Classic yacht from Laurent Giles built by R. Hodge, Mylor 1972. Strip iroko planking on laminated oak frames the hull then being Cascover sheathed, (this was re-newed in 2001).She displaces nearly 9 tons, 3.5 tons of which is the lead keel.
She has a transom hung rudder, Aries servo self steering gear. Rutland 903 wind charger plus 20W solar panel.
Engine Yanmar 2GM20 with 460 hrs with shaft drive to 3 bladed bronze prop. 2x80amp batteries for starting and service. Fuel tank 9 gallons and 36 gallons fresh water.
Navigation and safety gear. Contest steering compass. XM DSC VHF radio. Clipper depth sounder.Clipper dual Navtex 518/490 khz. Lowrance Global Nav 200 GPS. Coastal flares. Two fire extinguishers. Fire blanket. Manual and electric bilge pumps.Lifebuoy and light.
Sails. Cutter rigged sloop with boomed staysail. Main, staysail Genoa and high cut Jib. Slab reefing main. Halyard winch Selden aluminium mast and boom. Twin Forestays. Shrouds Uppers and Topmast diamond brace all in 8mm 1x19 ss wire. Masts and rigging new in 1997. Deck and Ground tackle. S&L windlass 180ft 3/8 chain 35lb plough anchor. 30lb Danforth type anchor 240ft kedge line. SS guard rails and twin lines. Accommodation 2 settee berths in saloon, V berth forward. S&L Toilet. Many lockers and wet gear stowage. Galley with sink and flipper pump, Taylors pressure kerosene cooker.Electric oven and grill for when alongside. Desk type chart table with plenty chart storage and book racks.
Note: Buyer will have option of keeping the boat in Camaret, Brittany on summer mooring and winter berth on pontoons, at very attractive rates. The fees (around £1200 pa) include
regular inspection of your craft should you wish to leave her for longish periods. Buyer will benefit (should they wish) for the remainder of 2008, fees for which have been paid. Email for more info and pictures.
