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Wooden Ships Comments on this Single screw cabin cruiser

Loa                                         21’6”

Lwl                                         20’

Beam                                    7’

Draft                                      3’

Cabin cruiser for sale lying Salcombe Devon, a wooden boat built roughly around 1930.  She has a large open cock-pit, sheltered helm position and a cabin under the raised fore deck with 2 berths and a sea toilet making her suitable for day sailing, sports fishing or even a week-end away. She has recently been refurbished by the owner, he has thoroughly enjoyed using her and has taken her on some longer trips including a steam from Fowey, however the owner is looking to move to something smaller.

Accommodation
2 berths in forward cabin with fitted bunk cushions. 5’ headroom.
Blake sea toilet in the fore peak compartment.

Build
Cabin Cruiser with traditional long keel, straight slightly raked stem and transom stern.
Carvel pine planking on steam bent oak frames.
Timber floors.
External lead ballast keel, weight approx 280 kg. Stainless steel keel bolts, new 2003.
Wheel House.
6 opening portholes.
Wheel steering to stainless steel cables.
Rudder new in 2003.
Small mast stepped in a tabernacle on the aft deck with a steadying sail. SS standing rigging with cord lashings to bronze chain plates.

Machinery
Yanmar 3GM 30hp 3 cylinder diesel (fitted Second hand 2003).
3 blade propeller.
Cruising speed 6/8 knots.

Tankage
1 x 15L Plastic Fuel Tank.

Electrics
2 x 12v batteries.

Ground Tackle
13lb CQR anchor with Chain and warp.

Inventory:

Now includes a road trailer.

• Life ring.
• Fire extinguisher (Date Of Expiry Unknown).
• Cockpit cover.
• Covers for decklight and forward hatch.
• Manual Bilge Pump.
• Warps and Fenders.
• Brass Clock.

Disclaimer:

These particulars have been prepared in good faith from information provided by the Vendors and are intended as a guide, Wooden Ships cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. The Purchaser should instruct his agent or surveyor to validate all details as necessary and satisfy himself with the condition of the vessel and its equipment.

Wooden Ships Comments on this Cove’s pram dinghy

 Nice little 8’ pram dinghy by Cove’s of Salcombe.  Regularly used.

Carvel mahogany planking on steamed oak timbers.  Copper fastened.

1 pair of oars and rowlocks.

Disclaimer:

These particulars have been prepared in good faith from information provided by the Vendors and are intended as a guide, Wooden Ships cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. The Purchaser should instruct his agent or surveyor to validate all details as necessary and satisfy himself with the condition of the vessel and its equipment.

Wooden Ships Comments on this Selway Fisher ‘Grace Hawar’ longboat

Designed by the well known Selway Fisher company, this example was built by John Holiday on Hayling Island in 1998 for a Dutch client.

This is not a small dinghy, she is a very stable and weatherly boat capable of more than just a trip up the river, she has sailed with 9 people and 2 dogs in the present ownership.

Built in buoyancy tanks and water tight lockers make her a safe boat,  Two mast gunter rig gives plenty of sail area for a good turn of speed.

She is able to be launched and retrieved from the road trailer and the rig can be set up by one person making her a very easy boat to handle and sail.  She has a full inventory including the outboard engine, compass and anchor and with her lifting centreboard she is ready to go and explore the creeks and coasts.

Length Overall                   21’4″

Beam                                    6’7″

Draft                                      1’8″/ 4’5″ plate down

Weight                                 450kg

Construction

Multi chine design using 9mm marine plywood glued with epoxy.  Stitched and taped seams.

Varnished mahogany gunnels and trim inside.

Water tight storage lockers down each side and built in buoyancy tanks.

Transom hung rudder.

Rig

Two mast gunter rig on varnished wooden spars by JSH.  Hanked headsail on the forestay.

Sails in excellent condition, made for her in 1998.  16.38sqm sail area.

Galvanised standing rigging to external chain plates.

Sheathed plywood centreboard box.

Machinery

Yamaha 9.9hp petrol outboard, new in 2008.

25lt fuel tank and inboard controls.

Inventory

Steering compass

Anchor and warp

Electric bilge pump

Solar charging panel

2 x manual bilge pumps

2 x oars and rowlocks

All over cover

Road trailer

Full specification and details available upon request

Disclaimer:

These particulars have been prepared in good faith from information provided by the Vendors and are intended as a guide, Wooden Ships cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. The Purchaser should instruct his agent or surveyor to validate all details as necessary and satisfy himself with the condition of the vessel and its equipment.

Wooden Ships Comments on this Ian Oughtred ‘Ness’ boat 

Another of Ian Oughtreds pretty small boat designs  built by the owner between 1997 and 2001.  Used lightly until 2006 on the Cumbrian Lakes and then around the West Country coast since then.  She has had very little use since her first launch, has always been stored undercover and is generally in excellent condition.

She comes complete with a combination road trailer which includes a launching trolley making the launch and retrieval process a one man task.  Easy to sail, very pretty to look at and a joy to own.

Length overall                   16’6″

Length Waterline             14′

Beam                                    5’4″

Draft                                      8″ (plate up)

Construction

Clinker planked in 9mm Robins Marine plywood with glued lands using Balcotan wood glue.

Bronze screws in the hood ends.

Solid oak keel, stem, stern post and gunnels.

Solid Elm thwarts with laminated knees.

Slatted pine sole boards.

Marine plywood centreboard case with oak framing with a wooden centreplate

Bronze mast gate, fairleads, mast traveller and rudder hangings.

Two rowing positions

Rig

Lug rig on a standing oiled Douglas Fir pole mast.

Oiled wooden boom and yard.

102sqft main sail by James Lawrence, 2001.  3 reefing points.  Excellent condition.

Traditional 3 strand running rigging.

Inventory

4 buoyancy bags

6lb Grapnel anchor with 30′ warp

Rapide Combi  road trailer/launching trolley

Fitted all over cover

Two pairs of oars and rowlocks

Disclaimer:

These particulars have been prepared in good faith from information provided by the Vendors and are intended as a guide, Wooden Ships cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. The Purchaser should instruct his agent or surveyor to validate all details as necessary and satisfy himself with the condition of the vessel and its equipment.

Wooden Ships Comments on this 13′ Cove’s launch

Clinker launch designed and built by Coves of Salcombe in 1948.  Refitted for the present owners by a local shipwright approximately eight years ago with all new gunnels, fore and aft decks and new thwarts.  The hull is largely original and in very sound condition.

She comes complete with a full set of thwart cushions, an all over boat cover and a trolley.

The boat has been very lightly used in recent years and the engine has very few hours on it.

This immaculate little launch is in superb condition and is a very complete package ready to go.

Construction

Clinker planked in larch on steamed oak timbers, all copper fastened.

Oak stem and back bone.

Small foredeck and aft deck in straight laid mahogany with Sikaflex paying compound.

Varnished mahogany gunnels and thwarts all new

Machinery

Beta Marine 10hp twin cylinder diesel installed new approximately four years ago.  Very low hours and regularly serviced.

Stainless steel shaft to 3 blade bronze propeller with single lever controls.

Original copper fuel tank under the fore deck.  New fuel lines and filter unit installed.

Full specification and details available upon request

Disclaimer:

These particulars have been prepared in good faith from information provided by the Vendors and are intended as a guide, Wooden Ships cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. The Purchaser should instruct his agent or surveyor to validate all details as necessary and satisfy himself with the condition of the vessel and its equipment.

Wooden Ships Comments on this Selway Fisher Northumbrian Coble

A very pretty open sailing boat, based on the traditional Northumbrian Coble.  Ideal for day sailing or weekending under the purpose built canopy.  Fully equipped, and with a road trailer (2012) and  Seago inflatable she is ready to go.

Construction

Clinker planked using marine ply, with epoxy glued lands.  Skeg and keel oak and spruce, floors are redwood.  Brass keel band the length of the boat.

Rig 

Gunter rig.  Solid spruce mast and spars.  Rigging in pre-stretched polyester, triple blocks on the shrouds. Mainsail and jib new 2012.

Gunnels and rubbing strake in mahogany.

Machinery

2012 4hp Mercury outboard, mounted in a well inboard.  Swings up into the boat and closed off with a shaped panel.  Regularly serviced.

Accommodation

A full canopy from the stern to the mast gives 2 sleeping spaces for camping/weekending and gives 4’ headroom.

Plenty of lockers for stowage of sails, canopy, battery and stores.

Full specification and details available upon request

Disclaimer:

These particulars have been prepared in good faith from information provided by the Vendors and are intended as a guide, Wooden Ships cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. The Purchaser should instruct his agent or surveyor to validate all details as necessary and satisfy himself with the condition of the vessel and its equipment.

Wooden Ships Comments on this 12′ launch

Clinker launch built around 1950.  Unusual in her size, she is a very neat little river boat which is easy to handle and use.  She has recently had a major refit including a lot of work to the hull, a rebuilt engine and new stern gear.

Comes with a road trailer and an all over cover.  Afloat and ready to use.

Construction

Clinker planked in mahogany all copper rivet fastened to steamed oak timbers.  New sister frames fitted recently throughout the boat as well as a number of new planks.

Varnished mahogany thwarts around the aft end

Varnished mahogany laid foredeck with bronze fairleads and stem head fitting.

Machinery

Stuart Turner P5 inboard petrol engine, totally rebuilt.

New shaft, stern tube and prop.

Full specification and details available upon request

Disclaimer:

These particulars have been prepared in good faith from information provided by the Vendors and are intended as a guide, Wooden Ships cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. The Purchaser should instruct his agent or surveyor to validate all details as necessary and satisfy himself with the condition of the vessel and its equipment.

Wooden Ships Comments on this 21′ Cove’s launch

Built by Coves of Salcombe in 1959 to their traditional design.  She is very obviously a Coves boat with the straight stem, sweeping sheer and plumb transom with a nice turn of tumble home.

For many years she was a hire boat on the estuary but was sold into the present private ownership and used for fishing and river trips.  This size of boat makes her very stable with plenty of space for all the family and with a good size engine she will cruise at a decent speed.

An exceptionally pretty launch, there are few left of this style and size.

Construction

Clinker planking all copper rivet fastened to steamed oak timbers.

Varnished mahogany slatted thwarts fore and aft.

Varnished teak engine box.

Aft deck and fore deck in laid teak over plywood.

Machinery

Beta Marine 3cyl 20hp diesel installed new approx. 2008.

Centreline stainless shaft to 3 blade bronze propleeler.

Stainless fuel tank and filter under the foredeck.

Full specification and details available upon request

Wooden Ships Comments on this Gunter sailing dinghy

A pretty boat used for many years by the sea scouts on the Thames.  In present ownership for many years, she was rebuilt by Fowey based shipwright Peter Williams in 2008 with all new steamed timbers and planks where necessary.

A pretty boat with good stability and able to carry several crew, perfect for exploring creeks and rivers.

Needs cosmetic attention to paint and varnish.

Construction

Clinker planked in larch all copper fastened to steam bent oak timbers.  All timbers replaced in 2008 refit.

Varnished mahogany sheerstrake and rubbing strake.

3 thwarts for the rowers and helm.  Also slatted ‘fore and aft’ thwarts set at an angle for use when sailing.

Galvanised centreplate in a mahogany case controlled with a block and tackle.

Rig 

Gunter rig on solid varnished spars.

Brand new tan sails made by Mitchell Sails in a very traditional style.

Equipment

Rig and sails

2 x rudders (1 original, 1 lifting for shallow water.)

Centreplate

Road trailer

Pair of oars

Slatted sole boards

Stretchers for rowing.

Wooden ships comments on this Cabin cruiser

A pretty little cabin cruiser, unknown builder but probably built around 1930.  Large open cock-pit, sheltered helm position and a cabin under the raised fore deck with 2 berths and a sea toilet making her suitable for day sailing, sports fishing or even a week-end away.

She has sweet lines which should make her a sea-kindly, dry little boat, good size for her measurements and a handy little vessel.

After several years of enormous pleasure on the Fowey River this boat yard owner laid her up under cover in his own yard. After several years ashore he has now decided he is not going to use her, she is taking up space so best she goes to a new owner who can enjoy her as he has, hence the sensible price.

Inspected by Wooden Ships. More photos and info available.

Construction

Hull

Traditional long keel, straight slightly raked stem and transom stern.

Carvel 1” thick pine planking on steam bent oak frames traditionally fastened with nails and roves.

Timber floors.

External lead ballast keel, weight approx 280 kg.  Stainless steel keel bolts, new 2003.

Superstructure

Probably built without a wheel shelter or perhaps just a windscreen, she was fitted with a practical wheel shelter in 2003.

6 opening portholes.

Wheel steering to stainless steel cables.  Rudder new in 2003.

In 2003 the paint was stripped to bare wood inside and out and repainted.

Rig 

Small mast stepped in a tabernacle on the aft deck with a steadying sail.  SS standing rigging with cord lashings to bronze chain plates.  Mast, boom, SS tabernacle and sail all new 2003.

Machinery

Yamaha 3GM 30hp 3 cylinder diesel bought has a second hand unit from a known source and installed  in 2003 on new iroko engine beds.

Centreline 3 blade propeller.   Cruising speed 6/8 knots.

The stern tube area down to the skeg has been plated for extra strength with the bigger engine, as advised by a local surveyor.

Manual bilge pump

Tanks

Fuel:  15 litres in a plastic tank under the aft deck.

Batteries:   2 x 12v batteries in a locker against the cabin bulkhead.

New in 2003:  Engine box, larger stern tube fitted, new shaft and propeller, new fuel tank.

Accommodation

Berths 2

2 berths in forward cabin with fitted bunk cushions.  5’ headroom.

Blake sea toilet in the fore peak compartment – cosy but it works.

New floorboards throughout in 2003 in ply.

Equipment

Life ring on the wheelhouse roof.

1 Fire extinguisher

13lb CQR anchor/ larger available.

10ft SS ½” chain

140’ ¾” warp

Cockpit cover

Wheelhouse cover

Covers for decklight  and forward hatch

Bronze plates for beaching legs let into planking and bronze butterfly bolts to fit, ready for beaching legs.  The boat yard owner can make these if required.