1947 Lug Sail Half Decker & Trailer - £3,750 ONO

Status : SOLD

Lying : Norfolk Broads - Viewing strictly by appointment through Topsail

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General Specification

Builder : F. Boswell, Wayford Bridge
LOA : 4.88m (16ft 0in)
Beam : 1.83m (6ft 0in)
Draft : 0.46m (1ft 6in)
Keel : Centreboard

Construction

• Wood clinker construction
• Understood to have been built by original owner (a New Zealander) at Wayford Bridge
• Mahogany on oak ribs
• Galvanised centerplate
• Most fittings in brass with traditional wooden blocks
• Thwart can be removed to facilitate camping on board
• Top of transom professionally replaced in mahogany winter 2016/17
• Wintered ashore annually

Rigging & Sails

• Lugsail rig with backstays
• Wood mast/spars
• Mast stepped in tabernacle for easy lowering/raising
• Bowsprit gammon iron from previous gaff rig (understood to have been built with lugsail rig, converted to gaff and then reverted back to lugsail)
• Single lug sail (age unknown, good condition)

Mechanical & Electrical

• Electric motor (2018, total cost approximately £3,000 fitted)
• Submersible motor built into skeg with control head in aft locker
• Large 12V battery
• Spare 12V battery
• Solar panel mounted on aft deck (keeps battery fully charged between uses)
• Photonic Universe solar charge controller
• Tiller (with extension) steering

Equipment

• Single axle, unbraked, break-back trailer (approximately 10-15 years old)
• Over boom fitted cover
• Boat Safety Scheme certificate to July 2025
• Fire extinguisher
• 2 x rhond anchors
• Various fenders
• Various mooring warps

Remarks

A delightful little half decker! She is easily single handed, has been professionally maintained throughout the current ownership (since 2017), and is being sold complete with road trailer and recent electric motor. The vendor advises that the motor and charging system are a delight to use, both in terms of their silent operation and also their function, with a single charge easily giving four hours motoring. Currently lying ashore on her trailer, and now offered for sale due to the passing of time. A great little boat and much admired!

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: This vessel will be sold as seen (as is, where is). Viewings and survey inspections are welcomed.