Description

A very capable GRP coastal cruiser, offers the combination of a cutter rig with a lifting keel. Two owners only, from new. Present owner since 2011. He sailed her single handed on all of the Essex and Suffolk rivers. She was the overall winner of the 2019 East Coast Old Gaffers Race and has won many other local trophies.
He has carried out several improvements on her including copper-coating the underwater hull, upgrading the deck hardware, blocks and rigging, and fitted navigation lights.
She was built in 2003, to a high and practical level of finish, perfect for shorthanded sailing. She is one of the original South African built Dudley Dix, designed Cape Cutters.
June 2024. Refitted and now afloat in commission "Ready to Go".

Specifications

Accommodation

Potential to sleeps 4 in one cabin.
Large "V" berth forward in the bow, large opening hatch over.
Chemical toilet sited under the berth (Black tank capacity of 15ltrs).
Lower settee berths, aft, to port and starboard, then run under the GRP formed cockpit (2 x long single bertha. Upholstered fabric berth cushions.
Galley facility: A single portable camping gas hob (valise case)
Plastic washing up bowl with manual pump tap (water from 5litre water containers.)
A GRP formed step over the centre plate winch. (Companionway)
Sitting over the centre plate housing is a drop leaf table.
Hanging canvas stowage pockets around the cabin. Stowage lockers beneath GRP formed berths.
Clear Perspex: Skylight over the cabin, a sliding companionway hatch and washboard.
Individual LED Bunk lights.

Construction

Off white - GRP hull, deck and superstructure
Copper coated antifouling system.
Transom hung rudder
Steel centre plate, winch drum
Varnished woodwork. Wooden grabrails on coach roof.
Hull Design: Dudley Dix
Ballast: 300kg lead
Original Black Gel Coat, some smoking from UV damage.
Simulated clinker (large planks) under water hull shape, takes the ground,.
Cockpit Type: Open, aft GRP formed cockpit.
opposing cockpit lockers, double as fixed seating.
Forward well for the anchor and chain to sit.

Equipment

CQR Anchor and chain, sits in formed well on foredeck.
Boat hook, deck brush, Spinnaker pole
External stowage pockets for sheets.
Fenders and warps
Ensign, staff and staff holder
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ROAD TRAILER
Original – Used for her Winter storage when ashore at the Yacht Club.

Navigation Equipment

Tiller steering, TiIler extension handle.
Mast head navigation lights.
Hand held Silva 70 compass (removable)
Echo sounder (not currently working) with monitor in cockpit and cabin

Engine(s)

Mercury F5M 5hp, 4 stroke outboard.
A Tiller throttle and gear lever on outboard.
Engine located on a bracket fixed in the formed outboard well, under tiller in cockpit.
Fewer than 20hours works. Less than 3hrs since her last service, September 2023.
Pull cord start , 3 bladed propeller
Gearbox built in to Outboard, Water cooled.
Rubber gaiter prevents any back wash into the well.
15litre remote fuel tank sits in port cockpit locker.

Sails & Spars

Gaff cutter rig.
Main Sail – Original, 12sq m, Tan main sail, slab reefing lines, Main sail cover
Stay sail – Original, Tan 5.2 sqm
Yankee – 2015, 6.3 sqm
Genoa – 2015, Tan on Furler 10.2 sqm
Spinnaker – Asymmetrical (second hand, barely used) 2018, 19.20 sqm
All Sails in good condition
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2 x Spinlock XAS double power clutches for halyards (2011)
1 x Ronstan Series 60 Gennaker Furler (continuous line furling for genoa)
2 x Lewmar 9 winches & 1 winch handle
4 x Spinlock clam cleats for fore sails
New Burton blocks for main sheet
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Wooden bowsprit, fixed and pivots from stainless steel plate, capping and bolt.
Wooden mast and spars. Deck stepped in stainless steel tabernacle.

Electrics

Sealey 4.8 solar panel (removable)
12 v battery (2012) recharged by detachable solar panel.
It powers the masthead tri-navigation lights and one interior light via battery switch and three switch panel with car lighter in/outlet in cabin.
Third switch connects to socket by helm in cockpit.

Safety Equipment

Built in manual hand pump in cockpit
Fire extinguisher (expiry unchecked)
Wooden grab rails on the coach roof.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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