Is THIS The Ultimate £34k Pocket Explorer? (Hardy 27 Tour)

After our recent exploration of a 46-foot infinite-range sailing yacht, we are returning to the core DNA of the channel with a serious, heavy-weather motor cruiser. 📋 YACHT BUOY WEEKLY DISPATCH — free: Explorer yacht launches, new listings, forensic ownership audits, and the maritime intelligence explorer yacht enthusiasts love! https://johnjohnsonyachtbuoy.substack... 🔗 Full broker listing + all featured vessels on the channel: https://linktr.ee/john_johnson Today, we are stepping aboard 'Eireney', a highly capable 1994 Hardy 27. Designed by Colin Mudie, she features a rugged GRP semi-displacement hull that is perfectly suited for both serious coastal passages and exploring shallower inland waterways. With an asking price of £34,950, she represents a highly accessible entry point for anyone looking to secure a beautifully maintained pocket explorer. The mechanical setup is where this vessel truly shines for the engineering enthusiasts. Beneath the cockpit sole sits a highly sought-after single Volvo Penta TAMD31D 100-horsepower turbo diesel engine on a traditional shaft drive. When settled into a comfortable six-knot cruising speed, she delivers phenomenal economy, burning less than four litres of diesel per hour. Drawing from a 227-litre fuel tank, this exceptional efficiency provides a theoretical cruising range in excess of 340 nautical miles, making her an incredibly frugal platform for extended coastal voyages. Despite her compact 27-foot footprint, the packaging and internal volume are outstanding. She boasts a bright wheelhouse saloon with six foot three inches of headroom, a dedicated galley complete with an oven, and a separate heads compartment. It is an ideal setup for a couple or small crew seeking an affordable, reliable coastal liveaboard.