Yacht for sale is a 2025 COCKWELLS 27' "Introducing the Duchy 27" Duchy 27 Cruising Yacht in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, USA.
Classically designed and handcrafted, Duchy Yachts are semi-custom vessels built by skilled craftsmen who blend traditional shipwright techniques with modern luxury, technology, and performance. With over 35 launched to date, the Duchy 27 has earned a strong reputation for quality workmanship, reliability, and seaworthiness. Vessel built to Recreational Craft Directive (RCD), Cat C. Hull #37 of the Duchy 27 is now available as a new delivery through Wellington Yacht Partners, North American exclusive dealers for Cockwells Classic and Modern Boatbuilders. Proudly British built – British strong.
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INTRODUCTION
The Duchy 27 is a sophisticated and capable day boat, offering comfortable seating for six, an expandable varnished table in the cockpit, additional seating with a backrest on the engine box, and helm and companion seating. On-deck features include refrigeration and a cleverly designed transom door/step leading to a spacious swim platform with a shower. Built-in steps with multiple handrails and a bow rail ensure safe access to the foredeck, where twin bow rollers and an anchor windlass make picnics and mooring effortless.
The pilothouse offers both helm and companion adjustable seating, with opening hatches and side windows that provide excellent light, ventilation, and 360-degree visibility. Engine controls, gauges, navigation instruments, and all 12-volt DC switches are conveniently located at the helm. The pilothouse provides security and protection, designed to handle the challenging conditions of the English coastline.
The Duchy 27 also functions as a capable weekender, offering creature comforts and amenities rarely found on a yacht of this size. The interior includes a proper V-berth with a filler, a functional galley, and an ensuite head with a shower, all crafted to a high standard. Upon closer inspection, the quality and attention to detail that Cockwells in Cornwall, UK, is renowned for become apparent, following decades of building a wide variety of custom yachts.
The standard synthetic teak side decking, cockpit sole, swim platform, and coaming caps maintain a traditional look in a practical, low-maintenance manner. Features like solid paneled cabinetry, dovetail-jointed drawers, customized storage, neat and clean wiring and plumbing, and the structural hull matrix reflect the high level of craftsmanship.
Classically designed and handcrafted, Duchy Yachts are semi-custom vessels built by skilled craftsmen who blend traditional shipwright techniques with modern luxury, technology, and performance. With over 35 launched to date, the Duchy 27 has earned a strong reputation for quality workmanship, reliability, and seaworthiness. Vessel built toRecreational Craft Directive (RCD), Cat C. Hull #37 of the Duchy 27 is now available as a new delivery through Wellington Yacht Partners, North American exclusive dealers for Cockwells Classic and Modern Boatbuilders. Proudly British built – British strong.
HULL
Molded GRP hull with molded structural matrix bonded to hull
Interior moldings for a clean, finished look
Rub rail with stainless striker at shearline
Large molded GRP swim platform with protective stainless perimeter striker
Gelcoat topsides – flag blue
Painted, white boot stripe and gold cove stripe
Epoxy barrier coat and blue bottom paint
Varnished transom
DECK
Molded GRP deck with PVC foam core
White gelcoat finish with molded non-skid on cabin top
Synthetic laid teak side decks
Electric windlass with bow and helm controls
22 lb Stainless Bruce anchor with rode and chain
All deck hardware 316 stainless
(2) Bow rollers for anchor and mooring lines
Stainless double bow rail leading aft to pilothouse
Handrails on pilothouse leading aft to cockpit
(2) Pop-up spring line cleats
(3) Fixed stainless bow/stern cleats
(3) Fender eyes
Twin horn
Stainless steel ensign staff (also serves as emergency tiller)
LED Navigation lights
PILOTHOUSE
Spacious, semi-enclosed area with exceptional visibility and full headroom
Bespoke helm panel with gauges for engine rpm, temp, fuel and water levels
DC switch panel at helm
(2) adjustable helm and passenger swivel seats on sliders with custom fold-up footrests
Stanzo wheel with wood rim
Garmin navigation package including chartplotter, autopilot, radar, GPS, speed/depth
VHF radio
UFlex compass
Varnished trim and grab handle to port of companionway
(2) Lewmar sliding overhead hatches
Fitted Houdini Marine windows with opening side windows
Three-drawer storage unit under helm seat with custom storage for glasses and tools provided and built in
Webasto DC refrigeration under passenger seat
(2) Lockers provide access to battery compartments
(2) Exalto wipers with washers
Drink holders each side
Additional handrails in pilothouse
Engine box backrest and handrails
Pilothouse rear curtain enclosure with twin doors
COCKPIT
Spacious cockpit features convenient walk-through transom leading to swim platform for easy swimming, and boarding from dock, finished with synthetic laid teak
Retractable stainless swim ladder
Built in steps each side for easy access to side decks
Synthetic laid teak cockpit sole and coaming caps
Upholstered cushions and backrests for aft seating and engine box
Storage lockers below seating and (2) Storage cabinets
Access to sea water engine intake and exhaust system below seating
Varnished oak folding table with soft lined canvas stowage bag
Drink holders
Stamoid tonneau cockpit cover
Stamoid cockpit cushion covers
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
Engine and Transmission
Upgraded Yanmar 4LY 230 hp diesel engine for 20 knot cruise/24 knot max
Python drive couplings and bearings
Engine key switch at helm console
Alta flex top-mount mechanical throttle/shift controls
Bow and stern thrusters
Engine Exhaust, Fuel, Control and Cooling Systems
Wet exhaust system with water trap exhaust silencer
Stainless steel 87gal fuel tank, located under cockpit sole
ISO flexible marine fuel hosing with Racor filter and water separator
Vetus raw water intake strainer
Engine Space
Molded GRP lift-up engine box fully insulated for noise reduction
with gas strut assist for quick and easy access
Custom branded engine air intake vents on cabin sides
Automatic fire extinguisher
Stern Gear and Propellers
Stainless steel 1.5 “ prop shaft with Ambassador rope cutter
GRP stern tube with water cooled bearing and Tides Marine seal
Keel protected 4-Blade bronze propeller, 21” diameter
Water System
Aquafax fresh water plumbing
(2) Vetus water tanks, 58 gal total
Whale freshwater pump
110 volt hot water heater –heated by engine or shore power
Pressurized water available at galley sink, sink/shower in head and hot/cold stern shower
Black and Gray Water
Tecma electric toilet with direct discharge to holding tank
Galley and head sinks drain via gravity discharge
Shower base drain via Whale pump
Holding tank 7 gal with gravity drain overboard via valve or deck pump-out
Bilge
Whale Supersub 650 automatic bilge pump with alarm
Whale manual bilge pump in cockpit
Johnson bilge pump in cockpit well
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS
12V DC/120 volt AC electrical system
Custom DC panel at helm with breaker switches for all DC functions
Dedicated AGM battery for engine start
(3) AGM 100 AH batteries (upgraded for inverter)
Both engine start and domestic batteries charged by alternator or AC charger
Solar panels on PH, 110w total
Victron battery monitor at helm
GFI protected 120 volt AC outlet in galley
USB charging outlet at helm and galley area
Victron 120 volt battery charger/inverter combo unit
120 volt shore power system ELCI protected
120 volt AC 30 amp shore power inlet with 50’ shore cord
DC LED lighting throughout interior and exterior including courtesy lights
Fusion Marine Stereo with DAB and 2 speakers
INTERIOR
General
Solid oak interior joiner work including paneled locker fronts, head door, and dovetail jointed drawers, meticulously finished in polyurethane varnish
Teak and holly effect cabin soles
Main Cabin
Accessed from pilothouse via sliding acrylic companionway door
Forward seating area converts to a double berth
Waterproof Sunbrella upholstery
Storage cabinet starboard aft
Hanging locker port aft with fire extinguisher inside
Light and ventilation provided by a deck hatch, three opening portholes and a solar vent
Anchor locker accessed through locker forward of seating area
Galley
Solid surface counter with stainless sink and removable cover
Hot/cold faucet
Microwave oven
Storage lockers above and below counter with custom storage for handmade Cornish crockery, glasses and cutlery, all provided
Full headroom (companionway open)
Fire blanket
Head
Fully enclosed ensuite head aft to starboard
Solid surface counter with stainless sink
Storage below and outboard counter
Fresh water faucet with retractable shower head
Tecma electric toilet
Opening porthole and solar vent for light and ventilation
ADDITIONAL
USCG safety package
(4) Fenders with custom covers
(4) Dock lines
Binder with user manuals and guides for all equipment