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Classic Gentleman's Cruiser Windward Isles - Original (F190805)
This is a unique opportunity to purchase a genuinely original, unmodified vintage craft that is only just run in. Windward Isles was built for the owner's father, so she has been in the family all her life.
Details
- Halmatic (Portsmouth) glass fibre hull with customed pilot cutter superstructure built by Allanson & Son, Freckleton in 1958
- Length = 32’; Beam = 12’ ; Draft = 2’6”
- Seaworthy vessel with large water and diesel tanks but has been in freshwater all its life (and stored in boathouse).
- White glass fibre hull and deck with mahogany marine ply superstructure and deep blue Dunlop trackmark (non slip) roof. - Interior is lined with varnished mahogany ply panels and has a painted oak beamed roof. All original 1950s.
- She has 4 berths, with spacious fore and aft cabins. The fore cabin is the main seating area with a cocktail cabinet, wardrobe and table covered with attractive formica. 4 Parker Knoll chairs in golden yellow upholstery. - Original WC with sea toilet, basin and cupboard. - Galley with 4 ring gas burner and pan fiddle and oven with grill,. Stainless steel sink and drainer and plenty of storage. - Anchor locker.
- Twin BMC Commodore Diesel engines, each 3.4 litres with 4 cylinders and 60 b.h.p. Twin propellers.
- Cruising speed 11-11.5 knots. Top speed 14.5 knots
- 168 recorded hours of running from new
- Engines have just been serviced and recommissioned. New batteries installed. In excellent condition and ready for use.
- Log books and instructions available, plus many 1950s bits and bobs
Barring some slight damage to the rubbing strake, the vessel is in excellent condition for its age. It needs a little work to bring it back to original condition and this is reflected in the price.
