Shetland 27 – Silmaril

Silmaril is an excellent example of the popular Shetland 27, offering a comfortable and versatile boat that is ideal for exploring the waterways, whether enjoying leisurely river cruising or venturing further afield. Powered by a reliable Yanmar inboard diesel engine and equipped with both bow and stern thrusters, Silmaril is easy and reassuring to handle, making manoeuvring and mooring straightforward. The cockpit benefits from a practical U-shaped seating arrangement, providing plenty of space for passengers, with the helm position to port and a co-pilot/chart plotting seat to starboard. Excellent all-round visibility from the helm adds to the confidence and enjoyment of cruising. Below deck, the open-plan interior offers a surprisingly flexible and sociable living space. The galley runs along the starboard side, while forward in the bow is a U-shaped seating area with a removable table, which easily converts into a comfortable double berth. Opposite the galley, a further seating and dining area, complete with useful storage beneath, can also be converted into a double berth. Moving aft, there is a full-height cupboard providing both shelving and hanging space, offering practical storage for clothing and personal belongings. An additional single berth is situated to port of the companionway steps, with further storage beneath. This versatile layout provides a variety of seating, dining and sleeping arrangements, making Silmaril well suited to couples, families or those who enjoy entertaining guests aboard. The interior woodwork and upholstery are in excellent condition, and the boat would make an ideal choice for first-time boat owners or anyone looking to move up to a slightly larger and more capable vessel. Please call us on 0118 947 7770 to arrange a viewing.

General Information

Make - Shetland

Model – 27i

Year - 2010

Length – 8.2m

Beam – 2.9m

Draft – 0.66m

Air draft – 2.0m

Single Berths - 1              

Double Berths – 2 (plus double cockpit berth)     

Twin Berths - 0 

Cabins - 2

Heads - 1

Water Tank Capacity (L) – 128    

Waste Tank Capacity (L) – 88      

Recent Works

Last Engine Service – 02/10/2026

Last Antifoul – 30/09/2026          

Boat Safety Scheme Certificate valid until – 17/09/2030 

Last Survey -  25/09/2026            

Additional Comments - 

New 105AH leisure batteries x2 (June 2024)

Water-trap muffler added (September 2024)

New steering cable and gears (September 2024)

New engine compartment sound proofing (September 2024)

New toilet and Vetus sanitation hoses (September 2024)

New VHF (October 2024)

New anchor+chain+warp (January 2025)

Stern thruster cowls added (June 2025)

New drive plate (June 2025)

Valve clearance checked (June 2025)

Injectors cleaned (June 2025)

New alternator belt (June 2025)

New gearbox dipstick (July 2025)

Engine Specification

Make & Model – Yanmar 4JH5E

Power (hp) – 53hp          

Fuel Type - Diesel

Hours – 1100 approx

Drive Type - Shaft

Fuel Tank Capacity (L) -  100        

Features

Helm

·        Depthsounder

·        Log-Speedometer

·        Compass

·        VHF

Navigation Centre - Please List   

Cockpit / Exterior Equipment     

·        Bow Thruster

·        Stern Thruster – with cowls

·        Teak cockpit

·        Teak Bathing Platform

·        Cockpit Cushions

·        Swimming Ladder

·        Cockpit Table (x2)

·        Auto Bilge Pump

·        Manual Bilge Pump

Inside Equipment

·        Oven

·        Fridge

·        Freezer

·        Hob

·        Heating

·        Hot Water

Hot Water Source – Engine and immersion heater

Heating Source – Propex Gas Heating

Head Type – Electric

·        Electric

·        Pump Out

Electrical Equipment

·        Battery Charger, BMI Bluetooth

·        12v

·        Shore Power

Canopies - Full Canopy