1987 Sirius 28

The owner bought this boat in 2015

General condition and any additional information

We are Sirius boat fans. SiriusLea, what a great lake boat she is! 1987 28ft. Sirius Sailboat (Vandestadt and McGruer Ltd. (CAN) 1965 – 1987 Owen Sound) for sale in Hamilton. The Cadillac of Sirius sailboats, SiriusLea was a custom build for her first owner living and sailing out of Wiarton area on Lake Huron. Personal friends with Fraser MgGruer, one of the boat builders, the original owner appointed this boat to exemplify his position as Commodore of the local sailing club. SiriusLea has all the features, and was designed from the start to showboat the very best of Vandestadt and McGruer, boat builders among Canada’s all-time best. If you have ever used the phrase “SHOWBOAT”, SiriusLea has actually been a “SHOWBOAT”. Our first boat was a Sirius 21 swing keel, and we loved it, but what an upgrade 28’ SiriusLea has been.

SiriusLea has been a passion and working project for us since her purchase in 2015. She is presently at Hamilton Harbour Marina West. SiriusLea has been a terrific experience for us and her list of benefits is very long indeed. I will do my best to mention all them below.

Standard features

• Dodger in great condition with newly replaced vinyl windows.
• All sails are premium quality and in excellent condition, front sail has attractive blue sacrificial to protect when it is furled in, and the main sail has full batten.
• Fantastic fast cruiser sailing boat with autopilot navigation, which is an amazing feature that changes the whole sailing experience. Comes with one main sail and 2 front sails, jib and Genoa
• Engine is Yanmar 16hp diesel, which is the largest engine size they put in these boats. Engine is annually maintained and runs flawlessly, 5 knot easy cruise speed, or about 6.5 - 7 knot max.
• Deck step mast
• All premium stainless deck hardware
• Stainless rail mounted propane BBQ
• 2 Burner propane stove
• Galley and head stainless sinks with foot pump from tank water
• Cockpit Bimini sun shade
• Shore power connector and extension
• Deck side water, gas and head pump out and fills
• 8 opening windows and 1 deck hatch keep boat breezy and cool in the summer
• Internal mast and boom lines for tidy look
• Sturdy front sail furler system
• Large in counter cold storage cabinet with lots of storage room for plates, cutlery, and food
• Premium hardwood flooring throughout
• Hardwood cockpit flooring
• Navigation and radio station with fold up table extension
• High quality wood craftsmanship throughout the boat
• Best waterfront summer residence I could have ever imagined enjoying
• Stainless swim ladder with new wood steps
• Depth, speed and direction instruments
• Dockside battery charging
• Stained wood steering wheel and deck rails
• 62 standing room in spacious well laid out cabin
• Salon table lowers to make bed in couch area. Boat sleeps 4-5 comfortably.
• 2014 Fraser McGruer conducted Survey. All the points he mentioned in survey were minor things and have all been addressed. Fraser is the McGruer in Vandestadt and McGruer, the original builder.

We take good care of our toys, and SiriusLea is one of our most prized possessions. Please contact me with questions. SiriusLea though, sirius offers only.

Extra gear included

• 3.3 hp Mercury 2 stroke outboard engine, and 6 foot Mercury inflatable zodiac style dinghy. (shown in pictures)
• Boat Cradle and pads in excellent condition.
• Electric cooler that works as well as any fridge I have owned

Improvements to the hull, deck, rigging, engine, or interior

• 2016 SiriusLea went to Ontario Yachts for a new waterline to deck blue Awlgrip paint job ($17,000).
• Extensive fiberglass work done to secure and strengthen internal rudder housing better than new.
• 2 new batteries
• Wi-fi or device connectable flat screen tv.
• Head repair work and renew on hosing and flush mechanism.