Steel sailing ketch designed by W.Beeson and built to Lloyds 100A1 by the Anglia Steel Vessel Co. Of Reedham, Norfolk in 1967. She has hull plating of 3/16" over steel frames of 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 3/16 at 16" centres- these may be seen in the photo 'lay up' Decks are glass fibre/epoxt covered ply BSS1066. Accommodation:
6-8 Berths in two cabins. Forrard cabin has a traditional A berth arrangement - this is presently used for sail storage. The main salon has a double berth when the dinning table is dropped between the seating, plus a further two bunks to the starboard side, at the rear of the cabin are two pilot berths currently used as storage. There is a large heads compartment with flush sea toilet, opposite a spacious wardrobe/wet locker with additional shelving. There is a good working galley with Calor cooker having 3 rings, a grill and oven, plus the usual sink and work surfaces. Opposite the galley is the navigation station, with chart table navigation instruments and chart storage below. A companionway leads up and out to the cockpit. Navigational Aids:
Radio VHF plus handheld,Seafarer echo sounder,Apelco GPS,Hand held bearing compasses plus standard magnetic steering compass.Natigation instruments, rules , dividers etc.,flag set. Walker patent log. MF radio reciever - for weather forecasts. Plus a large selection of charts, Tide tables etc.,
Engines and Tankage:
Mercedes Benz OM636 VI-E Diesel HP 33 driving a 2:1 Borg Warner gearbox - final delivery by way of a large three blade bronze propeller.
Fuel tank 150 Gallons
Water tank 50 gallons
Sails and Spars:
Masts and booms by Sparlight.
Comprehensive sail wardrobe by Gowens.Main is slab reefing.
Self tacking staysail. Two trisails - one having parrall beads
Storm Jib: Mizzen staysail Twin headsails to run as a slutter rig (this is two headsails poled out to give a 'goosewing' traditionally used to take full advantage of the trade winds. Equipment:
Steel rudder, oil filled. Emergency tiller,self steering - but in need of repair.
Fire extinguishers 2 and fire blanket
lifejackets 3 - safety harness 2 - Dan bouy - Tool kit - Flares - Boathook - Bosuns chair black hoisting sphere and cone. Hand operated windlass 45kg CQR pattern anchor on 90 meteres of chain.Mooring warps and fenders plus 30 metre spare warp for towing. Remarks:
In all quite a remarkable boat for the money, she has been sailed quite extensively around northern europe and Spain and according to the present owner is a joy to sail. There is a recent survey June 2005 which gives a very favourable report in the surveyors words " a nice and interesting craft" most of the surveyours recommendations have been attended to.
In need of a tidy up and the usuall TLC, but this is something any new owner would expect when purchasing a used craft.
