VERITUS

Sloop VERITUS

1982 C.E. Ryder Southern Cross 28

Location: Dry Storage at Lake Canyon Yacht Club, TX

Price: $19,500

Shown by Appointment Only

Description:

“Veritas” is a classic 1982 Southern Cross 28, Hull #47, built by C.E. Ryder in Bristol, Rhode Island. She’s been family-owned since new and well cared for, showing pride of ownership throughout. With recent upgrades including new hull and bottom paint, holding tank system, and electronics, she’s ready for her next adventure.

Built with a hand-laid, one-piece fiberglass hull over Airex core, this boat is tough, rigid, and condensation-resistant — perfect for serious cruising or a comfortable weekend getaway.

Vessel Details:

  •  LOA: 30’ (including bowsprit)

  •  Beam: 8’ 5”

  •  Draft: 4’ 4”

  •  Displacement: ~10,000 lbs

  •  Ballast: 4,000 lbs (solid fiberglassed-in lead)

  •  Engine: Universal 5411 (Kubota 11hp Diesel) — Original, runs strong, regularly serviced

  •  Registration: U.S. Coast Guard Documented Vessel

Recent Upgrades:

  •  New hull paint (professionally done) — August 2022

  •  Blister repair (professional) — August 2022

  •  New bottom paint — October 2024

  •  New main engine thru-hull and overboard thru-hull for head — 2024

  •  New holding tank, hoses, and three-way valve — 2024

  •  New jib halyard, AIS-compatible antenna, windex, masthead LED light, steaming light — 2024

  •  New Raymarine i70 wind, depth, and knotmeter — October 2024

Sail Inventory:

  •  (2) Mainsails (North Sails)

  •  (1) 100% Working Jib — on ProFurl Roller Furling

  •  (1) 125% Jib — on ProFurl Roller Furling

  •  (1) 150% Jib

(Sails are older but still serviceable.)

Equipment and Features:

  •  Bimini with full cockpit enclosure (like new)

  •  New mainsail cover

  •  Six bronze opening ports with screens

  •  5” Ritchie navigation compass

  •  Shore power system with (2) 50’ cords

  •  Inboard battery charger

  •  AM/FM/CD stereo with AUX input & interior speakers

  •  Magma charcoal grill

  •  Alcohol stove & heater

  •  Screened hatch drop boards

  •  Lifejackets & cockpit cushions

  •  Portable boarding ladder

  •  Fenders and dock lines

  •  Spare teak lumber for projects

  •  Two anchors with rode

Trailer Included:

  •  Dual axle trailer with new tires (March 2025)

  •  LED trailer lights (working)

  •  Keel guides for easy loading

  •  Trailer is not currently registered.

Capt Bella Walker

Little Yacht Sales

[email protected]

832-455-3338