1924 Leo Robinson River Cruiser Class - £7,950

Status : SOLD

Lying : Norfolk Broads - Viewing strictly by appointment through Topsail

(Please scroll down to the 'Images' section below for more photos.)

General Specification

Builder : Leo Robinson, Oulton Broad
LOA : 8.84m (29ft 0in)
LOD : 7.92m (26ft 0in)
Beam : 2.7m (8ft 10in)
Draft : 0.91m (3ft 0in)
Keel : Fin

Construction

• Wood carvel construction
• Teak laid decks
• Lifting cabin roof
• Completely restored 1991-1999 including new cabin
• 100ft of new planking around port and starboard stern running forward 2015
• 3 x new oak ribs 2015
• 3ft of new oak hog between cockpit and transom 2015
• New mast foot, shaped and scarfed in 2015
• 40ft of new planking 2017
• 4ft of new planking 2018
• Hull professionally repainted 2018
• New forehatch cover and well sole boards 2018
• Interior drawers and lockers re-varnished 2018
• Repair to sub deck with new starboard front rubbing strip 2019
• Small area of teak deck replaced 2019
• New longer bowsprit fitted 2019
• New gas locker lid 2019
• Seacocks inspected and serviced 2019
• Wintered ashore annually
• Last surveyed June 2019 (for insurance purposes)

Rigging & Sails

• Gaff rig
• Wood mast/spars
• Mast stepped in tabernacle for lowering/raising
• 2 x sheet winches
• Roller reefing headsail gear
• Mainsail (1999 by Jeckells, good condition)
• Jib (2019, Martham Boats)
• Sail cover

Mechanical & Electrical

• 9hp Yanmar 1GM10 inboard diesel engine (installed in companionway)
• Engine serviced annually
• New starter motor 2013
• New stainless steel diesel tank 2018 with outlet for heater
• Fuel and exhaust hoses renewed 2019
• Single lever control
• Tiller steering
• 12V battery

Accommodation

• 4 berths in 2 cabins
• 2 x single berths in main saloon extending under cockpit
• Forward double berth slept in abeam
• Berth cushions reupholstered 2012
• Galley with gas stove (2 burners, grill & oven) and sink (cold supply)
• Separate heads compartment with Baby Blake toilet (no holding tank) and washbasin (cold supply)
• Cabin table on pedestal
• Ample storage space throughout including draws under all berths
• 12V cabin lights
• 12V charging points
• Lifting cabin roof (side curtains renewed 2019) providing standing headroom

Equipment

• Boat Safety Scheme certificate (expires September 2021)
• Full length awning with windows (2015 by Horning Marine Covers, navy blue)
• Navigation lights
• Quant pole
• 2 x mast/boom crutches
• Fire extinguishers (new 2018)
• 12V automatic bilge pump
• Manual bilge pump
• Horseshoe life buoy
• Mud weight
• Various warps
• Various fenders

Remarks

This River Cruiser Class yacht was the subject of a very long and sympathetic restoration from 1991 to 1999 and she retains all of the character and charm expected in a traditional Broads yacht, together with beautiful curves and teak decks which make her truly stand out from the crowd. One of a class of two (sister yacht to "Radio"), she was originally part of a Broads hire fleet, but very unusually for a Broads yacht, she was also at one time available for hire further afield on the River Avon as part of the "Bathursts of Tewkesbury" fleet (Bathursts having been purchased by Leo Robinson in about 1926). Offering a comfortable cabin with space to accommodate a family of four, and the convenience of a reliable diesel inboard engine, she is understood to require the normal pre-season maintenance prior to relaunching, together with a few new planks in the near future. Purchased by the current owner in 2017, this lovely River Cruiser Class Broads yacht is very attractively priced for a quick sale!

Please note: The photos show the vessel in summer 2018. New photos will be added when possible.

Mooring: A northern Broads mooring may be available to the purchaser, although a further enquiry would need to be made at the time required.

QUICK SALE DESIRED!