1924 Peewee Collins River Cruiser Class - £6,950

Status : SOLD

Lying : Norfolk Broads - Viewing strictly by appointment through Topsail

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General Specification

Builder : Peewee Collins, Oulton Broad
LOA : 8.23m (27ft 0in)
LOD : 7.32m (24ft 0in)
Beam : 2.43m (8ft 0in)
Draft : 0.76m (2ft 6in)
Keel : Fin

Construction

• Wood carvel construction
• Linoleum deck replaced 2007
• Rudder replaced 1993
• Lifting cabin roof (hinged at front)
• Some new planking 2020
• New tabernacle 2020
• Re-varnished and repainted as necessary annually
• Wintered ashore annually in shed
• Last surveyed 1988

Rigging & Sails

• Gaff Sloop rig
• Wood mast/spars
• Tabernacle stepped counterbalanced mast with heel pulleys to assist single-handed lowering/raising
• Bronze gaff jaw (1995)
• Mix of modern and traditional wooden blocks
• 2 x ratchet winches
• Mainsail (white with reefing ties)
• Jib (white)

Mechanical & Electrical

• 4hp Mercury two stroke Sailpower outboard with bolted removable assembly and Trem lifting bracket
• Remote fuel tank
• Remote removable cockpit outboard controller
• Tiller steering
• 2 x 12V batteries (new 2017 and 2018)

Accommodation

• 3 berths in two cabins
• 2 x single berths in main cabin (one of which converts to double berth)
• Further single berth in fore cabin
• Berth cushions for all berths (some new in 2013, all covers in good condition)
• Drawers under all berths providing lots of stowage space included fitted storage for crockery, glasses, pans, etc.
• Storage shelf under side deck
• Tilley gas stove (2 rings and grill) in dedicated lined cockpit locker
• Sea toilet (no holding tank)
• Freshwater hand pumped from 2 x 5L plastic containers
• 12V cabin and cockpit lights

Equipment

• Boat Safety Scheme certificate to April 2025
• 12V bilge pump with float switch
• Brass manual bilge pump
• Removable navigation lights (not currently fitted)
• Brass Wempe quartz ship's clock
• Brass Vetus barometer
• Cruising awning/sail cover (2012, white, Topgun)
• Old cover (used for winter storage)
• Quant pole
• High and low mast crutches
• 2 x rhond anchors
• Mud weight
• Various fenders
• Various warps
• 8ft GRP dinghy/tender available by separate negotiation

Remarks

A well maintained little Gaff-rigged river cruiser which is for sale due to the passing of time. In commission annually and professionally maintained (in a shed) each winter, this Broads yacht offers 3 berths in 2 cabins, making her ideal for a small family.

This yacht is seriously for sale and offers will be considered.