Lotus is one of the Canadian-built Bristol Channel Cutters designed by Lyle Hess and built by Channel Cutter Yachts in Vancouver. Over the years, this design has captured the imagination of sailors looking to cross oceans in a small but seaworthy classic cruiser

Everyone admires and comments on LOTUS.
Lyle Hessʼ Bristol Channel Cutter seems to be on many dreamboat lists.
The design has a universal appeal and proven stability and ruggedness.
Bluewater cruising in smaller classic designs was popularised for decades by Lin & Larry Pardey as they
circumnavigated.
Such a beautiful boat. Look-Back factor: 10/10
The quality of the gorgeous bronze hardware continues the appeal as you
approach.
Murray Winches and Simpson 2-speed manual Windlass
Bronze portholes, cleats, stantions, blocks,
Classical style with reputed fibreglass construction quality.
Teak rub-rail and bulwarks are oiled with Semco to bring out and enhance the wood.
Inside the boat, you will find beautiful hardwood, Esmeralda quartzite stone
countertops, and new updated systems with a classical feel. The rebuilt galley
features a new stove, fridge, sink, countertops, and drawers. A full 6ʼ v-berth, a
settee/berth with removable backrest, and a quarter berth as well.
Surprisingly, the salon is roomy, especially when the Sapele table is stored upright.
Major systems service, including an updated head.
The open plan suits a couple or a single person.

She is presently on the hard getting more cosmetic finishing work done by her shipwright owner.

She can be launched for a survey with very little notice. 

Offers are encouraged!

Lotus is quite roomy for a 28 footer. All the way forward is a large V berth with room for two. There is a hanging locker for storage and an electric head. 

Moving aft, we enter the main salon. There are two single berths to port and starboard, with numerous lockers outboard for storage. Behind each berth are shelves for books. Coming down from the forward bulkhead is a Sapele table.

The galley is next, with a two-burner propane stove with an oven, to port. There is ample counter space to prepare meals. Aft of the stove is a large storage area.

Across the cabin is a stainless steel sink with dual faucets and drawers beneath. There is a Dometic fridge/freezer adjacent to the sink.

The Yanmar diesel engine lies in an easy access cabinet beneath the companionway.

Work completed in 2021

• *Epoxy Barrier coat Interlux
  *Antifouling paint Interlux NT
  *Replaced 32-gal diesel tank and hoses
  *Engine service
  *Removed cabin sole and lower woodwork
  *Replaced thru-hull backing blocks & rebedded
  *Cleaned bilge and painted
  *Reinstalled bilge systems
  *Replaced all water hoses
  *Replaced sole and lower woodwork
  *Installed garboard plug
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*Propeller
*1/4 in Shaft Packing conventional
*Rule Bilge Pump and hose
*Manual whale bilge pump -serviced
*Moeller fuel level sender and gauge
*Transducer Airmar Hawkeye
*All Fresh water hoses sink and faucets
*All Fuel plumbing
*All Head plumbing valves and anti syphons
*Holding tank Aluminum 13 gal.
*Used Raritan Sea Era Toilet electric
*Used Whale Gulper Overboard Discharge Pump electric
*AC/DC Main Panels, Fuses, switches
*2/0 gauge DC Mains
*AC/DC Mains and Branch Circuits Wiring
*Mastervolt Inverter/Charger 2000w 100A
*Shore power 30A deck fitting, GFCIs
*Yanmar panel face
*Force 10 Propane 2-burner Stove and Oven
*Trident Propane Solenoid and Safety Panel
*Copper Propane Tubing and fittings and Regulator
*Dometic 2.5cuft Fridge/Freezer AC/DC powered
*Rule Sump Box and pump for sink
*Quartzite (real stone)countertops
*Sapele Galley rebuild
*Sapele Tabletop
*Coaxial VHF Cable to masthead
*Hella Mastlight Tri/Anchor
*Standard Horizon AIS GPS VHF Radio
*VHF Remote Station in the cockpit

*ACR Res-Q-Link (EPIRB) Registered to the boat
*Handheld VHF
*Sail Repairs
*Replaced the Boomkin
*Rebuild the Boom end assemblies
*Installed Bronze Deckhouse Portlights
*VBerth Memory Foam
*Settee Memory Foam
*Removable Backrest and upholstery
*3x Fans 3speed
*5x AC Outlets 110v and wires
*VBerth Lights
*(4x) Lifeline AGM 6v 300Ah House Bank
*(1x) Lifeline AGM 12v Engine Bank
*(2x) SunPower Solar Panels w/ charge controllers

We have four high-quality SAILS ( ALSOP main, yankee, staysail Halsey jib)
*Main in good condition
*Staysail in like-new condition
*Yankee in like-new condition
*Jib in good condition
Furlex roller furler at the jib
Complete running rigging
Yanmar 3GMF 24hp
Original engine with 3100hrs
New Balmar 75A Alternator and Balmar ASR-5 Voltage Regulator
(Spares include: 55A alternator, starter, raw water pump, fuel pump, belts,
filters, injectors, etc)
Yanmar factory service manual, parts catalog, and many spare service parts
Engine Runs good, reliably logged 200hrs on this last trip. New alternator
worked great. Voltage regulator set at 85% AGM programmed.
The raw water Impeller changed before the last trip, and the oil changed 40 hrs ago.
CQR 35lb Anchor on 160 ft 5/16 chain + 140 ft rope
Danforth 25 lb Anchor on 200+ft kedging rode

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.