Sigma 362 Skylark (formerly Excalibur)
The 362 took all the heritage and pedigree of the Sigma 36 (David Thomas design) and developed it into a more modern and comfortable cruiser-racer with timeless appeal. Her layout includes fore and aft enclosed cabins with a spacious saloon with heads aft to starboard.
We enjoy her classic lines and balanced rig that deliver a great sailing experience. We've had a very good ownership experience moored in the Beaulieu River, sailing in the Solent, competing in the Round the Island Race, visiting Salcombe in Devon and cruising as far as Guernsey in the summer of 2024.
This is a 1988 (Hull # H9132) wing (delta) keel boat with a draft of only 1.45m with no compromise in upwind performance. See Practical Boat Owner feature (May 2020) https://www.pbo.co.uk/publication/pbo/may-2020 if you need any proof this is the boat for you!
Builder's certificate present (Marine Projects Plymouth Ltd) and transaction receipts with a large history file including operating manuals and more receipts. Last surveyed 2022.
We've owned Skylark since September 2021, (only 3 previous owners) having acquired her from a meticulous Poole-based owner who invested in lots of significant updates, maintenance and improvements which we have continued with.
In that period of ownership and since:
New interior upholstery throughout Jun 2020
Fully battened Sanders Mainsail, furling 120% Genoa (both May 2018 and new Genoa UV strip Jul 2024) and stackpack 2014
Standing rigging Apr 2013
Furlex 304 Furling system May 2020
Raymarine Evo wheel pilot Jul 2020
B&G V60-B DSC VHF - Class B AIS Jul 2020
B&G Instrument Triton 2 system
Pure Highway (saloon radio)
Replaced Masthead wind unit Jun 2023
Hull grit blasted and re-epoxied (2014), new keel bolts (Jun 2013), new rudder bearings and arm (2015), new seacocks (Apr 2019), new propellor 2013.
Reconditioned Volvo 2003 T version with new oil cooler, alternator and head skim 2019
Engine work Jul 2022 including turbo recon, custom S/S sleeve, Bosch injectors, refaced cylinder head, valves and valve seats, new injector sleeves
Cutlass bearing replaced Mar 2022
New leisure batteries Jul 2022, New engine battery Mar 2023
New water and shower pumps
New fridge workings Oct 2024
Lewmar winches (extra cost option when new)
Two spinnakers and pole, storm jib, all serviceable
Cockpit hood and full enclosure cover
Eberspacher M2 D4L heating system with new EasyStart Pro timer control May 2020
Hot water with calorifier
Antifoul 2-3 coats and new anodes Mar 2024
Mooring and spare warps, anchor with 30m chain, fenders, boat hook, emergency tiller, life raft and misc spares.
By separate negotiation:
Dell Quay 11' with Mercury 6hp and fuel tank
Inflatable dinghy with Honda 3hp
Moored Beaulieu River in the New Forest, viewing possible most days by arrangement with owner.
Builder: | Sigma |
Make: | Sigma |
Model: | 362 |
Constructed: | 1988 |
Length over all: | 11.97m |
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.