Brilliant

Sloop Brilliant

Brilliant is a classic Morris Linda 28 that has undergone a complete refit in 2022 and 2023. As a practical matter she is as close to new without building her from scratch. The mechanical and cosmetic work was performed by the venerable Dutch Wharf Boat Yard in Branford, CT.  The standing and running rigging refit was completed by Chuck Poindexter of the firm Sound Rigging in Essex, CT. Her upgrades include, but not limited to:

• All new bronze thru hull fittings and seacocks
• All lockers from stem to stern repainted
• Top sides repainted
• Deck and cabin top repainted with new non-skid
• All new standing and running rigging including new GMT composite mast
• All new sails
• New electrical and plumbing including new Tankage
• New engine including new diesel tank
• New AC

Her refit costs are well in excess of the current market value of the boat. If you’re looking for a well-kept Morris, you will not find one in as good shape as Brilliant.

Additional Description

Ports and Hatches

There are a total of 6 316 stainless opening port lights and one 316 Stainless opening forward hatch to provide for exceptional ventilation while at the dock or on the hook.

Upholstery and Lighting

The original upholstery was replaced with a neutral beige/grey/cream herringbone pattern throughout the boat. The refit included new foam throughout. 

Denmark Stainless LED lighting replaced all original fixtures throughout. 

Main Salon

To Starboard lies an L-shaped galley that includes a Force 10 2 burner stove with oven, ice box, and a sink with hot and cold pressure water along with plenty of storage. There is a fold down counter extension just forward of the stove to assist in meal preparation.

To Port you will find a quarter berth and the ship’s main electrical panel. Just forward of the galley and quarter berth are two settees along with a bulkhead mounted fold down dining table (not currently mounted but will convey with the vessel).

At the forward end of the starboard settee, you will find a Force 10 diesel heater to keep the cabin toasty in the shoulder seasons as well as the controls for the new Dometic 10,000 BTU AC to keep you comfortable during peak summer temperatures.

Head

Forward of the main salon you will find a generous head with a new electric flush marine toilet and sink. A new 12 gallon holding tank replaced the original tank.

Forward Cabin

The forward cabin includes a generous v-berth with shelves for storage.  You can also access the chain locker at the forward end of the cabin.

Engine

Repowered in May 2023 with a new Beta 20. The repower included an all-new fuel system including tank, fuel hoses, Racor fuel filter, running gear, muffler, exhaust hose, and fuel gauge. A complete refit of the engine compartment included new sound insulation and engine compartment lighting. The boat was fitted with a brand-new Max Prop Easy 3 bladed folding prop. 

Plumbing and Electrical

Much of the original wiring was removed from the boat and replaced with all new wiring. Includes a Pro Mariner SS 30 amp battery charger 2 Series 27 AGM batteries.

All through hulls and seacocks were replaced with new bronze fittings. All hosed throughout the boat were replaced with new hoses and 316 stainless hose clamps (doubled up on thru-hulls and other critical connections. Two new custom built 12 gallon tanks replaced the original water tanks for a total of 24 gallons. The tanks were built by Luther's in Bristol, RI. 

Standing and Running Rigging

Under the supervision of Chuck Poindexter from Sound Rigging in Essex, CT a complete refit of the standing and running rigging was completed in 2023. This included fitting a new GMT carbon mast and boom, new wire stays and turnbuckles, new Harken Vang Master 4 boom vang, new Harken 1 Cruise furler, all new halyards and running rigging.  In addition, the main halyard and reef lines were run aft to the cockpit for ease of sail handling. Self-tailing Lewmar 30 winches make single/shorthanded sailing a breeze.

Sails     

The main and genoa were replaced with new Contender CDX Pro Thurston/Quantum sails in 2023.

• Main fully battened, loose footed Contender CDX Pro 7 fitted with Lazy Jacks.for ease of sail handling.
• Genoa 110% Contender CDX Pro 7 Tri Radial furling fitted onto a Harken Cruise 1 furler for ease of sail handling.