Description

Classic Gentleman’s Cutter – 1909 – Massive Refit – Must Sell.

Built in 1909 by W. E. Thomas in Falmouth on a Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter hull (refined as a Gentleman’s Yacht), this 62ft classic cutter (47ft without bowsprit) is a rare and beautiful piece of British sailing history.

Provenance & History

Original wax documentation (included in the sale) shows she was commissioned by Mr Buckley Haed, listed as a “Gentleman” of the Garrick Club, one of London’s most historic private clubs founded in 1831 in the heart of the West End.

She is listed on the UK Historic Ships Register and, following her recent refit, has received notable recognition including:

Runner-up, National Historic Ships Photography Competition 2021
Best Newcomer, Old Gaffers Association Yarmouth Regatta 2021

She has participated in major classic sailing events including:

Round the Island Race
Cowes Classics Week

During Cowes, while under full sail on a downwind start alongside the famous Suhaili, she drew admiration from Robin Knox-Johnston, who remarked:
“Beautiful boat.”

She has undergone a very substantial refit in recent years (circa £170k invested) and presents as a structurally strong, well-upgraded classic, now offered at a fraction of that cost for a quick sale.

Key Highlights
Extensive refit completed to a high standard
Beta Marine 75hp engine (2013) – approx. 40 hours since 2022 refurbishment
Carvel hull – pitch pine on oak frames
Topmast rig
UK Historic Ship Register listed
Award-winning pedigree:
Runner-up – National Historic Ships Photography Competition 2021
Best Newcomer – Old Gaffers Association, Yarmouth Regatta 2021
Raced at Round the Island Race and Cowes Classics Week
Noted by Robin Knox-Johnston as a “beautiful boat”
Interior

Warm, characterful interior with:

Custom bar/galley area with brass detailing
Glass lighting features
Dickinson diesel heater with marble backing
Classic timber finish throughout

A great social/liveaboard space with real charm.

Condition
Structurally sound and well-maintained through refit
Professionally overseen by a classic yacht surveyor
Cosmetic varnish works now required, reflected in the price

A recent survey will be available.

Location

Currently lying in Vilamoura, Algarve under professional guardianship.

Sale Position

This is a genuine bargain classic with significant investment already completed.

Priced to sell.
Offers considered

Specifications

Accommodation

Total number of berths 5
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 3
Cabin(s) 1
Sink 2
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)
In 2022 - All new upholstery
New toilet and black tank fitted
New Dickinson diesel heater
New main fridge box
New gas cooker and gas fitting with outside MCA compliant locker 2021
Internal LED lights 2021
Cockpit warm/cold shower 2021

Construction

Carvel hull of pitch pine on oak frames
Last lift out February 2025
Hull checked and sheathed in West Epoxy System and Coppercoated 2017 - retouched 2025
New mast step 2021
New stainless stemhead 2021
New frames 2020
New keel bolts 2020
Deck fully refurbished
New seacocks and old seacocks refurbished 2020/2021

Equipment

New Spars, T Nielson’s 2017
Re-rigged by Spencer Rigging 2021
New running rigging Spencer Rigging 2021
New blocks (and old blocks refurbished) 2021
All new sails (working, stay, main, flying Jib and topsail) Ratsey and Lapthorn 2021


Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 5 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power

Navigation Equipment

Nav Equipment
Compass
Radar
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Chart plotter
Stereo
Navigation lights
TV
Fish Finder
AIS Receiver
Depth sounder
5g ready Broadband and magnifier (SIM required)

New Garmin 922xs Plus, GMR 18 HD plus Radar, Garmin VHF AIS 215i,
Airmar transducer?
12V Cello TV with Alexa Smart TV 2021

Engine(s)

Last engine service February 2025. (Checked and run under guardinage every month)
40 engine hours since refurbishment in 2022
New Victron charger 2021
2 new panels (engine and electrics)
New 240V system 2021
New batteries 2021 (Rolls S12 128ah AGM)
5 USB charger points new 2021
New deck LED lights 2021
Removable solar panels 2021

Sails & Spars

Reefing mainsail Ratsey and Lapthorn - Slab (2021) 3 Reefs
Headsail Ratsey and Lapthorn - Hank On (2021)
Other sails Staysail (2021)
Topsail (2021)
Cruising main (unknown)

Full set of hardly used sails in excellent condition

Safety Equipment

Safety Equipment
Fume detector
Carbon Monoxide detector
Liferaft
Life jackets
Life buoys
Horn
EPIRB 406MHz
Swim ladder
4 bilge pumps (1 manual / 3 electric)

8 man liferaft on rental agreement with OS
8 Spinlock Lite Plus lifejackets (2021)
Engine driven emergency ditch pump

Location Map