Omega 828 'El Bravo'
Omega 828
Length 28ft
Beam 9ft 6"
Draft 2ft 10"
Built 1973 by Trident Marine
Designer Renato levi
GRP Hull & deck
Machinery
Twin Ford Mermaid Marine 6cyl diesels, Borg Warner Velvet Drive 72C 1:1 gearboxes, shaft drive.
Twin nominal 55 gallon fuel tanks and 10 gallon fresh water tank.
Morse controls & cables new 2007/9
Trim tabs
Engines were removed and stripped down for inspection and overhauled for 2012 season. Engines found to be in good condition, bores honed and refitted with new piston rings, services replaced, new seals & gaskets, fuel pumps & injectors serviced. Painted and refitted.
Gearboxes overhauled, bilges cleaned , new engine mounts, electrics overhauled and updated, new fuel guages.
Automatic Engine room and manual fire extinguishers
Dashboard & Navigation
Compass
Nasa digital echosounder
Sumlog speed & distance
Steering, Morse twin controls, engine dials.
Navigation lights
Cabin
During current ownership:
New Stainless steel sink, twin burner cooker & grill, new marine toilet, replaced blue/white effect upholstery. Cabin updated and renovated, with headlining, lighting replaced, teak cabin interior renovated or replaced.
cutlery, crockery and utensils
Separate loo compartment with door access to underside of dashboard.
Fwd double berth, dinette table which drops down, galley area, cave lockers & storage
Deck air & escape hatch
Cockpit & Deck
Drivers and double passenger seats, teak decks replaced by current owner five years ago, cockpit sole replaced with varnished teak laminate, rear seating with table option refitted to match.
Deck stowed Danforth anchor with line & chain, Toneau cover. Usual deck gear of mooring warps & fenders, boathook
Stainless steel bathing & boarding ladder
Summary
These all GRP Sports cruisers by Renato Levi have their origin with the Cowes Torquay Gentlemans powerboat racing, Renato's designs graced the winners in the early days.
The Fairey, Nelson & Levi (Omega) open cockpit fast launches are all now Classics, which can be viewed as similar to an Oil Painting, to be enjoyed and are irreplaceable.
'El Bravo' is a very fine example, much loved and in prestine condition for her years. The current owner has maintained her to high standards. Early viewing is reccommended.
Price: £29.000 Lying: West Country
