, you can raise one or both of the two parasols mounted on the transom to keep you cool.
The cockpit has five hatches that offer full access to the engine and storage below deck. Up forward on the port side of the cockpit is the helm station and opposite on the starboard side is the first mate's seat. And there is a canvas and acrylic Alaska bulkhead that can be dropped down to close off the forward area of the cockpit when there is a chill in the air or if it starts to rain.
Three steps down into the main cabin and on the port side you will find a very simple galley with lots of storage and counter space but no permanent stove. In order to reduce their insurance premium, the current owners opted to remove the two burner propane stove and stick to barbequing out on the back deck. If they need to cook anything that can't be done on the barbeque, they use a portable one burner butane camp stove
Across from the galley is a surprisingly roomy head that is also set up for showering. Just forward of the head is a dinette that converts to a double berth. Directly across from the dinette is nice comfortable settee that can do double duty as a child's berth. And right up forward is a very large v-berth with air mat under the cushions to prevent the development of mould. For comfort and safety there is also an opening hatch above the v-berth.
Our Time was designed as a very simple vessel for taking the family out cruising back in the days when the goal of boating was to escape the trappings of modern life. It did this in a memorable fashion for the original owners over the course of three decades. With a major restoration behind her, Our Time is capable of offering the same wonderful boating experiences to her new owners for a long time to come
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